Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 28677, Zachariah Chapman, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Chapman, Zachariah
S-28677
CONTENTS

33032
New York a
Zachariah Chapman dec d ,
of — in the State of N.Y. who was a pirate in the — commanded by Captain Sheldon Helborn } of the Reg t commanded by Colo Starr in the Rev y Coa l line for 7 mos.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Ending 11 " Sept 1845
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of June 1852 and sent to Evans & Hand
Arrears to the 4th of Present Remiant. allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N.E. Robinson Clerk, Book E 2 Vol. 4 Page 14

State of New York County of Rensselaer ss.
On this fifth day of September 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Troy May- ors Court now sitting Zachariah Chapman a resident of Ste- phenstown, County of Rensselaer and State of New York, aged Se- venty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the ben- efit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named of- ficers, and served as herein stated. That he was called out on an alarm in Captain Kilbourn's Company, in the fall of the year 1776. to go to New London in the State of Connecticut was stationed at New London, 2 months. at the time of his being called out he resided in East Haddam in the State of Connecticut. that he was a substitute for his brother Samuel Chapman in Captain Samuel Sheldon's Company, of the Regiment commanded by Col. onel Starr, in General Huntington's Brigade in the spring of the year 1777. marched from East Haddam aforesaid where he then resided through Lebanon, Simsbury, Watertown & other places to the High Lands on Hudson River was stationed at West Point & Orangetown. the principal part of the time, was in that service six months. that he was in Captain Coe's Company, of the Reg- iment commanded by Colonel Starr in General Huntington's Bri- gade. (the manner of entering that service does not recollect.) in the Spring of the year 1778. marched through Durham, Danbury, mustered by Colonel Durgee at Danbury & marched from there on to West Point & Orangetown. was at Orangetown at the time Maj. Andre was hung was a substitute in one of the guards place & staid one night in that capacity with Maj. Andre. saw him hung, was in that service six months. resided at the time of en- tering the service at East Haddam aforesaid. was called out and went to New London help build fort Ticonderoga (does not recollect the names of any of the officers at that time) was there three months. he resided at East Haddam aforesaid at the time he went. in the fall of the year 1778. he went from East Haddam where he then re-

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sided and took his brother Asa Chapman's place in a Company (does not recollect any of the officers names.) at New London was stationed there. — three months, his brother enlisted in the Company for Four months, and served one month before he went that he was drafted in Josiah's Company in the Spring of 1779. & marched from East Haddam aforesaid where he then resided to Orange Court & West Point. & that he was in that service six months & returned nearly all the time at New London. never had any written discharge from service. does not know of any person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service. he hereby relinquishes every 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 or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of New York.
Sworn to and subscribed the 24 th day and year aforesaid Zachariah Chapman mark
Archibald Bull Clerk
I Edward A. Beacha Clergyman residing in the Town of Stephentown County of Rensselaer and State of New York hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Zachariah Chapman who — is named in — the above declaration that I believe him to be Seventy two years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that I concur in that opinion. Edwards A. Beacha
Sworn & subscribed this 4 th day of September 1832 before me Nathan Howard Justice Peace
I Nathan Howard residing in the Town of Stephentown County of Rensselaer and State of New York hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Zachariah Chapman who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. that I believe him to be Seventy two years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that I concur in that opinion
Sworn & subscribed this fifth day of September 1832. in Open Court Nathan Howard
Archibald Bull Clerk And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories pre-

scribed 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 Edward A. Beach who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Stephentown County of Rensselaer and State of New York and that Nathan Howard who has also signed a like certificate is a resident of the same place and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Archibald Bull Clerk of the Troy • Mayon Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Zachariah Chapman for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this fifth day of September 1832. Archibald Bull Clerk
State of New York County of Rensselaer ss.
I Archibald Bull Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Nathan Howard Esqr. before whom the preceding certificate of Edward A. Beach purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County. And that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe the signature "Nathan Howard" thereto subscribed to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this fifth day of September 1832. Archibald Bull Clerk

