Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4482, Recompence Hall, Continental (Vt.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (ct.)
Hall, Precompence Phebe
R. 4482
CONTENTS

(2,927) Vermont.
Recompence Hall, private New-Hampshire line S. Warner's R t
the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
scribed on the Roll of Vermont - at the rate of 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 21. of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24. of Sept: 1818. and sent to Phinehas White, Esq; Brattleboro', Windham Co: Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Sept: 1818. $: 35.73. Semi-annual all'ce ending 4. March, 1819. 48 - 4 mos: 14 / 30 1819. $: 83.73.
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
New month
1777 - reg 3.
Westminster, Windham Continued
[Faint vertical text on the right page, likely bleed-through from the reverse side:] The National Archives James Elliott Brattleboro' Vermont Sept 26 1820

Recompence Hall, fr. N. H. line, 21. May, 1818.
Enlisted 20 Dec 76. 3 yrs on Furlough 10 Sept 77 Deserted 1 May 78 Sick at Wallpole Apr 78.
Adm. T. L.
Phinehas White, Esq; Brattleboro' Vermont
Q.M. Adm.

To Phinehas White Esq. Chief Judge of the County Court within and for the County of Windham and State of Vermont.
I Recompence Hall in the 65 th year of my age and now a resident in the town of Westminster in the County and State afo d claiming the benefit of an act of Congress, passed on the 18 th day of March now last past, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War" Do pursuant to the provisions of s d Act, here, upon oath make the following Declaration, to wit, that I the s d Hall served in the War of the Revolution on the Continental Establishment as follows. I enlisted in the month of January in the year of our Lord 1777 for the term of three years, (or for the War) at the town of Westminster afo d in the Regiment under the command of Col. Warner of the New Hampshire Line, in the Company under the command of Capt. McLean - joined the army at  under Tienderoga and faithfully served till the 7 th day of July in the same year, when I was taken prisoner at a place called Hubbardton - and was held in captivity till about the 11 th day of October, when I made my escape from the Enemy and returned to the American Army then lying at a place called Stillwater - when being unable able to do duty, being sick with the Fever & Ague - I was discharged from the Army by Gen. Gates - and returned home about the last of October (if I rightly remember the 29 th ) - My discharge was destroyed about the year 1779 when I had my house burnt - My health was such, for more than a year after I left the Army, that I was unable to labor - I further declare that I was in the battles at Tienderoga and at  when Hubbardton, when I was taken prisoner

I further upon oath declare that I am very poor and destitute - wholly destitute of property - so that by reason of reduced circumstances I am in need of the assist- ance of my country, for support - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 24 th day of May A.D. 1868 -
His Recompence Hall Mark
State Vermont } Be it it remembered that on this 24 th Windham County ss } day of May A.D. 1868 - Recompence Hall, the above named applicant personally appearing before me, Phinehas White Chief Judge of Windham County Court, has made solemn oath to the truth, of the preceding De- claration by him submitted, in due form of law And I do hereby certify that it ap- pears to my satisfaction that the said Hall did serve in the Revolu- tionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the com- mon enemy for more than nine months, on the continental establish- ment - also that he is very poor & needs the assistance applied for - And I do now transmit the proceedings and testimony had and taken before me to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my official signature, and have caused the Seal of Windham County Court to be annexed
Phinehas White Chief Judge of Windham County Court

I Edward Gaird of Westminster in the County of Windham and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that in the year 1777 if recollection serves me Reuben Hall enlisted into the continental service in the company of Capt. McLure, and Col. Manners Regiment for the
I. Elisha Hall of Waterville in the State of New Hampshire of lawful age testify and say that in the beginning of of the year 1777 my Brother Reuben Hall enlisted into the continental service in the Company of Capt. McLure & Col. Manners Regiment. and at the evacuation of Ticonderoga he was taken a prisoner by Burgoyne's army and after Burgoyne's army was taken, my Brother returned home, I think it was the 29 th day of Oct r 1777. his enlistment was for three years or during the war I do not recollect which - Elisha Hall
State of New Hamp re May 4 th 1818 Then Elisha Hall skine Cheshire ss } Signer of the foregoing affidavit by him signed contained the whole truth and nothing but the truth according to the best of his recollection Before me - Nicanor Townley Justice Peace

