Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1827, Solomon Cole, Conn.

SERVICE
born.
bole, Solomon Lydia
NUMBER
W. 1827 B.L.H. 26797-160-55
CONTENTS

Ohio - Pittsburgh Connecticut 4,630
Solomon Cole, Private, Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut - at the rate of "8" Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of April - 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of Nov. 1818. and sent to Son & Brace Esq. Judge Hartford Conn.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 - 29.73 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar. 1819 - 48. " - $ 77.73
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
.82 One year
Cont
Book H. Vol 2 page 108.
Car to Pen Agt. 20 Sep 1838. To Ohio Pittsburgh from 4 th March 1838. 28 Sept 1838 Moli -fication sent to E. Mills Geneva Ohio
Duplicate Certificate issued 18 Nov 1838 and sent to Mrs. C. Paine, Painesville Ohio
Noted in the 14th of Feb 1839 by Paine, Painesville Ohio

Connecticut Lydia Cole, widow of Solomon Cole
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private ; Connecticut Mts
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 20 th day of May 1853 and sent to
Philip Norton, Berlin, Ct.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 58. Vol. A

63.749 Ad mar 8/53 Spice 12/53
Lydia Cole in Solomon Creek print & Pensylvania
Ad: 16 Dec. May 19/56 opp. 2 R. Fowler
Revolution war Conn Feb 55-438
R
Henry Fowler Hartford Ct
Rev H. Fowler Oct 9/55
Vol. Co. 23. —

Solomon Cole print on rolls March 3-82
8 months in Col Butts Regiment Deficient DA
Admitted u
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State of Conn. } County of Hartford } p
Solomon Cole of Berlin in said County being duly sworn doth depose & say that he served in the revolutionary war, on the continental establishment in the line -
That he entered the service in the month of May 1782 to serve as a private for one year & faithfully served until the termination thereof when in the month of May 1783 he was honorably discharged at West Point, which discharge is now lost - he belonged to Capt David Harr's comp y in the fourth Connecticut Regt commanded by Col o Ichabod Butler -
That he is a resident citizen of the U. States - has never had a pension - is in reduced circumstances & in need of assistance from his country for support -
Sworn to subscribed & { Solomon Cole this 6 th day of April 1878 }
Before me Jonathan Brainerd Judge of the County Court for the County aforesaid

State of Connecticut } County of Hartford Nov. 28 th 1818 Personally appeared the within named Solomon Cole, and made solemn Oath, that he entered the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war in the company of Reg t Within mentioned for one year and continued to serve out said term & rec d an honorable discharge by said Col. Butler, but at the time of making his declaration within, he omitted to state, that after continuing about 8 months in the 4 th Reg t a new arrangement took place, and that Reg t was dissolved, and the soldiers were transferred into other Reg ts , that he was transferred into a company commanded by Capt n Buell, in the first Reg t  of the Conn t line which was also commanded by Col. Butler, and in this company & Reg t he continued to serve about 4 months making in the whole 12 months being the term of his enlistment.
And also John Wetmore, who is a credible Witness, appeared at the same time & testified to the truth of the foregoing facts, and says, that said Cole had a brother in the same Reg t , and in the company commanded by the Capt n Buell Wetmore who served the same time with said Cole - that he was at West Point when they were discharged and saw a written each one of them have a written discharge signed by
said Col. Butler -
Before me Jonathan Brace Judge of the County Court for the County aforesaid

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Hartford and County of Hartford. }
I JONATHAN BRACE, Judge of the County Court, within and for said County, the same being a Court of Record, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that Solomon Cole ————— who swore to and subscribed the foregoing affidavit, served as a private Soldier — in the Revolutionary war against the common enemy, and on the Continental establishment, for at least the term of nine months, and is a resident citizen of the United States, in reduced circumstances, and in need of assistance from his country for support. His discharge he also swears is lost —————
And in addition to the proof contained in the foregoing affidavit, and in support thereof, I further certify that it is proved to
me by the testimony under oath of Giles Easton Esq. in the Regt. mentioned in the and of Job Cole who served in the same Regt. offid wit of Job Cole ————— who was credible witness, that the said Solomon Cole ————— served in the revolutionary war, as aforesaid ;
and from the like testimony of Mercer Cole & John Dunham Esq. ————— that the said Solomon Cole ————— is in reduced circumstances, and in need of assistance from his country for support.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, and subscribed my name at Hartford aforesaid, this 15 th day of April A. D. 1818
Jonathan Brace Judge of the County Court for the County aforesaid
April 15 th 1818 sealed with the seal of said Court by direction of the Honourable Jonathan Brace who is the Presiding Judge of said Court.
Thomas Chester Clerk

