Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10806, Enos Hall, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Hall, Enos
NUMBER
S. 10806
CONTENTS
Carded

Connecticut 9208.
Enos Hall.
of Meriden in the State of Conn. who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Couch of the Reg t commanded by Col d Wadsworth in the Militia line for
13 Months.
Conn. Records completed midnight
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 43. Dollars 33. Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9. day of April 1833. and sent to B. Andrews, President, Ct.
Arrears to the 14th of March 33. 86 66. Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 33. 21 66.
$ 108. 32.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francis F. Francis Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 3 d Page 17.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. State of Connecticut, ss. Probate District of Wallingford New Haven County
On this 8 th day of August 1832. personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford in the County and State aforesaid Enas Hall a resident in the town of Meriden in the County State & District aforesaid aged seventy six years last march; who being 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 th 1832 — That in the winter and spring of 1776 he volunteered as one of the militia under Col. John Cochran for two months, he marched to Boston & served two months in the Regi- ment commanded by Col. Mads worth of Dunham was stationed at Brookline. Genl. Washington & Putnam were there — That he assisted in erecting the defences at Dorchester; at the expiration of two months he was verbally dismissed —
That he was drafted as one of the militia in the month of August 1776. under Capt Bazaliel Sues and Lieut Daniel Holt on a tour to New York for three months , we marched to New Haven, and then sailed to New York was stationed there a few weeks, and then marched to Harlem and staid about one month, the remainder of the time he was at Rye viz five or six weeks, he thinks Col Baldwin was his Col. during this tour he saw the Americans retreat from Long Island. he was then standing Cent.

3 in the city of New York - That he was again drafted for three months into the Company commanded by Capt. Oliver Stanley of Wallingford in a tour to West Point - we marched through New Haven to Danbury a few days after it was burnt to West Point, and was stationed there three weeks, then received the order to return and went to Red Hook - remained there about two weeks - he then under another Captain marched about four miles to guard the the stores of the Army, and remained there about seven weeks, he was then and there finally dismissed. This tour was in the spring and summer of 1777 - That he volun- teered in the fall of 1777 for two and a half months under Captain Parsons of Durham & Lieut. Daniel Holt of Mendon We marched to Fishkill through Watbury, Crompond &c, remained at Fishkill about four weeks, we then marched to White Plains, was there commanded by Col. Muzzey - re- mained at White Plains about two weeks and was then reviewed by Genl. Washington. The Marquis De La Fayette was there; we then marched back to Fishkill and re- mained there until the time of service expired.
4 That in the spring of 1778 he volunteered under Captain Shepherd & served two months at New Haven to guard the town, a part of 2: two months I was stationed at West Haven - That in the year 1779 or 1780 he volunteered under Capt. Shepherd to guard the coast in East Haven and was stationed the town of East Haven & continued there one month - He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not

on the Pension roll of the agency of any the applicant knows of his having, which may prove his services in the four last titles, State of the Applicant for services
1st term - 2 - months
2 d do - 3 - do
3 d - do 3 - do
4 th - do - 2 1/2 - do
5 th - do 2
6 th - do 1
making 1 year 8 1/2 months
The following are the answers to the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department made by the Applicant.
Answer to the first Question - I was born in Meriden in the year 1755 -
to the 2 d my age is recorded in the Snowbrook office in Wallingford
to the 3 d - he has always lived in the town of Meriden
4 th - I was drafted twice volunteered 4 times
5 th - Col. Mays, Baldwin & Mads worth.
Genl Washington - Putnam, Lafayette.
6 th - I never received any written discharge
7 th - he refers to Rev. Charles J. Hinsdale, William Gale
Esqrs. Benajah Andrews Esq. & Patrick Lewis Postmaster
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid Enos Hall
We Charles J. Hinsdale a clergyman residing in the town of Meriden, and William Gale a justice of the peace residing in the same town, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Enos Hall, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be twenty six years of age - that he is respected in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
Charles J. Hinsdale Pastor of the congregational church in this place.
Sworn & subscribed the day and year aforesaid -
William Gale

