Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,722, Ichabod Hand, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Hand, Ichabod
NUMBER
S. 31.722
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22.771- Connecticut Nehabob Hand Sufford in the State of Conn who was a Pm in the Conn commanded by Captain Smith of the Regt commanded by Col Grave in the Conn Troops for 1 year 3 mo. 28 days
Enscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 33. Dollars 10 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of March 33 and sent Geo- Griswold Guilford
Swears to the 4th of Sept 33 $ 132.75 Remnant allowance ending March - 26 56 Duplication Cr. with int. { 159.30 Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. B. Willack Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 20

See letter to Geo. Griswold 25 th May 1834 -
Pay misrepd - let to agent J Red Smith 27 June 1835 Set to H Elliott 8 July 1836 " 2 " " " "
See Supplement in Station Register file 22.777

See Supplement in Nathan Redfield's file 22.777
on the 1st of November 25th May 1854 -
Very interesting - left agent of Red Smith 27 June 1855 with Edward S. Harkness " " " " "

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New-Haven, }
Probate Court Guilford District
On this Second day of August personally appeared, in open Court, before the Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford—now sitting, Ichabod H. and a resident of the town of Guilford—in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 83 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:— I first entered the service of the United States February 1776 under Captain Daniel Hand Lieutenants John Hopson and Augustus Collins. Increase Pemberton Marched immediately to New York was stationed at Brooklyn until the American Troops arrived from Boston do not recollect the length of service but more than one and not more than 2 months. Timothy Grave is now living and was with me
I was drafted to go to White Plains I believe in the month of September 1777 under Capt Field for three months was at the Battle of White Plains.
I next enlisted under Capt Dan Collins in 1779 for 3 months joined the Regiment at Chester then marched to New London stationed there a few weeks then ordered about 6 miles above Norwich Continued there until my time was out Jonathan Todd Surgeon John Willard quartermaster both of Guilford (now Madison) both since deceased. Silas Milcoy is now living and was with me
I next enlisted under Capt Peter Bail for nine months in the year 1781 Timothy Field was our Lieut Jonathan Todd Ensign stationed on the sea shore near Luper's Island kept guard during the nine months. Abraham Seranton is now living and was with me
I was born in East Guilford (now Madison) in the year 1749 I have no record of my age I was living in East Guilford when called into the service and have lived there ever since until about six years since I removed to Guilford. I was drafted to go to White Plains the other terms of my service I enlisted making in all 16 or 17 months. Col Grave I think was Col. of the Regiment at White Plains. I never received any written discharge. Aaron Dutton clergyman of Guilford and Jesse Crampton Esq. of Madison will testify of my veracity and their belief of my services

I Abraham Scranton of the town of Madison County of New Haven State of Connecticut do certify that I enlisted under Captain Peter Dail for nine Months in the year 1781 and was stationed to guard the shore of Long Island Sound at East Guilford (now the town of Madison) at a place called Tuxes Island. I was sergeant of the guard and that Ichabod Hand who hath made the foregoing declaration was with me in that service. Abraham Scranton
New Haven County ss Guilford Personally appeared Abraham Scranton signer of the above deposition who I certify to be a credible witness, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
I Timothy Grave of the town of Madison County of New Haven State of Connecticut do certify that I enlisted under Captain Peter Dail for nine Months in the year 1781 and was stationed to guard the shore of Long Island Sound at East Guilford (now the town of Madison) at a place called Tuxes Island. I was corporal of the guard and that Ichabod Hand who hath made the foregoing declaration was with me in that service. Timothy Grave
Sworn and Subscribed the day & date above before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate I further certify that the above named Timothy Graves is a credible witness. Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate

I Jehiel Willson of the Town of Madison New Haven County Enlisted under Capt. Dan Collins in the year 1779 for three months and perform 3 months service at New London Jonathan Wood was surgeon of the Regiment and John Willard was Quarter Master and I certify that Ichabod Hand who hath made the foregoing declaration was with me in that service during the said term of three months
Jehiel Willson
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid. before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate and I certify that said Willson is to me personally known and a credible witness Reuben Elliott Judge
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.
Ichabod Hand before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
We, Aaron Dutton a Clergyman, residing in Guilford and Jesse Crampton residing in Madison hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ichabod Hand who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 83 — 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.
before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
Aaron Dutton Jesse Crampton
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 Aaron Dutton who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Guilford and that Jesse Crampton Esq. who has also signed the same, is a resident in Madison and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Reuben Elliott Judge
I, George Griswold Clerk of the Probate Court of Guilford District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Ichabod Hand for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Second day of August — 1852
George Griswold Clerk

Isaac Hazard 1898
The Application of Deborah Hazard of Guilford C ty for a Pension under the Law of 1832 — Taken before the Court of Probate for Guilford District.