State of New York
County of Rensselaer ss } On the 23 d day of January 1833
personally appeared before me Nathan Howard a justice of the Peace in & for the said County Zachariah Chapman the above named applicant for a pension who being duly sworn deponeth & saith in answer to the objections rec d . from the War Department Pension office of Nov 14. 1832 requiring further proof of his services states that he served at the different times stated in his declaration in all not less than one year & seven months as stated above knows of no one living that he can prove any part of the service by except the proofs of Nathan Howard & Edwards A. Beach as stated above
In answer to the following interrogatories states
 1 st was born in East Haddam in the state of Connecticut in the year 1759 Feb 11 th  2 d has no record of his age only in his family Bible  3 d lived in East-Haddam in Connecticut State when called into the service lived since the Revolutionary War in Stephentown in the County of Rensselaer & State of New York where he now resides 
4 th called into the service as stated in the declarative & as a substitute as there stated
5 th does not recollect any regular or military office except above stated
6 th has no written discharge to his knowledge
7 th that Nathan Howard Edwards A. Beach Caleb Chapman & James Adams & many more in this Town can testify to his character as to truth & morality & their belief as to his services as a soldier of the Revolutionary War
Zachariah his Chapman mark
Sworn & subscribed this 23 d day of January 1833 before me Nathan Howard justice of the Peace
Zachariah Chapman Declaration for a Pension
8749

State of New York Rensselaer County ss.
I hereby certify that Nathan Howard Esq. be- fore whom the annexed affidavit & amended Declaration of Zachariah Chapman purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County. And that I am acquaint- ed with his hand writing and verily believe his signature subscribed thereto is genuine. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 6 th day of February 1833.
Henry R. Bristol Clerk per N. Howard Jm. Deputy
Zachariah Chapman
Declaration for a Division
P 6 H

State of New York County of Oswego
I James Brown Surrogate of said County hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been adduced before a Surrogate's Court held in said County that Zachariah Chapman deceased died on the eleventh day of September in the year eighteen hundred forty five (1845) - that he left no widow surviving & that he left three children surviving him whose names are as follows viz Ruben Chapman, William Chapman and Alonzo J Chapman
I further certify that Ruben Chapman of Phoenix in said County has been duly appointed administrator of the estate of the said Zachariah Chapman
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & official seal this 25 th day of February 1852.
J Brown Surrogate of Oswego Co.

28 677 Very INVALID.
File No. 28,677
Zachariah Chapman His Rev War
Act: June 7 th 182 nd
Index:—Vol. 2, Page 70
[Arrangement of 1870.]

8749
Zachariah Chapman New York
Act 7 June 1832
Rejected
See letter to N Howard 15 April 1833 let to same 19 March 1835 " same June 15, 1837 = " Philander Thomas March 2 nd 1833 = let to H. C. Wait Sept. 15 43 " " hon. D. S. Seymour at 69 C. West May 16. 1844 April 3 /44 let to H. C. Wait June 27 44

July 2 1846 Free
Row of Altars by Chapman
FREE
Hon. J. H. Edwards Count of Poulton — Washington D.C.

May 24 th 1843.
Dear Sir -
I wrote to you some time in the month of September last, for the purpose of obtaining some information in regard to the pension papers of Zachariah Chapman an applicant for a pension which are on file in the Pension Department. You replied that you could not give me the information, inasmuch as Nathan Howard Esq. was the agent of Mr. Chapman & you could not entertain a correspondence with two agents at a time.
I have obtained from Mr. Howard the consent that I act in his place, & also an appointment of myself as agent by Mr. Chapman himself - both of which I enclose you herewith.
The information which I then wished to obtain, & which I should like to have you communicate to me now is, whether or not the depositions are on file. If they are, I you will have the goodness to send me a copy of them, or the depositions themselves.
I should also like to know wherein the papers are defective & on what grounds his application was denied.
Yours Respectfully
Geo. G. Meigs