I Edward Gairy of Westminster in the County of Windham and state of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that in the year 1777 if recollection serves me Recompence Hall enlisted into the continental service in the company of Capt Mc Cune and Col. Warner's Regiment for the term of three years or during the war, and not far from the time that Burgoyne's army surrendered the said Hall was taken prisoner and some time in the fall of the same year the said Hall returned home - - - - - I further know that the said Hall's house and furniture was burnt two or three years after his return from the army in which he lost his discharge
Edward Gairy my l
State of Vermont Westminster May 20 th 1810 Windham County ss. Then Edward Gairy personally appeared and made solemn oath that the foregoing going affidavit by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth Before me Ambrose A. Arnold Justice of Peace

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Recompence Hall.
Application for Pension.
Windsor County, Vermont.
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STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM ss.
At the County Court, begun and held at New-Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the second Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.....
PRESENT—Hon. PHINEHAS WHITE, Esq. Chief Judge. Hon. JOHN ROBERTS, Hon. GILBERT DENISON, Esqrs. } Assistant Judges.
ON this 21 st day of June, A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having, in certain cases, the power of fine and imprisonment, Reuben Hall aged 66 years, resident in Westminster 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: Capt M c Lean in Col. Warner's Regt. in the N. H. Line on the Continental establishment enlisted in the year 1777 for 3 years or the War and served agreeable to the statement heretofore made in his declaration now remaining in the Pension office Dept of War
That he has received a pension under the act of the Congress of the United States of the 18th March, 1818, that the number of his pension certificate is 2,927 and the date of his original declaration is 21 st day of May 1818.
AND I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, That I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth 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.
SCHEDULE of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
 One barn worth $ 15  Sundry articles of old poor household 10  Furniture valued in all 1 25  a few old carpenter's tools 1  axe & hoe 1  $ 27 25 
AND I do also swear that my occupation is that of a Carpenter — am very infirm, and his  Reuben Hall  mark cannot work at my trade — or earn a livelihood — my wife Phoebe is 65 years of age — in feeble health can do nothing toward earning a living — one daughter Susan aged 25 years not healthy owe sundry small debts in all 30 dollars.
SWORN to and DECLARED in open court on the 21 st day of June, A. D. 1820, Before Phinehas White JUDGE.
James Elliot Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the files and records 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 twenty seven dollars, and twenty five cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, in open Court, on this twentieth day of June 1820.
James Elliot , CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WINDHAM

V10. Phebe Hall Vt
State of Vermont

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1836.
State of Vermont.
Windham County ss
District of Westminster, on this 2 nd day of August, 1836 personally appeared before me Probate Court for the District of Westminster then — Phoebe Hall a resident of West- minster in the County of Windham and State of Vermont aged Eighty two 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 July 4 1836, that she is the widow of Recompence Hall late of Westminster in said County of Windham and State of Vermont deceased that the said Recompence Hall died in April 1833 being three years ago, last April, but don't know the day of the month he died. That said Recompence Hall was married to the said Phoebe Walpole in the State of New Hampshire in the month of March but does not recollect the year or day of the month, they were married by the Rev d Mr. Fessenden the settled minister of Walpole. Two years after the mar- riage being in the month of March the said Recom- pence Hall entered the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War as a soldier by enlistment and con- tinued in the service until fall or winter, being about nine months when he returned, we then lived in Walpole and the said Recompence Hall was placed on the

pension list under the act of March 18. 1818 & continued to draw a pension until her death & she refers to the documents in the Office of the Com d of pensions for proof of service. she further declares that she was married to the said Reuben Hall in March in the year Seventeen hundred and - you not recalled - that her hus- band the aforesaid Reuben Hall died in the month of April day of 1833 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period or will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written. Before Phoebe Hall mark
Alexander S Campbell Judge of Probate
I David L Putnam Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of Westminster aforesaid. Do certify that that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Phoebe Hall widow of Reuben Hall deceased had at a Probate Court held at Westminster in said County & District on the 2 d day of August 1836 in open court and that Alexander S Campbell is Judge of Probate for the District of Westminster aforesaid and that said court is a court of record and that the sig- nature subscribed is his genuine signature Given under my hand & the seal of said court this 2 d day of August 1836. David L Putnam Register

