Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,044, Nathaniel W Chauncey, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Chauncey, Nathaniel W. S 15044
carded
CONTENTS

9943 Connecticut
Nathaniel W. Chauncy Durham in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the Connecticut by Captain [blank] of the Regt commanded by Col Ely in the Connecticut line for State Troops 13 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of $43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of March 1833 and sent into Fish, Middletown Ct
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 $86.66 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 33 21.66 $108.32
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by E. D. Doolittle Clerk Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 8
Jan 29 - 1840 A B

Nath l W m Chauncy
24/75

Certifies, that it appears to them that Samuel Will who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the Town of Madison near the Town of Durham in the County of Middlesex, and that Manoah Camp and Seth Seward, who have also signed the same, are residents in said Durham, and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Stillman K. Wrightman Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown.
I John Pirk Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Middletown do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathl. W. Chauncy for a Pension—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & seal of Office this 23 d day of March A.D. 1833
J. Pirk Clk

State of Connecticut Middletown Probate District & County of Middlesex ss. Middletown
On this 16 th day of March A D 1833 Personally appeared in Open Court before the Court of Probate for the district of Middletown now Sitting Nathaniel W m Chauncy of Durham in said Middletown Probate District in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut, aged Seventy Two Years, Who being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following decla- -ration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed on the 7 th day of June A D 1832 That he entered the service of the United States under the following, named Officers and served as herein Stated — (Viz.)
That he enlisted on the first day of June A D 1777 as a Soldier and Private in a Company commanded by Capt s Augustus Collins, Samuel Hazzard was the first Lieutenant, Ephraim Saylor was the Second Lieutenant & David Scrantom was the Ensign we were marched & Stationed at New London in Said State of Connecticut & there joined the Regiment commanded by Col s John Ely of Saybrook, James Arnold of Said Durham was Lieut Col s and — and — was Major being State Troops of the State of Connecticut the term of our enlistment was for Seven Months — we were Marched to Rhode Island & Little Compton — and on General Spencers giving up his intended attack on New- -Port we were marched back to New London — and in the latter part of October we were marched to Newark in Said State of Connecticut, at which last named place we were joined by a Regiment commanded by Col s Webb and both Regiments were embarked for Long Island for the intended object of taking a detachment of the British that were stationed on the Island, but a British Man of War gave chase to our small Armament and scattered them took Col s Ely & Col s Webb Prisoners, the Vessel that I was in we run on Shore on the Island and burnt it there was about two Hundred that Landed Capt s Augustus Collins took the Command & being inferior in numbers to the British we commenced an immediate retreat to Oyster Pond a distance of Seventy miles at which place we procured a Boat and sent to New London for Relief from which place a Vessel was sent to the Island and took us on board at the juncture of time that the British were marching to attack us — and we were again landed at New London at which place we remained until the 15 th day of January A D 1778 at which time we were dismissed having served Seven Months there were no written discharges given

