Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 27394, Aaron Chamberlin, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Chamberlin, Aaron Chamberlain
W 27394
Wealthy
CONTENTS

16. 348 New York
Aaron Chamberlain
of Franklin in the state of New York who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wyllis of the Connecticut line, for the term of three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th of October, 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th of Jan'y 1820 and sent to Amos Douglass, Esq. Franklin, New York.
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1820
$ 39. 74
Since March 4th
March 30/21.
00.00
$ 39. 74
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }

Michigan 5398
Wetthy Chamberlain widow of Aaron Chamberlain, her Con who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 26 Augt 1825 of Calhoun in the State of Michigan who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Allen of the reg t commanded by Col Willis in the Com y , Who for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Michigan at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of May 1840, to Hon. Isaac E. Crary, House Reps.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1840 $320.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '40 40.00
$360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by D. M. Cundy Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2, Page 227.

Aaron Chamberlin
Aaron Chamberlin Concord line Col Willis Regiment March 21-1777 May 21-1780 3 yrs
Correct by Rose Admitted

State of New York } Delaware County p: }
On the sixth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware aforesaid personally appears Aaron Chamberlin aged sixty one years resident in the town of Franklin in said County of Delaware who being first duly sworn by me according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision 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 in the revolutionary war". That he the said Aaron Chamberlin enlisted in the month of May, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven in the town of Colchester, in the then County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, into the Company commanded by Captain Daniel Allen of Ashford, in Windham County and State of Connecticut, belonging to the Third Regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Wells of Hartford in Connecticut, said Regiment belonging to the line of the State of Connecticut in the service of the United States, that he enlisted into said Company as a private Soldier for the term of three years, that he continued to serve in said corps and in the service of the United States, until the month of May in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty, when he was discharged from service at Westfield in the State of New Jersey by Major Wells Clift then commanding officer of the Regiment, the Colonel then being absent, which discharge is since lost, that he was in no important battle, but several skirmishes, and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his County for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me } the day and year aforesaid
Simon Goodman
Aaron Chamberlin

I Simeon Goodman one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware as aforesaid do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the within named Aaron Chamberlin did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and I further certify that I am and have been for fourteen years past, personally acquainted with the said Aaron Chamberlin and his situation and circumstances in life, and that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Aaron Chamberlin labours under bodily infirmities and disabilities, which a few years past, were in a great measure occasioned by the fall of the limbs of a tree upon him, and that he is unable to support himself and family by labour and that he is in reduced and embarrassed circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support 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 aforementioned act of Congress. Dated this sixth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
Simeon Goodman

In testimony that Simeon Goodman was and has been since the sixth day of October last, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Delaware duly com- missioned and sworn according to law, that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge, that the signature to the within affidavits and certificate are the proper hand writing of said Simeon Goodman, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas of said County this fourth day of December 1819.
A. R. Phelps Clerk

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Declaration of Matthy Ohmabulin applicant for pension

State of Michigan Calhoun County ss
On this fifth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Calhoun County Circuit Court Wealthy Chamberlain a resident of the town of Plainwell Calhoun County and State aforesaid aged seventy years who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" that she is the widow of Aaron Chamberlain who was a private in the army of the Revolution and whose name is inscribed on the Pension List Roll of the New York agency at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the sixth day of October one thousand eight hundred and nineteen as per certificate of the Secretary of War given at the War office of the U.S. the fourteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty to the record of which and the evidence of services of said Aaron Chamberlain on file in said office reference is made
She further declares that she was married to the said Aaron Chamberlain in the spring of the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty  seventy and that her husband the aforesaid Aaron Chamberlain died on the twenty sixth day of August 1825 That she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four namely at the time above stated
Sworn and subscribed on the day of above mentioned Wealthy Chamberlain

day and your above written before me
Charles Pline, associate Judge Circuit Court Calhoun Co.
Calhoun County ss. I hereby certify that the above named Wealthy Chamberlain is unable to attend said County Court in consequence of the great age and bodily infirmity of the said Wealthy Cham- berlain
Charles Pline, associate Judge Circuit Court Calhoun Co.
State of Michigan
Calhoun County ss. I hereby certify that the Calhoun County Circuit Court is a Court of Record duly organized and established by the Statutes of this State and that the above named Charles Pline is one of the Judges of said Court I further certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Charles Pline and that his signature annexed is a genuine signature (M c Mo Ar and Horn. Clerk)

