Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17,630, Elisha Clark, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Clark, Elisha Sarah
N. 17,630
CONTENTS

2666 Connecticut
Order to pay 22 Oct 1838
Elisha Clark Milford in the State of Connecticut who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Smith of the Regt commanded by Col Douglas in the Connecticut line for
5 1/2 Mo - 6. 6 Mo Corporal
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 53 - Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Dec 1832 and sent to D. S. Baldwin, Milford Co
Amount to 14th of Sep 1832 $ 50.17 Semi-annual allowance ending March 1833 16.83 $ 67 32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Eras. D. Bullock Clerk Book 1 Vol. 3 Page 36

Connecticut 4338.
Sarah Clark, widow of Elisha Clark, Conn.
who died on the 30th: May, 1810, of St. Haven Co in the State of Ct, who was a priv: Co: in the company commanded by Captain Smith — of the Regt commanded by Col: Douglass — in the Cont- line for 9 mos: 15 days —
Reps 25
Inscribed on the Roll of Hartford, at the rate of 33 — Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1810. 30 May, 1810.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of March 1816 and sent to Hon: J. H. Hubbard, H. R.
Arrears to the 14th of March, 46 $195. 98 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept: 16. 87
$ 210.81
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by Will Stuart Clerk Book — Vol. 1 — Page 72

Elisha Clark's Claim Milford 6 th No 4040
Mr. ... the statements of the applicant are true - and fully proven -
William Strong Judge of Probate
admitted 3 rd private 6 th corporal 33.66
sent D S Baldwin Milford 8 th

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New-Haven, }
On this 17 th day of August personally appeared, in open Court, before the Probate Court of Milford District now sitting, Elisha Clarke a resident of said Milford in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 77 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:—In the month of March 1776 in Milford he enlisted as a substitute for David Platt of Milford, a company of artillery commanded by Capt Smith of Derby—part of the company was composed of men drafted in Milford & part of men drafted in Derby—and after the company was formed it was marched to New York & thence to Brooklyn on the West end of Long Island & thence back to Milford & the service in said town in the company as aforesaid for the term of two months—Benjamin Hine then of Milford was Lieut of the company but he does not remain in the name of the Colonel to whose Regiment the company belonged. This term of service is proved by Ephraim Strong & Samuel Clarke.
In the latter part of the summer of 1776 in Milford he enlisted for six months in a company of the troops commanded by Capt Samson Dake of Milford and entered said company as a corporal in the company—and soon after the company was raised it marched to New York—and was employed at & about New York until New York was taken possession of by the common enemy—after which event the company went to Harlem & from thence to White Plains. After the battle at White Plains the company returned to Milford: Major Porter was the Major & Col's Douglass & Col. Arnold were the Colonels of the Regiment. This last term can be proved by Elizer Bryan & Elijah Bryan of Milford.

In the fall of 1777 when the whole body of the militia were called out to oppose and stop the progress of the army command ed by Genl. Burgoyne, he went as a pri vate from S d Milford in a company of mi litia commanded by Capt. Daniel Bryan and he served for six weeks in S d Company which went to Red Hook in the State of New York & was employed against the common enemy until after the surrender of Genl. Burgoyne, after which S d Compa ny returned to S d Milford: S d Company be longed to a Regiment commanded by Col Benj t Dyer, S d Milford. This last term of service can be proved by Ephraim Strong Daniel Bryan.
He was born in S d Milford October 19 1758 & his age is not recorded in his knowledge. he has lived in S d Milford to the present time - where he now resides.
He is acquainted with the Rev d B. Pin neo and Chas. H. Pond who he believes can testify their belief of his services as a soldier in the war of the Revolution as aforesaid.
He never received any written discharge but always served out the term for which he engaged.

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Ebenezer Clarke
We, Berzalul Pinneo a Clergyman, residing in S d Milford and Ch s H. Pond residing in S d Milford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ebenezer Clarke who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 77 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 day and year aforesaid.
Berzalul Pinneo
Ch s H. Pond
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 the Rev d Berzalul Pinneo who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in S d Milford and that Ch s H. Pond Esq r who has also signed the same, is a resident in S d Milford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, D. L. Baldwin Clerk of the Probate Court of Milford District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Ebenezer Clarke for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 17 th day of Aug t 1832
Attest David L. Baldwin clk
State of Connecticut Probate District of Milford August 17 th 1832 William Strong Judge of the

