Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18911, Ezra Clark, Continental (Conn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
continental (comm)
Clark, Ezra Eunice
W. 18911
CONTENTS

See letter to Hon. M. H. Sibley H. R. Jan. 11.
1838
Set. to J. Isham rel to Mrs. Eunice Clark's clm. 31 Aug 38.
4 S.P. 24
145.03
2801
Connecticut
Ezra Clarke.
of Colchester in the state of Connecticut who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Haughton of the regiment commanded by Colonel Baldwin in the Inf line, for the term of 1797 - 3 years
Subscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 31. of March 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 of Sep 1818 sent to Calvin Goddard Esq. Norwich Connecticut
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1818 — $41 - 3 semi anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar. 1819 48
$89 32
{Revolutionary claim, Act March 18, 1818, and March 1820.
Continued.
Notification sent to Hon. Ex. Carmen, Sen. U.S. 11 March.
1824 -

Connecticut Eunice Clark widow widow of Ezra who served in the Revolutionary War
war, as a Artillerist
Since Nov 14/44 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 0 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848 and 1 August 1851
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov 1851 and sent to
L. M. Drury Canandaigua N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pension 8 and 18 February 2, 1848. Page 27

Hon. Vans A. Bridges 17 th Jan. 1854.

Ebenezer Black
March 31. 1818
No bills
Delayed 2
Admitted
7 certificates sent
12 cases bet d for additional evidence of Service and
1 rejected
19 cases sent
Caleb G. D. and David A. Cook
Not to be returned please forward

I oblige you dear Sir by one of the Judges of the Superior Court in the State of Connecticut
The Petition of Ezra Clark of Colchester in New London County State aforesaid
That in the service more than nine months in the year of the revolution upon the continental establishment - That by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for his support - That he has never received any pension - Therefore he relinquishes all claim to any exception under 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 to obtain a pension under which Act he makes this application - Dated this 31st Day of March 1818
Ezra Clark
State of Connecticut New London
Be it remembered that on the thirty first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighteen before me Ezra Clark one of the Judges of the Superior Court in the State of Connecticut personally came Ezra Clark of Colchester aforesaid & made oath to the truth of the following declaration by him subscribed viz That in the Month of July 1777 he enlisted into the service of the United States in the year of the revolution upon the continental establishment into the Army Department for the term of three years and that he continued to serve them for the full term of three years aforesaid

I certify Aug. 1. 1780 when he was discharged from that he belonged to a Regiment commanded by Col. Putman Baldwin Col of Engineers. I further testify that on the 12th Day of January 1780 he received a warrant to the 2nd Sergeant which is herewith exhibited signed by Col. Baldwin - That he has never received any pension & the reason of his not receiving it is because of his need of assistance for his support from his country - Connecticut March 31st 1818 Ezra Clark
I John R. Watson on oath declare that I knew the above named Ezra Clark in the Revolutionary War & verily believe that he served according to his affidavit -
March 31st 1818 John R. Watson - from Lyneome Calvin Goddard Judge of Superior Court

I Calvin Goddard Judge as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Ezra Clark did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy. I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the direction of the aforesaid act of Congress.
Dated at Norwich - State of Connecticut 31 st day of March A.D. 1818.
Calvin Goddard Judge of Supr Ct

1 of August AD 1820
James Hudson Belick of the city & county for the city of Norwich in the Hundred of Caistor
Ezra Clarke
 2,000.
Con:

District of Connecticut ss: City Court for the City of Norwich, New London County.
On this 14 th day of August 1820. personally appeared in open court being a Court of record for the S d City of unlimited jurisdiction in point of amount proceed- ing according to the course of the common law.
Ezra Clark aged sixty one years resident in Colchester in said County in the State who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolution- ary war as follows: in the company commanded by Capt. James Houghton in the Regiment commanded by Col. Jonathan Baldwin, that he made at a declaration to obtain a pension under the law of the 18 th March 1818 on the 31 st day of March 1818; & had transmitted to him a certificate for a pension from the Secretary of War, No. 2801.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 & that

I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby 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 & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. And that I have not since that time by 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 & by me subscribed. VIZ.
One cow value $14. 1 old table 50 cts. 1 pair of tureens 17 cts. 1 do shower & stangs 17 cts. 1/2 doz old knives & forks 17 cts. one chest 34 cts. earthen pot 8 cts. milk p m 8 cts. 1 doz earthen plates part broken 17 cts. one broken looking glass 50 cts. 2 old pewter basins 34 cts. one small churn 25 cts. one old cider barrel 17 cents. 3 old ditto new heads 17 cts. one old broken pot 6 cts. one milk p m 50 cts. one kettle 50 cts. one small pewter plate 17 cts. one plate 12 cts. one tea pot & 10 old tea cups & saucers 17 cts. an old meal chest 20 cts. one old frying pan worn out 2 cts. 1 pair blacksmiths bellows $4. anvil $5. vice 75 cts. hick horn $1. 108 old shoring

tools 50 cents. Stove 75 cts. All amounting to $30.88.
And that I am by occupation a black smith & am by reason of bodily infirmity occasionally dropt unable to labor that I have a wife Eunice aged fifty four years and a Daughter named Sarah aged twenty three years who lives with me.
Ezra Clark
I soon to be declared on this 14 th day of August A.D. 1820 in open court before the Judges thereof.
ATTEST
James Freeman
Clerk
93 14 20 21 56 34 33 84 42 1-23 29 9-17 1-75 50 75

I James Stedman clerk of the city count in & for the city of Norfolk in Middlesex County Do certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said count. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of said count that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing schedule is thirty Dollars and eighty eight cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said city on this 17 th day of August AD 1820
I James Stedman clerk of the city count for the city of Norfolk in Middlesex County

1909 b 217
Cunice (lack)
moor of Ezra
Con:
act 7 July 38
5 years
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adm 2 years pri
$80
no deduction
H. S. Ingham
182
J. Isham Colchester Con:

State of Connecticut ss
On this 7 th Day of August 1838, Personally Appear d . before the Court of Probate of the District of Colchester, W m Eunice Clark a resident of S t Colchester in the County of Middlesex, aged Seventy two years next November, 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 Jan y 7 th 1838, entitled an act, granting half pay, and Pensions to certain Widows - That she is the Widow of Ezra Clark late of S t Colchester, dec d . who was a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of Congress of March 1818 as a private of a company had to his application of March 1818 & June 1820, and who receiv d . ninety six dollars a year, until his death, excepting for three years, his from 1820 to 1823 At which time his P o Pension was unjustly suspended, in consequence of an anonymous letter, having been forwarded to the War department, stating that her S t Husband was a person of too much property, to be entitled to a pension, which was not the case, he afterwards was restored and continued to receive his P o Pension until his death - she further declares that she was married to the S t Ezra Clark (then Ezra Clark Jun r .) on the 24 th Day of November 1785 that her Husband the aforesaid Ezra Clark died Feby 9 th 1826 - That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of Jan y one thousand eight hundred and ninety four, at the time above stated and she further states that she has no documentary evi- dence to support her marriage except the certificate of the Town Clerk of S t Colchester which is herunto annex d . Eunice Clark
Sworn to and subscribed on the Day and Year above Written
Before me Frederic Morgan Judge of Probate