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigating 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 certify, that it appears to them that Charles J. Hinckley, who has signed the preceding certificate is a blacksmith resident in the town of Mendon, and that William Gale Esq. who has also signed the same is a resident of the town of Mendon, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit — and the Court further certify that the above named applicant is supported in his declaration so far as relates to his tour to Boston in the spring of 1776 & also as to his tour to New York in the same year — by the testimony given in Court under oath, of Abner May
4916. M c D Stearns Judge of Probate for the District of Wallingford.
I Randall book clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Enos Hall for a pension — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Office this 8 th day of August A D 1832 —
Randall book clerk

oaths
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 22 d day of January 1833 -
Randall Cook Clerk
Brn o private 43.43 B Andrew Meridale ct

1. Charles Doolittle, of Wallingford in the County of New Haven, and State of Connecticut, of lawfull age, depose and say that I am well acquainted with Enas Hall of Meriden in said County that in the year the General Burgoyne was taken by the American forces - deponent was drafted to go to P'keepsie in the State of New York in a Company commanded by Capt. Elias Johnson - that he marched to P'keepsie - where deponent met the said Enas Hall - in Capt. Stanley's Company - that deponent & the said Hall - with others were ordered to guard stores that they were engaged in that business at the time they heard of Burgoyne's capture - that deponent was in the service in this town not less than three months - according to the best of his recollection - that deponent was verbally discharged - & returned home leaving the said Hall there. and further the deponent saith not.
Charles Doolittle
New Haven County ss. Wallingford. January 17. 1833.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Just. of Peace for the County of New Haven Charles Doolittle - signer of the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts therein set forth - according to the best of his knowledge, belief - before me - and I hereby certify that the said Charles Doolittle is a credible person - & his statement is entitled to belief.
A. B. Chapin Just. of Peace

I Elmer Day of Meriden in Middlesex County of lawful age depose & saith; That in February A.D. 1776 Elmer Day entered in the Company commanded by Capt. Cook in Regiment of Col. Walcutt for two months, to go to Boston, we marched together and were stationed at Brookline, he served as a Private faithfully two months until he was dismissed in April A.D. 1776 - That in the latter part of August A.D. 1776 he was drafted in a tour of two months he marched with me to New York under Capt. Bezaleel Wells in Col. Baldwin's Regiment; where long he served I am not tell, I was taken sick That in the month of September 1777 he with me, was called out as a Private in a tour to the Hudson River, we marched to Poughkeepsie & Poughkeepsie, he was there with me when informa- tion of Burgoyne's surrender arrived in the Army, the last name I do not recollect a scouting Party to take the revenge of Ticonderoga - Col. Wells commanded, he served faithfully with me two and one half months, according to my best recollection we were finally dismissed at Poughkeepsie in November A.D. 1777 - And further I say not
Elmer Day
State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } ss Meriden. On this 12 th day of January A.D. 1833. Personally appeared Elmer Day, and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed -
Before me Benjamin Andrews Justice of Peace And I hereby certify that the above named Elmer Day is a credible person & that his Statement is entitled to belief Benjamin Andrews Justice of Peace

Amendment to the Declaration of Elias Hall
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the County of New Haven Elias Hall. Who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he can not 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 Van Ralt For Eleven months I served as a Private. For two months I served as a Sergeant. (That he never served as a Sergeant Barrant; that he knows of no person living; other than those whose Depositions are herunto annexed who can testify to his service) and for such service I claim a Pension —
Elias Hall
Sworn to and subscribed this 18 th day of January A.D. 1833. Before me Benjamin Andrews Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut County of New Haven ss District of Wallingford
I Randall Cook Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Wallingford hereby certify that the accompanying deposition of Charles Doolittle which purports to have been taken before Horace B. Chapin bears his genuine signature and that said Chapin is a justice of the Peace qualified to administer oaths & that the accompanying depositions of Abner Way Sturtevant which purport to have been taken before Benajah Andrews Esq. bears his genuine signature & that said Andrews is a justice of the Peace qualified to administer oaths
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 22 d day of January 1833 -
Randall Cook. Clerk.
13 ms 0 private 43.53 B Andrews Meriden Ct

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Enos Hall which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? 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? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? 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? — per per per per VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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?

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? 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? no  The best evidence must be adduced XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? none produced Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? 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? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
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.”

Rev. Hall
10806
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File No. 10806
Enns Hall
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Act: June 7 th 1932
Index:—Vol. A , Page 163
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Meriden Cow