RECORD DIVISION.
3-525.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Ichabod Hand 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. S.F. 31,722
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 1776 1 mos. Pvt Daniel Hand Conn   Sept. 1776 3 mos. " Field Graves "   1779 3 mos. " Dan. Collins Richards "   -1- 1781 9 mos. " Peter Vail "  
Battles engaged in, White Plains; in skirmish at Iyres Island, East Guilford Conn. Residence of soldier at enlistment, East Guilford, Conn. Date of application for pension, Aug. 2, 1832. His claim was allowed Residence at date of application, Guilford, New Haven Co., Conn. Age at date of application, Born at East Guilford in 1749
Remarks: Soldier had 5 sons all deceased prior to 1833, four having been lost at sea - one son leaving a widow & 7 children; names of sons, sons' widows & grandchildren not stated. There is no further family data. - the son with whom he resided was mate of a vessel lost en route to West Indies, and left a wife & seven children - no names are stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

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Key INVALID.
File No. 31,722
Schabod Hand
Pr Reo Mar
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 175
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1913 Oct 21: Hist to M rs Katharine H. Crampton. M.B.H.
1919 Nov. 28. Hist. to M rs .
Fannie S. Spurling &
1920 June 25 Hist. to M rs P.E. Parsons

one of Postage Stamp said FIVE
Rev. Sec Chas
149 Prospect Ave Pierre, South Dakota Nov. 18. 1919.
Dept of Interior - Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Sir: Can you send me the Record of the Revolution- ary Service of Ichabod Hand, Capt. Peter Vail's Co. East Guilford. Conn.?
We are anticipating forming a chapter of the D.A.R. in Pierre and I have been told

to ask for the record already mentioned.
Is there any fee or expense connected with obtaining this information?
Yours Respectfully (Mrs.) Fannie Smith Spurling 149 Prospect Ave Pierre So. Dak.

Rev. m
Madison, Conn
June 2, 1920
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions.
Will you kindly send me the military history of Ichabod Hand, a soldier in the Revolutionary War and was a pensioner in 1832.
I wish this information that I may apply for membership in the Mary Clapp. Doolittle Chapter D. A. R. in New Haven.
Other information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully,
(Mrs. P. E.) Jennie Coe. Parmelee Madison, Conn,

Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions
Dear Sir
Will you please give me the military history of Ichabod Hand a soldier of the Revolutionary War and was a pensioner in 1832. I am asking the information in order to join the Reub Hart Chapter of the D.A.R. of Meriden Conn. Any information you can give will be greatly appreciated.
Yours respectfully.
(Mrs) Katharine Hand Crampson 760 Cottage St Meriden Conn
Meriden Oct. 25 th 1913

Rev. Mr. Lee - 1- 2114

Schubad Hand on Vails rolls 8 mo 20 d.
Return this
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1 year 3 mo 28 days printed
Glynn
Glyford
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106 20 26 56 132 76

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Schabod Hand further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? yes
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. * Has he mentioned 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? No see q. 5
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? No
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? certified  no Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 shewn 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.
The period of actual service at each period must be distinctly stated. Whether the duty on guard in 1781 was constant, or only every other or third day as was the case with many of the Coast guards must be shewn

Charles A. Hand
Yuleford Ct Dec 27
Free
J. L. Edwards Esq n Governor of Prison Washington D.C.

Guilford Decr. 25 th 1833.
Sir
On the 26 th of June last I forwarded to you the declaration of Mr. Schabuck Ward of Guilford, & on the 16 th of July following that of Mr. Timothy Grave of Madison, from neither of which has any intelligence been received, presuming that they must have been overlooked or mislaid, by the particular desire of the above named Applicants I request your attention to this circumstance. —
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t
George Griswold
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Commission of Pensions. —
We the Undersigned Inhabitants of the Borough of Guilford, Respectfully represent that Mr. Schabuck Ward is a respectable & worthy Old man, but of the most unfortunate class, Having lost five sons all active & promising men, four of whom were lost at sea the last of whom about two years ago Sailed Mate of a Vessel from New Haven bound to the W. Indies from which no information has ever been rec d — except barks that some barks were picked up at sea with marks which were known to have been put on board. With this last mentioned Son Mr. J. Ward had for some time resided. — He was then left with his sons W ld , & seven Children in destitute circumstances, but whom