Probate Court for said District, do, Certify, that David L. Baldwin whose signature is to the above certificate is Clerk of said Court and has the keeping of the records of said Court, that full faith and credit are due to his official acts; that the foregoing is the seal of said Court and that the foregoing attestations are in due form -
Eliza Clark the declarant and the deponents Ephraim Strong, Samuel Clark, Olin Bryan Elijah Bryan, and Abiel Bryan are sincerely known to me to be men of truth and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit -
According to the request of the War Department the Court hereby enters an opinion that the statements of the applicant are true and fully proved -
William Strong Judge of Probate
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Eliza Clark Edward Phillips Esq.
No 4049
admitted
31 st Dec 1840
6 th Copied
33.66
sent to S. Baldwin Milford Pa

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the third Section of the Act of Congress, of the 4. th July 1836. —
State of Connecticut } Probate Court
New Haven County } District of Milford.
In this 6. th day of March in the year 1846 personally appeared, before the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, Sarah Clarke, a resident of Milford County and State aforesaid, aged 87 years; who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 4. th 1836. —
That she is the widow of Elisha Clarke, who was a private and Corporal in the War of the Revolution.
That her said husband entered the service in March 1776. (as a substitute for David Platt) and served for the term of two months, at New York and West End of Long Island, under Captain Smith of Derby. And June 1776. enlisted as a Corporal in Captain Samuel Peck's Company, Colonel Douglass Regiment State Troops, and served six months, at New York and vicinity, and in April 1777. under Captain Schiel Bryant, Colonel Joseph Thompson Regiment (Militia) went to Danbury and served two months. And in October 1777. in the same Company, went to Red Hook, or P'keepsie and served six weeks. — But for a more particular account
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March 1 st 1846

account of her said husband's Revolutionary services she very respectfully refers to his papers on file in the Pension Office, (as he was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June 1832. at the rate of $33.66 per annum—
She further declares that she was mar- ried to the said Elisha Clarke on the 14 th day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seven- ty seven— that her husband the aforesaid Elisha Clarke died on the 30 th day of May 1840. and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, (as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.—
In presence of } Selah Strong — L. N. Beane
Sarah Clarke mark—
Sworn to and subscribed on this 6 th day of March in the year 1846.—
Before—
Selah Strong } Judge of Probate Court D } for the District of Milford

State of Connecticut New Haven County
ss. Milford._____
I Asa M. Train of the town of Milford, County of New Haven State aforesaid, do hereby certify that I now hold, and have held the Office of Pastor of the Second Congregational Church in said Milford for more than seventeen years, and that on this 6. th day of March in the year 1846, I examined the Records of said Church (which are in my care and keeping) from the 1. st day of January 1770. to the 1. st day of January 1780. and find the following perusing records of the marriage of Sarah Clark, widow of Elisha Clark, who was a pensioner of the United States, under the head of "Marriages by Josiah Shuman" namely "Married Elisha Clark and Sarah Beach, January fourteenth, one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven" and that the foregoing is a true extract from the records of said Church with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "Jan. 14. 1777" January 14. th fourteenth one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven
as certified by me Asa M. Train Pastor of 2 d Congreg. Chh.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6. th day of March in the year 1846.
Deborah Strong — justice of Peace
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State of Connecticut } ss. Probate Court New Haven County } District of Milford, I, Selah Strong, Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, do hereby certify that it has been made to appear to my entire satisfaction, that Elisha Clark, who was a pensioner of the United States, died in Milford County and State aforesaid on the thirteenth day of May in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty, and left a widow by the name of Sarah Clark, who now sur- vives him, that she has not intermar- ried since the death of her said husband, and that she now remains his lawful widow and that she is the same person, who is ap- plying for a pension, under the act of the 4. th July 1836. on account of the Revolutionary service of her husband the said Elisha Clark (deceased).
In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name, hereto, at Milford New Haven County, State of Connecticut this 6 th day of March 1846.
Selah Strong
Judge of Probate Court

State of Connecticut New Haven County ss
Probate Court District of Milford
I William Strong Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Milford, do hereby certify that Solomon Strong, who has signed the annexed instrument is the Judge of said Court Commissioner and Assessor and that he is also a Justice of the Peace in and for New Haven County State of said Court and duly qualified and that the signatures to the annexed instruments purporting to be his are genuine — In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office at Milford New Haven County State of Connecticut this 6 th day of March in the year 1846
William Strong Clerk

0404

BRIEF in the case of  Elisha Clark  of Wilford  in the State of  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776 2 Private Gen. Col. Smith, Co.   76 — 6 Corporal Col. Peck's Co.   77 — 4 14 Private Col. Bryan's Co.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. D. Bullock Examining Clerk.

