Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10537, Kitteridge Davis, Conn. Mass.

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Conn. Mass.
Davis, Kitteridge
S 10537
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Vermont 18.880
Kitteridge Davis - of Georgia Co. in the State of Vermont - who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Wells - of the Regt commanded by Col. Heath - in the Connecticut * line for -
17 Mo Private - $ 56.67 Conn. and Mass Records completed May 31/1834
Inscribed on the Roll of - Vermont - at the rate of 56 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of October 1833 - and sent to - Mrs. Bridges.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 - 141.67 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mch '34. 28.33
170.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. J. Sprague - Clerk, Book 8 - Vol. 3 Page 60

No 4154 Declaration of Kittredge Davis for a Pension
DECLARATION
June 11th A.D. 1835
A.D. 1835
State of Vermont, ss. On this day personally appeared Kittredge Davis, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. Given under my hand this 11th day of June, A.D. 1835. My Commission Expires June 7th, A.D. 1837.

Revolutionary claim, under an Act of Congress, Passed June 7th, A. D. 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT, } DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, ss. }
Franklin County Probate Court,
August 1 st
A. D. 1832.
Personally appeared in open Court, being the Probate Court for the County of Franklin, and a Court of Record for said County, and State of Vermont, as will appear by the first section of a Statute Law of said State, entitled "An act, constituting Probate Courts Courts of Record,"—passed November 15th, A. D. 1821, [see 1st. section of said act,]
Kitteridge Davis
aged 73 years, resident in Enniskburgh
in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, A. D. 1832.
He was born in Mansfield, State of Connecticut (a record of his age he thinks may be found now in Mansfield) at Summers. He enlisted in the month of July or August, 1778, under Capt Wells of Granthbury—Regiment commanded by Col Gay & Col Heat they both commanding during his campaign—marched from the Town of Sumner in Connecticut to North Haven (Storrs) Mass—there mustered—From thence to New York City—was there about one week—then removed to Long Island—was in the engagement at the time when the Americans (as he states) were killed and Prisoners ten or twelve hundred—a retreat was ordered—he then with the rear guard after twelve o'clock at night left the Island. The following morning the Island was covered with a thick fog—retreated to New York there staid a short time then left and was in the engagement at White Plains—was then discharged but not by a written document. (He thinks) in the month of August 1777 he again enlisted for two months under Capt Buel—stationed a part of said two months at Bristol, & part of the time at Providence.
In the fall of the year 1778 he enlisted for three months under Capt Robinson & Lieut Wilkinson marched from the Town of Sumner up to New London in the State of Connecticut—from thence to Granthury—stationed at Fort Griswold commanded by Col Sedgwick until his time expired then dismissed but as before no written discharge. He next enlisted for three months—marched from Sumner aforesaid to White Plains, & to Albany—there stationed until his time was out. He enlisted for three months at Milbraham Mass in the fall of the year—marched from Milbraham
This is a copy of the original document

no clergyman - lives in the town with
He next enlisted for three months - marched from Concord aforesaid to White Plains, & to Albany where stationed until his time was out.
He enlisted for three months at Milbraham Mass in the fall of the year - marched from Milbraham to West Point N.Y. was there when Arnold left the Fort - well recollect the disorder of the Fort (making use of his own words) he called
he does not recollect his officers name - but recollects the names of several of his messmates (Viz) Gaius Stebbins, Stephen Simonds, & Frederick Abbot
He has no documentary evidence whatever. and knows of no person who can testify with regard to his services
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present,
R Kitteridge Davis
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
We Jonas Boutell, & Thomas M. Pollard residents of Enosburgh, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Kitteridge Davis who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Seventy-three years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neigh- borhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
Jonas Boutell Thomas M. Pollard
The 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 Revolution- ary Soldier, and was as he states, And further that Jonas Boutell who has signed the preceding certificate is a Justice of the Peace, and Tho s M c Pollard who has also signed the same is also a Justice and are both entitled to credit as to their opinion.