by his unwearied & persevering industry (he has hitherto sustained, aided by Charity). — But his advanced age and infirmities incident thereto, forbids the idea that he can much longer perform the task. — We are aware that these circumstances do not entitle him to your consideration as a Pensioner. — But believing him to have been (as in all his relations in life he has been) Faithful, as a Soldier of the Revolution & a Meritorious & Honest Applicant we request that an early examination of his claim may be had & if all or any part thereof can consistently with the regulations of the Department be allowed, the same no longer be grieved by delay, but that he may while yet living receive & enjoy his country's reward for his faithfulness. —
With sentiments of respect
We are Sir
Your Ob t Servants. —
Aaron Dutton — Pastor of a Ch h David Baldwin St. Ch h St. Church Rector of Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate George Landon Justice of Peace A. B. Goddard the Pastor of the Baptist
Nath l R. Landon
Sam l Elliott
Amos E. Hodges
W m H. Holcomb
David Warmb
J. L. Edwards Esq r Charles Elliott Inspector of the Port Commiss y of Pensions

State of Connecticut } Probate Court Guilford District New Haven County - }
On this 14 th day of Oct r 1833 personally appeared in court before Reuben Elliott Esq r Judge of said Schabod Hand who has made the foregoing Declaration for a pension and in Order to obviate the objections contained in the return brief Further declares & says, that in the first term of duty which he claimed to have done that he served one month and that he received pay for one month, and that when he made the foregoing affidavit for the amount of his services, he considered & calculated that term of duty one month - -
Further that for his term of nine months services in Guard in 1781 - He served constantly, that he was on Sentry every night and that during the nine months he was not engaged in any other pursuit or employment - And further that while on this term of service - two British Brigs drove an American Schooner on shore with a cargo of Provision & boarded her with a barg near the guard house, that he was one of the guard who first fired on the enemy that they succeeded in driving off the enemy & saving the Schooner & cargo & also that they killed one of the enemy while on board of the Schooner That he himself dug his grave & assisted in burying him - -
Capt Phineas Meigs of Guilford New Haven was killed in the skirmish, in sight of the guard house
Schabod Hand
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid before me Reuben Elliott Judge

I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford. Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Additional proceed- ings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Schaberd Mearns for a pen- sion—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 14 th day of October 1833—
George Griswold Clerk

Ichabod Crane
am. May 26 th 1854

22.771 - Ichabod Hand
State of Connecticut, New Haven County ss Probate Court District of Guilford
On this 6 th day of May A.D. 1834 before me Reuben Elliott Judge of s d Probate Court personally appeared Ichabod Hand who On his Oath declares that he is the same person who on the 2 nd day of August 1832 appeared before said Court & made his declaration for a Pension (which Declaration was sent to the War Department, Nov r 2 nd 1832 but was returned & amended & sent again on the 26 th of June 1833) That he has never received any Certificate for a Pension, and now wishes to obtain one
Ichabod Hand
Sworn and Subscribed To the day & year aforesaid before me
Reuben Elliott Judge
I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the district of Guilford Do certify that Reuben Elliott Esq t is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford in New Haven County duly qualified & acting under the authority of the State, and as such duly authorized to administer oaths & that his signature to the foregoing attestation is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of s d Court this sixth day of May A.D. 1834
George Griswold Clerk

I David Baldwin of Guilford in New Haven County Do Depose & say that I am Well acquainted with, Schabul Howard of said Guilford who has made his Declaration before the Court of Probate for a Pension and do know him to be the same identical person described in the preceding affidavit
David Baldwin
Probate Court District of Guilford May 6 th 1834 Personally appeared David Baldwin to the Court well known and who I certify to be a credible witness and made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me Reuben Elliott Judge
I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford Do certify that Reuben Elliott who has taken & subscribed the attestation of the foregoing deposition is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford duly qualified & that his signature thereto is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court — this 6 th Day of May 1834
Geo. Griswold Clerk

W m Edwards
Sir
The Declaration of Timothy Graves of Madison was forwarded with that of Mr Heard on the 26 th of June last. He also is very anxious to know its fate Having never heard from it since —
In making the foregoing Certificate I could not make use of the blank forwarded by Mr Woodworth but have endeavoured to meet the circumstances of the Case which are different from either of those contemplated in the blank
Very Respectfully
I am Sir
Your Ob d Serv t
George Greenleaf
J. L. Edwards Esq m Comm ee of Pension
22,569
Timothy Graves