State of New York Delaware County } ss. Benjamin S Root being duly sworn deposes that he saw Aaron Chamberlain and Malthy Root married, that they were married by David Huntington a Presbyterian or Congregational Minister of the Gospel, at the dwelling house of Ebenezer Root the father of this deponent; that said marriage was in the Spring of 1784 as near as this deponent can estimate and recollect; that said marriage took place in the then town of Hebron, and then Society of Molsburg, in the then County of Litchfield, and State of Connecticut; that the said Aaron Chamberlain died in the month of August in the year 1825, and that this deponent attended his funeral, and further this deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed before me }
this 9th day of January 1840 }
Beach Jennings Justice of the Peace }
Benjamin S Root
I Certify that the above named Benjamin S Root is a person with whom I am personally acquainted, and that he is a credible witness in any court of law. Beach Jennings Justice of the Peace.
Dated 9th Jan. 1840
State of New York
Delaware County ss.
I Crawford B Sheldon Clerk of the County of Delaware do hereby certify that Beach Jennings Esq the Justice before whom the above affidavit purports to have been sworn was, at the date of the foregoing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Delaware commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice, and that his name subscribed to the above affidavit and Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 18th day of January 1840. C B Sheldon Clerk

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Aaron Chamberlin & Wethy Root were married Apr. 12 th 1787.
Catharine Chamberlin married to William Everett Oct.
Aaron Chamberlin junior, married to Ella Chandler Nov. 6. 1813
Wethy Chamberlin married to John Haxon Feb. 18. 1815
Julius Chamberlin married to Polly Trazin Jan. 18 th 1827
Mary Chamberlin married to John Haxon Sept. 12. 1829
Julia Ann Chamberlin married to Job D. Mills Nov. 13. 1831.
MARRIAGES.
Aaron Chamberlin was married to Catharine Waters Sept. 8 th 1785 by whom he had Catharine born Apr. 22 nd 1786 and died the same day. The mother died soon after (in a few hours). The above ought to have been entered first in the first column but was omitted by mistake.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Aaron Chamberlin was born January 19th. 1758
Welthy Dool was born October 21st - 1769.
The following are their offspring
Catharine born Dec. 20. 1787
Aaron - Junior - born Sept. 12. 1789
Welthy born Feb. 27th. 1792
Netsey born Jan. 5th 1794
Asahel born Nov. 4th 1795
Chauncy born Dec. 21. 1796
Mary born March 6. 1799
Julius born Feb. 26. 1801
Deborah born Feb. 11. 1803
William Eaton born Sept. 6. 1805
Susan Emily born Aug. 23. 1807
Sally Emeline born Oct. 20. 1809
BIRTHS.
Sophia born June 30th. 1812
Julia Ann born July 30. 1814

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August 10, 1931
Eva Mae Chamberlin Miller c/o Mrs. D. H. Pierce Rural Route #6, Box 110 Holland, Michigan
aw Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MCS
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 27394 , that Aaron Chamberlin was born January 19, 1758, place not given.
He enlisted in Colchester, Connecticut, in May, 1777, served as a private in Captain Daniel Allen's company in Colonel Samuel Wyllys' Connecticut regiment and was discharged in May, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 6, 1819, at which time he was a resident of Franklin, Delaware County, New York.
He died August 26, 1825.
The soldier married September 8, 1785, Catharine Waters. Their daughter, Catherine, was born April 22, 1786, died the same day and the mother a few hours later.
The soldier married April 12, 1787, at Hebron, Connecticut, Wealthy, who was born October 21, 1769, and was the daughter of Ebenezer Root.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 5, 1840, at which time she was living with her son, Julius, at Sheridan, Calhoun County, Michigan.

