Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12458, Ebenezer Child, Mass.

SERVICE
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child Ebenezer or child's
S. 12458
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CONTENTS

21.817 Massachusetts
Ebenezer Child *
of Wamphsic in the State of Mass s who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Meeker of the Reg t commanded by Col. Whitney in the Mass s line for Worcester
Ebenezer Child *
Records corrected Oct. 2/95. J.F.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of - 36 - Dollars - 67 - Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the * 2 nd day of Oct 1833 and sent Mr. M c Intosh Wilmington Massachusetts
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 $ 91.67 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 24 - 18.33
$110.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by R. H. Abbott Clerk. Book E Vol. 2 Page 14
* Correct date of issue as given on Agency Records, Book E, Vol. 2, page 14 is November 1, 1833. Date of death is also given as Aug. 5, 1833. J.F.
82 Hampshire

Ebenezer Child 22271

State of Massachusetts } ss. County of Hampshire }
On this fifth day of February A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty three, personally appeared in open Court before Samuel Hinckley Esq. Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County, now sitting, Ebenezer Childs, a resident of Worthington in the County of Hampshire and state of Massachusetts, aged Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That he was living in Charlton, Worcester County and State of Massachusetts when he was drafted as a private in the Militia, about the first of December 1776, for a three months campaign, and marched to Danbury in Connecticut, under Captain William Tucker, Lieut. Samuel Lamb, when we joined Colonel Whitney's Regiment, and were attached to Gen. Marmus Brigade of Militia, from thence we marched to Piskskill in New York, from thence we marched on an alarm of an attack on Princeton in New Jersey; we did not, however, arrive there, but marched to Morristown the then head quarters of Gen. Washington. From thence we marched to Pluckermine; from thence to Boundbrook, where we drove out some of the enemy, took possession and remained there during the winter. We had frequent skirmishing with the enemy, who lay at New Brunswick; and on one night, Col. Whitney's Regiment marched and attacked a party of the enemy, who had possession of a house near their intrenchments, and drove them from it; when the main body of the British were rallied and marched towards us, then halted, when a body of Cavalry came up on the other side of the river, with the apparent design of attacking us in the rear, but were prevented crossing the River as a part of the Bridge had been cut away. The enemy retreated and we returned to our quarters, with a few Russian prisoners. Gen. Green lay at Quibbleton, near by us, with his troops; and Gen. Washington continued at and near Morristown, and it was reported that his troops were inoculated for the Small Pox, during the winter. About the first of March, we were discharged or dismissed with liberty to return home, but without any written discharge.
That he was still living in Charlton, when he was drafted a second time, as a private in the Militia, for an eight months campaign, about the first of April, 1780, and marched to Danbury in Connecticut, under Captain David Baskelder, Lieut. Carpenter, and Ensign Larnego, when we joined Col. Wood's

Regiment, and were attached to Genl. Varn's Brigade of Continental Troops. Col. Putnam's and Col. Gnatius Regiments of Regular Troops belonged to the same Brigade and were with us at Danbury. We remained at and near Danbury some time, and then marched to Fredericksburg where we remained a considerable part of the Summer, and were employed in scouting, making roads &c. From thence we started on a sudden march towards the Hudson River. On our march we fell short of Provision, and complained to our Officers of our destitute condition. They told us to keep in good spirits, for we should draw some supplies when we arrived at Peekskill, but when we arrived there, we grounded arms to draw provision, and the three Continental Regiments drew supplies, and were ordered to march and did march toward Westpoint; but as we had drawn no rations in Col. Woods Regiment to which I belonged, we remained behind, and were told that there were no provisions in store for us. We, however, obtained small and scanty supplies, and were ordered to repair to a wood nearby, to cook and make ourselves as contented as we could. Some time in the fall following, as a number of British Ships were seen in the River below, a party of us was detached to secure and remove some Stores at Kings Ferry to Westpoint; and I was one who assisted in loading the Stores on board of boats for one day and part of one night, and conveying them accordingly. When we arrived at Westpoint we found the troops there in a state of readiness to defend the place if the enemy should make an attack. We started for Peekskill, but met our regiment on their way up, and returned with them to Westpoint, where we remained until the enemy dropped down the river, when we returned to our Quarters near Peekskill, and were ordered by Genl. McDougal to commence building Barracks for Winter Quarters. We were put on fatigue duty accordingly, and when the Barracks were nearly completed, our term of eight months expired and we were marched out and discharged. Captain Bachelder's Company, in particular, was marched out, and addressed (as there had been no dismission from it,) and discharged verbally, but without any written discharge or any other writing to that effect. Nor have I been able to find one single person alive who served with me in either campaign, altho' I have lately taken two journeys to Worcester County, in order to find some one alive who could testify to my service in the Revolutionary war, but without effect, for they are all dead or moved to some parts to me unknown. Nor can I hear of but one, who may be living, and he, Charles Morrey, is said to be living in the town of Erie, Pennsylvania. To him I have written, but to this date have received no answer.

