Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43,702, Asahel Hodge, Conn

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Hodge, Asahel
S 43,702
{ B.L.W. 954-300 capt. Issued May 8, 1792 to Amos Muzzy assignee No papers.
CONTENTS

8853
New York
Isabel Hodge
of Edinburgh in the state of New York who was a Capt n in the regiment commanded by Colonel Chandler of the Connecticut line, for the term of Year 5 m r . 1778
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of twenty Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of March 1819 and sent to Mary Starkweather Esq re . Judge, Galway N. York.
Arrears to 4 th of March 1819 10 m s  \frac{7}{30} \frac{4}{31} $207.24 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Sept. 1819 120.-
$327.24
Feb. 29. 1824.
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18 th March, 1818. }
Nov. 28. 1821. continued Sent to H. W. Palmer Balcron Spa
for her Hodge
[Large decorative flourish or signature]

Adahel Wood 680
(Copy)
MWR.
Recd. 21 Nov: 1821.
0053
Con d Nov. 28. 1821
Spent to
H. H. Palmer, Bullton Spa, N. York.

Asahel Hodge Asahel Hodge Asahel Hodge
Capt.
1775 to 1783
Service admitted but must state at what period he entered the eight Connecticut
Reg t Capt n
May 24 '78 Oct 28 '79 Champlains reg t

State of New-York, } ss. County of SARATOGA, }
ON this Seventh day of November 182 1 personally appeared in open Court, in the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, the same being a Court of Record for the said County, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment,
Asahel Hodge
aged Eighty years, resident in the said County, in the State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:
He was Commissioned a Lieutenant in Company, Commanded by Theophilus Munter in Colonel John Chandler's regiments in the Connecticut line and on the Continental Establishments and entered the service in April 1777, under that Commission for during the war, and continued to serve as a Lieutenant and Adjutant for about three years, and as a Captain for the rest of the war, and was discharged after peace, as by reference to his original declaration of Commission in file at Washington now will appear. That his original declaration was made on or about the 24 th day of April 1818 and that his Pension Certificate is numbered 8853 ,
AND I solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; 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 provisions 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, 1818; 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.
Sworn to and declared on the Seventh day of, Asahel Hodge November 1821 - in open Court
before me, Thomas J. Palmer Clerk
I, Thomas Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is forty nine dollars and fifty three cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Fourteenth day of November 182 1
Thomas J. Palmer Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Saratoga.

A. Schedule of the Real & Personal estate of Asahel Hodge the Pensioner in the foregoing affidavit named - his necessary bedding & clothing excepted, made in pursuance of the act before mentioned.
Real Estate. I have a lease for 30. acres of land jointly to me & to my wife Sarah Hodge subject to an annual rent of three Dollars and Seventy five cents, on which my Landlord has now the right of reentry for 22 months rent, in arrears which Land is not worth exceeding - - - - - $30.00
Personal Estate,
  3 Spoons 18/- 6 plates 6/- 2 platters 2/- 2 decanters 4/- 3. 88   1 Lumber 6/- Wine Glass 3/- Plate 6/- 1 dish 2/- 7. 84   1 trunk 2/- Shovel & tongs 2/- 1 Iron Kettle 16/- Iron Kettle 6/- 5. 28   6 knives & forks 4/- 1 Set of 4/- 1 Set of 4/- 1. 50   Half bucket 1/- Warming pan 1/- Coffee mill 1/- 1. 50   Sheep Shears 1/- Schett of Chopping Knife 6/- " 75   1 Cider or 1 Hand saw 2/- 1 Saw 6/- 1 Saw 6/- 1 Saw 6/- " 181   $49.53 
The said Asahel Hodge is by occupation a Carpenter. He is totally disabled from pursuing it, and is unable to do any labour. nor can he dress or undress himself without assistance. He has forborne applying for the continuance of his pension under the late act until all his pension money before received has been necessarily expended in his support, and he has incurred debts to the amount of exceeding Eighty dollars. His Family residing with him consists of his wife named Sarah Hodge aged Fifty one years a weakly woman, but able to take care of herself & her household. Son, Abraham Morrison aged 13 Years able to support himself, but who is expected shortly to be taken from us by his father to be bound to a master.  Given to in open Court Asahel Hodge before me.
Thomas J. Olney Clerk