I certify that Phoebe Hall widow of Reuben Hall before named is a credible person.
Alexander S Campbell Judge of Probate
I Lucy Tower of Westminster in the state of Vermont testify and say that I am well acquainted with Phoebe Hall as widow of Reuben Hall deceased. I first recalled the time when she was married to Reuben Hall, after they were married and had one child, Reuben Hall went into the United States and was in the service some time, it was about 10 years after their marriage that he entered the service. I have been acquainted with the said Reuben Hall from the time of the marriage till the time of his death which was three years ago in April last and with the said Phoebe from the time of the marriage till then, they were
and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage  and I have been acquainted with her since the marriage
State of Vermont
It is known to all men by these presents that I, Lucy Tower above named who is a credible person personally appeared and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed contains the truth. Before me Alexander S Campbell Justice Peace

110 Shee Hall P.H.
State of Vermont
Windham County Court Clerk's Office
New Haven August 4 th A.D. 1836-
I Marshall Miller, Clerk of the County Court, for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Alexander S. Campbell is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that his signature within written is genuine - In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County Court, the day and year above written -
Attest - Marshall Miller, Clerk

REJECTED
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P. O. Preble Hall
Service: widow of Recompence
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
New Hampshire
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

Phoebe Hall Vt
Rejected
See List to
J. S. Campbell Esq.
Aug 31. 1826
Amos Hall Esq. Feb. 10. 1837
to same 15 Feb. 1837
Act. 4 July 1836
236

Bellows Falls Vermont Aug d 17 th 1834 p. —
Sir I enclose the application of Phebe Hall widow of Recompence Hall for a pension. The Rev d Mr Fessenden by whom they were married has long since deceased and I have made all proper enquiries and cannot find that there are any records of marriages solemnized by him. —
It is of some importance to the widow that she should receive her certificate so as to obtain the pension on the 4 th Inst. —
Very Respectfully
Yrs A S Campbell
Howd d J d Edwards Com r of Pensions

Aug 9 Ghent Ky Jan'y 5
Filed
James D. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington
2433 105-1 4 July '36 30 Sec

Chester Pa Aug 9 Jany 5
Phil
James D. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington
2433
151
4 July '36 30 Dec

Chester Vermont Aug. 5 th 1837.
Dear Sir
Enclosed is the Application of Phebe Hall, together with the accompanying Testimony. The case, I think is such an one as will entitle the Old Lady under the act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836. You will have the goodness to examine the papers & communicate the Result to me, as soon as circumstances will permit.
I have also sent (via) Burlington, the Application of Adin Bullard for increase of Pension, have not yet received any return, please note to me if the papers have not arrived at your Office.
An Old Pensioner, enquires, whether, any thing can be obtained for Extra Services, by jobbing, while in the Revolutionay service, for which he is Pensioned.
Should Bullard obtain a new Certificate please send it to me.
Yours with high Esteem Amos Hould
Ja s L. Edwards Esq.

I John Good now of Windham in the County of Windham & State of Vermont, and formerly of Westminster in s d County, aged seventy six years. Testify & say that I was formerly well acquainted with Recompence Hall who resided in Walpole Nottinghamshire in the time of the Revolutionary War. That said Hall enlisted in the service of the United States, some time in the month of March 1777. That said Hall was previously married to Phebe Gary & had then one child. That s d Phebe is now the widow of s d Recompence Hall according to my best knowledge & belief and now residing in the Town of Westminster aforesaid. I further saith not. Sworn & Subscribed this Seventh day of March A.D. 1837. Before me: Amos Heald Justice of Peace John Good
I further certify that the above named John Good is a Credible Witness. Before me Amos Heald Justice of Peace
I John Good above named do further Testify and say in explanation and addition to the foregoing affidavit that I was in the service of the United States in the summer of 1777 near Hubbardton Vermont at the time Capt. M c Cune's Company was destroyed by being killed or captured by the British troops. That Recompence Hall belonged to s d Company & I firmly believe was at that time taken prisoner. The said Hall afterwards informed me he was & remained a prisoner until the battle of Stillwater when he escaped from them on their retreat to Saratoga. John Good Sworn & Subscribed this 6 th day of July A.D. 1837. Before me Amos Heald Justice of Peace

I Timothy Bishop of Rockingham in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, aged Sixty one years Testify and say that I was formerly acquainted with Recompence Hall at the time he resided in Westminster and Walpole and was well knowing to his receiving a pension for Revolutionary services, in the Revolutionary war am now well acquainted with Phebe Hall formerly wife of the s d Recompence Hall, and now widow of s d Hall, that said Phebe Hall has not since the decease of her s d husband, to any other person, been married.
and further saith not.
Sworn & subscribed this seventh day of March A.D. 1837. Timothy Bishop
Before me Amos Glead Justice Peace
I further certify that the above named Timothy Bishop is a credible witness. Amos Glead Justice Peace
State of Vermont } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Windsor Countys. ss. Court of the county and state aforesaid do hereby certify that Amos Glead, is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned & qualified, that his commission was dated on the fifteenth day of November A.D. 1836. and will expire on the 30 th day of Nov r 1837. and that his signatures hereon before written, are genuine. Given under my hand, and the seal of s d County this first day of August A.D. 1837. Benj. Swan Clerk

Comr. Feb 14
FREE
James L. Edwards Esq r Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington
State Arch ve

Sir
Gluster Vermt. Feb. 5 th 1838
Your Official communication of 10 th of October last in answer to mine of the 5 th of August last, enclosing the claim of Widow Phebe Hall claiming pension on account of services performed by Ruomphius Hall, Deceased, came to hand seasonably - in which you require an explanation in regard to the application. "All the papers being prepared as an original case." I am satisfied from my own recollection of the case, it was so, and will now endeavour to explain the reason of the last application appearing in the shape of an original claim. The former & latter Applications were made before I was fully made acquainted with all the circumstances attending it, and as appears by different persons, of which I had no control or agency, altho. I am sensible, that the latter ought to have been made additional, or explanatory of the former, yet my attention was not then drawn to the defect. - I am persuaded that no fraud was intended, or any deception, infringing the two sets of papers but were strictly considered as the same case by all concerned. I will now endeavour to explain the facts as I learn them from those formerly engaged in the case. A son of the Widow, a Mr Hall, applied to Alexander S. Campbell Esq r of Rockingham to assist his mother in preparing her papers.

which were by him prepared & sent on. Your letter to him dated August 31. 1836. stating the objections to the claim; Mr Campbell handed to me a few days since which I now have before me. in which is stated extracts of the original indentments & rolls of the Company to which Recompense Hall was attached during his services (to wit). "The rolls of that Company - are now in the Office & establish, that he was enlisted 20 December 76 for three years - is noted in the return of 10 th Sept r 77" on furlough by General Gates, "Sick at Walpole" - in the return of April '78, and "deserted 1 st May '78." in the return of May '78. In the several returns of that Company during the fall - and Winter of 78 & 79. his name is not found, which is conclusive he did not re join. His claim is therefore disallowed" Thus it appears by the Rolls of the Company of Capt. M c Cune's that Recompense Hall actually served from 20 Dec r  76 till 10 th of September 77. ten days short of nine Months, was then absent on furlough & sick at Walpole till 1 st of May 78. at the last named period, I am well informed said Hall was at Walpole & then well known to a Lieutenant Whitney a Recruiting Officer stationed at Westminster an adjoining Town, who then expressed an opinion, that as Hall had been taken prisoner by the Enemy at Habbarton (as testified by John Gould) was permitted home on furlough &

had not been Exchanged was still considered as a Prisoner (having made his escape from the Enemy) & faithfully Reported himself to General Gates, was not considered liable to return until Exchanged - neither could he be considered as a deserter if this principle is correct.
I am likewise informed, that a Sargant by the name of David Johnson was at the time Stationed in Walpole whose business was to take up Deserters &c, Hall being well known to him, was not arrested or sent to the Army, this circumstance may also be taken in favour of Hall with the other, if proved, and not in the least derogatory to Rollins returning him as a deserter, on account of his Absence. And further in respect to the last application, I am very certain the intentions leading to it, were honest, and must be be explanatory to the first application, and a mistake in Judge Putnam that it was not so. —
Should the above statement in any measure convince you that the alleged desertion, can be done away, and any further proceedings - held in case of the Poor Widow. — you will do her a favour in pointing out what is necessary to be done or proved in her behalf.
I am Sir your sincere Friend
Yours & Servt.
Amos Hovey