George D. Smith Esq.
Gray Renss Co N.Y.
First Class

May Jan. 17 th 1843 -
Dear Sir. -
I am going to try to get a pension for Mr. Zachariah Chapman. & the Pension Department say that they cannot entertain a correspondence with two agents at a time. Mr. Caleb Chapman informs me, that you have expressed your willingness that I should act in this matter in your place. If you are willing, I should like to have you sign the consent which I have annexed. I have friends in Mr. Chapman's neighborhood in Connecticut, & am in hopes I shall be successful in getting Mr. Chapman his pension -
Nathan Howard Esq.
Yours Respectfully - Geo. H. Meite
I consent that George H. Meite be substituted for me as Mr. Zachariah Chapman, as agent for him, in the matter of his pension -
Stephenton January 27 th 1844 -
Nathan Howard
I appoint George H. Meite my agent in the matter of my pension from the U. S. Government -
Dated at - Stephenton Jan. 27 1844 -
In presence of Samuel J. Brown
Zachariah his X Chapman mark

Washington, Nov. 21. 1857.
Sir.
I herewith enclose additional testimony in the case of Zachariah Chapman of New York, Disbanded, Act 7 th June 1832. When the claim shall have been examined please report to me.
Very Respectfully H. S. Evans for Evans & Hart.
J. E. Heath Esq. Counsel of Petitioner.

Ltr F. S. Evans Feby 7 1852
8749
Zachariah Chapman N.Y.
Act - 7 June 1832

June 24. 1844
June 24 44
Dear Sir,
J. S. Church
Princeton, N. Jersey
Washington
Pa.
FREE

Albany N.Y. June 22 d 1844.
Hon. J. P. Edwards.
My Dear Sir -
Excuse me for troubling you again in the matter of Leachant Chapman's application for a pension - Mr. Chapman is without doubt entitled to a pension from the government, for his services in the Revolution. He is now old, & completely blind, & by that reason confined to the house, but his mind seems yet to remain clear & vigorous. Could he come to Washington & tell his story himself, with what testimony you now have on file, I think, his pension would be withdrawn from him no longer.
He became dissatisfied with his former agent - Mr. Gouard. He thinks he did not take that trouble in getting his deposition & other evidence that he ought to have done - Mr. Gouard was at that time the agent for a great number of other pensioners, & being engaged with so many others it is quite probable that Mr. Chapman was neglected -
He has therefore employed me to renew his claim, & to obtain if possible the required depositions. Mr. Gouard kept no copy of the papers or depositions in this matter, which was his usual custom. I do not wish to cause Mr. Chapman the expense of retaking all those depositions, which you now have at Washington, neither could it be done, as I am told some of the deponents have removed from this section of the country & some are dead. In fact I am unable to ascertain who made the depositions -
With a copy of the depositions before me, I will make a little information from yourself, wherein the testimony was defective, & where you think the sufficiency could be supplied. I have no doubt all could be made to appear perfectly satisfactory to yourself -
From your refusal to furnish copies of the depositions, I should

purmise that you supposed some fraud was intended upon your department. But such is by no means the case. Every body that knows Mr. Chapman does not doubt his honesty, or doubt but that he served in the war as he states. No one, I think, believes he would demand a pension, unless he thought he was entitled to the same -
As for myself, I can give you references, I think sufficient to convince you that I would not knowingly engage in any fraud of this kind. In from my situation if any was intended I should be quite likely to discover it -
You say further testimony is required in regard to the officers under whom Chapman served, which can be obtained from the Compt r 's Office in Cal fo . I am informed that Mr. Howard obtained a certificate from the Comptroller in regard to that matter, which is in your possession. Whether any further light can be obtained from that quarter, I am unable to say, inasmuch as I do not know under what officers the Comptroller's Certificate states he had served. If I knew what that stated I could go myself to the Comptroller's office & examine the records diligently, & ascertain whether any thing more could be found to so. send you a certificate of the Compt r -
All I wish of you, Sir, is, that you would send me copies of the deposition, with such information, as to wherein the same are deficient, that you think would aid me in the matter -
Truly wish, Sir, you would comply with my request, send me the copies. If you will give me the amount of fees, I will forward them, before before you send the papers. Should you be willing to do so,
I should be pleased to hear from you, in reply, at your earliest convenience -
Yours with Great Respect,
Geo: E. Banta

Nov 22. 4857
Adal. & evi: in case of Rachael miah Chapman
J. S. Evans
Present
Col. E. Heath Esq. Com d of Pensions Present.