Ezra Clark Dunz and Eunice Foote were joined in marriage November the twenty fourth day of the seventeen hundred and eighty five - November 24 th 1785 Ezra and Eunice their Son and Daughter born Jan y 22 nd 1787 Jerusha their Daughter born April 16 th 1789 George their Son born June 18 th 1791 Sally their Daughter born March 1 st 1796
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of Record of the marriage of Ezra Clark deceased and Eunice Foote and their family as recorded on the Records of said Town of Colchester
Colchester Aug 15 th 1838
I Charles Worthington of Colchester, County of Litchfield State of Connecticut aged sixty six years testify and say on oath that I was well acquainted with Ezra Clark of S d Colchester who was a Pensioner of the United States until his death, and likewise with Mrs. Eunice Clark his Wife having lived the next door neighbour to them since the year 1794 and having read the S d Eunice application for a Pension under the act of July 1838 do believe the facts set forth to be correct, and I know her to be the identical Eunice Clark therein named, and that she has been and still is the Widow of the S d Ezra Clark deceased.
Colchester Sept. 15 th , 1838
Charles Worthington
Sworn to and acknowledged the day and year above written
Before me
Frederick Morgan (Judge) Justice of the Peace

Probate Office for District of Colchester August 7 th 1838
I hereby certify that Eunice Clarke the signor of the foregoing application for a pension is the widow of Ezra Clarke late of Colchester deceased, a revolutionary pensioner at the time of his death. — I further certify that Olcott Worthington is now Town Clerk of the Town of Colchester, and that his signature "O Worthington Town Clerk " to the foregoing certificate is genuine. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my official seal —
Frederick Morgan Judge
I Olcott Worthington Clerk of the Town of Colchester County of New London and State of Connecticut, do hereby certify, that the following is a true copy of the record of the marriage of Ezra Clarke Jun r and Eunice Root with the exception of the date which is expressed on the records in fair legible figures, as follows: viz. — Ezra Clarke Jun r and Eunice Root were joined in Marriage November the twenty fourth seventeen hundred and eighty five — } November 24 th 1785
I Olcott Worthington above named, depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of the Town of Colchester, County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract, from the records of said Town, with the exception above named as certified by me in Colchester September 15 th 1838 — Sworn before me Olcott Worthington Clerk of the Town of Colchester
Frederick Morgan Judge Justice of the Peace
And I further hereby certify on oath that I have been well acquainted with Mrs Eunice Clarke, who has signed the foregoing application for a pension, ever since the death of her Husband Ezra Clarke, and I know her to be the identical Eunice Clarke named in said application, and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Ezra Clarke — Olcott Worthington
Sworn to and subscribed this 15 th Sept. 1838 before me
Frederick Morgan Judge, Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut, ss. Probate District of Colchester
I, John R Watrous, Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Colchester, certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Eunice Blake for a Pension.
I further certify that Charles Worthington is well known to me, and is a credible person — and that the signature annexed to the affidavits purporting to be those of Charles Worthington and Elliott Worthington are their genuine signatures — In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 28 th day of September A.D. 1838 —
John R Watrous, Clerk
That Mason is not her name in his own proper hand writing is affixed to the several certificates whereon, is, and at all times during the two years last past heretofore, on production the pecuniary claim for the County of New London & Village of Probate for the District of Colchester in the State of Connecticut, of which Court John R Watrous for all an account, has at all times been Clerk. The above is his signature. Worthington May 17. 1839 Samuel Mayhew Esq.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Ans
July 23, 1928
F. C. Bissell 1009 West Boulevard Hartford, Conn.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 18911, it appears that Ezra Clark enlisted in July 1777 and served as artificer in Captain James Horton's Company, Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin's Regiment of Continental Artificers, January 12, 1780 he was appointed quartermaster-sergeant and served until August 1, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 31, 1818, at which time he was living in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut, aged fifty-nine years. He died February 9, 1826.
The soldier married November 24, 1785, Eunice Foote, who was born in November 1766.
She was allowed pension on her application executed August 7, 1838, at which time she was living in Colchester,

Connecticut. She died August 1, 1851.
Their children-
Ezra and Eunice born January 22, 1787. Jerusha " April 16, 1789. George " June 13, 1791. Sally or Sarah " March 1, 1796.
The following children survived their mother- George Clark, Eunice Clark, and Sarah, wife of Ezekiel W. Parsons.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Ezra Clark Sergeant Warrant
I hereby certify that Issiah, an honorable discharge from the Continental Army at Morristown Aug. 1 st 1780 from under the hand of the within name. Col. Jonathan Baddour ————— } Ezra Clark which is lost ————— }
CLARK, EZRA (CONT., CONN.) W 18 911

By the Hon. Nathan G. Baldwin
Colonel of 1st Colonel Com. of Engineers
To Sir Clark Greeting
I have the honor to congratulate you on the appointment to the S. D. Lynn Clark. I am sure you will be successful in the discharge of the duties of your office and will bring us good news. I am sure you will be successful in the discharge of the duties of your office and will bring us good news. I am sure you will be successful in the discharge of the duties of your office and will bring us good news.
Yours sincerely Nathan G. Baldwin
January 1880
Boston Coll. of Engineers

Jane (Burdette) widow of Abraham Van Brink mar.  Van Buren
Ch.
  Ezra  } b. Jan'y 22, 1787.     Emmice  apl 16, 1789.    Jemima   June 13, 1791.    George   March 1, 1796.    Sally    

you w Esra Cl wi , application f
18911 sion on file in this
   DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 77 3 yrs Artificer James Horton Jeduthan Prudden   Jan 12 80 On Disch Continental Artificers   dis Aug 1. 1880  
Battles engaged in, none mentioned
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, March 31, 1818
Residence at date of application, Colchester New London Co Conn
Age at date of application, 59 yrs.
Remarks: His claim allowed. Mar. Nov. 24, 1885 Eunice Foote
as Colchester Conn Sol. Feb 9, 1826 Not off - Aug 7. 38 a 72 b. Nov. she died Aug 1, 1851 main Geo + Eunice Clark, Sarah wife Ezekiel W. Parsons Very respectfully, 23-1720
NR. 1766

1919 Connecticut
Widow of Emerson Clark decd who died on the 29 th Feby 1828 of N. London in the State of Conn who was an Artificer in the Comp y commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by Col Baldwin in the Connecticut line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford at the rate of 240 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Nov r 1857 and sent to L. M. Drury
Arrears to the 4th of Canandaigua Semi-annual allowance ending 
Quadagn 144 Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. Recorded by  Clerk. Book  Vol  Page 101
A. 1173

V 414 Connecticut
Eunice Clark widow of Ezra Clark who was an officer in the Conn't Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 144 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the ninth day of March 1844 and sent to
Hon. G. S. Cullin House of Representatives
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Entered in Book A Page 64
Reported Late Hon. G. S. Cullin March 26th 1844

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3.11 Corp 2
6.6 priv
8.29 Corp
16
6.13
3.11
8.29
12.10
6.6
11.20

✓ Connecticut 414
Eunice Clark
widow of Ezra Clark who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of — — — 80 Dollars — — — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of June 1843 and sent to John Isham Esq. Colchester, Connecticut.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 64

2106 Connecticut, Emice Clark widow of Ezra Clark who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Artificer
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 144 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16. day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
John Shaw Colchester Ct
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 274 Vol. 1