Solomon hole 101
4,630
March 10/19.
Am
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of HARTFORD, ss. County Court, or Court of Common Pleas, holden at Hartford in said County, on the first Tuesday of December 1820
ON this 13 th day of December 1820 personally appeared in open Court, the same Court being a Court of record for said County, having the power of fine and imprisonment,
Solomon Gole aged 56 years, resident in Berlin in the County of Hartford,
who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolu-
tionary War, as follows: "He enlisted in the month of March 1782 into Capt. David Starrs Company in Col. Zebulon Bulkleys Regt. in continental establishment for one year served out the time of s d enlistment & was honorably discharged. My original declaration was April 8 1818 & my pension certificate is No 4, 630
"And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed." The following is a correct
Inventory of all the property of every nature which I possess = Inventory of the property of Solomon Gole of Berlin who served in the revolutionary war, taken Dec r 19 th 1820 —
1 Pot 80 75 1 Tea Kettle 0 75 1 large spinning wheel 90 1 Chest 25 1 clo 25 1 spider 25 1 cask 12 1 half hogshad tub 34 1 Dining table 50 6 old chairs 36 1 set of knives & forks 12 1 spade & tongs 50 1 pair of andirons 25 1 trammel 50 1 small wheel 12 1 meal 15 2 tin pans

  6 tin basons 1 8   4 iron spoons 6   3 pewter spoons 6   1 pewter platter 25   2 small pewter platters 38   2 pewter plates old 6   1 bason pint pewter 25   1 pewter tea pot 8   1 quart bason pewter 50   2 old axes at 25 ct each 50   1 hand saw 50   1 steel yards 16   2 junk bottles 10 29 
I am by occupation a farming day laborer but am not able to labor more than half my time - my health has been poor ever since I left the army - my wife is 40 years of age a subject of falling sickness fits & unable to labor - I have 4 children with me viz Alva aged 18 who earns his support Anpha aged 11 who cannot earn her support Nathaniel aged 5 years cannot earn his support Urban aged 3 years - I stand in need of my country's aid for my subsistence & without it such is the age & infirmity of myself & wife that I must hereafter be dependant on public charity for my support - Berlin Dec. 13. 1820  att. Nathan Johnson Solomon Cole's mark
Sworn to and declared by said
Solomon Cole
on the 13
day of Dec r .
1820 before said Court, and it is the opinion of said Court that the total
amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is
10 dollars and 29 cents.
I, Thomas Chester
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Hartford aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Court. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 3 rd
day of January 1821
T. Chester
Clerk of the County Court or Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Hartford.

No 543 Lydia Cole, widow of Solomon Ct
Act 3 Feb 1833
Claim of Lydia Cole Widow of Solomon Cole due for a Pension under the 2 d Section Act 3 Feb 1833 Revolutionary - returns to be made to Mr Philip Norton Berlin Conn $96 per annum, Comm 3 Feb 1833
Philip Norton Berlin, Ct

State of Connecticut
Hartford County ss Berlin Probate District
On this 24 day of February A D 1853 personally appeared before the subscriber Judge of Probate for the District of Berlin Lydia Cole a resident of Berlin in the County and State aforesaid aged sixty two years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provisions made by the 2 d Section of the Act of Congress passed 3 rd February 1853.
That she is the Widow of Solomon Cole who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States under the Act of 18 March 1818 at $96. per annum. That he was transferred from the State of Connecticut to the Agency at Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania in the year 1838. and resided in the County of Ashtabula in the State of Ohio where he died on the 2 d June 1840. She further declares that she was married to the said Solomon Cole in the town of Wethersfield on the 23 rd day of November in the year One thousand eight hundred and twenty two, by Rev. Martin Kellogg, then a Justice of the Peace in said Town. That her husband the aforesaid Solomon Cole died in the State of Ohio in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty on the second day of June.
She further swears that she is now a Widow and that she has never before made an application for a pension.
Lydia Cole her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year first above mentioned
Before me In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Official Seal of said Probate Court this 24 th day of February A D 1853.
Levi Egan Judge of the Court of Probate for Berlin District