Aaron and Wealthy Chamberlin had the following children:
   Catharine  born  December 20, 1787,  married October,---, William Everitt    Aaron  "  September 12, 1789,  married November 6, 1813, Ella Chandler    Wealthy  "  February 27, 1792,  married February 18, 1815, John Hazen    Betsey  "  January 5, 1794     Asabel  "  November 4, 1795     Chauncey  "  December 21, 1796     Mary  "  March 6, 1799,  married September 12, 1829, John Hazen    Julius  "  February 26, 1801,  married January 18, 1827, Polly Frazier or Trasier, place not stated.    Deborah  "  February 4, 1803     William Eaton  "  September 6, 1805     Susan Emily  "  August 23, 1807     Sally Emiline  "  October 20, 1809     Sophia  "  June 30, 1811     Julia Ann  "  July 30, 1814,  married November 13, 1831, Job S. Hills.   
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

State of Connecticut, Hartford County
ss. Marlborough Church Clerk's Office
I Eben Strong do depose & say that I am Clerk of the church of Christ in Marlborough aforesaid and have the Care & custody of the records of said church and have examined them and can find no record of the marriage of Aaron Chamberlin to Wealthy Root. Ebenezer Root father of said Wealthy Root lived within the located limits of said church and of the then town of Hebron.
Eben Strong
Sworn and subscribed this 21 st day of October A.D. 1859 - and I Abner Hende Notary Public for the State aforesaid do certify that Eben Strong above named is Church clerk of the Church aforesaid and that he is a person well known to me is a person of truth and his statement is entitled to credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal Office the day and year last before written
Abner Hende Notary Public
Mr. Chamberlin,
Dear Sir,
The Hon. Abner Hende is known at the Pension Office - He understands the rules and requirements of the Office. The above affidavit from the church is as necessary as that from the Town Clerk. You may leave 3 dollars with my Brother. Yours Respectfully - George Gillet

Hebron Ct Oct 22nd
25 78 3/4
Mr Julius Chamberlin
Albion
County of Calhoun Michigan
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State of Connecticut } Tolland County } ss. Hebron Town Clerks Office
Henry H. Fitch as deponer & say that I am Town Clerk of the town of Hebron aforesaid and have the care & custody of the records of marriages in said town and have searched them & can find no record of the marriage of Aaron Chamberlain to Wealthy Root Attest Henry H. Fitch Town Clerk
Sworn and subscribed this 15 th day of October A.D. 1839 - and I Abner Hendeer Notary Public for the State aforesaid do certify that Henry H. Fitch above named is Town Clerk of the town of Hebron and that he is a person of truth and his statement is entitled to credit -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the day and year last before written -
Abner Hendeer Notary Public -

In the Matter of Walthy Chamberlin paper for Widows Pension
Hon. Isaac E. Crary, H. R.

State of Michigan } Calhoun County } ss
On this 25 day of March A D 1840 Personally appeared Before me Witty Chamberlain a Resident of the Town of Sheridan County and State above Written after being by me Duly Sworn Before and under oath says She was married to Aaron Chamberlain April 12 th A D 1787 and further that according to her Best Knowledge and Belief She Is Seventy years Old Sworn to and Subscribed Before me on the day and year first above } Witty Chamberlain Written Charles Alins } Provost Judge Circuit Court
State of Michigan } Calhoun County } ss
on this 25 day of March A D 1840 Personally appeared Before me Aaron Chamberlain Resident of the Town of Greenwich County of Warren and State of New Jersey on his oath says he Is fifty years Old and that he Is the son of the above named Witty Chamberlain and that his fathers name was Aaron Chamberlain and they lived together till March A D 1825 that he then left home and has never seen his father since was away two years and a half on his Return his father was Dead and that he recd of his fathers Drawing a pension While he lived with him In the Town of Franklin Delaware County State of New York previous to A D 1825 that he Is now in Michigan on a visit to his mother and Brother that he has not seen his mother till now since the fall of A D 1833 at Franklin N.Y. and further the said Aaron testifies to the family

to the family record kept in a large Bible that reads as follows. Aaron Chamberlin was born January 19. 1758. Witty Root was born October 21. 1769. Aaron Chamberlin & Witty Root was married April 12. 1787 the following are their children. Catharine born Dec. 20. 1787. Aaron Jr born Sept. 12. 1789. Witty born Feb. 27. 1792. Betsey born Feb. 15. 1794. Asahel born Nov. 4. 1795. Chauncy born Dec. 21. 1796. Mary born March 6. 1799. Julius born Feb. 26. 1801. Deborah born Feb. 4. 1803. William Eaton born Sept. 6. 1805. Susan Emily born August 23. 1807. Sally Emeline born Oct. 20. 1809. Sophia born June 30. 1811. Julian born July 30. 1814. and the said Aaron says the record here presented is in his own hand writing that he had the record kept in an old Bible in the hand writing of his father excepting the births of some of the younger children that was in his own hands own hand writing that he copied the record here presented seven or eight years before leaving home in the year of 1825 as before stated and that the record kept in the old Bible he does not know what become of as it was then in a stranger's state
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year first above written
Charles Olin associate judge Circuit Court
Aaron Chamberlin