64 sent to L. M. Henry, March 29, 1831
Rept

214 Connecticut Eunice Clark deceased widow of Ezra Dunn who was an Artificer in the Resolution Sailed from #144
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 24 00 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th day of Feb y 1851 and sent to
L. M. Dury Canandaigua N.Y.
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 37
2164

1919.
the 20th
Connecticut
Reported on March 1844.
29. 1844 Catlin H.R.
Emmice Clarke
widow of Ezra Clarke
See Ltt. Jan. to Hon. G.S.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 9 th of Feb y 1826 of N Linn in the State of Connecticut who was an artist in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. Buel in the Connecticut line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 144 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Measured from 1830. Deduct former payments.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Jan y 1844 and sent to Hon. G. S. Callin H. of Representatives.
Total amount, $ _____
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. H. Davidge Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1 Page 173

Connecticut 1909
Eunice Clark widow of Ezra Clark, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar. 1818 - and who died on the 9 th of Feb. 7, 1826. of New London in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Houghton of the Regt - commanded by Col. Baldwin in the Massetts- line for 2 years private.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Feb. uary 1839 and sent to Hon. S. Fugate, H.R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 $200:00 Semi-annual allowance ending Feb. 39 40:00
$240:00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. S. Elliott Clerk, Book 4, Vol. 1, Page 172

2801.
Saved Connecticut Roll
Ezra Clark W
Private - Baldwin's comp
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 31st of March 1818 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 23rd of Sept r 1818 and sent to Calvin Goddard Esq. Judge Norwich, Conn t
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 — 5 th  1/30 — 41-32 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th March 1819 — — 48 —
$ 89-32
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
77 Three years
Master, New London Co o

New Britain, Conn. July 24, 1905.
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me any information regarding an Ezra Clark, an Artificer in the Revolutionary army.
I can find his name on the pension list but can get no further information and if you would be able to give me a little more in- formation as to his enlistment and service I would be greatly obliged. Yours very respectfully George B. A. Baker 50 Court St.

THE CONNECTICUT SOCIETY of the SONS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
President GEORGE S. GODARD State Library, Hartford
Vice-Presidents Maj. CHARLES H. SPRAGUE ELI C. BIRDSEY WILLIAM W. BUCKINGHAM
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Historian FRANK A. CORBIN 185 Church St., New Haven
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Necrologist LEVERETT BELKNAP P. O. Box 734, Hartford
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F. CLARENCE BISSELL, Registrar 1009 West Boulevard, Hartford
July 18. 1928
DELEGATES
Tracey B. Warren, at large William G. Baxter Dennis A. Blakeslee Clarence Blakeslee William H. Burr F. Joseph Chatterton Frederick A. Doolittle Arthur C. Klock Arthur S. Lane A. McClellan Mathewson Frederick T. Murlless, Jr. John M. Parker, Jr. Edgar L. Pond Harry H. Pritchard Seymour N. Robinson Frank E. Sands Charles E. P. Sanford William A. Schenck Alfred Spencer, Jr. John A. Spafford Martin Welles Herbert H. White Clarence Horace Wickham Arthur E. Woodruff
OTHER MANAGERS
William H. Allen John C. Brinsmade John N. Brooks Orlando H. Brothwell Albert F. Corbin William H. Corbin Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth John P. Elton Frank B. Gay Wilson H. Lee Francis Maxwell William Maxwell Edward J. Morgan George C. Ross Ernest C. Simpson Harry R. Williams Dr. George C. F. Williams Secretaries of Local Chapters, Ex-officio
Eli C. Birdsey George F. Burgess Frederick A. Doolittle Henry F. Parker Charles A. Quintard Malcolm D. Rudd Charles G. Stone Elmer H. Spaulding Harry E. Targett
U. S. Pension Bureau
Please send Rev. Record of Ezra Clark - Artificer - from Conn. as published in Pub. Docs. 1 st Session 16 th Congress - Pension 1818 -
Respectfully F. C. Bissell - Reg.

Mar 19 '44
Emmie Clark Ct Rm 38
Mr. Amos hay treasur
J. Edwards Esquire Communion of Economy Gt. Washington
FREE

Is Edward Esq. } Goldchester Conn. March 16 th 1844 Comm r of Pensions - } Sir I rec d . inclos. in a letter from the Hon ble Mr. Coattin of the 12 th Feby. the Pension Certificate for Mrs. Eunice Clark of this Town, entitling her to an increase of Pension for five Years under the Act of 1833, she has sent to Hartford several times for her money, the Agent said he cou d . not pay, as he had not rec d . Order to that effect - will you Sir have the goodness to give the necessary directions, and oblige Mrs. Clark - I rec d . notice from the Agent by the last Mail that they were ready to pay Ball ce of Pension for the Certificate return d to you on the 5 th Feby last, under the Act of 3 rd March last - Very respectfully your obed t Serv t John D. Ham

Wash Washington March 3 rd 1857 Sir;
Enclosed is the Pension Certificate of Emiline Clark widow of Ezra Clark deceased. Who is entitled by the decision just made to $240. per Annum
Very respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
L. M. Drury
Jamult E. Heath Esq Comm er of Pensions Washington D.C.

Canandaigua N.Y.
March 24, 1851.
Sir:
I would like to have the Pension Certificate of Mrs Eunice Clark widow of Ezra Clark, of Cones, who draws a pension under the act of 7 th July 1838, returned to me. It was left at the Pension Office with her application for an increase of pension under the recent decision as the widow of an Artificer, but as her husband enlisted prior to 11 th Feb. 1878, she is not entitled, and I wish to send to Mrs Clark her certificate so that she may draw the allowance due 4 th March inst.
Very respectfully
Your Obed Servt.
L. M. Drury.
Jas E. Heath Esq Comd d of Pensions Washington

Certificate of Justiceship
Augustus W. Lord.

State of Connecticut.
I, JOHN B. ROBERTSON, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Augustus W. Lord , is, and since the 20th day of June last past hath been a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of New London, in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the laws of said State to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to His, official acts and attestations.
And I further certify, That I believe the foregoing signatures of the said Augustus W. Lord , to the to be genuine several declarations of Eunice Clark, Betsy Loomis and Lucy Lewis, (herewith enclosed,) to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 5 th day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
John B. Robertson
Secretary of State.

Dear Sir
I have separated the enclosed papers, and put my certificate upon them, which I understand your letter is what was desired - I hope they are now correct -
With high respect &
Sam. Hughes
Washington Feb. 17-1889
Naife
J. L. Remond
He

Brief in the case of Eunice Clark, dec d , widow of Ezra Clark, New London County and State of Connecticut act of July 1838 & subsequent acts
Claim, ( "original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Artillery Artificer, Increased from $144 to $240. From 4 March 1836 to 1 Aug t 1851
Name and residence of Agent.
L. M. Hury Canandaigua NY
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

Gideon Wells - Cornbrother Certificate

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford 9 th January 1844
On application for evidence of the service of Ezra Clark, a soldier in the war of the Revolution, alleged to have served in Baldwin's Regiment of Artificers, I have made examination and find as follows, on the Books of the Connecticut Line: viz
In vol 1 page 150 "Settlement with the Regiment of Artificers Jonathan Baldwin Esq Colonel before 1780", there is this entry - "Ezra Clark, private, Commencement of service Aug. 4 th '77 - Time of this settlement January 1 st '80 - Term 2 years 4 months 28 days."
In the same volume, same service same officer, settlement for the year 1780, page 274 there is this entry - "Ezra Clark, private, Commencement of service Jan'y 1 st '80 - Time of this settlement Aug t 1 '80 - Term 7 months."
Certified by Gilson Welles Comptroller