Ms. A. 9. 2. 22 A. 9. 2. 22 in case of Zschaviah Chap = oman —
22/9/1861 Evans & Grant Present
James E. Heath Esq. Camp of Persian.

Certificate of Service. From the Comptroller of Com.
1846-
J
John P. Albertson Esq.
10. Second Street
Troy
N. Y.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford 12 January 1846.
On application for evidence of the service of Zacariah Chapman in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office relating to that war, and certify as follows: —
In "Markells Receipts", under the head of "Militia service from April to November 1779", the name of Captain Matthew Smith is entered, and the amount of his Pay Roll stated at £1998.17.9 and Hospital Expenses, £47.2.3. In a corresponding entry in the "Pay Table" accounts this is stated to be Coast Guard service.
Also, in the same accounts War is charged "To order on the Treasurer W. Cap. Joseph Carew for Pay Roll, New London Alarm £24.2.9"
In "Markells Receipts", under the head of "Militia Service from April to November 1779", Cap. Jobz Beebe's name is mentioned, and the Amot. of his Pay Roll stated at £300.4.5.
In an original and certified document, headed "Pay Roll of the Short Services of Colonel Starr's Company 1 st Conn. Regt.", Zacariah Chapman is entered, as from the town of East Haddam, and as commencing service July 1 st and serving until the 20 th of November — 4 Months & 20 days. The Roll is dated Decent. 29. 1780, and certified by J Huntington, B. Genl. D Carrington, Comptroller

Sir
The certificate I send you contains all the service found in favor of Lucius Chapman
Respectfully
Abington, Sept 11th

4 March 1844
FREE
John G. Edwards Post: of Dublin Washington D.C.

May 16. 29 1844 -
Dear Sir -
I wrote you some four weeks since in regard to the pending of Zachariah Chapman - Since that time I have heard nothing from your department. Will you have the goodness to inform me if you received my letter?
I am anxious to know if any of Mr. Chapman's depositions or rather the depositions in the matter of his pending are on file -
I should be pleased to hear from you at your earliest convenience -
Yours Respectfully
Geo. A. Meigs

Jachariath Chapman NY
Susp 32
Mr Cole has seen the parra of Attorney
H I E
25668 2581 25668
25668 135.00 25668

Asa Lenter, No 18, 25 March 1819.
The application of the Treasurer
Col:
Penury Office October 16, 1851

Pension Office October 16, 1851
Sir:
The application of the Executor
Ada Deuten, Mch 18, 25 March 1819

May 16 44
Richard Chapman
No. 32
Wood
Edward
FREE
Constitution - Henry
Washington
P.O.
Given not to be
James

Troy N.Y. May 18. 1844 -
Dear Sir,
Will you have the kindnes to furnish copies of the depositions in the case of Zachariah Chapman , applic- cation for a pension - A pension was denied to him, tho' he wishes to send you additional proof in his case
The fees I will forward you, as soon as you will inform me of the amount -
Mr. Chapman lives in Stephentown, this (Rensselaer) Co. Your earliest attention to the forwarding of the copies will oblige me much -
Yours truly -
George C. Meigs

Apr 1. 1844
Col Nels
For D. S. Seymour Mil
Hn. D. S. Seymour H. D.
Col. Edwards Pension Office Washington
Apr 3. 1844
Hn. D. S. Seymour

Washington March 30. 1844
Col. Edwards
Sir, Enclosed are two communications ad- dressed to me by my constit- uents which I will be obliged to you to return through me at your earliest conven- ience - Yours truly D. L. Seymour
101

13 Feb Nathan Howard resp J A Gardner Nathan Gardner Lucy Gray Briggs J Zack Chapman
Wadsworth Col. N.Y. Feb. 9. 1837
of Fruit
A. Edwards Com. of Persons
Washington D.C.