That about the 10 th day of October in the year A: 1779 I was Drafted and served in the State troops of the State of Connecticut for a term of two months a private in a Company commanded by Captain Shepherd of Wallingford in New Haven County the Regiment was commanded by Col o Parsons and were stationed at New London in the State of Connecticut, there were Drafted at the same time & served & served the whole of Said Four from Durham, Samuel Camp now Deceased, Asher Coe now Deceased, Jonathan Baldwin removed to Ohio and with my utmost diligence I cannot ascertain whether he is living & William Wadsworth now General William Wadsworth of Geneseo in the State of New York who is expected at Durham & whose Deposition when taken is the only one that will be in my Power to obtain to this declaration and about the 10 th day of Dec r , A: 1779 we were dismissed having served Two Months there were no written discharges given
That about the 15 th day of October A: 1780 I was drafted as a Soldier & a Private & Served in the State troops of the State of Connecticut for a term of two months and was marched and stationed at Stratford in Said State as a Guard or Watch near the Sea Shore in a small detachment consisting of Jonathan Gutenden of Said Durham now Deceased John S Wadsworth of Said Durham now Deceased Samuel Weld of Said Durham now Deceased & Sylvanus Hull of Said Durham now Deceased There were a few more belonging to the Guard whose names are not in my recollection & being a small Guard and generally commanded by some Warrant officer is the cause why I do not recollect the names of the Commissioned Officers and after serving two months we were about the 15 th day of December A: 1780 dismissed there was no written discharges given
That about the 25 th day of August A: 1781 I was drafted and served as a Soldier & private in the State troops of the State of Connecticut I was drafted to serve in a Company commanded by Capt Charles Norton of Said Durham in a Regiment commanded by Col o James Arnold of Durham The Company of Capt n Nortons was marched to Stratford but Col o Arnold remained at New Haven & John Jones a near Neighbour of mine was appointed Quatermaster of the Regiment & I went with him as Waiter and was stationed at New Haven during the time of my being Stationed at New Haven the news of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis & his army arrive & Col o Arnold called out his Reg d & had a day of Rejoicing and on the 25 th day of October A: 1781 we were

dismissed having served two months there were no written discharges given ~ ~ ~
And I would further state that in each and every tour of duty as herein before expressed I served as a Soldier & Private - & having made out my Declaration last Summer I have delayed until this time in hopes of hearing from Jonathan Baldwin now of Ohio he being a material Witness to prove in the 2 d & 4 th declarations & I would further state that the foregoing declarations were drawn previous to my taking the Deposition of General W m Wadsworth & the Rev d Samuel Goodrich Certificate & Deposition & that they perused the same & they having the means of knowledge residing during the war within a short distance of my residence do depose and say that they verily believe in the truth of the same
And I further state that Phineas Pickett served the whole tour for seven months with me at New London as Sergeant and has exhibited to me a Roll of the Company made out at the time of the service which he informed me that he should transmit on with his Declaration and to which I should refer as additional evidence of my service as expressed in my second first and fourth tours of duty.
To the first interrogatory I reply that I was born in said Durham in the year 1761 the 12 th of September.
To the second that I have an ancient family Record Book wherein my age in the hand writing of my father is recorded.
To the third that I have always resided in said Durham.
To the fourth that I was always drafted except my first tour when I enlisted.
To the fifth and sixth I refer to my declaration already made for particulars.
To the seventh I refer to Capt. Mearns Camp and Col. Seth Seward both
of said Durham who reside in my immediate neighborhood and who can testify as to my character for veracity and their

belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution.
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Nathl W m Chauncy
We Samuel West a clergyman residing in Madison near the Town of Durham in the State of Connecticut and Manoa Camp and Seth Seward, both of said Durham and residing in said Durham, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel W m Chauncy who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel West Manoa Camp Seth Seward
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further

No 24175
Nathan M c Chauncy of Connecticut
Admitted
Private 13 months
Jno Fisk agt.
Middlesex
Connecticut

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Nathaniel Wm Knowlsey of Durham Connecticut
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted 1775 7 Private Colo Geo Ely - Lieut Durham Traditionary & many living witnesses!   Drafted 1779 2 Colo James Arnold Connecticut   Drafted 1780 2 Colo Parsons Aged 72   Drafted 1781 2 Colo Jas Arnold  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ 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 we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed 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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?  { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. AWF
June 28, 1930
Colonel J. W. Gilson Assistant Adjt. General Hartford, Connecticut.
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15044, it appears that Nathaniel William Chauncey was born September 12, 1761 in Durham, Connecticut.
While residing in said Durham, he enlisted and served as a private with the Connecticut Troops:
From June 1, 1777, seven months in Captain Augustus Collins' Company, Colonel John Ely's Regiment; from October 10, 1779, two months in Captain Shepherd's Company, Colonel Parsons' Regiment; from October 15, 1780, two months as a guard, names of officers not given; from August 25, 1781, two months in Captain Charles Norton's Company, Colonel James Arnold's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 16, 1833, at which time he was living in Durham, Connecticut.
He died January 29, 1840. ✓
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
From A. B.
Doubtless false

