Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21424, Asahel Humphrey, Continental (Conn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Conn.)
or
Humphrey Asahel Humphrey Prudence
W. 21424
CONTENTS

Prod 41 521 Connecticut to Massachusetts
Isabel Humphrey
of 64 Litchfield in the state of Connecticut who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Burrill of the Connecticut line, for the term of One year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 of Apr 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 of Sept 1819 and sent to Isabel Humphrey Norfolk, Litchfield Co., Conn.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 129.00 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1820 48
10 30
$177.00
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }

Order to pay 1. May 1838
Letter to 3 d and 11. June 1840
That at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 March 1838 to 3 d Sept 1839. age notified 22 d June 1840
Connecticut 547
Prudence Humphrey
widow of Israel Humphrey
Conn. who died on the 21. Oct 1827 of Sickness in the State of Conn. who was a Major in the Conn. commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt. commanded by Russell in the Conn. State line for 10 mo. & 9 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn. at the rate of 1111 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of March 1837 and Seal Wm H Ellis
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 244 75 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 37 22 75
267 00
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by C. H. Sylvester Clerk, Book (6) Vol. 1 Page 79

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of 4 th July 1836.
State of Connecticut } County of Litchfield } ss Salisbury in the Probate District } of Sharon
On this 12 th day of December A D 1836 personally appeared before the Court of Probate, held at Salisbury within and for the District of Sharon, in the County and State aforesaid, the same being a Court of Records and now in session. Prudence Humphrey aged Eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 4 th July 1836.
That she is the widow of Asahel Humphrey, late of Norfolk in said Litchfield County deceased, who was at his decease a pensioner of the United States. And that according to the best of her knowledge and belief, the said Asahel Humphrey was in the Continental line of the Revolutionary Army, in the service of the United States, during the full term of one year or more as a sergeant, or sergeant and private, during the Revolutionary War. But she is not able to particularize the term or terms of service by him performed. But she further says that the said Asahel Humphrey obtained for his said service, a pension of ninety six Dollars per annum under the pension law of the United States, of 1818, and that he drew said pension regularly till his decease. And that she supposes and believes that a full statement and proof of said services can be found by reference to the declaration and accompanying documents of said Asahel Humphrey, now on file in the War Department of the United States, to which she would refer.

She further declares that she was married to the said Asahel Humphrey, on the 26 th day of August 1773, and that her husband aforesaid died on the 21 st day of October 1827, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
She further says that as such widow, she drew the annuity or said Asahel's pension from the time when he last drew it his decease and on that occasion surrendered his pension certificate which she supposes has been transmitted to some proper officer of the United States at Washington.
Asahel Humphrey
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me
William M. Burrall Judge of Probate
Also, at the same session of the same Court, the said Applicant produced in open Court, Asahel Humphrey well known to this Court to be a man of good character for truth and veracity, and a credible witness, who having been duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following affidavit in the matter of the said application viz-

Form of Application for Military Pension
Follow the form

This is a Supplementary Statement and in continuation of the aforesaid Declaration of Asahel Humphrey Applicant for a Pension.
DISTRICT OF Connecticut, ss. August 10th 1819
On this 9 th day of August 1819, before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the County Court for the said County of Litchfield said district, personally appeared Asahel Humphrey aged Seventy One years, resident in said County in the said district, who, being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Asahel Humphrey enlisted for the term of One year and about the 10 th day of March in the year A D 1776 in North in the state of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain John Begehan of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Col Charles Burrill in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the first day of February 1777, when he was discharged from service at Mount Independence state of Vermont New York that he was in the battles of
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. Except what accompanies this Declaration Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Augustus Pittibone Judge of Litchfield County Court
I, Augustus Pittibone Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears, to my satisfaction, that the said Asahel Humphrey did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months at one time, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. Said this in said State of Connecticut the 9 th day of August - 1819
Augustus Pittibone Judge

I Frederick Wolcott Clerk of the County Court in the County of Litchfield and State of Conn t certify that Augustus Pettibone Esq. now is & for several years hath been Judge of said Court - that his name subscribed to the preceding instrument is his
hand writing, & that the Seal hereto affixed is the Seal of said Court. Aug t 13 th 1819.
Frederick Wolcott.