State of Michigan County of Calhoun
Y. Julius Chamberlin of the town of Sheldahl and County aforesaid being duly sworn says that he is of the age of thirty nine years and upwards. that he is the son of Aaron & Wealthy Chamberlin. that said Wealthy Chamberlin has lived with deponent pretty much the whole time since the death of deponent's father which took place in the summer of Eighteen hundred and twenty five. This deponent further says that the annual paper purporting to be "family Record" was this day cut out of Scott family bible which has been kept in deponent's possession since the death of deponent's father. And that all the writing on said paper except the three last entries under the heading "Marriages" is the proper hand writing of Aaron Cham- berlin a brother of deponent now fifty years of age and upwards. the other three entries are in the hand writing of deponent and were made by him on the respective days they bear date. This deponent further says that all the entries on the annual paper except the said three, were copied by deponent aforesaid brother Aaron Chamberlin on to the annual leaf in the year Eighteen hundred & sixteen or seventeen and which year deponent does not remember from an old family bible then kept in the family of deponent's father and that all the entries except two or three of the last reads of "battles" in the old book and so transferred to the annual leaf were in the hand writing of deponent's father Aaron Chamberlin now deceased. and the others were in the handwriting of deponent's brother Aaron Chamberlin who transferred the same to this leaf. deponent further says he was present at the time the entries were transferred to the annual paper. saw the same done by his said brother and that some was done at the

time above stated. And that the same was done under the inspection & received the approval of de- ponents father. And further deponent says not.
Subscribed & sworn before me
Julius Chamberlin
this 28 th day of April AD 1840
John Willard
Notary Public
State of Michigan
Calhoun County ss. I John Willard. I John Willard the officer before
whom the annexed and above affidavit of Julius Chamberlin was taken do hereby certify that said Julius Chamberlin has been old during the last two years, during which time I have been acquainted with him and now bears a good reputation for truth and ver- acity that he is a credible and respectable man, on whose testimony may be relied upon. April 28 th 1840
John Willard Notary Public

Washington March 8th 1840
Sir
I have the honor herewith to forward the papers of Martha Chamber- lain an applicant for a pension by virtue of services performed by her late husband in the war of the revolution. I have the honor to be
Isaac E. Crary
J. L. Edwards Esq

Franklin - Delaware County N.Y.
Please to attend to the enclosed and return the answer to your Friend & the set
Hon. John C. Calhoun Esqr.
Amos Douglass

Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, in New York at the Branch Bank N.Y.
Resorced

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818,
Aaron Chamberlain late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New York Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the sixth day of October , one thousand eight hundred and nineteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this fourteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and Twenty .
H. Calhoun Secretary of War.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington D.C.

Washington April 6th 1840
Sir
I have the honor here with to forward some additional testimony in the case of the Widow Chamberlain for a pension. I hope this may prove sufficient to establish her claim.
Very respectfully Your obedient servant Isaac E. Crary
J. L. Edwards Esq.
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State of Michigan } County of Calhoun }
Ps. Andrew Mann of the village of Marshall County State of said being duly sworn says he is fifty five years of age. That he was acquainted with Aaron Chamberlain in his lifetime, and was and still is acquainted with Wealthy Chamberlain then the wife and now the widow of the said Aaron Chamberlain. That he first became acquainted with the said Aaron & wife about twenty eight years since at which time they lived together as man & wife at the town of Franklin County of Delaware State of New York, that the family consisted of ten or more children mostly living at home with their father and mother, and this Deponent further says that from the year 1812 up to the time of the death of the said Aaron which was as deponent believes in the year 1825 he lived within ten miles of the said Aaron, and knew him well, and knew that for the five or six last years of his life the said Aaron was said to be a pensioner. Deponent further says that since the death of the said Aaron Chamberlain he has been acquainted with his widow Wealthy Chamberlain more or less. That she is now living in the town of Marshall County of Calhoun State of Michigan. Deponent further says that Wealthy Chamberlain now living in the said County of Calhoun he does know to be the same identical Wealthy Chamberlain that lived with & was called the wife of said Aaron Chamberlain in the year 1812 & continued so to live with him up to the time of his death 1825. Since when she has been a widow, and is now resident with a son Julius Chamberlain.
Sworn to & subscribed } this 26 th day of March } 1840 before me }
John Willard Notary Public
Andrew Mann.