1892 May 29 List to Henry Chauncy Jr. New York N.Y.
15044 INVALID.
File No. 15044
Nathaniel W. Chauncy Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1, Page 66
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Isolated Data 1930-June 28. Hoot K. Col. J. W. Wilson and

State of Connecticut ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, HARTFORD.
June 19, 1930
Dear Sir:
This office is in receipt of an application for a State Headstone to be erected on the grave of a Revolutionary War Soldier, Nathaniel W. Chauncey of the Town of Durham, Connecticut. His name appears in the Connecticut Records as a Pensioner in 1832 but there is no military service given.
If you would be so kind as to send us the record of service of this soldier, it would be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
J. W. Gilson J. W. Gilson, Colonel, Asst. Adj. General.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

51 WALL STREET, (ROOM 34.)
NEW YORK, th April 28 1892
The Honble
The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir,
I find that my great- grand father Nathaniel (W) Chauncy was a pensioner of the U.S. at the time of his death & I would esteem it a favor if you could inform me of the reason of his pen- sion. I believe that it was for services rendered in the war of 1812 & as I am anxious to join the "Society of 1812" I

would much like to know what services my Greatgrand- father rendered. The name of the regiment, U.S. man-of-war or privateer would be very useful to me. Begging that you will excuse the trouble with thanks in advance I remain
Respectfully yours Nathaniel W. Chauncy Jr
Nathaniel W. Chauncy passed the last years of his life & died at Middletown Upper Houses (now Cromwell) Middlesex Co, Conn.

I Samuel Goodrich Pastor of the first Church and Congregation in the Society of Worthington Town of Berlin County of Hartford & State of Connecticut being Seventy years of age - was formerly a resident of the Town of Durham County of Middlesex & State aforesaid where I resided from my infancy until the year A: 1786 in the neighbourhood & within forty rods of the residence of Nathaniel W m Chauncy of said Durham during all which time I was in the habits of Intimacy with him and I always understood that Nathaniel W m Chauncy was two years older than myself making him now Seventy two years of age - and since my connection with the Church & Congregation at Berlin I have continued my acquaintance with him and am now on a visit at Durham and in the absence of the Rev d David Smith the Clergyman, Nathaniel W m Chauncy has solicited my Certificate - I have also read his declaration & do believe the facts therein set forth to be correct and having personal knowledge that Nathaniel W m Chauncy served in the Revolutionary War & in addition to the above Certificate I Samuel Goodrich do Depose & say that in the latter part of the Summer or forepart of the Fall in the year A: 1777 I was at New London in the State of Connecticut & was personally knowing to Nathaniel W m Chauncy - being then attached to the Reg t commanded by Col d John Ely & the Deponent further says that he was knowing to Nathaniel W m Chauncy performing other duties of Duty in the revolutionary War but cannot recollect with sufficient precision to name the time or the terms of service but have full confidence in his declaration & from my long acquaintance with him I am convinced that he is a man of truth and veracity & further the Deponent saith not
Durham January 24 th 1833
Samuel Goodrich
Middlesex County ss Durham January 24 th A: 1833
Personally appeared the Rev d Samuel Goodrich well known to the Subscribing Authority to be a Man of truth & veracity and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Certificate & Deposition by him subscribed before me — Worthington G h Chauncy Justice of Peace