Isabel Humphrey of  the Connecticut Col. Burrill 10 March 1776 1 Feb. 1777
11/11/56
Isabel see enclosed Admitted

State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss April the 29 th day A D 1818. Before me Augustus Pettibone Chief Judge of the County Court for said Litchfield County personally appeared Asahel Humphrey aged seventy years a resident of now of the Town of Norfolk in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war - That he the said Asahel Humphrey enlisted in said Norfolk on or about the 10 th day of March A D 1776 to serve in the revolutionary war against the Common Enemy until the first day of February then next following the Company he enlisted into was a Matross Company commanded by Capt John Buelow of Hartford Connecticut Stephen Buckland of East Hartford was first Lieutenant and Adonijah Strong second Lieutenant of Salisbury Second Lieutenant which said Capt and Lieutenants are dead - Whether the Company was ever attached to a Regiment he does not know - He understood with said Company at Salisbury in Connecticut and marched from thence about the middle of April to join the American Army in Canada. and through Albany crossed Lake Champlain then down the river Sorell to Fort Shambler in Canada at which place he clearly recollect being on the second Thursday in May (being Election day in Connecticut) then passed down the Sorell river to the river St. Lawrence where he with his Company gained the American Army commanded by General Thomas who were retreating from Quebec - then retreated

with the main Army to Fort Seconderoga and was Stationed at Mount Independence where he Staid untill the first day of February 1777 at which time his term of enlistment expired and he was then and there Discharged and arrived home about the middle of February - During which time he never left the service Army and continually served untill he was Discharged - He further says he had a Sergeant warrant and did Orderly duty considerable part of the time - And that he is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of Assistance of his Country for Support -
Sworn to and Declared before me the day and year aforesaid
Augustus Pettibone Chief Judge
I Joseph Jones of Norfolk in Litchfield County and State of Connecticut Depose and declare that I have been well acquainted with Asahel Humphrey Esq. for fifty years past the above applicant for a Pension - and in the year 1776 I frequently saw him with the Northern Army in Canada and Seconderoga and Mount Independence as a Soldier - He has for a considerable part of his the time of my acquaintance with him been a resident in said Norfolk and also been considered a man of truth and full credit is to be given to his Declarations
Joseph Jones
State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss April 29 th day 1818 Personally appeared Joseph Jones the above Deposant and made solemn Oath to the truth of his Affidavit sworn to before me
Augustus Pettibone Chief Judge

I hereby certify that in the State of Connecticut I do hereby certify that in the forepart of the year A.D. 1776 to the best of my recollection and I think in the month of March Asahel Humphrey Esq. then a resident in said Norfolk enlisted a soldier to serve in the revolutionary war and he soon after went away and said to join the Northern Army - He was gone until the next winter before he returned - His wife and small family lived with me the remainder most of the time of her absence and when he returned said he had been with and served in the Northern Army
Given under my hand this 29th day of April A.D. 1818
Sworn to before me this 29th day of April A.D. 1818
Augustus Pettibone Chief Judge
State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss I Augustus Pettibone Chief Judge of the County Court for said Litchfield County do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction from the evidence exhibited that the said Asahel Humphrey Esq. did serve in the revolu- tionary war against the common enemy as stated in his aforesaid Declaration and by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support - And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of war pursuant to the provisions of the aforesaid act of Congress dated this 29th day of April A.D. 1818
Augustus Pettibone Chief Judge

I Frederick Wolcott, clerk of the County Court in the County of Litchfield & State of Con- -necticut, certify that 4 Augustus Peabody, Esq. is Judge of said Court, that the signature to the foregoing Certifi- -cate is his hand writing, & that the Seal hereto annexed is the Seal of said Court.
Witness my hand this first day of May A.D. 1814
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk

District of Connecticut ss. County of Litchfield, Convers Court.
On this 4 th day of July 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a court of RECORD for said county in said district, having the power to fine and imprison Asahel Humphrey
aged 72 years resident in Norfolk in said county, who being
first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows:
He enlisted in Capt John Biglow's company and Col Charles Durkee's Regiment in the Connecticut line on the Continental establishment of which service he made a former application on the 29 th day of April 1818 and obtained a pension certificate number 14521.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property, or securities, contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