State of Michigan Calhoun County ss. I John N Van Horn clerk of the county of Calhoun do hereby certify that Charles Olin the person within named and whose signature is subscribed to the affidavit made by Aaron and Quality Chamberlain Chamberlain, was at the time of taking such affidavit an Associate Judge of the Circuit Court in and for the county of Calhoun and duly authorized by law to take the same and that John Willard the within named person whose signature is subscribed to the affidavit made by Andrew Mann was at the time of taking such affidavit a Notary Public in and for said county and duly authorized by law to take such affidavit. And that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Charles Olin & John Willard and that their signatures to the within affidavits are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county this 24 th day of March AD 1840
John N Van Horn Clerk By John Willard Deputy
State of Michigan Calhoun County ss. I John Willard the officer before whom the within affidavit of Andrew Mann was taken do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with him during the last two years and upwards, that he has during that period and now bears a good reputation for truth and veracity, that he is a creditable and respectable man, and whose testimony may be relied upon. Marshall April 28. 1840
John Willard Notary Public
Mr. Isaac E. Beman, H. A.

Walthy Chambalain of Aaron Michigan Suspended.
for let 11 March 1840 Hon. J. E. Coars do. 9 April 1840,
Act 7 July 1838

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Revenue Washington H. C.

Washington May 11th 1840
Sir
I have the honor here with to forward additional testimony in the case of Mrs. Chamberlain who is an ap- plicant for a pension.
I have the honor to be
Sc Sc
Isaac E. Crary
J. L. Edwards Esq

Sheridan 28 th 1840 April
Sir, Yours dated the 9 th I recd yesterday and procured the the certificates and forward them to day I send my affidavit with the Notary Public Certificate which is all the proofs that I can obtain unless I should make a trip to the East (within my knowledge in this part of Country) & the Notary Public certificate to Col. Manns affidavit I think all now requested in the letter from the Department I have obtained hoping this may be sufficient without putting you to further trouble — in haste Respectfully Yours
Adams Champlin
Hon. S. E. Gray M.C.
3

return the letter with Rev. card.
Albion Mich April 29 th
Dear
Hon. Isaac E. Gray M.C.
Washington
Yours affectionately J. M.

6695
Kathy Chamberland of Aaron Michigan.
admitted
P 2 yrs $80.—
bap Allen Col Myrtle Com
died 26 Augt 1825
Act 7 July 1838
Hon. Isaac C. Lewis H. R.

June 18, 1931
Hon. Samuel A. Kendall House of Representatives
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section NCS:MLB
My dear Mr. Kendall:
Reference is made to your communication of June 16, and attached letter from Mr. Earl T. Chamberlin, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 27394, that Aaron Chamberlin was born January 19, 1758, place not given.
He enlisted in Colchester, Connecticut, in May, 1777, served as a private in Captain Daniel Allen's company in Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut regiment, and was discharged in May, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 6, 1819, at which time he was a resident of Franklin, Delaware County, New York.
He died August 26, 1825.
The soldier married, September 8, 1785, Catharine Waters. Their daughter, Catharine, was born April 22, 1786, died the same day and the mother a few hours later.
The soldier married April 12, 1787, at Hebron, Connecticut, Wealthy, who was born, October 21, 1769, and was the daughter of Ebenezer Root.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 5, 1840, at which time she was living with her son, Julius, at Sheridan, Calhoun County, Michigan.