State of Connecticut
Hartford County ss.
I, Henry Perkins Judge of the Probate Court for the District of Hartford do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to me that Solomon Cole was a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Pittsburgh Agency at Ninety Six dollars per annum. That he was a resident of the State Ohio at the time of his death, and died in said State in the Year One thousand eight hundred and Forty on the Second day of June. That he left a Widow whose name is Lydia Cole
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and Affixed the Official Seal of Said Probate Court at Hartford this 8 day March 1835. Henry Perkins Judge of Probate

Know all men by these presents that I Lydia Cole of Berlin in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, Widow of Solomon Cole late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint Philip Norton of Berlin my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute my claim for a Pension under any Act of Congress authorizing the same, to appoint one or more substitutes under him and to receive the pension Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to myself at the U.S. Agency in Hartford Connecticut. hereby declaring this power irrevocable for one year from its date, and ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney and agent shall lawfully do in the premises
Witness my hand and seal at New Britain this 24 day of February 1853. Signed in presence of
her Lydia Cole (mark)
S. E. Case Henry Fowler State of Connecticut Hartford County } ss. New Britain Berlin Probate District
On this 24 day of February 1853 before me the subscriber Judge of Probate for the District of Berlin personally appeared Lydia Cole above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned, and I certify that I am not directly interested or indirectly in the foregoing power of Attorney
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Signed my name at New Britain this 24 day of February 1853.
Seth E. Case Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Berlin

State of Connecticut
Hartford County ss. Wethersfield March 5 th 1853
Be it known that on this 5 th day of March 1853 before me a Justice of the Peace in the said County personally appeared Martin Kellogg Esq. who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath Depose and say. That he is a resident of Wethersfield in the County & State aforesaid and was for several years a Justice of the Peace in the said County duly authorized by law to Solemnize Marriages. That in his Official Capacity as Justice of the Peace he joined in Marriage in the town of Wethersfield aforesaid Solomon Cole of Berlin and Lydia Kilby of said Wethersfield to the best of his recollection in the month of November in the year 1822. The precise date he cannot determine as he can find no record of the same among his papers and if a record was made it has been since lost or mislaid. but of the fact he has a distinct and perfect recollection.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written and I certify that the deponent is a gentleman of respectability and integrity and his statements are entitled to full faith and credit
Martin Kellogg
Homer Camp Justice of the Peace
on oath of office.

State of Connecticut.
I John P. C. Mather 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 Martin Kellogg, Jr., was from the twentieth day of June A. D. 1822, to the twentieth day of June A. D. 1823, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Hartford in said State, duly appointed and commissioned- having full power and authority by the laws of said State to join persons in marriage. And I further certify that Homer Camp was from the fourth day of July A. D. 1852, to the fourth day of July A. D. 1854, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Hartford, duly appointed and commissioned- having full power and authority by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgement 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 signature of the said Homer Camp to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 7th day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
John P. C. Mather, Secretary of State.

63.7.49
Country land claim of Sydia Cole Widow of Solomon Cole Revolutionary service under act March 3. 1855.

State of Connecticut Hartford County 3 d . Berlin
On this sixth day of April One thousand eight hundred fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid Lydia Cole Aged Sixty four years a resident of Berlin in the County & State aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law Declares that she is the Widow of Solomon Cole who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and a pensioner of the United States under the Act of 18 March 1828 at $96. per annum —
She further declares that she is now a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency under the 2 d Section of the Act of February 3 d 1833 at $96 per annum. her pension Certificate bears date at the Department of the Interior the 28 th day of May 1833, and she refers to her application for said Pension on file in the Pension Office at Washington for proof of her husband's service and death and of their marriage —
She further states that her husband died in the day of June A.D 1840. and that she has ever since remained and now is his Widow
Her Lydia X Cole mark

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 d 1835
her Lydia X Cole (Mark)
We Sheldon Moore and John Moore residents of Berlin in the County & State aforesaid upon our Oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Lydia Cole in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Sheldon Moore John Moore
The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the Affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim Cyprian Goodrich Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut.
I, Oliver H. Perry — 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 — Cyprian Goodrich — was, from the fourth day of July, A. D. 1854, to the fourth day of July, A. D. 1856, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of — Hartford — 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 signature of the said Cyprian Goodrich — to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this 9 th day of April — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five.
O. H. Perry
Secretary of State.

March 1, 1935
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Solomon Cole, W. 1827 BA-J/MCS
Mr. O. L. Cole West Point Virginia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Solomon Cole.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, W. 1827, based upon the military service of Solomon Cole.
He enlisted in May, 1782, place not stated, served as private in Captains David Starr's and Buell's companies in Colonel Zebulon Butler's Connecticut regiment and was discharged in May, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6, 1818, at which time he was living in Berlin, Hartford County, Connecticut.
He was living in Berlin, Connecticut, in 1820 and was fifty-six years of age and then referred to his wife (name not given) as being forty years of age and referred to the following children: Alva aged eighteen, Orpha or Arpha aged eleven, Nathaniel aged five, and Erbin or Urban aged three years.
In 1837 he stated that he had lately moved from Connecticut to Ohio to live with his children all of whom lived there.
Solomon Cole died June 2, 1840, in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
While living in Berlin, he married November 23, 1822, in Wethersfield, Connecticut, Lydia Kilby of Wethersfield. The date of death of former wife was not given.
His widow, Lydia, was allowed pension on her application executed February 24, 1853, at which time she was sixty-two years of age and was living in Berlin where she was living in 1855.

Solomon Cole stated in September, 1839, that his son, Erbin, left for Lake Superior in May, 1839, and had not been heard from since.
It was stated that this soldier had a brother (name not given) who served in the same regiment with him.
Reference was made to Job Cole who served in the Revolution and to Russel Cole, relationship to soldier not given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
aw
April 1, 1924.
Nettie J. Bishop, 15 Post Hill Place, New London, Conn.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 31 st ultimo, you are advised that in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W 1827, the date and place of birth of Solomon Cole is not on record. He was 56 years of age in 1820.
You are herewith furnished the record of the Revolutionary War pensioner, W. 25434, John Comstock, as requested.
As no fee is charged for the above service, herewith is returned your twenty-five cents.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.
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Circular forwarded a true copy of said circular returned
COLE, SOLOMON (CONN.) W 1827

M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Mar. 24, 1924.
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Nettie J. Bishop cash No. .... for $ 25 / 100 , requesting copy post-office address as per letter herewith.
25 cents returned by reg. mail Apr. 1 1924 AW.
KEY. WAR SECTION
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
26.6.2
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COLE, SOLOMON (CONN.) W 1827

LUCRETIA SHAW CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION NEW LONDON CONN.
FINANCE DIVISION MAR 24 1924 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
MAR 24 1924 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Wohmeyer General Commissioner
Dear Sir -
I received your courteous reply to my letter and would have answered before but have been ill.
I really do not know exactly what I want. I do not think it is a copy of his record. you speak of certificate as being copied for twenty-five cents.
I am enclosing the paper sent to my cousin of John Cunstake's record. I think it may be just the certificate. any way it gives what is wanted about births and deaths -
Is it asking too much to ask you to let me know what the cost of a paper like the one enclosed would be, as I'd

like one for myself of John Cunslick
If the certificate of Solomon Cole has on it his place of birth and date of birth that is all I want. I have his death and marriage dates - "Lydia" being his second wife - W 1827 age 56 in 1820
I am sorry to trouble you but it would be a great help to me if I could get this settled. I'll enclose the money for the copy of the certificate of John Cunslick for that is what I want. I do not send checks for so small an amount -
Hoping to hear from you soon - I am Yours very truly -
Nellie J. Bishop
15 Post Hill Place
New London
Connecticut -
March 21. 1924.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
aw Mar. 6, 1924.
Miss N. J. Bishop, 15 Port Hill Place, New London, Conn.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that if you desire copies of papers in Revolutionary War pension claims, the same will be furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twentyfive cents extra in each claim, for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied in the claim of Solomon Cole, and his widow Lydia, W. 1827, Conn. Troops, War of Revolution, is fifteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.
Do not separate these papers ready for copying
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COLE, SOLOMON (CONN.) W 1827

Post Office Department
OFFICIAL BUSINESS
23414
PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE TO AVOID PAYMENT OF POSTAGE, $300.
REGISTERED ARTICLE
No. 25378
INSURED PARCEL
No. _____
Return to _____
Washington
(NAME OF SENDER)
Street and Number, or Post Office Box,
Commissioner of Pensions
REV. WAR SECTION WASHINGTON,
D. C.

Solomon Cole W1527
RETURN RECEIPT.
Received from the Postmaster the Registered or Insured Article, the original number of which appears on the face of this Card.
X Nettie Jay Bishop (Signature or name of addressee.)
X L. B. Munier (Signature of addressee's agent.)
Date of delivery, 4/3/24, 192
Form 3811
8-6115

26,797
— S Mrs Ames

65-749

Sir
Hartford April 10. 1888.
I transmit herewith the claims for Bounty land of Lucy Cole Widow of Solomon Cole Hannah Rathburn " " Jonathan Rathburn } Revolutionary Malantha Goodrich " " Betsy Goodrich war 1812 please make returns to me
Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt Henry Fowler
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

438 Connecticut Lydia Cole widow of Solomon , who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on 1 st day of March, 1848.
3 rd February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of May 1853
sent to Philip Norton Berlin Ct.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 58 Vol. U
1818

County of Ashtabula } ss. On this Sixth day of September 1837 before me the Subscribing
a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Ashtabula personally appeared Solomon Cole who on his oath declared that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain Buel in the First Cavalry Regiment in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Connecticut from whence he has lately re- moved, That he now resides in the State of Ohio, where he intends to remain and wishes his Pension to be there payable in future. The following are his Reasons for removing from Connecticut to Ohio, viz. His Children Having all removed from Connecticut to Ohio, he came with them in order to pass his remaining days with them Having no other relatives living in Connecticut.
Sworn and Subscribed to before me the day and Year aforesaid Asaph Turner J.P.
in presence of Asaph Turner James Mills
State of Ohio } ss. Ashtabula County } ss.
Be it known That before me Asaph Turner a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Eliphelet Mills and James Mills of Lawful age who severally on oath declare that they are and have been acquainted with the aforesaid Solomon Cole for several years past and that the above person Solomon Cole who has made the above affidavit is a Pensioner and the same person he has therein represented himself to be. Sealed signed and delivered in presence of Sworn to and Subscribed This Sixth day of September 1837 before me Asaph Turner Justice Peace
Solomon Cole (Seal) mark
Eliphelet Mills (Seal)
James Mills (Seal)

I Asaph Turner Justice of the Peace for the County of Ashtabula do hereby certify that the persons who have this day appeared before me named Eliphlet Mills & James Mills are persons of truth and veracity which I am enabled to certify from personal acquaintance. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of September A.D. 1837
Asaph Turner (Seal)
I hereby certify that the intimation of the word "States," in the within affidavit of Solomon Cole was made previous to making oath and signing — Asaph Turner J.P.
The State of Ohio
Ashtabula County ss. 3
I Sam Hendry Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the said County of Ashtabula do hereby certify that Asaph Turner Esquire whose name appears subscribed above, in his own proper hand writing, is and was, at the time of his subscribing the same a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Ashtabula duly
Commissioned and sworn agreeably to the laws of the State of Ohio. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Jefferson the 8th day of September A.D. 1837 — Sam Hendry Clerk.

Chardon OS Sept 10
free
Sept 10
No return
James S. Edwards Esq. Corn Misner of Kansas Washington City

The State of Ohio
Guadalupe County ss
On this 5 th day of September 1839— before me the Sub- sister a Notary Public in and for the County afore- said personally appeared Solomon Leek who on his oath declares that he is the same person who form- erly belonged to the Company commanded by Cap- tain Buel Barbours in the Regiment comman- ded by Colonel Butler in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the pension Roll of the State of Connecticut, that he received a Certificate of that fact under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate on or about the 16 th day of May last as this affiant supposes was through accident or mistake carried away by his son. Ervin Leek to Lake Superior. This affiant has made diligent search for said certificate but cannot find the same nor has he heard from his said son since he left in May but he is greatly apprehensive that some calamity has overtaken him This affiant further states that he is wholly destitute of the means of support except the stipend received from the Government for his Revolutionary services — attest. Ira C. Paine Solomon his Leek Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year above written Ira C. Paine Not. Public

State of Ohio                      On this 6 th day of September 1839- Greene County ss } before me the subscriber a Notary public in and for the County above named personally appeared Joshua Garrison and made oath that he is acquainted with Solomon Levi the preceding affiant and well knows him to be the identical person described in the preceding affidavit Joshua Garrison
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written N. C. Paine Notary Public
I certify that Joshua Garrison the above deponent is to all purposes known and is a man of veracity. In testimony whereof — — — N. C. Paine Notary Public
State of Ohio - Greene County ss I David D. Aiken clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the above named N. C. Paine is a Notary Public duly commissioned and sworn in and for the County above named and that faith should be given to his acts and doings as such. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this sixth day of September A.D. 1839- D. D. Aiken Clerk

Painesville Sept. 6 th 1839-
Sir
Sir accompanied herewith is an application for a New Certificate. I have to say that the old man is entirely destitute of any means of support except the pension from the government. and will inevitably become a town charge unless he receives a certificate very soon
I am Sir with great Respect your obt. serv.
En. Haine Atty to
James L. Edwards Esqr Washington City
Mr Aiken put Seal on Seal up & forward
J6 P
at the
P. Allen

Sept 18 18 Mead. P. 2 Sept 10 3
M c Evans Petition for Transfer
Sir.
Hon J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions Pension Department. Washington D.C.