Chadwick
  One swim 86 - axe 82 - light 81 - from Little 1.50 2.49 50   Two iron pots 1.21 - Tea kettle 81 - Frying pan 75 - pot 75 3.52   Half set tea cups & saucers 37 1/2 - glass tumblers 28 3/4 6.58   One small iron cup 10 - pail 7 1/2 - 4 milk pans 80 1/2 1.61   Painted plates & basin 90 1/2 - Shovels 37 1/2 - Garden Rake 42 1/2 1.64   Iron Hocks 70 - Iron mallet 32 1/2 - Churn 50 1.52   Cream pot cream & bucket 1.70 - Line for yrs 1.50 3.20   4 barrels 3.00 - Tub & Keg 1.45 4.45   Glass bottles 34 1/2 - Shovel 1.00 - Trunk 2.00 3.32   Looking glass 50 - iron fork 25 - table 1.00 1.75   Set chairs 5.00 - Hat iron 75 - Bib 65 6.40   Wagon brook 2 1/2 - Shop wheels 2.00 - Stake yard 3 1/2 7.75   $42.16 

And I the said Isaac Humphrey further declare I am by occupation a person cannot labour by reason of old age & infirmity have a wife sixty eight years old infirm and not able to do but little and we cannot be supported but by charity or from the general Government and if my pension should be discontinued I see not how we must become town paupers & be supported as such as I cannot believe I have no relation obliged to support
Isaac Humphrey

Sworn to and declared on the 4 th day of July A. D. 1820 before said Court.
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk
Frank H. Humphrey 14.521
I, Frederick Wolcott, Clerk of the County Court, in the county of Litchfield, and State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing Debt and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is forty dollars and 16 cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 14 th day of July 1820
Clerk of the County Court for the County of Litchfield.
Frederick Wolcott, Clerk

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 20 th 1840.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled, "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The child n of Prudence Hump- hrey, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Connecticut Agency, at the rate of Forty four Dollars and fifty Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1838, to the 3 rd Sept. 1839. the day of her death. Respectfully yours,
Almon L. Darracq
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

894. 3. keep. Application of Rudua Humphreys for pension
Alsea Matrop. 10 1/2 March 76 to 1 Feb. 77 10 mo 20 days $44 50 per ann. no deduction
returns to be made to Wm P Burrall Clerk of Probate
South Lane Conn t
Wm H Ellis Esq Pecuniary
pension of

I Aaron Roys of Norfolk in Litchfield County and State of Connecticut do depose and say That I am Town Clerk of said Town of Norfolk and as such have the custody of the Records of said Town, and among the ancient Records of said Town I find the following entry.
Asahel Humphrey and Prudence Merrill were married August 26 th 1773"
I do further depose and say that I believe and have no doubt that the said Records refer to Mr Asahel Humphrey who formerly resided in this Town and died several years since and to his Widow Prudence Humphrey, who is now living in Salisbury and is making application for a pension.
Norfolk Decr 13 th 1836. Aaron Roys Town Clerk
State of Connecticut } to Norfolk Litchfield County }
On this 15 th day of December 1836 Personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for said County, Aaron Roys the above named deponent, and made solemn oath that the facts in said deposition stated are true. I further certify that I am well acquainted with said Aaron Roys and that he is a man of fair character for truth and veracity, and is a credible witness.
John Dewell Justice of Peace

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MCS/HDM Q
February 5, 1930.
Caroline C. Cook Southfield Berkshire County Massachusetts.
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 21424, it appears that Asahel Humphrey or Humphry, while a resident of Norfolk, Litchfield County, Connecticut, enlisted March 10, 1776 served as sergeant in Captain John Bigelow's Company in Colonel Charles Burrall's Connecticut Regiment and was discharged February 1, 1777.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 29, 1818 at which time he was a resident of Norfolk, Connecticut and was seventy years of age. The date of his birth was not given.
In 1826 he stated that he was living in New Marlborough, Massachusetts with his son but he did not state his name.
He died October 21, 1827 in Norfolk, Connecticut.
The soldier married August 26, 1773 Prudence Merrill. This marriage was recorded in Norfolk, Connecticut.
His widow, Prudence, was allowed pension on her application executed December 12, 1836, at which time she was eighty-four years of age and was living in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, with her son Asahel Humphrey.
She died September 3, 1839.
No charge is made.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Mr. Asahel Humphrey - New Marlborough Berkshire County Mass. 5
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when I wrote of Gen d Stevens I lined with a grandchild at New Marlborough for that reason it is delayed as to return New York 27 th July 1849. Isaac Humphrey, New Marlborough Berkshire County Mass s .
Having returned to town I find your letter, requesting information respecting Capt. Rigelows company which served in the Continental Army. Capt. John Rigelows company was an artillery company raised in Connecticut, in 1776 to serve for one year, it belonged to the Connecticut Line; being an Artillery company it was attached to no particular Regiment, but belonged to my command as Commander of Artillery, at Trenton, in the Northern Department - I believe all the commissioned officers of that company are dead -
Your servant &c John Stevens