The Court do here by 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 further that Jonas Bartlett who has signed the preceding certificate is a Justice of the Peace, and Tho d McPollard who has also signed the same is also a Justice and are both entitled to credit as to their opinion .
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
William Bridges Esq.
I, John Gates, jr. Register of the Court of Probate for the district aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matters of the application of Kitteridge Davis for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this A. D. 1832.
1 day of August John Gates Jr. Register.

Daniel Davis
Affidavit

The affidavit of Daniel Davis of Putney, in the County of Windham and State of Vermont - Who, testifies and says that in the year 1776 he resided in his Father's family in the town of Somers in the State of Connecticut, with his brother Hiteridge Davis, now residing in Ennaburgh in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont, and that he was knowing to the said Hiteridge Davis' enlisting for the term of six months, in the month of July of that year, according to the best of my recollection, about the first of the month - and was knowing to his leaving home, and I then understood went and joined the Army at the city of New York; and was gone till sometime in January next following (being 1777) when he returned home, as I then understood from the army -
And I further testify that afterwards, according to my best recollection in the month of August 1777 I was knowing to the said Hiteridge Davis again enlisting and going out, and as I then understood went into the State of Rhode Island, and after being gone two or three months, the exact time he was gone, I do not now recollect, he again came home, as was then understood from the Army -
And I further testify, that afterwards, sometime in the summer of 1778 I was knowing to the said Hiteridge Davis again enlisting and going out, and as I then understood went to New London and was stationed at Fort Griswold - and according to the best of my recollection was gone, at this time, three months -
And I further testify, that afterwards in the summer of 1779 the said Hiteridge again enlisted, according to the best of my recollection

for three months, and when he left home for the Army. I went with him and helped him along over Glascow Mountain to the town of Berpith or Washington, in the county of Berkshire, and state of Massachusetts, and recollect that he returned home sometime in the fall of the same year — — — — —
And I further testify, that afterwards in the summer of 1780 I was knowing to the said Kittridge, enlisting again and going into the army, and as I then understood went to Westpoint and was gone till sometime the next winter following, according to the best of my recollection he returned home in January — And I further testify that when the said Kittridge enlisted and went out the two last campaigns he resided in the town of Williamstown, in the state of Massachusetts adjoining the aforesaid town of Summers, and his residence was about three or four miles from our father's dwelling in sd Summers — And I Daniel Davis do further testify that I am now in the 68 th or 69 th year of my age, which I cannot declare positively — And further saith not — — — — —
Daniel Davis
State of Vermont Windham County ss, July 18 th 1833 Sworn to and subscribed in due form!
Before me Phineas White Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Daniel Davis the above deponent, and that he sustains a fair character for truth and veracity —
Phineas White Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont.
Windham County Court Clerk's Office, New Haven, July 19. A. D. 1833.
I certify that Phineas White, Es- quire, is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Windham aforesaid, and that the preceding (on this sheet) are his signa- tures. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on the day and year above written.
James Elliot, Clerk.

MMW/HF
December 1, 1928
George W. Davis 1130 Columbia Ave., Ontario, Calif.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 10537 it appears that Kitteridge Davis was born July 14, 1760 in Mansfield, Connecticut, or in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
While a resident of Somers, Tolland County, Connecticut he enlisted in July or August 1776, served six months as a private in Captain Samuel Wells' Company, Colonels Gay and Heart's Connecticut Regiment and was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains.
He enlisted in August 1777 and served two months as private in Captain Buel's Connecticut Company.
He enlisted in the fall of 1778 and served three months in Captain Robinson's Company, Colonel Ledyard's Connecticut Regiment, and enlisted in the summer of 1779 and served three months, officers not named.
While a resident of Wilbraham, Massachusetts he enlisted in

I the fall of 1780 and served three months, officers not stated.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 1, 1832 while a resident of Enosburgh, Franklin County, Vermont.
It is not stated whether he was ever married.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. K.
INVALID.
10537
No. 10,537
Kitteridge David
Dis. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 32
Index: Vol. A , Page 91
[Arrangement of 1870.]
apl 5, 1905 History to Mrs. W. Davis, Evanston Ill.
May 9 Hist. to Mrs. J. Brownell, V.I.H.
Apr 25 Hist. to Mrs. Robert E. Smith, V.I.H.
Oct 25 Hist. to Mrs. R.A. V.I.H.
June 28, Hist. to Raymond E. VanSyckle Detroit, Mich.
Feb 18. Reg'd to Raymond E. VanSyckle advised to refer to application M.M.P.