I Phineas Pickett of Windsor in Hartford County & and State of Connecticut being now Seventyfive years of age do depose and say That in the month of May A: 1777 I enlisted in the Army of the United States in the State troops of the State of Connecticut in the Company commanded by Captain Augustus Collins First Lieut Samuel Harrand Second Lieut Ephraim Saylor & Ensign David Scrantom and were marched to NewLondon where we joined The Regiment Commanded by Col John Ely Lieut Col James Arnold & Major Buel my enlistment was for the term of Seventeen months and Nathaniel W m Chauncey enlisted in the same company & for the same term of Service we were stationed at NewLondon the Reg t was march d to Providence & Little Compton & back to NewLondon and in the latter part of October the Regiment was marched to NewWalk where we remained about three weeks and was there joined by a Regiment commanded by Col Webb & both Regiments embarked for Long Island but a British Man of War attacked the armament & scattered them took Col Ely & Webb and we landed the Vessel that we was in & burnt it there was about Two hundred that landed we immediately commenced a retreat to Oysterpond a distance of about Seventy miles & with great difficulty we obtained Shipping and returned to NewLondon during all which time the (Deperant) Nathaniel William Chauncey served & belonged in the same Company & on the first day of Jan y A: 1778 we were Dismiss d & the (Deperant) Nathaniel W m Chauncey returned to Durham having served Seven months there were no written discharges given and further the Deperant saith not (Dated at Durham this 5 th day of Feb y A: 1833
Phineas Pickett
Middlesex County ss Durham Feb y 5 th A: 1833
Personally appeared Phineas Pickett well known to the Subscribing Authority to be a man of truth & veracity & whose Deposition can be relied upon and made solemn Oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed before me B. Worthington G Chauncey Justice of Peace

I David Harris of Middletown in Middlesex County and State of Connecticut being now Seventy four years of age do depose and say that in the latter part of May in the year 1777 I enlisted in the Army of the United States in the State troops of the State of Connecticut in the Company commanded by Captain Augustus Collins the Second Lieutenant was Ephraim Taylor the first Lieut was Samuel Hazard & the Ensign was David Scrantom and Nathaniel W m Chauncy of Durham in Middlesex County, enlisted in Said Company, we were Marched to New London where we joined our Regiment which was commanded by Col o John Ely - Lieut Col o James Arnold & Major Buel we were generally Stationed at New London we were once Marched to Providence & Little Compton and back to New London and in the latter part of October the Regiment was Marched to New York where we remained three weeks & was there joined by an other Regt Commanded by Col o Webb both Regiments were embarked for Long Island but a British Man of War attacked the armament & drove the Vessel that I was in back to Sachems Head from which place we marched back to New London and within a few days Nathaniel W m Chauncy arrive in company with a number more in a Vessel from Long Island from whom I learned that Col o Ely & Col o Webb were taken Prisoners and on the first day of January 1778 we were dismiss d having served seven months, during all which time the Deponent & Nathaniel W m Chauncy served in the same Regiment & Company together & both returned home to Durham in Company together, there were no written discharges given and further the Deponent saith not dated at Middletown this 5 th day of Feb y A: 1833
David Harris
Middlesex County ss Middletown February 5 th A: 1833
Personally appeared David Harris well known to the Subscribing Authority to be a man of truth and veracity & made solemn Oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed before me C Worthington G Chauncy Justice of the Peace

I Jonathan Wells of Durham in Middlesex County and State of Connecticut being now Seventy Nine years old do Depose and say that from my Infancy until after the Revolutionary War I resided within less than half a mile of Nathaniel W m Chauncy & during the Revolutionary War both belonged to the Militia in Durham & that on the Fourth or Fifth of July D r 1781 The Deponent was Drafted and served in the State Troops of the State of Connecticut for a term of four months in a Company commanded by Capt Charles Horton of Said Durham and was Marched & Stationed at Stratford in Said State - Col s James Arnold of Said Durham commanded the Regiment & held his head Quarters at New Haven in Said State The Troops were generally scattered in small detached parties on the Sea Shores as guards and the Deponent further Says that some time about the first of September 1781 there was a Second Draft to fill up the Vacancies in the Regiment occasioned by the term of Service of a part of the first draft being out, & Nathaniel William Chauncy Abner Newton & others were drafted in the Second Draft & Abner Newton & others came on & joined our Company at Stratford but Nathaniel W m Chauncy obtained a furlough at New Haven with the Officers and served out the term at New Haven which Second Draft was a term of two months, one thing that strengthens my recollection was that Nathaniel W m Chauncy served at New Haven that term as Waiter to one of the Officers and the birth of Waiter was not held in high estimation by us Soldiers - And on the news of the taking of Cornwallis & his Army a part of our Company was Ordered from Stratford to New Haven & there held a day of Rejoicing & about the first day of November 1781 we were dismissed, & Nathaniel W m Chauncy & the Deponent returned to Durham the Deponent having served four months but Nathaniel W m Chauncy having served only two months and further the Deponent Saith not (Dated at Durham this 22 nd day of Feb y D r 1833
Jonathan Wells
Middlesex County ss Durham Feb y 22 nd D r 1833
Personally appeared Jonathan Wells, well known to the Subscribing Authority to be a man of truth and veracity and made solemn Oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed before me
D r Worthington G h Chauncy Justice of Peace

I Abner Newton of Durham in Middlesex County and State of Connecticut being now Sixty Eight years old do Depose and Say that in the latter part of August or the fore part of September A.D. 1781 I served as a Soldier in the State troops of the State of Connecticut, as a substitute in the place of my Father Burwell Newton of Said Durham now deceased and served in a Company commanded by Capt. Charles Horton of Said Durham we were marched to Stratford in Said State and at the time of taking Cornwallis & his Army we were ordered to New Haven & there held a day of Rejoicing and the Deponent further Says that while at New Haven during Said time as above expressed he has a perfect recollection of seeing & conversing with or hearing Nathaniel W m Chauncy converse and then understood that Nathaniel W m Chauncy was performing Said time of duty as Waiter to one of the Officers and on the latter part of October or the fore part of November we were dismissed and further the Deponent Saith not Dated at Durham Feb y 26 th 1833
Abner Newton
Middlesex County ss Durham February 26 th A.D. 1833
Personally appeared Abner Newton well known to the subscribing Authority to be a Man of truth and veracity and made solemn Oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him Subscribed before me E. Worthington G t Chauncy Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } Middlesex County } I John Pirk Clerk of the County Court of the County of Middlesex do Certify that Worthington G t Chauncy Esq. was on the 24 th Jan y last & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Middlesex as appears on file in my Office - & that his name submitted to the preceding Certificates mark A. B. C. D. E. in his proper Hand Writing & signatures In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal of Office this 23 rd day of March A.D. 1833 John Pirk Clerk

I William Wadsworth of Geneseo in Livingston County and State of New York formerly a resident of Durham in Middlesex County & State of Connecticut where I resided during the Revolutionary War in the neighbourhood of Nathaniel W m Chauncy of Said Durham, and in the Fall of the Year I believe from the best of my recollection it was in the Year 1779 the Said Nathaniel W m Chauncy and the deponent were draughted & both served in the Same Company commanded by Capt s Shepherd and were stationed at New London in Said State & the Deponent has a perfect recollection of Said Chauncy performing Said Tour of Duty which if my recollection serves me was a tour of two months & the Deponent was also knowing to S d Chauncy performing other tours of duty in the Revolutionary War - and having read his declaration herewith accompanying and from my long acquaintance with Said Chauncy & judging from his respectable standing in Society in connection with my own recollection - I am convinced that the Statements therein contained are correct although from the long laps of time the dates and terms of each tour of duty therein set forth are not precisely in my recollection - but I do recollect that the draughts were usually for two months Durham Sept r 29 th 1832
W m Wadsworth
Middlesex County of Durham Sept r 29 th 1832 Personally Appeared Genl l W m Wadsworth known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and made oath that the above deposition by him submitted is the truth before me
John White Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut Middlesex County
I John Pirk Clerk of the County Court of the County of Middlesex do Certify that John White Esq. was on the 29 th Sept last known to be a Justice of the Peace within the said County of Middlesex at a Court on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificate is his proper Hand Writing & signature In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal of Office this 23 rd day of March A.D. 1833.
J. Pirk Clk