In what time was a tract Humphrey of Litchfield Co. Court paid and the all of March 18 1828
A. H. C. Mar. 26 1827
Third Auditor's Office
June 21st 1827 paid at Cash 1. 1828 found

Pension Agency Hartford 25 April 1838
Sir
Herewith I transmit the claims of Mary Everts, and Prudence Humphrey, pensioners under the act of 4 July 1836 who have not claimed their pension for more than 12 months, & forwarded for your special directions in relation to the payment.
I am very respectfully Your obed t Servant Sam l L. Pitkin. Agent
J. S. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., _____, 189___
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Asahel Humphreys a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mar 1776 1 yr. Sgt John Bigelow Artillery Co  
Battles engaged in, None mentioned. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Norfolk Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug 29 1818 Residence at date of application, Norfolk Conn. Age at date of application, 70 years. Remarks: M married Prudence Merrill Aug 26 1773 and died Oct 2 1827.
Very respectfully,
M c Adams  207 E 44 St  Chicago Ill.
Commissioner.

Southfield, Mass., Dec. 3, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Dear Sir, -
In getting military record of one of my Revolutionary ances- tors, a requirement, in becoming a member of the D. A. R. society, I am advised by the Adjutant General, of State House, Hartford, Ch., to communicate with you as to information about
Ashael Humphrey , a pensioner in 1818 Would like to know as to birth, marriage, death -

children of - in fact any facts I need to know in connection with this man.
Am asked on membership blank, to give references by volume and page, to authorities for his military record.
The Hartford Office gave me the following only :
" Sergeant in Capt. John Bigelow's Artillery Co., raised early in 1776 as an Independent organization, marched to Northern Department, and accepted as a Continental company stationed in summer and fall at

Ticonderoga and vicinity.
Please let me know if there are charges in connection with this. Thank you.
Very respectfully.
Caroline C. Cook
Southfield, Berk. Co. Mass.

207-E-44 th St
Chicago Ills
Commissioner of Pensions
Aug 18-1894
Dear Sir
An ancestor of mine named Asahel Humphrey served in the Revolutionary War -
He drew a pension under act of 1818 ? He was placed on roll Sep 15-1819- pension commenced Apr 29-1818- age at that time 79 He was transferred from the Conn. to the Mass. Roll He died Oct 21-1827 in Mass. His name appears as residing in Berkshire Co. Mass-
Now what must I do in order to get an abstract of his services in the Rev. War-
Can I be supplied with a copy of his statement or application for a pension?
Yours
C. M. Adams
207-E-44 th St
Chicago Ills

Sept 24 visit M Adams Chicago Ill 1930 Feb 6. visit to Caroline C. Cook
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
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File No. 21424
Barbara Humphrey wid of Isaac Humphrey Died Rev. War
Act: July 4 th 1861
Index:—Vol. 28 , Page 369
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sir this is the third time I have sent an application for a pension the first returned me by mistake in a cover directed to Asahel How and indorsed Asahel How inadmisible to pension there being no such man in the Service Asahel How. It lay in the Post office a long time - the 2nd Return indorsed informal hence I conclude that further proof of Service is not wanted Having more information since I first applied I make my statement somewhat different different as to the Regiment. Congress made a requisition on the State of Connecticut to furnish a number of regts of Infantry and nominate the Regimental officers like wise requested the State to furnish a number of Artillery companies and nominate the Captains to command said companies but no field officers to command them were required and the Artillery companies were attached to them Infantry Regiment and Capt John Bigelow company was attached to Col Charles Kurnell's Regiment of Infantry and so continued until the American Army retreated out of Canada to Sceondaroga in the State of New York when the said Bigelow's company with three other companies of Artillery were stationed on Mount Independence near Sceondaroga and the four companies then commanded by Majr Eben Stevens of the an officer belonging to the Artillery from Mass this last arrangement led me in to Doubts and led me to think that Capt Bigelow's company was placed in a Regiment at Sceondaroga but a letter from Genl Ebn Stevens now of N.Y. who is the same Majr Stevens mentioned in former hath fully explained the business which letter I enclose I think my self correct in stating that I belonged to Col Kurnell's Regt from a old soldier Asahel Humphrey