Aaron and Wealthy Chamberlin-had the following children:
   Cetharine  born  December  20, 1787,  married, October, _____, William Everitt    Aaron  "  September  12, 1789,  married, November 6, 1813, Ella Chandler    Wealthy  "  February  27, 1792,  married, February 18, 1815, John Hazen    Betsy  "  January  5, 1794     Asahel  "  November  4, 1795     Chauncy  "  December  21, 1796     Mary  "  March  6, 1799,  married, September 12, 1829, John Hazen    Julius  "  February  26, 1801,  married, January 18, 1827, Polly Trazier or Frazier.    Deborah  "  February  4, 1803  place not given    William Eaton  "  September  6, 1805     Susan Emily  "  August  23, 1807     Sally Emiline  "  October  20, 1809     Sophia  "  June  30, 1811     Julia Ann  "  July  30, 1814,  married, November 13, 1831, Job S. Hills.   
The War of 1812 records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to pension having been claimed on account of the services of William Craft who served as captain in that war.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MOS/HAM
January 18, 1930.
Eva M. C. Miller Care, Mrs. Jno. Cherry 111 Iowa Avenue Joliet, Illinois.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 27394, it appears that Aaron Chamberlin was born January 19, 1758, place not given.
He enlisted in Colchester, Connecticut, in May 1777, served as a private in Captain Daniel Allen's Company, in Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged in May 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 6, 1819, at which time he was a resident of Franklin, Delaware County, New York.
He died August 26, 1825.
The soldier married September 8, 1785 Catharine Waters. Their daughter, Catharine, was born April 22, 1786, died the same day and the mother a few hours later.
The soldier married April 12, 1787, at Hebron, Connecticut, Wealthy, who was born October 21, 1769, and was the daughter of Ebenezer Root.
She was allowed pension on her application executed February 5, 1840, at which time she was living with her son, Julius at Sheridan, Calhoun County, Michigan.
Aaron and Wealthy Chamberlin had the following children:

  Catharine  born  December 20, 1787,  married October William Everitt    Aaron  "  September 12, 1789,  married November 6, 1813 Ella Chandler    Wealthy  "  February 27, 1792,  married February 18, 1815, John Hazen.    Betsey  "  January 5, 1794     Asahel  "  November 4, 1795     Chauncey  "  December 21, 1796     Mary  "  March 6, 1799,  married September 12, 1829, John Hazen.    Julius  "  February 26, 1801,  married January 18, 1827, Polly Trazier, or Frazier.    Deborah  "  February 4, 1803     William Eaton  "  September 6, 1805     Susan Emily  "  August 23, 1807     Sally Emiline  "  October 20, 1809     Sophia  "  June 30, 1811     Julia Ann  "  July 30, 1814,  married November 13, 1831, Job S. Hills.  
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
27.394
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Asa Chamberlin a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1777 Aug 1780 Pvt. Daniel Allen Samuel Hillyer Conn.                                     
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted in Litchfield Conn.
Date of application for pension, Oct 6 1819
Residence at date of application, Franklin Delaware Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, born Jan 19 1758 died August 26 1825
Remarks: He married Sept. 8 1785 Catherine Waters. Daughter Catherine b. Apr. 22 1786 and died the same day the mother died a few hours later. Soldier mar. Apr. 12 1787 at Hoboken Conn. Healthy dau. of Ebenezer Root. She was b. Oct. 21 1769 + was at pension on an app. of Feb 15. 1845 while residing with son Julius at Hudson Co. Conn. - Miss. see supplement for further family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

War Section Record Division.
November 12, 1921.
Mrs. John A. Mustard, 61 Poplar Street Battle Creek, Mich.
Madam:
In addition to the military history of Aaron Chamberlain W. File No. 27,394 you are furnished the following data as to his children:
Catherine born December 20, 1787, {mar. October --- William Everitt. Aaron " September 12, 1789, {mar. Nov. 6, 1813, Ella Chandler. Welthy " February 27, 1792, {mar. Feb. 18, 1815, John Hazen. Betsey " January 5, 1794, Asahel " November 4, 1795. Chauncey " December 21, 1796. Mary " March 6, 1799. {mar. Sept. 12, 1829. John Hazen. Julius " February 26, 1801, {mar. Jan'y 18, 1827 Polly Frazier. Deborah " February 4, 1803. Frazier William Eaton " Sept. 6, 1805. Susan Emily " August 23, 1807. Sally Emiline " Oct. 20, 1809. Sophia " June 30, 1811. Julia Ann " July 30, 1814, {mar. Nov. 13, 1831, Job S. Hills.
Very respectfully,
Washington Gardner Commissioner.