W.R. Washington Jan'y 13/54
How Commissioners of Pensions
I have the honor to transmit to you, the petition of Eunice Clark and Sarah E. Parsons, daughters of Ezra Clark a pensioner, for three years pension alleged to be due and unpaid to their father. Will you please to examine the petition and inform me of the result to which you may come.
Very Respectfully Yours In haste Sam. A. Bridges

H. R. Washington Jan'y 13/54
Hon Commissioners of Pensions
I have the honor to transmit to you, the petition of Eunice Clark and Sarah E. Parsons, daughters of Ezra Clark a pensioner, for three years pension alleged to be due and unpaid to their father. Will you please to examine the petition and inform me of the result to which you may come.
Very Respectfully Yours In haste Sam. A. Bridges

House of Representatives Aug. 14. 1844.
Hon S. L. Eames. Commissioner of Pensions. Sir Sir.
I have the honor to enclose for your early examination the Declaration of Mrs Eunice Clark, Widow of Ezra Clark (Deceased), claiming certain arrears of Pension &c - with the Certificate of the Comptroller of Pub. Accounts in Connecticut, furnishing Evidence of the nature and extent of the services of her s d Husband.
I also enclose therewith a Letter to the Hon Commissioner in relation to the foregoing documents, from the Hon. John Itham of Con. -
With great Respect.
Your Obedt Servt.
Prof. Cottin

House of Representatives Feb. 10 th 1844.
Hon J. L. Eawaras
Sir
I have the honor to enclose a communication from Hon John Shaw of Colchester Conn. covering a Pension Certificate issued in June last to Mrs Eunice Clark - and which by your favor of the 29 th Jan y . last was required to be surrendered into your office upon the issuing of a new certificate for a different amt. The new Certificate I have Rec d . from your office and forwarded to Hon Mr Shaw
I have the honor to be
Your Obedt. Servt.
Geo. Batten

Pension Agency Hartford March 15. 1844
Sir
Application has been made at this Agency for payment of an increase of Pension to Eunice Clark Widow of Ezra from Eighty dollars per annum to One hundred & Forty Four under the Act of 7. July 1838. No instructions from your Department have been rec d by me authorizing the payment
I am very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t H. Goodwin Sec y
J. J. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Washington Feby. 22 d 1844.
Hon. S. L. Edwards Commissioner Pensions.
Sir
I have the honor to enclose herewith a letter bearing your address, from Hon John Shaw of Colchester, Conn. and relating to the Pension Certificate of Eunice Clarke.
I have the honor also to forward a letter which I have just rec d from Hon. C. S. M c Curdy of Lyne, in Conn. in reference to the Pension Papers of M c Intire Johnson. - He says to me in a private letter that he cannot learn where the certain papers connected with Mrs Johnsons application, & which he forwarded to the Pension Office on the 3 d or 5 d of Oct. last, have ever been rec d at the office.
With great Respect Your Obedt Servt Geo. Catlin

Ebenezer Clark Certificate
Payment to be made at
Hartford by
A. H. Pomroy, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Connecticut
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 64.
D. Brown,
Clerk.

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Eunice Clark, of Connecticut — — — — — widow of Ezra Clark — — — — — who was a Private in the Revolution — — — — — and died on the — — 9 th — — day of February 1826 — — — — — is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty — — — — — dollars and — — — — — cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1844, unless the Pensioner should marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this nineteenth day of June — — — — — one thousand eight hundred and forty-three.
Wm. L. G. Bates. Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
[Signature] in the absence of Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at
Hartford 6 th by Horace Goodwin 2 nd
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Hartford 6 th
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1 Page 64
J. H. Durdge Clerk.

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843,
Emnice Clarke
widow of Ezra Clarke
who was an artificer
and died on the ninth day of February 1826
is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of one hundred  fifty four
dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the
4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1844, unless
the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which
case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Increased from eighty dollars per annum.
Issued in lieu of a certificate for eighty dol- lars per annum on the 19 th day of June 1843 which has been cancel- led
Given at the War Office of the United States,
this ninth day of March
one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
Commissioner of Pensions.

Le Edward Esq.
Colchester Coner. Sept. 4 th 1848
Sir - not having seen the Act publish d , granting further provision for Widows of Revolutionary Soldiers. I took the liberty by request of three of them who reside in this Town, sometime since, to request you to forward me a copy of the Act, not hearing from you, I wrote to the Agent at Hartford, he sent me a written form which I have copied, and herewith inclose you the declaration, of the three following nam d . Widows viz Mrs Eunice Clark Widow of Ezra Clark dec d . Mrs Betsey Leoomis Widow of Corp t Samuel Leoomis dec d . & Mrs Lucy Lewis Widow of Jonas Lewis dec d which if correct, you Sir will confer a favor on them by forwarding my soon as convenient, their Certificates. —
Very respectfully your Ob d Serv t John T. Harn

Sept 1855 D.
Also if application for pension for Ezra Clark of Colechester Conn. has made, the statement upon which it was based. That Ezra Clark was a Sergeant in Capt. Norton or Horton's Company of Artillery from Conn. In reply to the above I shall be much obliged.
Respectfully Henry M. Hamilton

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July 1. 1891 1895
Millstone, New Jersey March 26 th 1895
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I write to inquire whether an application has ever made for a Pension for Zephaniah Beall by himself, his widow, or his heirs.
He lived in Washington Co., Penna from 1775 to 1801 in which latter year he died.
The Douglas History of Wayne Co., Ohio states that this Zephaniah Beall was an officer in Col. Crawford's unfortunate campaign against the Sandusky Indians in 1782.
If such an application for pension was made, kindly give me a copy of the Statement that was made as the basis of such pension claim.
Also if an application for pension for Noah Clark of Onida Co., New York was ever made kindly give me the Statement upon which that pension claim was based

June 1835 D.
Also if application for pension for Ezra Clark of Colchester Conn. has made, the statement upon which it was based. That Ezra Clark was a Sergeant in Capt. Norton or Horton Company of Artillery from Conn. In reply to the above I shall be much obliged.
Respectfully Henry M. Hamilton

The Deposition of John C Buttrick of Colchester in the County of New London & State of Connecticut is as follows viz — For many years I have resided in the Town of Colchester & have been personally acquainted with Mr Ezra Clark for the last twenty years, A severe fit of sickness confined him to his House for two or three Years and involved him in pecuniary embarrassment I had it not been for the assistance of his Son his Debts would not have been paid — The Son of Mr Clark in June 1820 claimed a large sum of his Father for services which claim was submitted to the Arbitrament of Benjamin Sumner Ralph Isham & David Denny Esqrs The Sum of Eight Hundred Dollars was awarded to the Son of Mr Clark in consequence of the indebtedness of Mr Clark to his Son & others he has been under the necessity of disposing of his Land to satisfy said claims Mr Clark is still very infirm & unable to support himself & family without the assistance of his Son further the deponent saith not —
John C, Buttrick

State of Connecticut, New London County S. Colchester January 11 th 1892 — Personally appeared Mr. John C. Bulkeley — subscriber to the within Deposition — and made solemn oath that the same is justly & truly stated —
Before me John R. Watson Justice of Peace

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Nowick place Sept 20 th 1822
Sir,
I am again requested to solicit your attention to the case of Ezra Clark of Lealchester in this State, a revolutionary Pensioner, whose pension was suspended for further proof, in consequence of some information given the War Department, that he was able to support himself.
Additional proof, in the Depositions of several of the most respectable people of the town of Lealchester, were, many months ago, forwarded to the War Department.
He requests, that his case may again pass in review before the proper board, and, if the proof already adduced be considered sufficient that he may again realize the benefit of his bounty, if otherwise, that he may have opportunity to present any further proof which may be considered necessary to establish his good

a doubt the facts stated in his application. for a Pension.
He is very poor & infirm and lives almost entirely on the charity of others.
In behalf of Mr. Clark I most respectfully request your attention to his case & early information of the result.
I am, Sir, very respectfully
Your obedt. Servt.
James H. Edwards
Hon John C. Calhoun, Secretary War Dept.

The Deposition of Howell Rogers of Colchester New London County State of Connecticut is as follows;
viz - That I have been personally acquainted with Mr. Ezra Clark of said Colchester more than twenty years, and never considered him a man of much property.
In the year 1811 the said Ezra Clark was afflicted with Dropsy and was tapped - and since that time has been an invalid; and dependant upon his children for support for several years past.
Howell Rogers —
New London County ss. Colchester February 27. 1824 Personally appeared D ct . Howell Rogers of Colchester & made solemn oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth. Sworn before me Samuel A. Pitkin Justice of Peace

The deposition of David Deming of Colchester. County of New London and State of Connecticut. is as follows (Viz, I have been personally acquainted with Mr Ezra Clarke of this place many years, and have been engaged in Mercantile business in this town since the year 1801— Mr Clarke has been one of my constant customers— At the commencement of the year 1811 Mr Clarke from the best information I can collect from my Books was owing me Three hundred and fifty dollars— which sum was assumed by his son George Clarke and has since been paid to me by the said George Clarke. Early in the year 1811 Mr Ezra Clarke was confined to his House with the Dropsy, his life was despaired of many months, Although he has partially recovered, still his constitution is very much impaired, and since that period he has been unable to labour, and in my opinion has no means to support himself or family, He became embarrassed in his pecuniary affairs in consequence of his sickness, and it was necessary for his son to assume debts for him to a considerable amount to relieve him from the perplexity of Law suits—
Colchester Feby) 27. th 1824 David Deming
New London County ss Colchester Feby) 27. 1824 Personally appeared David Deming, I know him to be the truth of the foregoing deposition by him Subscribed Before me Samuel H. Weeks Justice of the Peace

Hon. The Secretary of War of the U.S.
Senate Chamber U.S. Washington March 9, 1821.
Sir, an application for a pension in behalf of Ezra Clark of Connecticut, has been sometime pending for your consideration. This man is, and for some time past, has been laboring under great distress from sickness and poverty. It so happens that I am acquainted with the man and that his claims are in my opinion just and well founded, upon the principles of the Laws, in favor of the Poor soldier of the Revolutionary Army.
I had the Honor to enclose a few days since, sundry depositions of the most respectable persons in Chester regarding Mr. Clark. These gentlemen as well as myself are persuaded of the honesty of the man, and the distressing calamity of his case. I am Sir respectfully, I hope you will place on the Pension List. Your Obedt Servt., James Denman.

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Hon. Daniel Burrows
Member of Congress
City of Washington

Dear Sir
Colchester January 24, 1823
I take the liberty of addressing you in behalf of Mr Ezra Clark of this place, Mr Clark some time since applied to the War Department for a pension; the fate of his application has never been ascertained, he is suspicious that some person in this vicinity from sinister motives have made incorrect representations to the Secretary of War. Mr Clark is now in the decline of life, is poor, infirm, & in need of the bounty of his Country, & should it be extended to him at his advanced age, it is more than probable that it would not amount to a large sum, he being between Sixty & Seventy years of age. Mr Clark spent the prime of his life in asserting our rights in the struggle for our independence; & is unquestionably one of the subjects contemplated by the Pension Law of 1818, certificates from some of the most respectable Gentlemen in this town with whom you are personally acquainted, have been transmitted fully & fairly developing his pecuniary affairs, will you have the goodness to call on the Secretary of War. & inform me what representations have been made to the War Department & by whom, respecting the claim of Mr Clark. Secrecy will be observed, & any information you may communicate gratefully (turn over)

acknowledged. The object of Mr Clark, in making the inquiry, is for the purpose of removing any erroneous impressions that may have been made upon the mind of the Secretary of War relative to his claim. Your early attention to this business is requested.
I am Sir very respectfully your obedt Servt Daniel D. Dunning
Hon ble Daniel D. Dunning

The Deposition of David Deming of Colchester in the County of New London & State of Connecticut is as follows Viz
For many years I have resided in the town of Colchester & have been personally acquainted with Mr Ezra Clark, for the last twenty years, he has most of the time been indebted to me, in consequence of which, I have made myself acquainted with his pecuniary affairs, a severe fit of sickness confined him to his House for two or three years and involved him in pecuniary embarrassments, & had it not been for the assistance of an intprising & industrious Son, his debts would not have been paid. The Son of Mr Clark in June 1820 claimed a large sum of his  his Father for services, which claim was submitted to the Arbitrement of Benjamin Trumbull Ralph Shaw Elyes and myself, the sum of Eight Hundred dollars was awarded to the Son of Mr Clark, in consequence of the indebtedness of Mr Clark to his Son & others, he has been under the necessity of disposing of his Land to satisfy s d claims. Mr Clark is still unable very infirm & unable to support himself & family without the assistance of his Son - further the deponent sayeth not
David Deming

State of Connecticut New London County ss. Colchester January 14 th 1822. Personally appeared General David Doming. Signer of the within Deposition and made solemn oath that the same is justly and truly stated.
Before me. John R. Watrous Justice of Peace

Emmà Clark, dec d
Inc to p 240, dec p 144, com'g 4 March 1831
Accts
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43844
48, endg
1 August 1851
Payable to
George Clark, Adm r for the benefit of himself &
Emmà Clark &
Sarah Parsons,
only surv'g children
L. M. Drury
Canandaigua
N.Y.

Canandaigua N.Y. Sep Oct 16. 183-1-
Sir,
Enclosed is a certificate showing the time of the death of Mrs Eunice Clark - widow of Ezra - an Artificer, and the appointment of an Administrator very respectfully Your obt. Servt. L.M. Drury
J. E. Head Secy Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