As I place full Confidence in being placed on the Pension list I wish a Return as soon as convenient being worn out with with age and having no House or home of my own but dependant on others for support must be a sufficient excuse for this Request I wish a return to be mad Directed to Asahel Humphrey Norfolk Litchfield County Connecticut As H Humphrey

C
Isabel Humphrey for transfer.
Hon: O. Merwin, A.R.
Recd Dec. 1826
A. Humphrey

Application for a Transfer
State of Massachusetts ss County of Berkshire
On this 23 rd day of October 1820, before me, the Subscriber, a justice of the Peace for the said County of Berkshire, personally appeared Asahel Humphrey, who, on his oath, declared that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain John Bigelow in the regiment commanded by Colonel Charles Burrell in the service of the United States, that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Connecticut, from whence he had removed, that he now resides in the State of Massachusetts, where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future; and that his reason for removing to the State of Massachusetts was to live with a son who owns a small farm in said Newmarket the distance not being more than eight miles from my former residence which was in Colstock in the State of Connecticut. Given and subscribed to before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Asahel Humphrey
Isaac Turner justice peace
Also appeared before me, the day and year aforesaid Salmon Hapson Esq. who on his oath declared that he well knows Asahel Humphrey here present, to be the same person described in the above affidavit.
Isaac Turner - Justice of the Peace
This certifies that I am acquainted with Salmon Hapson Esq mentioned above, and believe him to be a person of veracity. Isaac Turner justice peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Berkshire ss.
I Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Judicial Courts of said Commonwealth within for the County of Berkshire do certify that Isaac Diner Esq of New Marlborough is one of the Justices of the Peace within for said County duly commissioned & qualified as such & acting under the authority of said Commonwealth, that full faith & credit are & ought
to be given to his acts & attestations done in and that the signatures on the other side purporting to be his are genuine that capacity — In testimony whereof
have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court this twenty fourth day of October A.D. 1826.
Chas Sedgwick Clerk
The above interlineation is by me
Chas Sedgwick

I Asahel Humphrey of Salisbury in Litchfield County and State of Connecticut. do depose and say. That I am the son of Asahel Humphrey who died in October 1827. and who at his decease was a pensioner of the United States, and of Prudence Humphrey his widow.
I do further depose and say that the said Prudence Humphrey has lived in my family during most of the time since the decease of my father as above stated. and that she still remains the widow of the said Asahel Humphrey and is now making application for a pension.
Asahel Humphrey
Sworn and subscribed this 12 th day of December 1836 before me William H. Burrall Judge of Probate
And at a subsequent session of the same court held at Canaan within and for the District of Sharon on the 17 th day of December 1836 the said Applicant again appeared in open court and produced the Deposition of Aaron Roys Town clerk of the Town of Norfolk and prayed that the same may be attached to the said application under the seal of this court and this court doth certify that John Dwell Esq before whom the said Deposition of said Aaron Roys purports to have been taken is a justice of the Peace within and for the said County of Litchfield. and that the signature to the certificate accompanying said Deposition is genuine. and that full faith and credit is to be given thereto. Whereupon this court doth order said Deposition of said Aaron Roys to be hereunto attached under the seal of said court. And

the said Court doth hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter and putting all necessary and proper interrogatories that the said applicant is the widow of said Asahel Humphrey, and that said Asahel was a revolutionary soldier and pensioner, and that said applicant is entitled to the pension she asks.
William M. Burrall Judge of Probate
I, William P Burrall Clerk of the Court of Probate within and for the District of Sharon in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Prudence Humphrey for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and the seal of said Court this 17 th day of December AD 1836
William P Burrall Clerk