Hittredge Davis Application for a pension
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 27th 7th, 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT, } ON this 18th day of September 1833, personally appeared in open FRANKLIN COUNTY, ss. } Court, before the Court of Probate, now sitting, Kitteridge Davis a resident of Brosburgh in the county of Franklin, and State of Vermont, age 73 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
He enlisted in the month of July or August, in the year 1778, for Six months under Capt Wells, of Grantonbury, Regiment commanded by Col Gay, & Col Heart, they both commanded during his campaign. Marched from the town of Somers County to North Hampton, Mass. there mustered. Went from thence to New York City, was there about one week, then returned to Long Island; was in the engagement at the time when the Americans lost as he states in killed and prisoners ten or twelve hundred a retreat was ordered; he then with the rear guard after twelve o'clock at night left the Island. The following morning the Island was covered with a thick fog; retreated to New York; there stayed a short time. Afterwards was in the engagement at White Plains, was there discharged in the month of January 1779.
He thinks in the month of August 1779 he again enlisted for two months under Capt Buel. Stationed a part of said two months at Bristol, & a part of the time at Providence.
In the fall of the year 1778, he enlisted for three months under Capt Robinson, Lieut Dickerson,

marched from the town of Somers, aforesaid to New London, Connecticut; from thence to Groton, stationed at Fort Griswold, commanded by Colonel Sedyard, until his time expired; was then dismissed.
He next enlisted for three months . Marched from Somers aforesaid to White Plains, then to Albany and was there stationed until his time was out.
He next enlisted for three months at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, in the fall of the year. Marched from Wilbraham, to Westpoint, N.Y. was there when Arnold left the fort; well recollects the disorder in the fort. Does not recollect his officers names, but recollects the names of several of his messmates viz. Gains Stebbens, Stephen Simonds, and Frederick Albot.
He received no discharge at the termination of either of his campaigns.
A. B. Gleggman lives in the town where the App't resides with whom he is acquainted.
He is acquainted with the following named Gentlemen who can testify to his character for veracity, and their belief respecting his having been a Soldier of the Revolution viz) J. B. Barnum, Jonas Bontell, & Bennet Eaton Selectmen, Theophilus Mansfield Attorney and Alvin House Postmaster & constable.

He was born at Mansfield, Mass. in the year 1760 on the 14th day of July.
Has no record of his birth.
When first called into service he lived in Somers, from thence he removed after the termination of the war to Wilbraham, from thence to Westmoreland from thence to Waterbury Vermont, and from thence to Enosburgh.
Has no documentary evidence.
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 any State Agency
Sworn to & subscribed } Kitteridge Davis the day & year abovenamed }
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the above named Appt was a Revolutionary Sol- dier and served as he states.
Stephens Brown Judge
I Aaron S. Freeman, clerk of the Probate Court hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the Appt of Kitteridge Davis for a pension
In

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 18th day of September AD 1833
Aaron S. Burnam Clerk