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. SARATOGA COUNTY. }
ON this Twentyfourth day of April 181 4 , before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Saratoga and state of New-York, personally appears Asahel Hodge — — — — — aged 76 — — years, resident in the town of Edinburgh — — — — — in the County of Saratoga — — — — — in the said state, 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 the said Asahel Hodge — — Entered the service the service as an Ensign in the 11th year 1775 — — in the company commanded by Captain Josiah Starr in the Regiment commanded by Col B'Wenman was at the taking of the  St. Johns and Montreal and that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the close of the war in Infant Officers from Ensign to Captain when he was discharged from service in the Garrison at West Point — — — — — and state of New York — — that he was in the battles of German Town and Red Bank — — — — — and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and further  declares that he received the annexed commission and performed the duty therein enjoined until the Month of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty three when he was discharged by a General order of the Continental Congress  Asahel Hodge
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid. Avery Sturtevant Judge of Common Pleas Saratoga County }
I Avery Sturtevant Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Asahel Hodge did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the War Department, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of congress. Dated April 24th 181 4
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss : In testimony that the above named SARATOGA COUNTY, } Avery Sturtevant is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Saratoga and state of New-York, and that the above is his signature, I subscribe my name and affix the county seal, this day of April 181 4
Wm Stillwell } Clerk of the County of Saratoga.

I Avery Stathweather judge of the Court of Common pleas in and for Saratoga County as within certified being personally acquainted with the circumstances of Arabel Wadge named in the within Declaration Do therefore hereby certify that the said Arabel Wadge is poor and Indigent and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support given under my hand This 24 th Day of April 1818
Avery Stathweather judge
pleas Direct the pension certificate to the post office in Galway State as in the To Avery Stathweather Esq by Request of applicant

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
No. 43702
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Asahel Hodges 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.     1775 ✓ Ensign Joseph Starr B. Hunsman Conn   Apr. 1777 1st Lieut. Stephen Manson John Chandler   Oct. 28. 1778 Capt. " "   discharged June 1783 at West Point  
Battles engaged in, St. Johns, Red Bank, Red Bank, Monmouth
Residence of soldier at enlistment, I
Date of application for pension, Apr. 24. 1818 His cl. was ill
Residence at date of application, Central Saratoga Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 70 yrs Date not stated. Died Feb. 29. 1824*
Remarks: In 1821 his wife Sarah was 57 years old and her grandson Abraham C. Harrison was 13 years old
* from A.B.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
To Michael Hodge Esq. Reposing special trust in your patriotism, courage, ability and skill, we have given you full power and authority to appoint you to be a Captain in the Eighth Connecticut Regiment in the Army of the United States on the 28th day of October 1772. You are hereby strictly and urgently charged to discharge the duty of a Captain by doing and performing all manner of things therein and belonging. And we do hereby charge and command all officers and soldiers in your command to be obedient to your orders, as you are to observe and follow such orders and directions as from time to time shall be given you by the General or any other Superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this or a future Congress the Commission of any other Officer appointed to a Commission in the service of the United States.
Entered in the War Office and examined by the Board Attest John D. Dyer Secretary of the Board of War
Witness his Excellency Saml Huntington Esq. President of the Congress of the United States of America Philadelphia the fifth day of September 1772 and in the fifth year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy three

1913 Oct. 7 Hist. to Mrs. E. E. Mangrove. V.I. Ill.
43 702
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INVALID.
File No. 43 702
Adakel Hodge Capt Geo W
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 232
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Fulton Michigan Oct 8 th 1913 To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
I have the Revolutionary War record of my Great Grand father Captain Deahel Hodge of Connecticut from the Adjutant General's office at Washington and find that he entered the service in the year 1777 or was commissioned second Lieutenant Jan. 1 1777. first lieutenant Jan 6 - 1778 and Captain April 20 th 1779. He served in various regiments until the close of the war (as Captain) June 1783. Now I am hunting up his history in the interests of the D.A.R. Can you give me any further information? Did he receive a pension? and if so, can you give me the date of his death? I have to have the date of his birth also and to whom

married and the names of his children I can give the latter, but not the dates of birth and death-
Can you assist me in this?
If he received a pension you have the date of death, if so I will greatly appreciate any courtesy you may be able to extend:
Yours Very Respectfully Mrs E. E. Mosgrove
Box 36, Fulton
Kalamazoo Co. Mich