Stephensontown Feb. 9. 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir
Yours of 24 th Jan'y part was duly recd. It mentions, that Nathan Gardner can have a certificate on the service proved by Elisha Potter of six Months & ten days Mr. Gardner has concluded to take it but thinks he has ought to have something on the evidence of Mrs. Allen
In the matter of Corey Briggs some difficulty exists as to his services as an officer It would take a long story to tell you of all the transactions of Briggs claim but to say the least of it his agent R. A. Brown who drew his declaration is a Rum dealing petty Merchant who expected (as I believe) to take the benefit of the Pension When Briggs called on me to assist him in obtaining his Pension he told me that he did not know that Brown had inserted in his declaration about holding a Comtee that he done duty & a List has been proved. I accordingly made out his last statement Now if he is not entitled to pay as an officer or right let him have his pay for the services which he has faithfully done for his Country as a private soldier of which he has proved & I presume he will be satisfied I have been well acquainted with him for more than 35 years living only 3 or 4 miles from me he has always sustained an unimpeachable character honest & upright in all his deal I wish you to examine his papers & let me know what Pension if any he would be entitled too as his evidence now stands
In the matter Zachariah Chapman what can be allowed from the widow as his case is, from his age & infirmity I don't expect much more light on his case unless by chance we should find some person who knew of his services other than those before you
Your Obt. Servt.
Nathan Howard

Jan 30 '43
NY Chieflerk Pension Office War department (Revolutionary claims) War. departments Washington City D.C.
Chapman

Chief Clerk's Office, War Department, Washington City
Sophiatown, 25. Jan'y. 1823.
Sir
Zechariah Chapman of Sophiatown Rensselaer County, State of New York - aged 81. infirm blind and indigent says that some 8 or 10 years ago his papers showing that he is entitled to a pension for services in the Revolutionary War, was forwarded to your department since which he has heard nothing of them owing either to the unfaithfulness or negligence of the gentleman who undertook to act as his agent -
He says that he was mustered in Danbury Ct. in a company commanded by Lieut. Col. Capt. Tiffany in a Regt. commanded by Col. Dungee and marched from there to West Point and was then present in service when Major Andre was executed served there 4 mo. 20 days and was discharged and went home - Afterwards went to New London (immediately after the storming of Fort Griswold) under the command of Capt. Terry Smith in a Regt. commanded as he believes by Col. Sherman served also 6 months - afterwards under Capt. Pabry Webb - at New London - all these services were rendered in the militia of the State of Connecticut -

The object of this letter is to inquire whether the papers of W. Chapman have been forwarded to you & what decision if any has been made thereon - If deficient, in what? and to request that they may be returned with if consistent with the regulations of your department with the deficiencies pointed out - And whether there is any evidence in the Revolutionary muster rolls of Chapman having served H.R.
Yrs. respectfully
Philander H Thomas -

Sep 09 43
✓ Annie Tyles Zach: Chapman My not adm
John H. Estell
Constance of Estell Hobbsburg Pa
FREE

Nov. Sept. 7. 1843 —
Dear Sir —
Application was made to you some three or four years since for a pension for Mrs. Eunice Tyler, widow of Ebenezer Tyler. The papers were made out & forwarded to Washington, but in some particular were imperfect. Will you have the goodness to inform me, what further is necessary to establish her claim, wherein the papers were imperfect — Mr. Howard who conducted the proceedings for Mrs. Tyler, had neglected to proceed in the matter, for so long a time, that I am requested by her to make the inquiry of you —
Mr. Zachariah Chapman of the same town (viz. Stephentown Rensselaer County, New York) is in the same situation. He applied under the act of 7 th June 1852. Mr. Chapman also wishes to know wherein his papers are defective —
Respectfully Your Obedt. Servant Geo. A. Knight
P.S. I believe you have printed instructions which you send to those who request them, in regard to obtaining pensions. Please the goodness to enclose them to me, & I will forward you the fees — G.A.K.
16.66 1.65 18.33