Israel Kilebe, P. Affidavit
affidavit of the law

I Israel Kibbee of Randolph in Orange County and State of Vermont of lawful age testify and say that in the later part of June in the year of our Lord 1776ristidgedavis then living in Somers in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut enlisted a private soldier in Capt. Samuel Wells Company Col. Gay's regiment and General Wadsworth's brigade then called new levies or state troops for the term of six months; that he joined the regiment in New York was in the retreat from Long Island and York Island thence to White Plains and after serving the full term of six months was discharged at North Scituate on the 25 th day of December in the same year. That I was well acquainted with said Davis and did duty as a soldier in the same company during the whole term of the s d six months and returned home with him was acquainted with him a good many years afterwards but have not seen him for a number of years now last past but understand that he lives in Dorsetburgh Franklin County & State of Vermont that the age of this deponent is 74 years —
Israel Kibbee
State of Vermont } Windsor County ss, } Bethel June 10 1833
Israel Kibbee personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth
before me Nathan Perrin Justice of the Peace
This certifies that I have long been well acquainted with Israel Kibbee the above deponent and consider him to be a man of undoubted truth and veracity
Nathan Perrin Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerk's Office July 11 th 1833 Windsor County ss } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Vt Do hereby Certify that Walter Perrin is one of the Justices of the Peace within for said County and that the within, are his Signatures —
In Testimony whereof I have affixed the Seal of said Court, and subscribe my name the day and Year above —
Benj Swan

Cornelius Davis's Deposition in support of K. Davis's claim —

I Cornelius Davis of St. Armand L.C. aged seventy two years testify and say that I am well acquainted with Kitchridge Davis of Crosburgh Vermont formerly of Samson Connecticut I lived in the same neighborhood with the said Kitchridge Davis that during the Revolutionary said Davis and my Brother Job Davis were soldiers together in the same company and my impression is that they were out in the year 1778. I was also knowing to S d Kitchridge being out during the war a number of times but cannot say how long but have the strongest reason to believe that he served two or three campaigns.
M r Davis is a man that I am personally acquainted with and have been from early life and know him to be a man of truth and veracity —
Cornelius Davis
State of Vermont } St. Armand July 23 d 1833 Franklin County } Then personally appeared the above named Cornelius
Davis and made oath to the above affidavit
Before me William Bridges Justice Peace I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the deponent and know that he sustains an unblemished character —
W. Bridges Justice Peace

State of Vermont } Franklin County ss }
I Horace Jones, Clerk of Frank- lin County Court, do hereby certify that William Bridges, who has affixed his name to the within, is a Magistrate duly qualified, and that I know the same to be his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court at St Albans this day of D 1833

David Morehouse.
Affidavit P.

I David Morehouse of Sharon in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, aged 68 years, do depose, testify and say that I have been well acquainted with Niteridge Davis now of Smolburgh in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont, from his youth, and in time of the Revolutionary War, I resided in the town of Sommers in the State of Connecticut with the said Davis. And in the month of July in the year 1776 I was knowing to the said Davis' enlisting for six months, at said Sommers, and went into the Army to New York. And while the said Davis was out, I went out with the Militia and joined the Army and saw the said Davis in the Army and remained with him, there, a number of weeks. And that the said Davis remained in the Army till the close of said term of six months. I further testify that afterwards, I was knowing to the said Davis again enlisting, in the month of August or September 1777 for three months and as I then understood he went to Rhode Island and had said term - and returned to Sommers at the close of said term of three months. And I further testify, that afterwards, according to the best of my recollection, in the month of August of 1778 I was knowing to the said Davis' enlisting again for three months and going to New London and as I then understood was stationed at Fort Griswold. And when the said Davis left home, at this time, I went on with him to help him, and other soldiers along with their packs. And further saith not I. David Morehouse
State of Vermont Windsor County ss } July 15 th 1833 Sworn to and submitted in due form
Before me Reuben S. Lord Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with David Morehouse, the foregoing Deponent, and have lived neighbor to him for nearly forty years, and that he is a man of fair character of undoubted truth and rectity
Reuben Spaulding Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont Winchester County ss
Woodstock County Clerk's Office. 26 th July A. D. 1833
I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Winchester County Court, Do hereby Certify that Reuben Spaulding is one of the Justices of the Peace within y s for said County and that the within y s above are his Signatures.
In Testimony whereof, I hereto affix the Seal of said Court, and subscribe my name, the day y e ar above.
Benj t Swan