CONGRESSIONAL
No. _____
NAME OF CLAIMANT:
wanted record of Aaron Chamberlin, born Jan. 19, 1758 P.O. at Colchester, Conn Also Wm. Craft who served as captain in War 1812 NAME OF SOLDIER:
Co. _____, Reg't _____
I desire to be advised as to Kindly note attached letter from Earl T. Chamberlin, and let me have any information you have so I may send it to him.
S. A. KENDALL _____, M. C.
JUNE 16, 1931 _____, 19____
These slips are exclusively for the use of Representatives in Congress, and when used by any other person will not receive consideration.
Representatives 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.

Holland Michigan July 27/31
U.S. Pension Office
Please may I have a copy of the records of my Grand father & his widow, such as you have there with all the additions, that have been add later;
Grandfather Aaron Chamberlin & his wife Maltby Root.
Especially all the records contained in the family Bible leaves of Aaron Chamberlin and the statement added later by his wife Maltby Root. and the testimony of her family as to her marriage & family parentage - on application for Pension March 25 - 1840. May Maltby Root Chamberlin also the records of the marriage of their son Julius Chamberlin to Polly Frazier Jan 18 - 1827. Place of marriage especially as taken from bible of Aaron Chamberlin - and all later additions

Hoping for an early reply - and I need all the information I asked to prove my eligibility to L.O.A.R.
Sincerely
Eva Mae Chamberlain-Miller Rural Route No 6 Box 118 Holland Milegain
cc Mrs H. Pierce

Newark N.J. Nov. 14/29
Bureau of Pensions
Dept of Interior Washington D.C.
Writing for full records. Birth - death and war. of Aaron Chamberlin - who saw service in the Rev- war.
He made application in your dept. Oct 6 th 1819 - from Franklin, Delaware Co N.Y. - later his wife
Melthy Chamberlin - made application in March 25 - 1840 - for widows Pension - so here you will find record of his death -
Does his war record give place and date of Battle
Their Son - Julius Chamberlin Born Feb. 26 1801. Franklin Del. Co N.Y.
Married
Polly Frazier - Born Sept. 20 th 1804 Bainbridge (Chamamys) Co N.Y. (not clear)
Jno Julius Chamberlin. Born May 20 th 1843 Sheridan Calhoun Co - Mich. Son of Julius & Polly Chamberlin
Married
Mary Anne Wildsmith - Hove Oct 15 - 1866 - Hal. Mich Born to
Jno Julius & Mary Anne W Chamberlin - over

Eva M. Chamberlain-June 1 st 1873 in Kal. Mich { married Miller } Who makes application for records - for Genealogy and right to join D.A.R.
Hoping for an early reply.
Sincerely
Eva M. Q. Miller
Flint Ill
✓ 111 Iowa Ave
c/o Mrs. Jos. Cherry.
✓ Permanent address

Recd 2/17/22
Albion Michigan
Feb. 14 th 1922
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
Can you give me
any data concerning the following people -
Widow Chamberlain in the home of Julius Chamberlain Sheridan. S. 14687
only two sent
Jonathan Babcock in the home of A. C. Babcock Marshal Polly Finch in the home of Abel Finch Albion

and Charles Messervell in the home of John L. Messervell, Burling- ton.
This much was taken from an old pension roll, pub- lished in 1841
Thanking you I remain
Jennie A. Worthington chairman Historical Com. Hannah Tracy Grant Chaplin N. A. R.

Rep sent
BATTLE CREEK CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 18, 1921
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Sir:
In an old Pension roll published in 1841 appear the names of Healthy Chamberlain , aged 70 in the home of Julius Chamberlain at Sheridan, Calhoun Co. and Charles Meseroll , aged 98, in the home of John L. Meseroll at Burlington .
Our Chapter D. A. R. are desirous of preserving their histories and marking their graves. Will you send me any data your department has about them.
Thanking you, I am
• Very truly yours,
Mrs. John A. Mustard 61 Poplar St. Cor. Sec. Battle Creek Mich.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 27,394 Wheatley Chamberlain Widow of Aaron Chamberlain Pvt. Co. B, 1st Regt.
Act July 7 th 38 Index: Vol. 28 , Page 235
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1921 Nov. 12 Hist. to Mrs. John A. Mustard 1922 Mar. 17 Hist. to Lennell Worthington 1930 Jan. 18 Hist. to Eva M. C. Miller, W.C.T.U. 1931 June 18 Hist. to Hon. Samuel D. Kendall for Earl T. Chamberlain W.C.T.U. 1931 Aug. 10 Hist. to Eva Mae Chamberlain Miller, W.C.T.U.