NY Jan 23 c
Yacchawak Chapman ad. mi. Upshurton N.Y.
Jany. 19.
Free N. Howard Part Master
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Dear Sir
Stephentown N.Y. Jany 19. 1835-
I enclose testimony to revive the claim of Zebadiah Chapman which is said to be rejected & his papers state on file. He claimed 2 tours of service in Col. Starr Regt. of which you mention he served only from 1 July to 20 Nov as appears by the records, Some amendments were made I have no copy of his claim you have his papers & by them & the enclose you will find what he is entitled too. I have been to the state of Connecticut where the Witness reside I am fully satisfied that Mr. Chapman was a soldier of the Revolution & served as he has stated. Caleb Chapman who is now a pensioner residing in this Town was knowing to Zebadiah Chapman's being in the service if his hearsay testimony will go to strengthen his claim it can be obtained on short notice.
Yours A. Sinc.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Nathan Howard

In the claim of Zacheriah Chapman for a Pension up to Jan'y 19. 1834 he found as below by Peter Crocker in 1776 - 6 months of Stephentown N.Y. Elisha Hurd .. 1779 2 " East Haddam Ct. Sparrow Smith 1781 3 " do Selden Warner 1786 4-18 days do Records of Reg't at since 1780 4-20  found by James Anderson more 29-38 all 20. 8 1/2 days
Some letters sent from Com. of Pensions requiring evidence from the Comptroller of Ct.
for Pension

Zachariah Chapman decd.
OWY
Act June 7 1832
Adm?
7 mo Jnivate $23.33
for annuity to 11 Sep '45
When he died
Payable to
Reuben Chapman
M m Chapman &
Al on zo Chapman
Only surviving Children
Send to
Evans & Fant

Washington, Friday March 3 rd 55
Sir.
In your letter of the 13 th ult o , you state that the claim of Zacharias Chapman, wife be admitted for 7 months, when we shall furnish the proper evidence of heirship. That evidence we now enclose, and hope soon to receive the certificate. We do not think that you should place this upon file to await the regular term for examination, as the contents the case.
Very respectfully Evans & Hunt.
J. E. Heath Esq. Counsel of Plaintiff.

State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss.
I Crispin Hurd of East Haddam aforesaid do certify that I am 70 years old that I am well acquainted with Zachariah Chapman of Stephentown County of Rensselaer & State of New York that I believe him to be 74 years old and who was a soldier of the Revolutionary army in the line of Connecticut State troops that he was annexed to the company under the command of Capt. Matthew Smith and served in said company two months and this deponent knew him being in the same company at New London Ct. with the said Zachariah Chapman in the year 1779 & the said Chapman & this deponent were discharged at New London at the same time - Crispin Hurd
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. East Haddam
On the 4 th day of September 1834 personally appeared before me the above named Crispin Hurd & made oath to the above deposition
A. Aaron C. Palmer Justice of the peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Crispin Hurd and that full faith & credit is & ought to be given to his deposition
B. Aaron C. Palmer Justice of the peace
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss.
I Sparrow Smith of Chatham aforesaid do certify that I am 74 years old that I am well acquainted with Zachariah Chapman of Stephentown County of Rensselaer & State of New York and that I believe him to be 74 years old was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army in the line of Connecticut State troops that we both were annexed to the company under the command of Capt. Aaron Col Canfield's Regiment & served in said company three months as this deponent knew him being in the same company at West Point in the State of New York with the said Zachariah Chapman in the year 1781, & by the said Chapman and this deponent were both discharged from West Point at the same time & returned to the State of Connecticut
Sparrow Smith
Middlesex County ss. Chatham September 10 th 1834
On the 10 th day of September 1834 personally appeared before me the above named Sparrow Smith & made oath to the above deposition by him subscribed
C. Nathan C. Smith Justice of the peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Sparrow Smith and that full faith & credit is & ought to be given to his deposition
D. Nathan C. Smith Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut } I John Dike Clerk of the Middlesex County. } County Court in & for Middle- sex County do hereby Certify that Aaron C Palmer Esq. was on the 8 th day of Sept r last & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for s d County of Middlesex & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificate mark d A. B. are his proper Hand writing & signature - & that Nathan C Smith Esq. was on the 10 th of Sept r last & now is a Jus t . of the Peace within & for s d County of Middlesex & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certif t mark d C. D. are his proper Hand Writing & signature - & that Onias Holmes Esq. was on the 20 th of Sept r last & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for s d County of Middlesex & that his name subscribed to the preced t Certificate mark d E. F. are his proper Hand Writing & Signature as appears by their Com s on file in my Office
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Affix d the seal of s d Court this 14 th day of Jan y AD 1835.
J. Dike Clk
Richard Chapman Institutional Plan Deposition of William Hurd Various Smith etc.