Traditional Evidence for Ritteridge Davis

We Ezra Butler, Dan Carpenter & Samuel Bryant residing Watertown in the County of Washington & State of Vermont, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Kittredge Davis late of said Watertown now residing in Ennismore in the County of Franklin & State of Ontario, that We believe him to be about thirty four years of age; that he is respected & believed, in this neighborhood where he lately resided for a number of years in such a manner to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion. We further certify that said Davis, in our opinion, is a man of truth & veracity, and his statements entitled to full credence.
Ezra Butler Samuel Bryant Dan Carpenter
Sworn & Subscribed, this 11 th day of July A. D. 1833.
Before Henry F. Jones Just of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Ezra Butler, Dan Carpenter & Samuel Bryant & that they are men of credibility and good standing in society.
Henry F. Jones Just of the Peace

State of Vermont Washington County ss.
I Joshua Wail Clerk of Washington County Court do here by certify that Henry F. Jones Esq before whom the within affidavits were taken is a member of the legislative Council of the State of Vermont & by virtue of said office a Justice of the peace within and for the State of Vermont &
that his name thereto as such is his own proper hand writing - I also certify that Ezra Butter who has signed & made oath to said Affidavit, - has been Governor of the State of Vermont - & that Dan Carpenter who also signed the same, is now an Assistant Judge of Washington County Court -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Official Seal this 12th Day of July A.D. 1833.
Joshua W. Wail Clerk.

4154
K Davis
Admit 17 mts
Wm Bridges
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
April 25 1833
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 subjjoined 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
Table with 6 columns: Period when the service was rendered, Duration of the claimant's service (Years, Months, Days), 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.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr Killen Davis

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.

418880
Evanston, Ill., 832 Judson Ave.
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March 4, 1905.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can and will you give me any information of the record of my grandfather Kitteridge Davis who enlisted in the army of the Revolution in about 1780 from Wilberham Mass. and was pensioned in 1831 or about that time while living at or near Enosburg, Vermont. Any information you may give me in regard to this man, his service in the army, his subsequent homes, his pension period, time of death, widow if any, and anything of him will be much appreciated, as I desire to establish my right to become a member of the Sons of the Revolution.
Yours truly
Geo. W. Davis,

Lapeer Mich. Jan. 1-1913
Commissioner of Bureau of Pensions, Dept. of Interior Washington D.C.
Sir; I would like a statement of the military history of my revolutionary ancestor Kitteridge Davis (son of Thomas Davis) of Wilberham Massachusetts. I think his certificate of pension was No. 18880. I wish to join the D.A.R. society and require data. (Pension issued in 1833.)
Mrs. R. M. Brownell

Commissioner of Bureau of Pensions, Dept. of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly favor me with statement of military history of one Kitteridge Davis, Pension Certificate 18880, issued Oct. 18, 1853, At of June 7, 1932, Vermont Agency., and greatly oblige
Yours very truly
Harriet E. Swailes.
April 15, 1913.
791 Forest St., St. Paul, Minn.

Address Mrs R. A. Siple
1473 Sycamore Ave Glendale. Calif.
Nov 6 th 1913
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
Will
you please send me any data in your department, relative to the military record of Rittenridge Davis, soldier of the Revolutionary War, who lived in Wilbraham, Mass. whose Pension Certificate was No 18880, is- sued Oct. 18 th 1833 (act of June 7 th 1832) Vermont Agency.
And Oblige
Yours Truly
Emma A Siple

Rev Sue DETROIT CHAPTER SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PRESIDENT REV. JOSEPH A. VANCE, D. D.
VICE-PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. HILL
VICE-PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BATES
SECRETARY RAYMOND E. VAN SYCKLE
CHAPLAIN REV. MINOT C. MORGAN
HISTORIAN WILLIAM STOCKING
TREASURER FRANK SMITH
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 1729 FORD BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
June 1 1920.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Please advise services and family data re KITTERIDGE DAVIS, pensioner. (1760-1840)
bn July 14 1760 Mansfield, Conn Service in Mass. (during revolution) Resided 1790, Wilbraham, Hampshire Co. Mass. (US. Census) Died Feb 27 1840 at Enosburg, Vermont.
"List of Pensioners, Vermont, Vol. 1 page 105. " Mass Soldiers and Sailors in Rev. war" V. 4 page 522
Yours truly
Raymond E Van Syckle Secretary