District of Guilford ss Probate Court Augt 3 - 1832
Personally appeared in open court, Gilead Bradley and being first sworn on his oath declared and said that in the year 1776 he was in the service of the United States in Capt Darius Hanks company of militia & company was marched to New York and that he well remembers that Ichabod Hand was a Soldier in S company and that S Hand continued in the service till the campaign was discharged which was in the latter part of April the same year Sworn in court the day & date aforesaid before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
District of Guilford ss Probate Court August 3 - 1832
Personally appeared in open court Nathaniel Fowler personally known to the court to be a credible witness and being first sworn on his oath declared and said that he belonged to Capt Noah Fowler company of militia and was at the Battle of White Plains in the year 1776 and that he well remembers that Ichabod Hand was there in service at the same time as a Soldier and the tour of duty continued seven weeks or more and he has no doubt but said Hand continued in service the whole time and further the deponent is well aware Sworn in court the day & date aforesaid before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
I certify that the above named Gilead Bradley and Nathaniel Fowler who have made oath to the truth of the above written depositions are each of them personally known to me and are men of truth and veracity and that they are credible witnesses Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate

I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford in New Haven County Do hereby certify that Reuben Elliott the subscribing authority to the foregoing Depositions is the Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford aforesaid and duly appointed & legally qualified & that this signature annexed thereto is his genuine signature —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this third day of August 1832 —
George Griswold Clk.

The Application of Ichabod Hand Guilford Connecticut for a Pension Taken before the Court of Probate for Guilford District
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State of Connecticut } ss Probate Court New Haven County } District of Guilford
Be it remembered that on the 18 day of June 1833 Personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate for Guilford District Reuben Elliott Esq Judge Ichabud Hand who has made the foregoing Declaration and in order to amend the same states further in answer to question sixth in the Brief that in his tour of duty at New London he belonged to a Regiment of militia commanded by Col Richards of Waterbury on duty the latter part of this tour of duty was cutting fences.
Ichabud Hand
To objection 5 in the Brief he makes the following affidavit - to wit - Personally appeared before me the undersigned Judge of Probate for Guilford District Ichabud Hand now 84 years of age who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and 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 one year and four months I served as a private soldier and for such service I claim a pension
Ichabud Hand
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate

State of Connecticut New Haven County ss Guilford June 18 th 1833
Personally appeared this day in Open Court before the Court of Probate for Guilford District - Schabod Hance the before named Applicant, and in order to amend amend the former Declaration - Was made the foregoing addition thereto
Reuben Elliott Judge
I George Griswold Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Guilford. Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the additional proceedings of the Court in the case of the application of Schabod Hance for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 18 th day of June - 1833
George Griswold Clerk

District of Guilford ss Probate Court June 17 1833 Personally appeared in open court Jerry Scranton Personally known to the Court to be a credible witness and being first sworn on his oath declared and said that in the year 1776 he belonged a company militia commanded by Capt Daniel Hand, Lieut John Hobson to whom he was quarter, that said company were marched to New York where they ordered to cross to Brooklyn on Long Island and that he well recollects that Ichabod Hand who has signed the foregoing declaration was a Soldier in said Company and that said Hand continued in Service through that tour of Duty and returned home at the time that He died and further the Deponent saith not
Jerry Scranton
Sworn & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid and I certify that the deponent is a credible witness before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
District of Guilford ss Probate Court June 27 1833 Personally appeared in open court Jared Dudley well known to the Court to be a credible witness and being first sworn on his oath declared and said that in the year 1780 he enlisted under Capt Dan Collins of the Militia were marched to New London and was in service at that time three months that he was orderly sergeant of said Company and that he very well recollects that Ichabod Hand who has signed the foregoing declaration was a Soldier in said Company over

and that said Hand continued in service in said Company for the term of Three months when we were discharged and further the Deponent saith not Jared Dudley
Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Jared Dudley the above named Deponent and that he is a credible witness Reuben Elliott Judge

District of Guilford ss Probate Court June 18 1833 Be it remembered that on the day & year aforesaid Personally appeared in open Court John Coan well known to the Court, and who I certify to be a credible witness and being duly sworn on his oath declared and said that in the Revolutionary war in the year 1779 or 1780 he was Drum Major in Capt Dan Collins Company in Col Richards Regiment and was in service of the United States stationed at New London - and that he very well remembers that Deborah Hand who has made the foregoing Declaration was a Soldier in said Company and that the duty of the Soldiers the latter part of that term of duty was cutting fences and further that said Hand served through the whole term of duty which was three months and that they were discharged at a place called Mohegan an Indian settlement and further the Deponent saith not
John Coan Sworn and subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me Reuben Elliott Judge of Probate
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named John Coan and that he is a credible witness
Reuben Elliott Judge