Ans Ans
February 8, 1929.
Mary F. Hall, 314 East 178 th Street, New York City.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 17630 , it appears that Elisha Clark was born October 19, 1755 or 1758 in Milford, Connecticut.
While residing at said Milford, he enlisted and served with the Connecticut Troops, as follows:
From in March 1776, two months in Captain Smith's Company; from in the summer of 1776, six months as a corporal in Captain Samuel Peck's Company, Colonel Douglas' Regiment; and in 1777, about three months as a private in Captain Jehiel Bryant's Company, Colonel Joseph Thompson's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832 while a resident of Milford, Connecticut. He died there May 30, 1840.
The soldier married January 14, 1777 in Milford, Connecticut, Sarah Beach.
She was allowed pension on her application executed

Rev.&
March 6, 1846 at which time she was residing at Milford, Connecticut, aged eighty-seven years.
There are no data relative to children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Pension Agency 3 Hartford Oct 11.3 1838
Sir
Job. Lyon. & Elisha Clark pensions under the act of 7 June 1832. having neglected to claim their pensions for more than twelve months their papers are herewith transmitted for your special directions — the Magistrates before whom the papers were executed have lodged in the office official evidence of their authority to act as such
I am very Respectfully Your ob d Servt. Sam l L. Pitkin Agent.
J. J. Carrard, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

State of Connecticut New Haven, County ss.
I Sarah Clark, of the town of Milford, County and State aforesaid, widow of Elisha Clark, do hereby constitute and appoint Hon. Samuel D. Hubbard (M.C.) my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to respectfully request the commission of Pension. To examine the papers herewith presented, with the papers of my husband Elisha Clark, deceased, which were filed in the Pension Office in 1833. — and allow me such a pension as I am justly and equitably entitled to.
witness my hand and seal this 6 th day of March 1846.
In presence of L. N. Pease
Sarah the Clark mark

No. 6673
Sarah Clark widow of Elisha Clark
act 4 July 1836
Married June 14. 1777
Husb. died 30 May 1840
Adm.
3 Mo 15 days p/m $11.66
6 mo - Corporal 22.00
$33.66
Commencing from 30 May 1840
Hon. S. D. Hubbard House of Reps

Rev. War 3-81
awf
June 27, 1928
Mrs. Clarence E. Lee East Genesee Road Auburn, N. Y. R. D. 8
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 17630, it appears that Elisha Clark was born October 19, 1755 or 1758 in Milford, Connecticut.
While residing at said Milford, he enlisted and served with the Connecticut Troops, as follows-
From in March 1776, two months in Captain Smith's Company; from in the summer of 1776, six months as a corporal in Captain Samuel Peck's Company, Colonel Douglas' Regiment; and in 1777, about three months as a private in Captain Jehiel Bryant's Company, Colonel Joseph Thompson's Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832, while a resident of Milford, Connecticut. He died there May 30, 1840.
The soldier married January 14, 1777 in Milford, Connecticut, Sarah Beach.
She was allowed pension on her application exe-

Time 83 1836 outed March 6, 1846, at which time she was residing a at Milford, Connecticut, aged eighty-seven years.
There are no data relative to children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

February 31, 1925.
Mrs. Albert B. Clark, 83 Franklin St., Lee, Mass.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 17630, it appears that Elisha Clark was born October 19, 1755 or 1758 in Milford, Connecticut.
While residing at said Milford, he enlisted in March 1776 and served two months in Captain Smith's Connecticut Company.
He enlisted in the summer of 1776 and served six months as a corporal in Captain Samuel Peck's Company, Colonel Douglas' Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in the fall of 1777 and served six two weeks as a private in Captain Jehiel Bryant's Company, Joseph Thompson's Colonel Benjamin Fann's Connecticut Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application ex-
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cuted August 17, 1832, while a resident of Milford, Connecticut. He died May 30, 1840 in said Milford.
Soldier married January 14, 1777 in Milford, Connecticut, Sarah Beach, she was allowed pension on her application executed March 6, 1846, while a resident of Milford, Connecticut, aged eighty-seven years.
There is no data on file relative to children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