State of Connecticut Middletown County ss East Haddam
I Selden Warner 2 nd of Lyme in New London County
Do certify that I am 74 years old that I am well acquainted with Zachariah Chapman of Stephentown, County of Rensselaer & State of New York, that I believe him to be 74 years old was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army in the line of Connecticut State troops, that he was and myself were both annexed to the company under the command of Capt. Daniel Cone & according to the best of my recollection Col. Parsons Regiment and served two months in said company as this deponent knows being in the same company which service was at New London State of Connecticut & this Deponent & Zachariah Chapman were both discharged at the same time, the aforesaid service was performed according to the Deponent best recollection in the year 1778---
The Deponent further says that he was stationed at West Point in the State of New York for the term of three months but was on duty four months and eighteen days when I received pay for & the said Zachariah Chapman was with the Deponent the said four months and eighteen days in Capt. Cone's Company & in Col. Benfield Regiment the aforesaid service was in the year 1779 the Deponent & said Chapman were mustered out & were both discharged at the same time
Selden Warner 2 nd
Middletown County ss East Haddam Sept. 20 th 1834
On the aforesaid day Personally appeared before me the above named Selden Warner 2 nd and made oath to the above Deposition by him subscribed
E. Cris Hobbes justice of peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Selden Warner 2 nd & that full faith and credit is & ought to be given to his Deposition
F. Cris Hobbes justice of peace

State of New York } Rensselaer County ss. }
I Peter Crocker of Hancock in the County of Berkshire & State of Massachusetts do hereby certify that I am 74 years of age that I am well acquainted with Zachariah Chapman & believe him to be 74 years old that in the year 1776 as near as he can recollect he was stationed as a soldier in the Militia for two months that Zachariah Chapman was stationed as a soldier of the Revolutionary War at that place was there when the deponent commenced & left him there when he left believes he served there six months knows that said Chapman was there as stated was then well acquainted with him & has been from that time to now the above service was done at Fort Griswold in Ct. under Capt. Gales Beebe in Regt. of Col. Samuel Latimer Rensselaer County ss.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 31 st day of May 1834 at Stephentown
his Peter H. Crocker mark
Nathan Howard Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with Peter Crocker the above named deponent & that full faith & credit is & ought to be given to his deposition
Nathan Howard Justice of the Peace
State of New York
Rensselaer County ss. I Henry R. Bristol Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Nathan Howard Esqr. before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been taken, and also by whom the foregoing Certificate purports to have been made and signed was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned and sworn. And that his signature subscribed to the above affidavit and certificate are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 2 nd day of June 1834.
Henry R. Bristol Clerk for D. N. Howard Just. of Peace.