P.O. Geneva Ashtabula Co Ohio Sept 10. 1838
Dear Sir, Enclosed I send Petition of Solomon Cole a Revolutionary Pensioner for transfer from Hartford Connecticut to Pittsburgh State of Pennsylvania.
Hon J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions -
I have the honor to be Your obedt Servt. Eliphalet Mills P.M.

Sept 27
M c Lean
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Pension Agency Hartford Sept 24 1838
Sir
In answer to your enquiry as to what time Solomon Cole a pensioner on the roll of this Agency under the Act of 18 th March 1838 at eight dollars per month was last paid. I have to inform you that he has been paid to the 4 th day of March 1838.
I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant Sam l L. Pitkin. Agent.
J. S. Edwards Esq o Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Hartford March 11. 1853
Sir
At the request of Mr. Philip Norton I herewith transmit the papers of Mrs Lydia Cole widow of Solomon Cole deceased late a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818, claiming a pension under the 2 d Section of the Act of Congress passed the 3 d February 1833. Please make returns to Philip Norton directed to him at Berlin Connecticut
I am Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t .
Henry Fowler
H. C. Heath Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

PAID
Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary of War
Smithfield Washington

Brief in the case of Sydia Cole, widow of Solomon Cole, Hartford County and State of Connecticut act 3 Feb 1833
Claim, ("original," or "for increase" )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Herland was a pensioner under act of 18 March 1818, at $96 per annum. Proof of marriage — Affidavit of the officiating magistrate
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
Philip Norton Berlin ct
S. Cole Examining Clerk.

Solomon Lake Ohio - Pitt 18 March 1818
To What time last paid
Pension Office 18 Sep 1839.
To 4th March 1839.
S. H. H.

Miss Nettie J. Bishop 15 Port Hill Place. Registrar of Chapter.
LUCRETIA SHAW CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION NEW LONDON CONN.
To the Bureau of Pensions - Washington - D. C.
15 pages
Will you kindly tell me if it is possible to obtain a copy of a Pension of a Revolutionary Soldier.
I have seen a copy of my Grand- fathers pension and I would like one of my own. Is there a fee for copying them? I also would like now a copy for immediate use , of the pension of Solomon Cole . Name appears in first list after act of Mar. 18, 1818. from Connecticut.
It is quite necessary that I have a copy of Solomon Coles paper. If you will kindly let me know about the fee - and how much .
I should be glad to send

myself of it.
Solomon Cole is not an ancestor of mine - but I have as regular a need to get the copy, I was told that you did not always carry a letter of this kind, and I can easily see the reason for it, but if it is only the matter of paying for the service - I would be very glad to know it - and so be able to get the information I wish, now and at other times.
Very truly yours -
Nettie Jay Bishop Registration of Lucetta Shaw Chapman
Feb. 28 - 1924.

LAW OFFICES OF O. L. COLE WEST POINT, VA.
February 15, 1935
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Re: Solomon Cole, Capt David Starr's Company, also as 7th Co., 4th Connecticut Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Zebulon Butler.
Solomon Cole, 7th, 4th and Capt John H. Buell's Company 1st Connecticut Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Zebulon Butler.
I am anxious to get such information as may be available about this soldier, who, I think was a pensioner and at one time lived in Berlin, Connecticut. He was, of course, in the Revolutionary War.
Any information you can give me about him, especially as to his age, birthplace, the name of his wife and children, or other relatives, which may appear, will be highly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
O. L. Cole
O.L.Cole

1924 Mar. 6. Miss N. J. Bishop info. of cost of copies. aw. 1924. Apr. 1. N. J. Bishop info date & place of birth not on record & 25 cts returned. Mr. 1935 Mar. 1. hist. to Mr. O. L. Cole. ms. b.
Dev. WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1827
Sydia Cole, Widow Solomon Cole, Pmo. Rev. War.
Act. Feb. 3, 1853.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 142
[Arrangement of 1870.]