July 12, 1922
Mrs. Albert B. Clark 83 Franklin Street Lee, Massachusetts
Madam:
June 3, 1922
June 5, 1922
any Landa Beach; or to Nathan Baldwin or Thomas Beach described by you. You are requested to furnish any data in your possession relative to their alleged pension. Only two reports are made for each inquirer.
Typed on John M 27

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Elisha Clark 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. Mid. File 17630
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 76 7 mos. ✓ Smith ✓ Conn.   Summer 76 6 mos. Corpl. Samuel Peck Douglas "   Fall 77 3 yrs Pri. Jehiel Bryant Benj. Fitch "  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Milford, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 17, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Milford, Conn.
Age at date of application, Milford, Conn. Oct. 19, 1758. (or 1755)
Remarks: Sol. man Milford, Conn. Jan'y 14 - 1777 Sarah Beach
He died May 30, 1840 in Milford
Mid. appl. Mch. 6, 1846 at 87 res. Milford, Conn.
Very respectfully,

East Genesee Road
R. D. 8.
Auburn-
New York
June 24, 1928.
Chief U.S. Bureau of Pensions War Records Office - Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Some three months ago I wrote your office asking for the war record of my Revolutionary ancestor, Elisha Clark of Milford Connecticut .
The lack of this information is holding up approval of my application for membership in the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
We know that Elisha Clark was a pensioner.
Can you not have this information forwarded to me in the near future.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs. Clarence E.) Muriel C. Lee

314 E. 176 th St.
New York, N.Y.
May 14, 1928.
Pension Bureau, Washington D.C.
Gentlemen,
Will you please send me a copies of the application for pension of Elisha Clark - and wife Sarah Beach Elisha Clark born Oct. 19/1758 died May 30, 1848 Sarah Beach born 1760 - died Jan. 27, 1851 - married Jan. 14, 1777.

If there is a fee for this please let me know.
Thanking you, I am Respectfully Yours Mary F. Hall

MRS. ALBERT B. CLARK 83 FRANKLIN STREET LEE, MASSACHUSETTS
Feb. 14-1925
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
My dear Commissioner.
As you will see by the enclosed, I asked you a few years ago for this certificate and just noticed that it was unsigned, will you please verify and sign it? Thank you. Also, can you inform us if Wait Wells of Groton or New London Conn. received a pension? any information in regard to him or his family, would be very acceptable. Thanking you for your assistance
Sincerely Yours
Lillian A. Clark

1715 E.
Lee Massachusetts June 2 nd 1922
To "The Commissioner of Pensions" Washington D. C.
My dear Sir -
Will you kindly have mailed to me a copy of the services of the following men as they all received pensions and all informa- tion of them that may be upon your records. Thanking you for your kindness
I am.
Sincerely yours
Mrs. Albert B. Clark 83 Franklin St, Lee Mass.
Lillian A. Clark Registrar Ausotunnug Chapter D. A. R.

Thomas Beach b. Wallingford Conn, Feb. 14-1686. Was in Gen. Wolcote's Brigade 1777. He was at White Plains and Fishkill Fort. In list of Pensioners. wife was Hannah Atwater.
Ebenezer Clark b. Milford Conn. Oct. 19-1758. d. Milford May 30 - 1840. He served as Corporal in the 3 rd Co. Capt. Samuel Peck of Milford Conn. Col. Douglass. He is mentioned in list of pensioners in New Haven Co. Oct. 1832 also 1840 residing in Milford Conn. Age 85. He enlisted Mar. 1776 in Capt. Smith's Co. as substitute, served two months. wife Sarah Beach
Nathan Baldwin b. Milford Conn. June 3-1789. will probd. 1783. He was too old for field duty but served on Conn. and appointed Lieut. with the command of the Fort at Milford Conn. and also empowered to cruise in the Sound with the boat belonging to the Fort in 1782. wife Esther Rogers
Landa Beach. Sergeant, b. Wallingford Conn. Mar. 5-1727- d. Milford Conn. Feb. 26-1824. was in Col. Webb's Regt. at White Plains. At Trenton with Capt. Perrott. Also in Capt. Wallis Co. as Coast guard also crossed the Dela- ware with Washington - Dec. 26-1776.