1130 Columbia Ave.,
Ontario, California,
Sept. 30, 1926.
Department of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War record of Kitteridge Davis. He made several "tours" of which a record is in your office. He received a pension for a short time, and died at Enosburg, Vermont.
Yours truly,
Geo. W. Davis. Geo. W. Davis.

DETROIT CHAPTER SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
PRESIDENT LLOYD DEWITT SMITH
VICE-PRESIDENTS WILLIAM C. KRICHBAUM J. RANDOLPH KENNEDY
SECRETARY RAYMOND E. VAN SYCKLE
TREASURER CHARLES A. KANTER
HISTORIAN JAMES B. BOGNER
CHAPLAIN REV M. LUTHER CANUP, D. D.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
1729 FORD BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
BOARD OF GOVERNORS FRANK O. CLEMENTS GEORGE A. DUCHARME DR. E. CARLETON FOX EDWARD C. HOUGH PAUL H. OTIS JOHN N. W. SLOAN HENRY P. STACY HON. ROBERT M. TOMS ROLAND R. WEAVER
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
In re Revolutionary Pensioner Kitteridge Davis S-10537
Please inform me the names of the Supporting Witnesses filing affidavits in support of the claim of the above named pensioner, whose claim was dated Aug 1 1832 and allowed, while living at Enosburgh, Franklin Co. Vt.
Yours truly
Raymond E. Van Sycke Secretary.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
H. 105-37
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Kittredge Davis a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 7 th Aug. 1776 6 mos. Pvt. Samuel Wells Gay Heart Conn.   Aug. 1777 2 mos. Buel ✓   Fall 1778 3 mos. Robinson Gdyard Mass.   Summer 1779 3 mos. no officers stated   Fall 1780 3 mos. no officers stated  
Battles engaged in, Long Island, White Plains
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Somers, Tolland Co. Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 1. 1832 His ch. al.
Residence at date of application, Ennaburgh, Franklin Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, born July 14. 1760.
Remarks: Soldier states at one time that he was born at Mansfield Conn. and at another Mansfield Mass. He moved to Wilbraham Mass after the termination of the war of the Rev., but his last two enlistments were from that place.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
brother Daniel

February 18, 1937
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Mr. Raymond E. Van Syckle 1729 Ford Building Detroit, Michigan
KITTERIDGE DAVIS S. 10537 BA-J/MMEF:MLB am
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the names of the supporting witnesses in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 10537, dated August 1, 1832, based upon service of Kitteridge Davis, of Vermont.
The papers in the claim cited by you have been examined and found therein were the names and affidavits of: Israel Kibbee of Randolph, Orange County, Vermont, aged seventy-four years in 1833, served with Kitteridge Davis; Daniel Davis, brother of Kitteridge Davis, of Putney, Windham County, Vermont, aged about sixty-nine years in 1833, made affidavit that he went with his brother, Kitteridge, on one tour and helped him along over a mountain into Berkshire County, Massachusetts, but did not say he (Daniel) rendered military service; David Morehouse, of Sharon, Windsor County, Vermont, aged sixty-eight years in 1833, served with Kitteridge Davis; Cornelius Davis, of Saint Armands, Lower Canada, in 1833, aged seventy-two years, made affidavit that his (Cornelius') brother, Job Davis, and Kitteridge Davis were soldiers together, but did not state any relationship to Kitteridge; Ezra Butler, Samuel Bryant and Dan Carpenter, all of Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont, in 1833, made affidavit that Kitteridge Davis' statements were entitled to full credence.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator