Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19,726, William Harrington, Conn.

SERVICE
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Harrington William Elizabeth
NUMBER _____
W. 19. 726 B.L. NA 33741-160-55
CONTENTS

5568
Warrant P. No. 100,000 Elizabeth Harrington widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Jan'y 1831 and sent to
Dickins & Coombs Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 56 , Vol. 2 .
Died July 9, 1858
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197.086
Act new 31
Aug. 2/55
Elizabeth Harrington wid of William Harrington
Pris
Ms 33.41 p 161
Rev. War.
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No. 5568
It July 48-5568
No. 16000 July 9/56
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Mrs Haswell Bennington Centre Vt.
Vol 16 = 1 = 35

Declaration of Elizabeth Harrington
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Elizabeth Harrington
Re No. 14, 1845,
Memo of William
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act 7 July 1838
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Act 7 th July 1838,

State of Vermont Bennington ss }
On this thirtieth — day of October, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty five Personally appeared before the Judge of Probate in and for said County Elizabeth Harrington (She being by reason of bodily infirmity unable to appear in open court) Elizabeth Harrington a resident of Shaftsbury in said County aged Seventy Seven years who being duly sworn according to law, on her oath makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838. entitled an act granting half pay & Pensions to certain Widows, That she is the Widow of William Harrington late of said Shaftsbury deceased, who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution, and served as will appear by the accompanying Proofs, to which she refers for the particulars of his service, the same having taken place prior to her marriage to him, — She further declares that she was married to the said William Harrington on the fifteenth day of December Seventeen hundred and Eighty five That her said husband the aforesaid William Harrington Died on the Thirteenth day of May Eighteen hundred and twenty nine, — That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place prior to the first day of January Seventeen hundred & ninety four viz at that time where stated, — She also declares that she has not intermarried since the death of the said William Harrington but still continues his Widow
In presence of O. C. Merrill
her Elizabeth H Harrington mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before —
O. C. Merrill, Judge of Probate

State of Vermont, Bennington District. } Bennington, October 30, 1845.
I certify the foregoing to be the original proceedings of the Probate Court in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Harrington for a pension. - And I further certify that the said Elizabeth Harrington is a person of truth and veracity.
O. C. Merrill, Judge of Probate.
State of Vermont, Bennington District. }
I, William Haswell, Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Bennington, hereby certify that Orsamus C. Merrill is the Judge of said Court, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Bennington, this 30th day of October, A.D. 1845.
Wm. Haswell, Register.

197 086 Elizabeth Harrington Declaration
J. B. Waldo, Esq. Comm. of Pensions Please report to Wm. Haswell Brownington Center Vermont
197 086

State of Vermont County of Bennington ss.
On this 1 st day of June A.D. 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly authorized to administer her oaths for general purposes, Elizabeth Harrington, aged Eighty Eight Seven years, and Eliza Moats  Seven months, a resident of Shaftsbury in the State of Vermont, who being duly sworn, according to law, de- clares that she is the Widow of William Harrington, deceased, who was a soldier private in the Revolutionary War, for whose services she was inscribed on the Pension List at the rate of Thirty Dollars per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March, 1848, by virtue of a certificate given at the Department of the Interior on the 3 rd day of January, 1851, signed by Alex o M c Stuart, Secretary of the Interior, and countersigned by E o Heath, Com r of Pensions numbered 5568, which pension she now receives semi-annually at Montpelier, Vermont. She further states that she was married to the said William Harrington in Shafts- bury, Vt. on the — day of — A.D. 1787, by one Gideon Olin, a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her marriage was Elizabeth Holley that her said husband died at Shaftsbury, on the 13 th day of May, A.D. 1829 and that she is now a Widow. She also declares that she has not received a Warrant for Bounty Land under any act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act passed March 3, 1855. — She has no record of her marriage, nor can she tell the month in which it was solemnized, but thinks it was in November. — She refers to the declaration and papers accompanying upon which her pension was granted for proof of her marriage. — She herewith forwards a record of her birth, which was on the 5 th of July, A.D. 1767, and declares that said record was taken from her Father's Bible about Thirty Years since
Witness
Elizabeth her X Harrington mark
Gideon Green Joseph Harrington
We, Gideon Green and Joseph Harrington residents of Shaftsbury, in the State of Vermont, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Elizabeth Harrington, in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Gideon Green
Joseph his X Harrington mark

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Jared Hayward Justice of Peace
State of Vermont Rutland County ss
I, Samuel H. Blackmer, Clerk of the Court of said County, hereby certify that Jared Hayward is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto affixed the seal of said County, and subscribed my name this 1 st day of June, A.D. 1855.
Sam l H. Blackmer Clerk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section EEL
November 29, 1929
Miss Eunice E. Lyons 800 County Street Bennington, Vermont
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.19726, it appears that William Harrington enlisted in 1775, at which time he was a resident of Voluntown, Connecticut, but in 1779 had moved to Mansfield, Tolland County, Connecticut, and served at various times until in 1780, about nine months in all, as a private under Captains Dyer and Daniel Lyon and Colonel John Durkee in the Connecticut Troops.
He died May 13, 1829, at Shaftsbury, Vermont.
He married December 15, 1785, Elizabeth Hawley or Holley, who was born July 5, 1767. They were both then of Shaftsbury, Vermont.
She was allowed pension on her application executed October 30, 1845, while residing in Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont.
She died July 9, 1858.
There is no reference to children.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

September 9, 1937
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Mr. Hubert Bowen 1063-28" Street Ogden, Utah
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request Revolutionary War records of soldiers with the surnames Bowen and Harrington, of Rhode Island and Vermont and designate some of their full names, James, Vinton, Dennis, Daniel and Nathaniel Bowen, and William Harrington, wife Elizabeth, Paul, Senior and Paul, Junior, and Abraham Harrington.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon the service in the Revolutionary War of a Dennis or Vinton Bowen or of any Paul Harrington.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data, it is impossible, with the limited trained clerical force available for that work, to comply in full with each request. The records follow of a James Bowen, of Rhode Island and Vermont and a William Harrington, widow, Elizabeth, Connecticut and Vermont, which, it is hoped, will aid you somewhat in your research work. The data are found in the claims for pension, S.15754 and W. 19726, respectively, based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

September 9, 1937
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BA-J/ERL James Bowen-S.15754 William Harrington-W.19726
Mr. Hubert Bowen 1063- 28 th Street Ogden, Utah
Dear Sir:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.15754, based upon the military service in that war of James Bowen.
James Bowen was born February 18, 1762, at West Greenwich, Rhode Island. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing at said West Greenwich, James Bowen enlisted and served as a private with the Rhode Island troops, as follows: from March, 1777, one month in Captain Green's Company, Colonel Thomas Gorton's Regiment; from August, 1777, one month in same company and regiment under General Spencer; from July, 1778, one month at Newport in Captain William Bennett's Company; and from July, 1780, six months in Captain Burlingame's Company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, while residing at Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont.
It is not stated that soldier was ever married.
Soldier's twin brother, Benjamin, served with him during the first three months of his service.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, James Bowen(S.15754), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
James Bowen, Certificate No.17249, issued August 13, 1832, rate, $20.00 per annum. Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Vermont Agency.
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William Harrington W.19726
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.19726, based upon the military service in that war of William Harrington.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of William Harrington are not shown.
William Harrington lived in Voluntown, Connecticut, at the beginning of the Revolutionary War and enlisted July 27, 1775, served in Captain Daniel Lyon's Connecticut Company and was discharged December 14, following; he served, also, for several months in Captain Dyer's Connecticut Company; dates of this service not shown; in 1777, he was in service at least two months and was at the capture of Burgoyne, exact dates and names of officers not stated; he enlisted August 16, 1779 and served until January 15, 1780, in Colonel John Durkee's 4 th Connecticut Regiment.
This service written partly from statements of witnesses & state report which I used to cause it to show 9 mos. serv. & the widow was pensioned for his serv. of 9 mos.
After the close of the Revolution, William Harrington moved to Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont, where he died May 13, 1829.
The soldier married in Shaftsbury, Vermont, December 15, 1785, or in November, 1787 (the widow gave both dates), Elizabeth Hawley or Holley, born July 5, 1767, place of birth and names of parents not given.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth, was allowed pension on her application executed October 30, 1845, while residing in Shaftsbury, Vermont.
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She died July 9, 1858, place not stated.
No reference was made to children of William and Elizabeth Harrington.
In 1846, Hannah Elwell, a sister of the soldier, was aged sixty-nine years and lived in Bennington County, Vermont; the name of her husband was not stated. In 1846, Abraham Harrington, a brother of the soldier, was living in Shaftsbury, Vermont, his age not shown. In 1846, one Benjamin Harrington was aged sixty-four years and lived in Shaftsbury, Vermont; his relationship to the soldier not stated.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and the name and address of person paid in the case of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Elizabeth Harrington, widow of William Harrington (W.19726), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Elizabeth Harrington, widow of William Harrington, Certificate No. 5568, issued January 31, 1851, rate $32.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1848, Act of February 2, 1848, Vermont(Montpelier) Agency.
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Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

COUNTRY HOMES FARMS BUILDING LOTS
WARD L. LYONS "JUST REAL ESTATE" BENNINGTON, VERMONT
SUMMER HOMES LOCAL CITY PROPERTY PROPERTY CARED FOR
Oct. 11, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Was a pension granted William Harrington of Voluntown, Conn., or Foster, R.I.? He was born 1766, later came to Shaftsbury, Vt., where he died. If there is a service record, may I please be given also, what little genealogical facts there are with it?
Thanking you in advance, I am,
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Eunice E. Lyons.
800 County St., Bennington, Vt.

1929- Nov 29- Visit to Miss Eunice E. Lyons Etal. 1937- Sept 9- Visit to Hubert Bowen. Letter in case James Bowen - S. 15954-5L
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19726 Elizabeth Harrington widow of William Harrington Dis. Dec. 1881
Act: Feb 28 48
Index:—Vol. 84 , Page 314

11.030
Vermont. Elizabeth Harrington
Widow of William Harrington who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 13 th May 1829 at Stratton in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain S. Lyon of the Regt commanded by Col D. Dake in the Conn't line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of May 1831 and sent to Miss Elizabeth Harrington Present
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.] Recorded by J. B. Weightman Clerk, Book 1 , Vol. 1 , Page 143

8928
Vermont, Montpelier Elizabeth Harrington widow of William who was a Pirate in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of Jan'y 1831 and sent to Dickins & Coombs Present
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A 17 June 1844 Vol. R. Page 69

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No 12320
Elizabeth Harrington widow of William Vt
Act 7 July 1838 cert 11.0001
Married 1785
Wid died 13 May 1829
Adm o 9 mos per $30 per annum,
Act '38
43844
48,
Mountpelier Agency,
Dickens & Coombs,
Present
James Page

No 12320 Elizabeth Harrington
Sister to Miss Pease
Dec. 13. '45
same July 20. 1846
ditto Oct 28. '46
at Miss Pease
Nov 25. '46
Wool. H. Broomfield. Feb. 26/50
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Act 17 July 1838

No Elizabeth Harrington widow of William
Adm't G. Mente private
hairs for evidence as to whether the Pensioner is living
Proof within three she is still living
Declarations of Coombs Present

Elizabeth Herring Tom -
Beef
I wish this case remained until I write for add'l evidence & etc.

Claim of Elizabeth Herrington, widow of William Herrington, for Pension under Act of 4 th July 1838.
In this case the Commr of Pensions makes two objections.
1 st That it is not established by the testimony that she was married to her husband before 1794. and 2 d That it is not proved that her husband performed any service which would enti- tle her to a pension: both formid- able objections, to be sure, if they are sustained by the testi- mony. But let us see, first as to the marriage.
The Claimant says in her declaration that she was mar- ried to the said William Herring- ton on the 15 th of December 1795.
The Certificate of the Town of Shaftsbury (where said marriage is alleged to have taken place) shows that no record of said marriage

can be found. It is a notorious fact that the Town records of marriages in the State of Vermont, of that date, are very defective. A certificate of the Town Clerk of Bennington, in the same County, on file in the case of Else Smith, now pending before the Department of the Interior, states "that the records of marriages from the year 1763 to 1800 is very imperfect ."
The parol evidence, however, showing that the marriage between said Elizabeth and Mr. Harrington took place prior to 1794, is of a very satisfactory and conclusive character.
Abraham Harrington, the brother of said William, testifies that he was married to the claimant soon after the close of the war, but does not give the date.
James Dunham, a soldier who served with him, also states that soon after the close of the war he understood said Mr.

Harrington removed to Shaftsbury, and married.
But Hannah Elwell, the sister of said Mr Harrington, is more de- finite. She was present at the marriage between her brother, Mr Harrington, and Elizabeth Hawley, the claimant. She believes it was solemnized in December 1785, but cannot be particular as to the precise time. She is cer- tified by the Justice to be a cred- ible witness. Now although she might be mistaken in a day, or month, or even a year, it is not at all probable that she could err as much as nine years in regard to the date of a marriage at which she was present. Surely it is trifling with testimony to say that this does not prove the marriage to have taken place prior to 1794.
I do not deem it necessary to say more in regard to the evidence

of marriage, but will proceed to examine the next objection, to wit: "that it is not proved that her husband performed any service that would entitle her to a pension."
The evidence upon this point, is, 1st. The Ctg. of the Comptroller of the State of Connecticut, showing that the name of William Harrington is found upon "a pay roll of the 7 th Co. 8 th Regt. raised per order Genl. As: Ser-bly, Count 1775," of which Company Daniel Lyon is recorded as Captain, wherein he is stated to have enlisted the 27 th July, and to have been discharged December 14 th , serving 4 months & 17 days as a private." Also, "the name of William Harrington, and opposite thereto " Mansfield" in a paper headed "Return of the Eight months men that belonged to the 4 th Count. Regt. Commanded by John Durkee Colonel," and filed 1779, in which he is stated to

have commenced service August 16 th , and to have served to 15 th January — 5 months."
Now this Certificate clearly proves 9 months and 17 days ser- vice to have been performed by a  William Harrington . The only question is, was it performed by the same William Harrington who was the Claimant's husband.
In relation to the testimony given on this point the Commissioner says: "Of the witnesses, but two served with William Harrington, at all, Samuel Dunham, who served two months with him in 1777, and James Dunham who served a short tour with him at Haverneck. Neither of them show any service on his part corresponding with that described by the record. Abraham Harrington, his brother, though he hints at service that may have been that so described, does not appear himself to have served, nor does he state his age,

or by any other means enable us to test the probable accuracy of his statements ."
The disposition of Samuel Dunham, I admit, is rather obscure, and it is not very clear whether he shows any service corresponding with that described by the record, or not. As I understand his testimony, however, he speaks of having known a young man by the name of William Harrington in the service at two different times. In the first place he says, that while he was himself in the service, he was acquainted with a young man by the name of William Harrington, who had formerly lived in Volunstown, but who in the year 1779 lived in Mansfield. Of course he here refers to service as late as 1779, although it is not very clearly expressed. He then further states , that in the year 1777 he was

out two months with said Mr Harrington, during which time they were at the taking of Banz guyne. This last mentioned service, in 1777, it is admitted, does not correspond with any service described by the record. The testimony only shows, however, that Harrington performed other service besides that described in the record: Or if the witness is mistaken in regard to this service in '77, it does not in the least degree weaken the testimony of the other witnesses.
So far as the testimony of James Durham is concerned, if it does not appear affirmatively that he describes service corresponding with that described in the record, it does not appear that the service described by him conflicts with that stated by the record. He identifies the
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Soldier of whom he speaks with the claimant's husband, by the fact that he belonged to Volun: Town in the early part of the war, and by the fact that af: ter the war he removed to Shaftsbury, Vermont, and there married.
But even if we throw out of the case altogether, the testi: mony of both Samuel and James Dunkham, the testimony of Abn. Harrington, it is con: cluded, is sufficient to make out the case.
Said Abraham Harrington expressly swears, that his bro: ther William Harrington served at one time several recds. under Captain Dyer*, and at another time was act upon draft under Col. Deyong. Now this service strictly corresponds with that described by the record, with one excep: tion, to wit: that Abn. Harrington
* The 4 months 17 days service rendered in 1765, as shown by the record, would seem to have been performed under Capt. Dyer. This fact is established, when I make out the brief. I admit in substance the force of Abn. Harrington's testimony to identify claimant's husband with the soldier who performed the service of 4 mos. 17 days mentioned in the record.

Tom describes his brother William as belonging to Voluntown , while the certificate of the Comptroller shows that the 5 months service in the latter part of 1779 was performed by Mr Harrington of Mansfield ! This, however, is explained by both the Duncans, who say that the Mr Harrington they knew in the service had lived in Voluntown in the early part of the war, but removed to Mansfield in 1779. As to the objection that "Abraham Harrington does not appear himself to have served, nor does he state his age" - I have only to say that his claim for a pension is now pending before the Department, by referring to the evidence in which case it will be seen that both his service and his age are very satisfactorily shown.* There is nothing in the objection that he did not serve at
* Since writing this brief, the claim of said Abraham Harrington to a pension has been allowed on official. † Voluntown and Mansfield are in adjoining counties, and less than fifteen miles distant from each other.

the same time, or in the same Corps with his brother William. Surely it is possible for him to know the fact that his brother was in the service, without hav- ing been in the service with him. Nor is there any thing in the often-repeated objection, that he does not specify with certainly the length of time that his brother served. He identifies him with the soldier of the same name mentioned in the record, and the record proves the length of time he served. Very Respectfully submitted
J. H. Lovely
July 2 o 1850.

Mr. Harrington's Account
Oct 45
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State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford 7 Oct: 1845.
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of William Harrington in the War of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this Office relating to that War, and find his name in a paper headed "A Pay Roll of the 4 th & 8 th Reg t . raised by order Genl. Assembly Conn t . 1775," of which Company Daniel Lyon is recorded as Captain, wherein he is stated to have enlisted the 27 th July, and to have been discharged December 14 th , serving 4 months & 17 days as a private.
I also find the name of William Harrington, and opposite thereto, "Mansfield", in a paper headed "Return of the Eight months men that belonged to the 4 th Conn t . Reg t . commanded by John Durkee, Colonel," and filed 1779, in which he is stated to have commenced service August 16 th , and to have served to the 15 th of January 1780 5 Months.
B Harrington Comptroller

Depositions of Benjamin Alington and Hannah Ellwell
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I Benjamin Harrington of Shaftsbury in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont Viz aged seventy two  sixty four years do testify and say that I lived nearby & was well acquainted With William Harrington late of said Shaftsbury deceased, and Elizabeth Harrington his Widow, — that the said William Harrington died at said Shaftsbury on the thirteenth day of May, Eighteen hundred and twenty nine, And the said Elizabeth has not since married but still continues the Widow of said William Harrington deceased, I was present at his at his death and funeral
Benjamin Harrington
State of Vermont Bennington County ss — Shaftsbury October 30, A.D. 1845.
Personally appeared Benjamin Harrington made oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed in my presence contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth.
Before —
O. C. Merrill Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify, that it has been satisfactorily shown to me that Benjamin Harrington, the signer of the foregoing deposition, is a credible witness. —
O. C. Merrill Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont Burlington County, ss
I Samuel H. Blackmer Clerk of Burlington County do hereby certify that Orsamus C. Merrill whose name is subscribed to two Depositions on this sheet was at the date thereof a justice of the peace within & for the County of Burlington authorized to take Depositions & that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said O. C. Merrill & verily believe his signature is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said County this 1 st day of November A.D. 1845.
Samuel H. Blackmer Clerk

No 2
I Hannah Elwell of Shaftsbury, county of Bennington and State of Vermont aged 69 years of past, being duly sworn, depose testify & say, That I was present at the marriage of my brother William Harrington with Elizabeth Hawley, which according to my belief was solemnized in December 1785, but I cannot be particular as to the precise time - my brother resided in my neighborhood and died in the spring of the year 1829 - And I further testify that my brother's widow Elizabeth Harrington has not since married, but still continues the widow of William Harrington deceased. -
Witness O. C. Merrill
his Hannah her Elwell Mark
State of Vermont } At Shaftsbury in the county of Benning- Bennington County } ton, this 30 th day of October A.D. 1845 -
Personally appeared Hannah Elwell & made oath that the foregoing deposition by her subscribed by making her mark, contains the whole truth, & nothing but the truth.
— Before — O. C. Merrill Justice of the Peace
I further certify that Hannah Elwell the signer of the foregoing deposition is a credible witness. —
O. C. Merrill, Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } Town Clerks Office Shaftsbury Bennington County } April 9 th A.D. 1846.
I William Barton do hereby certify that I am the Town Clerk of said Town of Shaftsbury and that I have diligently searched the records of said town and upon such search I do not find any record of the marriage of William Harrington to Elizabeth Howley, therein William Barton, Town Clerk
Bennington County, April 9 th 1846.
Then personally came William Barton Clerk of the Town of Shaftsbury and made solemn oath to the truth of the certificate by him subscribed.
Before me A. Sidney Olin Justice of Peace
State of Vermont Bennington County } {
I Samuel H. Mackemer Clerk of Bennington County do hereby certify that A. Sidney Olin whose name is subscribed to the above was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace within & for the County duly authorized to administer said oath & that I am acquainted with the hand writing said A. Sidney Olin & believe his signature is genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said County this 9 th day of April A.D. 1846 Samuel H. Mackemer Clerk

I Abraham Harrington of Shaftsbury in the County of Bennington And State of Vermont of lawful age being duly sworn do depose testify and say that I well knew William Harrington now deceased, he was My brother And lived in Volentown in the State of Connecticut near Rhode Island in the time of the revolutionary war And I know that said William Harrington was Out in service several months at One time under Captain Dyer, I cannot say precisely how long - And said William was Out upon draft at Another time under Col. Dunkey but how long I cannot tell, After the close of the war I removed from Volentown Connecticut to this town where I have since lived I have lived in the State of Rhode Island for some years during the revolution before moving to Volentown, soon after I came to this town (Shaftsbury) William Harrington came here and was soon after married to Elizabeth Hawley of this town and lived in this town until his decease, his widow said Elizabeth is now living in this town - And further this deponent saith Not. AB HARRINGTON 
State of Vermont } On this 9 th day of April A.D. 1846 Bennington County } before me William Barton a justice of the Peace within and for the County of Bennington aforesaid. At Shaftsbury in said County - personally came Abraham Harrington to me well known And in My presence Subscribed the above deposition And being made acquainted with the full tenor and import thereof made solemn Oath that the same contained the whole truth and nothing but the truth. And I certify that said Abraham is a respectable Man. William Barton Just. Peace 

State of Vermont Burlington County ss
I Samuel H. Blackmer Clerk of Burlington County do hereby certify that Hiram Barton whose name is subscribed to the within mess at the date thereof a justice of the peace within & for the County of Burlington Duly authorized to administer said oath & that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Hiram Barton & verily believe his signature is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said County this 9 th Day of April A.D. 1846
Samuel H. Blackmer Clerk
MS. B. 1. 6 v. 6

May 21. 1896
Adair to can
Elizabeth Harrington
Miss Elizabeth Harrington Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
D.C.
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St. Albans May 16 th 1946, H. D. Edwards Esq.
Sir
I send you the Certificate of the Town Clerk of Shaftsbury Vermont there is no record of marriage
I also send you the Deposition of Abraham Hanning showing the outlines & nature of William Hanning's Service
Respectfully yours
Niall Pease

Sep 46
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I Samuel Dunham of the Town of Coventry in the County of Tolland and State of Connecticut Aged Ninety two Years. Do depose and say, that I was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and on that account I am now a pensioner, and I do further depose and say, that while in the revolutionary Army, I was acquainted with a young man by the name of William Harrington of Mansfield, in said County of Tolland who I think had formally lived in Voluntown in said Connecticut but in the year 1779 lived in said Town of Mansfield, and I further depose and say that in the year 1777, I was out two months and the said Harrington was with me and belonged the same company at the taking of Burgoyne, and at the close of the war the said Harrington left Mansfield, and moved to the State of Vermont, and further the deponent sayeth not
Sam l Dunham
Tolland County ss
Coventry Sept r 24 th A D 1846
Personally appeared before me Samuel Dunham and made Oath to the truth of the above deposition by me subscribed and is a creditable witness
W m Metcalf Justice of Peace
Asst. Moderator - Al. L. Loomis
State of Connecticut Tolland County ss.s.
I W m W m Eaton Clerk of the Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that W m Metcalf is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly Commissioned & qualified, that his commission was dated on the 19 th day of June 1846, and will expire on the 19 th day of June 1847, and his signature as above written I believe to be genuine. Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 28 th day of Sept r 1846
W m W m Eaton Clerk

WM
I James Dunham of Abniny, in the County of Tolland, State of Connecticut, aged Eighty two years, do depose and say, that I was a soldier in the war of the revolution, and on that account I am now a petitioner, and I do further depose and say, that while in the revolutionary army I was acquainted with a young man by the name of William Harrington of Mansfield I think had formerly lived in Voluntown, but in the year 1779 lived in said Mansfield and was with me and went onto horseback with me and served in the same Regiment with me and I think the said William was discharged before I was, and about the close of the revolutionary war left the State of Connecticut and moved to Vermont Shaftsbury in the State of Vermont, to which place I have been, but did not see the said Harrington, at that time, and further depose and say, that the said Harrington was not married before he left the State of Connecticut, but was married after he moved to Vermont, as I afterwards understood, and further the deponent saith not. James Dunham mark
Tolland County ss Mansfield Sept 23 rd A.D 1846
Personally appeared before me James Dunham and made Oath to the truth of the above deposition subscribed and is a credible witness
Metcalf Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut } s.s. Tolland County }
I Wm W Eaton Clerk of the Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Wm Metcalf is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned & qualified that his Commission was dated on the 19 th day of June 1846 and will expire on the 19 th day of June 1847, and his signature above written I believe to be genuine, in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said County this 28 th day of Sept 1846 Wm W Eaton Clerk

Oct 19. 1846
Dear Cousin
Elizabeth Hamyton.
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Lenox October 15 th 1846,
J. L. Edwards Esq r Sir I send you the Depositions of James Dunham and Samuel Dunham in the case of Widow Elizabeth Harrington Widow of William Harrington, who were both out & served with said Harrington
Respectfully Yours
Abiel Pease

Nov 16 46
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Dear Sir Mr. Harrington mass.

Lenox November 16 th 1846, J. L. Edwards Esq Sir
I was pressed by Mrs Else, Jewett of Bennington Vermont, & she is impatient about her Pension, Also occasionally have letters from Mrs Harrington of Stephentown, I have to say to them that you are probably doing as fast as possible, Although I agreed to write you as you may have possible overlooked their claims I believe I forwarded their claims about the Middle of May I think, I should like to have them examined as soon as convenient
Respectfully yours Abiel Pease

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Washington June 24/80
J. J. Coombes
Appeals from decision of Com t of Pensions, in the Case of Elizabeth Harring- ton Widow of W m Harring- ton, Claiming pension for Revolutionary Services ~
June 25/80
Inf d
Ref d to Com t of Pensions Dept. Interior June 25 1880

Washington, June 24 th 1850
Sir:
In the case of Elizabeth Harrington widow of Mr Harrington, deceased, claiming a pension for the revolutionary services of her said husband, I am requested by Neal Pease, Esq. Atty. for the claimant, to ask an appeal from the decision of the Commissioner of Pensions, rejecting said claim. When the case shall be reported to you, I would be glad to have an opportunity of examining the papers.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully Your obed servt J. J. Coombs
Mrs T. Ewing Secy of the Interior.

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J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions Washington D.C. June 27. 1850,
Relative to the case of Elizabeth Harrington. 10 papers enclosed.
This is an unauthenticated claim.

Pension Office
June 27. 1850
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit herewith the papers, numbered from 1 to 10 inclusive, relating to the case of Elizabeth Harrington, in which Mrs. J. G. Coombs appeals, and a brief of the evidence.
I conceive that it is neither established by the testimony that she was married to her husband before 1794, nor that her husband performed any service which would entitle his widow to a pension. Of the witnesses, but two served with William Harrington at all, Samuel Dunham, who served two months with him in 1777, and James Dunham who served a short time with him at Horseneck. Neither of them show any service on his part corresponding with that described by the record. Abraham Harrington, his brother, though he hints at service that may have been that so described, does not appear himself to have served, nor does he state his age, or by any other means enable us to test the probable accuracy of his statement.
I have the honor to be, Very Respectfully, Your Obl: Servt J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Hon. Thomas Ewing Secretary of the Interior

I Vial Pease of Lenox in the County and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do depose testify and say that on the 6 th day of January A.D. 1851. Elizabeth Harrington a resident of Shaftsbury in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont was at that time alive and in usual health and is the same person that made a Declaration in October 1845 for a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th July 1828, as the Widow of William Harrington late of Shaftsbury in the state of Vermont deceased, on account of services rendered by the said William Harrington in the War of the Revolution. Vial Pease
Berkshire Co. Jany 23. 1851. Then the said Vial Pease to me known personally appeared & made oaths to the truth of the above Affidavit by him subscribed.
Charles Sedgwick Clerk of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Berkshire Co.
I certify that Charles Sedgwick before whom the foregoing Affidavit of Vial Pease was made & sworn

is a Justice of the Peace within our said County duly commissioned & acting under the authority of said Commonwealth that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 23 rd day of January 1857. Charles H. Garrison Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Berkshire County

Eliz. Harrington Widow of Brice Pension Claim

Elizabeth Harrington Pension Claim:
In October, 1845, Elizabeth Harrington, 77 years old, Declares, That she is the widow of William Harrington, late of Shaftsbury, Vt. who served in the Revolutionary army. She was married to him 15 th December, 1785, and he died 13 th May, 1829. She has not since intermarried. (Ex A.)
Evidence.
1. The Comptroller of Connecticut  Connecticut certifies that William Harrington enlisted under Capt. Daniel Lyon, in the 8 th  Hartford  Connecticut Regiment, on the 27 th July, 1775 & was discharged 14 th Decr, after a service of 4 months & 17 days as a private. He also finds William Harrington of Mansfield in a return of the 8 months' men of the 4 th Connecticut Regiment, commanded by Col. John Durkee, as commencing service 16 Aug and serving to 15 th January, 1779. 5 months. This return was filed in 1779. (Ex B.) 2. Benjamin Shaftsbury, 64 years old, (in 1845,) was well acquainted with W m Harrington & Elizabeth, his widow. Said William died at Shaftsbury on the 13 th May, 1829. Was at his death & funeral. (Ex 1 & Ex C.) 3. Hannah Elwell, 60 years old, was present at her brother W m Harrington's wedding  marriage , with Elizabeth Hawley, in December, 1785 she thinks, but cannot be particular as to the date. He died in 1829. (Ex 2 & Ex C.)

4. The Town Clerk of Shaftsbury certifies that he cannot find among his records any notice of the marriage of William Harrington and Elizabeth Hawley. (N1 & D.)
5. Abraham Harrington is the brother of William Harrington. In the time of the Revolution he lived in Valenton, Connecticut, near Rhode Island. Knows he was several months in service at one time under Capt. Dyer. At another time he was drafted under Col. Dunkey. Deposes he was in R. I. during the Revolution some years before moving to Valenton. Thence he moved to Shaftsbury after the war. Soon afterwards W m Harrington also moved thither and soon after married Elizabeth Hawley. (N2 & D.)
6. Samuel Dunham, 92 years old, (in 1824) is a Revolutionary pensioner. While in the Revolutionary army knew W m Harrington of Mansfield, who, he thinks, had before lived in Valenton, but in 1779 lived in Mansfield. In 1777 Deposer was in service 2 months & was with him. At the close of the war Harrington moved to Vermont. (N1 & E.)
7. James Dunham, 82 years old, is a Revolutionary pensioner. In that service knew W m Harrington. Thinks he had formerly lived in Valenton but in 1779 he lived in Mansfield. Was with him in the same Regiment at Saratoga. Thinks Harrington was discharged before himself. After the war he moved to Shaftsbury and was there married as Deposer heard. (N2 & E.)