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To The Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir, The
Connecticut Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers states that according to the Census of 1840 Elisha Clark - of Milford at 85 was a pensioner. Will you kindly send me a copy of pension records regarding this man. It will be a great favor.
Yours, George C. Bryant
March 7, 1895
262 Lawrence Hall, New Haven, Conn.,

Rev. C. Bryant, Hart, Conn. M.E.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17630
Sarah Clark Widow of Elisha Clark Col. Rev. War.
Act: July 4th 86
Index: — Vol. 4 , Page 138
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr 1895, Mil Hist. Co. 262 Lawrence Hall, New
1907 Oct. 23 - History to Mrs. Elmer E. Higley letter in Ref. 2483.
1922 - July 12. Hist. to Mrs. Albert B. Clark, mmf
1925 - Feb. 21 - Hist to Mrs. Albert B. Clark. by miss Wilson's instructions awd
1928 - June 27 - Hist to Mrs. Clarence E. Lee awd
1929 - Feb. 8 - Hist to Mary F. Hall awd.

State of Connecticut County of New Haven
Probate District of Milford ss
At a Court of Probate held in said District on the 17 th day of August 1832
Reverend William Strong, Judge
personally appeared in open Court Ephraim Strong & Samuel Clarke of Milford and being duly sworn, severally depose & say that about the month of March 1830 in Milford they were drafted in a company of militia commanded by Capt Smith of Derby - the company being composed of men from Derby & Milford - the company went to New York & from thence to Brooklyn or Long Island & were there employed for two months against the common enemy - & deponents further say that Ephraim Clarke of Milford belonged to and served in the company during said term of two months against the common enemy in manner aforesaid. Further deponents say not.
Ephraim Strong
Samuel Clarke
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid
Attest David L. Baldwin clerk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford ss
At a Court of Probate held at Milford within and for the Probate District of Milford on the 17 th day of August 1832
Present William Strong Judge
Personally appeared in open Court Oliver Bryan and Elijah Bryan of the Town, County, State aforesaid, and being duly sworn, do depose and say that in the Summer of 1776 in said Milford they enlisted for six months in a Company of State Troops commanded by Capt Samuel Park of said Milford. Soon after said Company was raised they marched to New York and was employed at and about New York until it was taken prisoner of by the enemy, after which we went to Harlem. From thence to White Plains - Col Duglass & Col Arnold were the Colonels of the Regiment - and deponents further depose and say that Elias Clark of the aforesaid Town County and State served in said Company during said term of six months as a Corporal of said Company, as above stated, against the common enemy during the War of the Revolution - and further deponents say not -
Oliver Bryan
Elijah Bryan
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid
Attest David Baldwin clerk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford ss
At a Court of Probate held at Milford within and for the Probate District of Milford on the 17 th day of August 1832
Present William Strong Judge
Personally appeared in open Court Ichiel Bryan of the Town County & State, aforesaid and being duly sworn deposes and says that in the fall of 1777 when the whole Body of the Militia were called out to oppose the progress of Genl: Burgoyne's army he went as a private in a Company of Militia commanded by Capt. Ichiel Bryan of said Milford to Red Bank & Red Bank, in the State of New Jersey and served in said Company during the time of Six Weeks, said Company belonged to a Regiment commanded by Col Benjamin Tappan and deponent further says that Elias Clark of the Town County and State aforesaid, served in said Company during said time of Six Weeks, as above stated against the common enemy in the War of the Revolution — and further the deponent saith not. Ichiel Bryan
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid
Attest David L. Waldo Clerk

State of Connecticut County of New Haven Probate District of Milford ss -
At a Court of Probate held at Milford within and for the Probate District of Milford on the 17 th day of Augt. 1832
Present William Strong Judge
Personally appeared in open Court Ephraim Strong of the Town County & State aforesaid and being duly sworn deposes & says that in the fall of 1777, when the whole Body of the Militia were called out to oppose the progress of Genl. Burgoyne's Army, he went as a private in a Company of Militia commanded by Capt. Lewis Mallett from Milford to Fishkill and Redhook in the State of New York and was employed in that vicinity until after the surrender of Genl. Burgoyne when said Company returned to Milford, and he served six weeks in said Company during said term -
and deponent further says that Eleazar Clark of said Town County and State belonged to said Company, commanded by Capt. Ephraim Bryan of said Milford, and served six weeks in said Company, which belonged to Col. Benjamin Hass's Regiment, as above stated, against the common enemy, in the War of the Revolution and further deponent saith not -
Ephraim Strong
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day and year aforesaid
Attest David L. Palserin clk