Phebe Hall widow of Recompence
It

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the Act of Congress of July 4 th 1836
State of Vermont
District of Westminster ss 3 3
On this first day of May A D 1837 personally appeared before the Probate Court within and for the District of Westminster in the State of Vermont Phebe Hall a resident of Westminster in said District and in the County of Windham the said Phebe Hall being aged as she states her belief eighty 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 of the 4 th July 1836 passed that day That she is the widow of Reconcuse Hall late of said Westminster deceased who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary War and she believes in the Army of the Revolution — That according to her best recollection under standing and belief said Reconcuse entered said service about nine months prior to the conclusion of said Revolutionary War by en- listment for the term of three years or for such time not exceeding three years as said War should continue conditionally, as she understood and served in said service for the term of nine

months as she understood, and she thinks his Caplains name as she understood was McLure, she declares that he resided - at Walpole New Hampshire his then residence And she further declares that she was married to said Reconcuser Hall about two years - prior to the commencement of said recent war, by the Rev Mr Lapsden whose Christian name she believes was Thomas - at said Walpole and had one child by him - a year old when said War commenced - That her husband the aforesaid Reconcuser Hall died in the year 1833 in May as she believes, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto ann- exed
Phebe for Hall widow
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before — David L Putnam Judge of Probate
I certify that the above named Phebe Hall is a credible person of which I have satisf- actory evidence but she is very infirm and I have doubts as to the soundness of her capacity and memory —
David L Putnam Judge of Probate

State of Vermont } James Crawford Clerk District of Westminster ss } of the Probate Court for the District of Westminster aforesaid do hereby certify that the above named David P. Putnam whose signature is annexed as above is Judge of Probate for said District of Westminster. Said Probate Court being a Court of record and the above signatures are his genuine signatures James Crawford Clerk

Disposition of Lidia Hall

I Lidia Hall of Wolpole in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire of Lawfull age, do testify and say that in the month of April 1795. I was at the house of Jonathan Hall in said Wolpole, and I saw Reconcilence Hall married to Phebe Goss who was then of said Wolpole, they by the Raver Deacon were married by the Revd Thomas Frenden of the said Wolpole, the day of the month I do not recollect, and further saith not Lidia his Hall mark
Sworn to before me Henry Foster, Justice of the Peace This 15 th day of Feb - 1837
I certify that the above deponent Lidia Hall is a credible person -
Henry Foster - Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire } Cheshire County ss — }
I Henry Coolidge, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Cheshire, certify, that Henry Foster, was, on the 15. day of Feby. last past, and still is a justice of the Peace, within and in the County of Cheshire duly qualified and commissioned: and that his name when written is his genuine signature.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Keene this second day of March A.D. 1837.
H. Coolidge, Clerk

Deposition of Philip Hall

I Philippi Hall of Walpole in the County of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts, of Lawfull age do testify and say that I saw Reuben Hall married to Phebe Gore. it was at the house of Jonathan Hall in said Walpole, they were married by the Rev'd Thomas Fessenden of the aforesaid Walpole. as to the time when it took place I cannot recollect, and further saith not. —
Philippi his X Hall mark
Sworn to before me Henry Foster Justice of the Peace This 15 th day of Feb. 1839
I certify that Philippi Hall the above deponent is a credible person
Henry Foster — Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss.
I Henry Coolidge Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Cheshire certify that Henry Foster was on the fifteenth day of Feb. last past (within said County of Cheshire) and that he is a Justice of the Peace duly qualified and commissioned, and that his name within written is his genuine signature. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at Keene the 2 d day of March A.D. 1837. ("within said County of Cheshire") (intlined before signing —
H Coolidge Clerk