I was born in Watertown, Massachusetts, as I am informed in 1751, but have no record of my age, - I lived in Charlton at the time I performed the service; from whence I removed to Worthington where I have lived near fifty years, and am well known to many, of the inhabitants of this and some of the neighboring towns; and am happy to name among my acquaintance Rev. Asa Todd of Chesterfield, Dan Daniels Esq. Schuyler Wilbur and Isa Daniels of Worthington.
That he relinquishes all claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any state. Ebenezer Child
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid. Before me Samuel Hinckley Judge of Probate
We, Asa Todd, a Clergyman, residing in Chesterfield, on whose ministry the declarant has attended for many years, and Dan Daniels a Justice of the Peace residing in Worthington in said County, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ebenezer Childs, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be eighty one years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Asa Todd Dan Daniels
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Before me Samuel Hinckley Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Asa Todd who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman residing in the town of Chesterfield, and that Dan Daniels Esq. is a Justice of the Peace, a resident in the town of Worthington, who also has signed the same, is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

No 22271 Ebenzer Cluett. Hampshire County Massachusetts
Certificate of 8 10 Pumps Aug 6 July 1895
P 422
Private 11 Months
366 10 739 4 18.33 91.67
Wm Ward - Washington, Mass

BRIEF in the case of Ebenezer Childs County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts (Act 7th June, 1832)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 81 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Drafted Dec In 1776 — 3 — Private Gen. Warner, Washington, Nixon   Drafted April 1780 — — 8 — Private Capt Wm. Inche, Col. Whitney, Capt D. Bachelder, Col. Wood, Col. Putnam,  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Worcester County Massachusetts  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Deed of conveyance, Clergiman's certificate &c  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richd. Heyworth Examining Clerk.

Reserve
12458
INVALID.
File No. 12,458
Ebenezer Child
Priv. Rev. War.
Act: June 9 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 66
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Washington 11/1
Oct 23.
Oct 28
Map ret.
The Boston Globe
James L. Edwards Esq.
Attorney at Law
City of Washington
Mr
Mr. L. H.

Worthington Ms. Oct 22 1833
Col. S. Edwards Esq.
I enclose the papers of Eben Childs relating to a pension which were returned from the War Department with instructions to apply to the Secretary of Massachusetts for further evidence of his service. That has been done and the certificate of the Secretary enclosed showing that the rolls under which he claims are not in that office. You are probably aware that the records in that office relating to the affairs of the Revolutionary War are very incomplete.
Mr Childs died the 25 th of August and was so unwell when the papers were returned that he could make no explanations or give any instructions. Nor is it probable he would have been in health. I know that he had taken great pains to obtain evidence before he made his declaration without effect. There is no doubt in the mind of any one who knew Mr Childs that he performed the service for it had been his them for twenty years. With this explanation of his pension can be granted it would be an aid to his aged widow whose circumstances are very humble. I hope therefore

that it will come within the rules of the department to grant it, as I have not a doubt but he is entitled to it under the law
I am Respectfully
Your ob t servant
William Ward

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, October 7 th 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the Roll of Capt. William Tucker's Company, in Col. Whitney's Regt. in 1776. and the Roll of Capt. David Patchelder, in Col. Woods' Regt. attached to General Nixon's Brigade. in 1780. under both of which, Ebenezer Childs, claims for services, are not found in this Office.
Edward D. Bangs. Secy.
Duo Aug. 5.

I Schuyler Wilbur of Worthington in the County of Hampshire Commonwealth of Massachusetts. depose and say that I am a near Neighbor of Ebenezer Childs of Worthington and have been personally and intimately acquainted with him for more than twenty years that I have many years since and frequently heard him describe his services as a soldier in the Revolutionary War particularly his services on the North River & in New Jersey. And that I have no doubt that the said Childs. performed the services as he relates in his declaration.
Schuyler Wilbur
Hampshire p. Dec. 29 1832. Schuyler Wilbur came before me and Subscribed & was sworn to the truth of the foregoing deposition and I certify that the said Wilbur is a credible witness.
William Ward Justice of the peace

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, SAMUEL F. LYMAN, Register of the Court of Probate within and for said County of Hampshire, do hereby certify that William Ward Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly and regularly appointed, and that the signature thereto annexed purporting to be his, I know to be genuine.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this fifth day of February A. D. 1833
Sam d F. Lyman Register of Probate.