To the Hon'ble Loren P. Waldo Comm ee of Pensions City of Washington.
Sir. We the undersigned, residents of Colchester County of New London, State of Connecticut, children of the late Ezra Clark dec d of Colchester, County and State aforesaid, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the act of March 1818 beg leave to represent to your Hon ble Department That our Father Ezra Clark applied for a Pension under said act of 1818 which was granted, and he the said Ezra was placed on the Pension Roll of the Con- necticut Agency as a Private at the rate of $96. per annum and that he continued to draw his said Pension from 31 st March 1818 to the 4 th of March 1820. when he rec d notice, that his said Pension was suspended The War department having been inform d by an anonymous Letter (as he always believed) which was forwarded by one of his Neighbors, in conse- quence of a family quarrel, that the said Ezra was a Person of too much property to be entitled to a Pension. At a subsequent period, a full exam- ination of the said Ezra's property, before the Hon ble County Court for New-London County, the said Ezra was restored and continued to draw his said Pension from March 1823 until his death Feb y 9 th 1826. In consequence of said suspension, said Ezra was deprived of his Pension for three

years, and no part of said sum has ever been rec d by the Widow of said Ezra or any of his heirs, and that the same has been withheld unjustly thro' false & wicked reports. The Pension then was $96 per Annum. He the said Ezra being an artificer, it was ascertained, that he was entitled to $144 per year instead of $96. The extra $48 per year, was granted to his Widow Eunice Clark from the time he commenced drawing, viz from March 31 st 1818 to the time that the application was made for said extra Pension, (except the three years, as above stated,) and she, the said Eunice Clark continued to receive the above sum of $144 per year until her death.
We therefore request your Hon ble Department to take our case into consideration, and finding the facts as set forth true, to grant to us heirs of the said Ezra Clark, the sum to which we should naturally be entitled at the present time, and as in duty bound will ever pray.
Dated Colechester Jan'y 9 th 1854 {
Eunice Clark Sarah E Parsons } }

State of Connecticut County of New London ss Colchester Sept. 26 th A.D. 1857.
I Alfred B. Pierce Judge of Probate for the District of Colchester in said County, hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court that Eunice Clark deceased late of the town of Colchester Widow of Ezra Clark, was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $144 per annum. that she died on the 1 st day of August last past. that she left three Children only now living whose names are as follows Eunice Clark, George Clark, and Sarah Parsons (Wife of Ezekiel W. Parsons)
I further certify that George Clark Esq. of Colchester has been appointed Administrator upon the Estate of the said Eunice Clark deceased -
In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & Official Seal this 26 th day of September A.D. 1857.
Alfred B Pierce Judge of Probate for the district of Colchester

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May 17. 1843
Ct Mar 3 rd 1843
Emmeline Clark
J. P. Richards Esquire Honourable of Pension City - Washington
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H. Edward Esquire Colchester Conn. May 10 th 1843
Dear Sir - by request I enclose your five Applications for a Pension under the Act of Congress of March 3 rd 1843 in Mr. Eunice Clark Widow of Ezra Clark, deceased, Phillis Patton Widow of Cuff Wells, deceased, Lucy Lewis Widow of Jonas Lewis, deceased, Elizabeth Raymond Widow of Joshua Raymond, deceased, & Betsey Loomis Widow of Samuel Loomis, deceased, accompanying which is a Certificate from Clerk of County Court that Judson Morgan Esq. is a justice of Peace &c - You Sir will confer a favor on the above named persons, by having their claims attended to soon - and will please forward to my case their certificates when granted -
Very respectfully your obedt. Servt.
John Isham

Le Edward Erquin Communion of Pensions, City-Washington

Is Edward E. Egan Comm. d of Pensions
Colchester, Conn. Feby 5 th 1844
Sir - I have lately been inform d by the Hon. Mr. Catten of the Hou. Represent s , that he had receiv d . intelligence from the Pension department, that a certificate will be issued allowing Mrs. Eunice Clark the increase of Pension asked for under the Act of July 1838, but that according to the regulations, before a new certificate can be issued under the Act of March 3 rd 1843 the one which she now holds must be return d to his Office - I herewith enclose the same, she has receiv d the first payment — — —
Very respectfully your obed t . Serv t . —
John T. Harkness

The deposition of John Shum Jun. of Colchester, County of New London, State of Connecticut is as follows. His that I have liv d . a near Neighbour to Ezra Clark of S d Colchester, since the year 1794, say twenty seven years, during S d time I have been well acquainted with S d Clark, circumstance, having had considerable deal with him — S d Clark is a blacksmith by occupation which business he follow d . for the support of his family, until the year 1811, at which time he was taken very sick, with the dropsy and continue d . so for about twelve months, which appear d . to break down his constitution, since which he has not been able to labour but very little — at the time he was taken sick, he own d . an old House & Garden in the center of S d Colchester — which has been assess d . by the Town Assessor, the highest at seven hundred doll s , he likewise own d . a lot of land containing ten acres, about a mile from Town which has been assess d . at two hundred doll s , making in all nine hundred doll s . and I believe that in both instances his property has been assess d . at its just value the above is all the real Estate that S d Clark has and according to my knowledge — and I further state that I was personally knowing to S d Clark owing considerable sums of money at the time he was first taken sick, at that he was at a great expense during his sickness, and that he has not been in a situation since I am credibly inform d . to earn anything of consequence, and that he has been under the necessity of mortgaging all his real estate for the payment of his just debts — and that he has been an invalid ever since, his just value so much so that his Poll has been abated from the list of Polls in S d Colchester on account of his infirmities — further the deponent saith not
John Shum Jun.
State of Connecticut — New London County ss. Colchester Jan y 11 th 1822 Personally appeared Col. John Shum Jun r — and made solemn oath that foregoing deposition by him subscribed is justly and truly his — Before me John Watrous Justice of Peace

I Ralph Isham of Colchester & in New London County depose and say that it appears from my books that I made a settlement with M c Era Black of this Town in March 1810 and that the said Era Black then gave me his Note of hand for the balance then due me for $204.43 and also that I made a settlement with him the 11 th day of March 1819 when the s d Black gave me his note for the balance then due me on book for the sum of $468.42 payable on demand and interest said note not being paid I called on him for payment a number of times he not being able to pay and not knowing of any estate which he had that I would get hold of except his House and land I requested him to secure the debt and on the 23 rd day of September 1820 George Black his son secured said debt to me there then being due on s d note about $510.50 which sum the s d George Black has since paid me and about $280 of which I know that he borrowed of John C Cone — And I further say that the s d George Black worked for his father at the black smith trade eight years ending in June 1820 being the foreman of his shop his father not being able to work and that I was one of the auditors who settled the account between him and his father and that the auditors found due from the s d Era to the s d George the sum of eight hundred dollars which sum I was then and still am satisfied that the s d Era justly owed the s d George — In 1819 when I made the settlement with Era Black I supposed that he had property sufficient to pay his debts but on settlement of his affairs it turned out otherwise since then I am satisfied that Era Black was a bankrupt independent of his sons claims since which he has been depend- -ant on his children for support — Ralph Isham

New London County ss Colchester February 27 th 1824 Personally appeared Ralph Dyer Esq. of Colchester and made solemn Oath that the foregoing — Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth sworn before me Samuel H. Peters Justice of Peace

Hon. Jon. D. Hopkins No. Reps Feb. 24 1821
See letter to Col. M. Feb. 24 1821 Jonathan D. Hopkins Olympia Washington
Hon. M.
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Colchester Feby 6 th 1821
Colo. Morely,
Dear Sir,
I write you at the request of one of my neighbours, Mr. Ezra Clark, who has made application for a Pension, his Papers were sent on, say six months since, and all that went on about that time, have been heard from, except Mr. Clark. — He is anxious to know what is the fate of his —
His statement was such as was entirely with in the Law for applicants, and as well understood as any that went from this place — He is suspicious that some Persons not so well disposed towards him have written on to the Pension Department to frustrate his application — Now Sir it is his strong request, (if it is not inconsistent with your situation) that you call at the Pension Office, and make enquiry respecting the fate of his application — if it is delayed for want of sufficient proof of his Poverty — more can be produced —
I am Sir with much respect
yours &c
John R. Watrous

John Inham Esq. deposition

The deposition of John Shamburn of Colechester, County of New London, State of Connecticut is as follows viz - That Ezra Clark of S d Colechester a black Smith by occupation, was indebted to me in the year 1812, a little rising two hundred Doll s . - that there remain. due on S d claim, in the year 1819, about ninety Doll s . - I press d S d Ezra for payment, considering the claim doubtful, as to security - not long after his Son George Clark, paid me either forty or forty five Doll s , don't recollect which, took up his Father's Note, and gave me his Note, for the balance - since which he has taken up his Note -
Colechester Feby 27 th 1824 John Shamburn
New London County ss Colechester Feby 27 th 1824 Personally appeared John Shamburn of S d Colechester and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me
Samuel A. Peters Justice of the Peace

Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington
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Norwich Jan y Feb y 12 th 1822
Sir, In October last I rec d a letter from the War Department in answer to some enquiries respecting the Pension of Ezra Clark of Canterbury in this State, stating that information had been given to that Department, that said Clark owned property to the amount of $1000, and that his claim would be suspended till he should exhibit further proof of his indigence.
Enclosed are the Depositions of Dr John H. Harkness, Genl David Dunning Col John Isham French Lieut. A. Peter Lissig and Mr John C. Buckley, together with the Certificate of the Hon. William Goodlad as to their creditability. These Depositions, it is hoped, will furnish satisfactory evidence, that the information given the War Department was incorrect; and, that the indigence of Clark is such as to entitle him to a continuance of his pension.
These Documents have, by an unfortunate accident, been delayed in my Office since the 20 th Jan y . I must, therefore, beg an early decision in this case, that Clark may suffer no inconvenience from this delay.
I am, Sir, with very great respect
Your Obedt. Servt o
James H. Duan
Hon J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War.

I Stephen Root 2 nd of Colechester, County of Litchfield State of Connecticut - testify & say that in Feby 1820 my Mother Esther Root held a Note against Esra Clark of P o Colechester for the sum of Sixty seven Doll s . ninety seven cents being for a debt which the P o Esra owed my Father in his life time, my Father has been dead more than ten years which note my P o Mother gave me as part of my portion in my Father's Estate soon after the Note came into my possession knowing P o Esra inability to pay I call d on him for security, and his son George Clark gave me his Note on demand for the amt. which Note I now hold against the P o George Clark and further the deponent saith not Colechester Feby 27 th 1824                      Stephen Root 2 nd
Litchfield County ss Colechester Feby 27 th 1824 Personally appeared Stephen Root 2 nd and made solemn Oath before me to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me
Samuel A. Peters Justice of the Peace

The Deposition of Samuel A. Peters of Colchester Connecticut is as follows, To wit —
That I have been personally acquainted with Ezra Clark (Blacksmith) of said Colchester for a number of years past — said Ezra Clark according to the best of my knowledge & belief is an infirm man and not able to perform but little manual labor — I am informed that said Ezra Clark has of late years become involved in debt so much so that his Real estate has been disposed of for the payment of his debts — I am also informed that said Ezra Clark has but a little personal property — and further this Deposition is true —
Samuel A. Peters
Colchester 16 th Dec r 1822
New London County ss. Colchester Jan y 18 th 1822 — Personally appeared Samuel A. Peters of Signer of the above Deposition, and made known that the same is justly and truly stated.
Before me — John R. Wolcott Justice of Peace.

The Deposition of John R. Watson of Colchester in the County of New London State of Connecticut, is as follows viz - That I have for many years last past, lived a neighbour to Mr. Ezra Clark, and believe I am well acquainted with his circumstances - Mr. Clark in the earlier part of his life was an industrious Mechanick - and beside supporting considerable of a Family - acquired a small property - that in the year 1870 - he was attacked with a violent inflammation in his head - which rendered him incapable of much labour that year - the following year he was taken with a Dropsical affection - by which he was confined nearly one year - the following year he was seized with a Cholera Morbus (and reduced extremely low, since which time, now more than ten years, he has been incapable of performing very little if any labour - at the time he was taken sick, he was possessed of a small Real Estate, and had some Debts due him - on which his Family necessarily subsisted - A Son of his, who became twenty one years old about this time, laboured for his Father eight years - by which he had a considerable of a claim against his Father for his services - in June 1890 - they submitted the said claim to be settled, to three vizt Benj. T. Turnbull, David D. Downing & Ralph Strong disinterested, judicious Men, who after a full hearing of the case awarded to his said Son, the Sum of eight hundred Dollars - to pay which, and other Debts which he has signed and paid, he was under the necessity of selling his real estate - and to my knowledge did actually sell the same for the aforesaid purpose - the said Estate has for the two last years past, been assessed by the Assessors of this Town at nine hundred Dollars, and no more, which is considered the full value thereof - been many acquainted with I have the the Schedule which Mr. Clark made out, and as I conclude

was sent on to the Secretary of War, with other Documents, for the purpose of obtaining a Pension and I believe the same to have been correctly made — The said Clark yet remains an invalid — and without property — so much so, that he is not considered a subject of taxation — and is exempted therefrom by those, who have the conducting of the business — and further worth not
John R. Watrous
New London County ss Colchester January 17 th 1822. Personally appeared John R. Watrous Esq. Signer of the foregoing Deposition and made Salmon Oath That the same is just and true. Subscribed & sworn before me — Samuel A. Peters Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut ss City of Norwich Jan'y 19. 1822
Testify that John R. Watrous Esq. Gen. David D. Deming Col. John Schorr Jr. Samuel A. Peters Esq. & Mr. John B. Bulkeley of Colchester whose Depositions are herewith accompanying this are personally known to me & are among the most respectable citizens of Colchester & their testimony entitled to full credit The Hon.ble Secretary of War — Calvin Goddard Mayor of City

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Secretary of War Department
Washington
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Cottingham 25 July 1820
Mr Cathcart Sir
Beware of False Doctrin I take this Method of Informing you of the Situation of Some of our preachers particular Ezra Clark he is not a Subject for a petition nor never was for I will give him one thousand Dollars and pay every honest debt he owes he may say that he owes his Son George for his services since twenty one that it is not so he has had the use of the Shop and tools since twenty one and made him- self rich but there may be some of our authority fed one a trying to make out that he is a Subject because they are interest they keep a tithes Shop and get the greatest part of the Money I cannot set Dacum and rest Contented reside- This and see governments Money so Squandered it is too much and more this Man has said that if he could not get it one way he could another he could put his property all out of his hands that would be it by way of Mortgage and Loan A true friend to his Country
(Handwritten signature)

J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions City- Washington

J. L. Edward Esquire } Colchester Conn. Jany 13 th 1844
Com te of Pinnons - } Sir - I was in hopes to have been releiv d from troubling you any further respecting Pinnons - but having lately been in company with Enos Clark Esq. of Belchertown Massachusetts Brother to the late Ena Clark dec d , who was a Rev d & Pinnon under the Act of March 1818, and who died Feby. 1826 in conversation with him respecting Pensioners Esq. Clark observ d that he was confident that his late Brother Ena had not receiv d as large a Pension as others who belong d to the same Com te & Reg t of Artillery commanded by Col o Baldwin, that Luther Luther & James Burnham who resided in S t Town of Belchertown until their deaths, with whom he was well acquainted both respectable Men inform d him often that they were well acquainted with his Brother Ena Clark that he the said Luther & the S t Ena serv d their Apprenticeship together, with a Mr. Buel who was a Gun & Black Smith in the Society of Marlborough then belonging to the Town of Colchester, and they both learnt S t trades & that the S t Luther & Ena entered into the Army of the U. States, at the same time & from S t Shop of the S t Mr. Buel in the year 1777 for three years, that S t Ena was appointed Sergeant in S t Reg t of Artillery, all which more fully appears from the enclosed Certificate from Mr. Wells State Comptroller, as to the S t Ena service and/or a more particular account, reference being had to his Application for a Pension before the late Judge Geddis in 1818 and that S t Luther & Burnham receiv d a Pension of one hundred & forty four dollars for several years each before their death they being privates and the S t Ena receiv d only ninety six Doll s which may have been correct until 1826 at which time he died I have been inform d that under a Law or decision since 1832, that the S t Ena having been a Mechanic & having belong d to S t Reg t of Artillery that his Widow is entitled to the above mentioned addition she has drawn for six years up to March 1841 Eighty Doll s per Annum and since March last after the same rate Now Sir by Mr. Clark's request I forward you the enclosed Application & proof and you Sir will confer a great favor on an unsuitable old lady by having it duly examined, and if she is found to be entitled

you please forward me evidence of the same that she may be able to receive P. annu. of Pension — having liv. in the neighbourhood of the P. Clark & his Wife for more than thirty years before his death and since his Widow since, I am satisfied the foregoing statement is correct — provided P. Reg. of Artillery were entitled to P. extra pay — Very respectfully your Obed. Serv.
John Scham
P.S. Not having a copy of P. Ezra Clark original application in 1818 before Judge Goddard have not been able to state whether he applied as a private or sergeant — J.S.

Widow Eunice Clark distracted Aug n 1848
a. u. 4/16
admitted

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848, entitled an Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution
State of Connecticut County of New London
On this 30 th Day of August 1848, before me a Magistrate in & for the County of New London, aforesaid personally appeared Mrs. Eunice Colash a resident of Colchester in the County of New London in the State of Connecticut, aged 81 Year last November, who being first duly Sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting Pensions to Widows of Persons who served during the Revolutionary War
That she is the Widow of Ezra Colash deceased who was a private in Col. Baldwin Reg t of Artillery in the Revolutionary Army — That she received a Pension under the Act of 17 th June 1844 at the rate of one hundred & forty four Dollars — and cents per Annum She further declares that she is still a Widow —
Sworn to and subscribed } Eunice Colash on the Day & Year above written } her mark
Before me
Augustus W. Lord Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above declarant, and she is the same individual who drew a pension, as stated in the foregoing declaration
Augustus W. Lord Justice of the Peace

Eunice Clark Ben:
act 7 July 38 increased -
29m Atfuer
$44
Deduct what has been paid under each act
Hon. G. S. Catten

State of Connecticut ss
On this 11 th Day of Jany 1844 personally appear d before the Court of Probate of the District of Colchester, M rs Eunice Clark a resident of S t Colchester in the County of Middlesex aged seventy seven years last Nov. & who is a Pensioner of the U. States under the Act of 1838 & March 3 rd 1843, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Arrear of Pension due for three years Military service of her late Husband Ezra Clark deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress of March 1818 & June 1823 and who receiv d ninety Six dollars a year until his death (excepting for three years) from 1820 to 1823, during which time his P n Pension was suspended, in consequence of an anonymous letter having been forwarded to the Hon War Department stating that her S d Husband was a Man of too much property to be entitled to a Pension, which was not the case, he was afterwards restor d and continued to receive his Pension until his death - she further declares that she was married to the S d Ezra Clark then Ezra Clark Jun r on the 24 th Day of Nov. 1785, that her Husband Ezra Clark died July 9 th 1826 - she claims that she is entitled (as his Widow) to an additional sum for the services of her late Husband in having belong d to a Company & Reg t of Artificers commanded by Col d Baldwin for the term of three years (as will more fully appear by the inclos d Certificate from the State Comptroller, and that her S d Husband wou d have been entitled, as she has been inform d , since 1832 if he had been living to one hundred & forty four dollars per annum in lieu of the above sum of ninety Six Dollars and she the S d Eunice Clark make the above application in order to obtain the S d Arrear of Pension which her S d Husband wou d have been entitled to if living Eunice Clark Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me -
George Day Justice of Peace and Judge of Probate

Probate District of Colchester January 11 th 1844
I John C. Way Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Colchester certify that the within and foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Widow Eunice Clark of Colchester a Pensioner of the United States and that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to this Court that the said Eunice Clark is the Widow of Ezra Clark late of said Colchester deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States who died at Colchester on the 9 th day of Feb 1826 I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Widow Eunice Clark that she is a person of good moral character and that her declarations are entitled to credit
I further certify that George Way Esq. is Judge of said Court and his Commission is dated June 20 th 1843 and expires June 20 th 1844 and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 11 th day of January A.D. 1844
Attest J. C. Way Clerk

1124 M rs Eunice Clark, Application for Pension May 1843
$80 per an
Send cut: to John Isham, Colchester Conn.
3 X John Isham Colchester Conn. May 1843

State of Connecticut County of New London ss — On this 8 th Day of May 1843 personally appear before the subscribed a Justice of the Peace for S d County Mrs. Eunice Clark a resident of Colchester in the County of New London, State aforesaid aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions to Widows of persons who serv d during the Revolutionary War — That she is the Widow of Ezra Clark late of S d Colchester deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress 1818 as a private reference being had to his application for a Pension of March 1818 & June 1828 — That she receiv d eighty Dollars per annum under the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838 — she further declares that she is still a Widow Eunice Clark mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written — before me — Frederick Morgan Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut New London County ss. Colchester May 8 th A.D. 1843 I certify that the above named Eunice Clark is personally known to me, and that the facts, stated in the foregoing declaration by her subscribed, to the best of my knowledge and belief, are true
Frederick Morgan Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut } New London County } ss I John D'Witt Clerk of the County Court in and for said New London County do hereby certify That Frederick Morgan Esq before whom the within deposition or declaration of Eunice Clark was sworn was on said 8 th day of May A D 1843 and still is a Justice of the peace in and for said County of New London and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such and that his signatures within written are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 9 th day of May A D 1843 John D'Witt Clerk

Hist. & Henry Millstone, N.J. M.C.L.
Rev 2112 WIDOW, &c.
Apr. 23/93 Phil Mr. Hamilton
File No. 18911
Aug. 10. 1905 Dist. to Geo. B. A. Baker New Britain, Conn. 1928-July 23-1421- F. E. Bissell att.
Emmice Clark widow of Ezra Clark Artificer New Mar
Act: Feb 29 48
Index:—Vol. 14 , Page 138
[Arrangement of 1870.]

George Clark Emilee Clark
March 28, 1851.

Colchester March 28 th 1857
Mr. Lem. N. Drury
Dear Sir
My Mother (Eunice Clark) Wished me to say to you that she recd your letter dated 13 th and has not drawn her usual payment due the 1 st of March. is very sorry to trouble you but would be very glad to have you send it for that purpose. and will return it immediately should you obtain a new certificate the old one would not be sent back and she would be unable to obtain the above payment should you obtain a new one and the above added to it you could dispense with sending it back. she wishes you to do as you think proper
Respectfully Yours George Clark for Eunice Clark