J. Chapman Evidence of Sparrow Smith

I Sparrow Smith of Chatham in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut do testify that Lechariah Chapman of Stephenstown in the County of Rensselaer State of New York was a soldier in Revolutionary Army in the line of Connecticut State Troops, that he was appointed to the Company under the Command of Capt. Caver, Col. Canfield's Regiment and service in said Company three months, as this deponent knew, he being in the same Company, at West Point in the State of New York with the said Lechariah Chapman in the year of 1781. and the said Chapman and this deponent were both discharged from West Point at the same time and returned to the State of Connecticut.
Middlesex County ss Chatham June 11 th 1834 Sparrow Smith
Personally appeared Sparrow Smith signer of the above deposition and made oath to the truth of the same
Before me Nath. C. Smith
Justice of the Peace
I Nath. C. Smith Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Sparrow Smith the above deponent is a competent witness before any court
Nath. C. Smith J.P.
State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss I William H. Siss, Assistant Clerk of the County Court for said County of Middlesex (now appointed & sworn) do certify that Nath. C. Smith Esq. was on the 11 th day of June 1834 and now is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Middlesex as per commission on file in my office and that his name subscribed to the above certificate are his proper hand writing and signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 8 th day of July A.D. 1834
Wm H. Siss Ap te Clerk

J Chapman D. Ordinance of Comptroller Thud

I Crippen Heard of East Haddam County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut do testify that Zachariah Chapman now of Stephen Town in the County of Rensselaer State of New York was a Soldier in the Revolutionary Army in the line of Connecticut State Troops, that he was annexed to the Company under the command of Capt. Matthew Smith and served in said Company two months and this deponent knew he being in the same Company at New London in the state of Connecticut with the said Zachariah Chapman in the year 1779 and the said Chapman and this deponent were both discharged from New London at the same time and returned to the State of Connecticut.
Crippen Heard
Middlesex County ss East Haddam June 13 th 1834
Personally appeared Crippen Heard signer of the above deposition and made Oath to the truth of the same
Before me Aaron C. Palmer Justice of peace
I Aaron C. Palmer Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Crippen Heard the above deponent is a competent witness before any Court
Aaron C. Palmer Justice of the peace
the date of the year was attested by me before signing
State of Connecticut A. C. P. Justice of peace
Middlesex County ss I William H. Fiske Assistant Clerk of the County Court for said County of Middlesex (now appointed and sworn do certify that Aaron C. Palmer Esq. was on the 13 th day of June 1834 and now is a Justice of the peace within and for said County of Middlesex as per commission on file in my office and that his name subscribed to the above certificates are his proper hand writing and signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 8 th day of July A.D. 1834
W. H. Fiske Clerk

State of New York. Osceola County. ss: - October 27 th 1851.
Know all men by these presents, that I, Reuben Chapman, of the Town of Schuyler in the County of Osceola and State aforesaid, one of the heirs of Zachariah Chapman, and Anna Chapman his wife, of St. Lawrence County deceased, do hereby constitute, authorize, and appoint L. M. Drury Esq. of Canandaigua, my true, sole, & lawful Attorney for me and in my behalf to prosecute any claim or claims I may have upon the government of the United States by reason of the Services of my father the said Zachariah Chapman dec d . as a soldier in the war of the Revolution: - And the said Drury is hereby authorized to take all steps he may deem necessary in the premises; hereby revoking any & all powers of Attorney (if any) heretofore granted by me to any other person or persons in the premises.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal at said Town of Schuyler Oct 27, 1851.
Signed, sealed & delivered in presence of — } Reuben Chapman J. H. Brooks Justice of Peace
State of New York. Osceola County. ss: - October 27 th 1851.
Personally appeared Reuben Chapman to me known to be the person who has signed and sealed the foregoing power of Attorney and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed, before me.
J. H. Brooks Justice of Peace

Zachariah Chapman Pamoa of Atty
I hereby authorize F. S. Evans Esq to act as my substitute in the within case of Zachariah Chapman L. M. Drury
Nov. 4. 1851-
Nov

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Ostwego County Clerk's Office, }
J. D. Brooks Esq.
I do hereby certify , That J. D. Brooks Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the Proof or Acknowledgement of the an- nexed Instrument, and thereon written, was, at the date of said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same. And fur- ther, That I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verify be- lieve the signature to the said Certificate of Proof or Acknowledgement to be genuine. And I further certify, That the said Instrument is acknowledged and in all respects executed according to the Laws of this State.
My Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, this _____ day of October 1851
H. H. Hunsicker Clerk.