Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5080, Asahel Hodge, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Hodge Asahel Martha
P. 5080
B.L.Wt 43876-160-55
CONTENTS

126.863 - Act Mar 3 | 55
May 10 | 53
Martha Hodge widow of Asaph Hodge in pa
Capt Hodge Col
4387/64/11/1 Revolutionary
Private Pensioner
Ohio Jan 23 32
Ad. 160 acs Oct 6/56
Hodge
Mr
Gleason H. Lewis
Cleveland Ohio
Settle H. Lewis Feb 5/56
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Vol H 2-71

No 17-871
Abahil Hodge Jr New - A
Oct 7 - Jan 1872
Leopold von Ranke, Die römische und die deutsche Geschichte , 1824 Martha Sledge

State of Ohio } County of Cuyahoga }
On this Fourteenth day of December A.D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Martha Hodge, aged sixty seven years, a resident of Solon, County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Asahel Hodge Jr, who was waiter for his father who was a Captain in the Connecticut Line in the Revolutionary War, that his father's name was Asahel Hodge Sn who drew a pension for said services that said Asahel Hodge Jr applied for a pension, and for some informality in his papers, did not perfect his claim, that she knows of no living witness to whom to apply for information, that her said husband served about sixteen months during said war, that she was married to the said Asahel Hodge on the 10 th day of Oct A.D. 1810 in Hartford, Washington County New York by the Asahel Hodge saw his father a justice of the Peace, that her name before said marriage was Martha Kinney, that her said husband died at Solon, County and State aforesaid and that she is still a widow on or about 16 th day of October A.D. 1842, and that she is still a widow Martha Hodge
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above stated - Arch d Robbins Just of the peace in and for the County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio

The Commissioner of Pensions
Will please examine the within claim and if you can afford the information sought in this case please enclose to me, (and if compat- ible with the rules of the office state if him- self or his father are entitled to a land bounty) and direct to the care of Wm Q. Taylor Bedford Wayne County Ohio
Martha Slagle
Michael Slagle Jr Rec- D
Jan 7 - Jan 1872
NO 17-871

Asahel Hodge's Pension Application
472
17871
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State of Ohio      On eighteenth day of October Portage County      ss 1832 Personally appeared in open court (the same being a court of record) before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Portage now sitting Asahel Hodge a resident of Nelson in the County of Portage and State of Ohio aged 66 Years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he enlisted in to the Army of the United States in the Year 1781 with Captain Asahel Hodge (the same being his father) in the 5 th Regiment Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Sherman in the Town of Wallingford in the State of Connecticut. That he went from Wal- lingford to Phillipsburgh in the State of New York. Where he joined the Main Army under (the Command he thinks of Putnam) who commanded the first Brigade that from Phillipsburgh he marched to Peekskill in the Highlands River and from there the Army was ordered to march to New Haven in Connecticut but before the Army reached that place orders came to march back to Peekskill and from there marched to Connecticut Hosts Opposite West Point where he was discharged and returned home. That the term of this enlistment was for Six months which time he served. That he had a discharge but cannot tell what has become of it. He offers the Certificate of Ebenezer Brown who was knowing to his services. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State      Asahel Hodge Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid      Geo. Kirkham Clerk

We Uriel Mills and Daniel R Silden of Nelson Portage County and State of Ohio hereby certify that we are acquainted with the above named Asahel Hodge who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that he believes him to be sixty five years of age that he is reputed in the neighbor- hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion - and we further certify his character for truth and veracity is good
Uriel Mills Dan d R Silden
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first aforesaid Geo. Kirkum Clerk. And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investi- gation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Uriel Mills and Daniel R. Silden who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the Township of Nelson in the County and State aforesaid that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
The state of Ohio } I George Kirkum Clerk of the court of Common Portage County ss } Pleas of said county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Asahel Hodge for a pension
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this eighteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred and thirty two Geo. Kirkum Clerk.

126.863
BOUNTY LAND.
Act of.....
WIDOW OF
DECEASED.
PRESENTED BY
G. F. LEWIS,
Attorney,
CLEVELAND, OHIO.

WIDOW'S CLAIM TO BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF July March 3 1855
State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga } ss.
On this 6th day of April A. D. 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Martha Hodge aged 72 years, a resident of Solon township, Cuyahoga County , in the State of Ohio , who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Asahel Hodge Junr. deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Asahel Hodge (his father) in the (not recollcted) Regiment of Connecticut line commanded by Colonel not known and Major not known in the war with  Revolutionary War with Gt. Britain That her said husband volunteered at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____ A. D., 18 _____, for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____ 18 _____, as will appear by the muster rolls of said company.
She further states that she was married to the said Asahel Hodge Junr. in Hartford, Washington Co., State of N York on the Tenth day of October A. D., 1811, by one Asahel Hodge Junr. a Justice of the peace and that her name before her marriage was Martha Kinney that her said husband died at Solon, County of Cuyahoga, Ohio on the sixteenth day of October 1842, that she is still a widow; and she further declares that she had by her said husband Seven children, and the following is now living, viz: Joseph Hodge  forty three years of age
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land, arrears of pay, half pay, three months extra pay, and other allowances to which she may be entitled under the various acts of Congress, pertaining thereto. She hereby revokes all powers of attorney or papers heretofore executed by her, and appoints GLEASON F. LEWIS, of Cleveland, Ohio , her Attorney, to receive and receipt for the same.
Martha Hodge Widow's Signature.
Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day and year above written, and I state that I am not interested in the above application.
Archd Robbins Justice of the Peace.
State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga } ss.
On this 6th day of April A. D. 1855, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, Hiram Chamberlain and William R Robbins who are credible witnesses, and who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they personally know Martha Hodge who is the widow of Asahel Hodge deceased, who was a private in the Company of Captain _____ in the _____ Regiment
Please Refer to Proof filed on application of the Widow for Pension G F Lewis

of _____ in the war with Revolutionary War with Genl. British That said Martha Hodge was married to the said Asahel Hodge at Hartford, Washington Co., N.Y. , on the 10 th day of October 18 10 , by one Asahel Hodge a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her marriage was Martha Hinman , that her said husband died at Solon in the county of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio on the 16 th day of October A. D. 18 42 , and that she is still a widow. The said Asahel Hodge left two children, one still living, and whose names and ages are as follows: * Joseph Hodge Aged 43 Years
and we know from our acquaintance of several years, that the above is the widow and child ren , and only child ren of said Asahel Hodge . We further state, that we were present and saw Martha Hodge subscribe her name to the foregoing application, and that she is the identical person described in said declaration, and that we are disinterested witnesses in the matter.
Samuel H. Hinman Wm R Robbins
Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day above written. I certify that the foregoing witnesses are credible witnesses, and reside in Solon in the county of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio
Archd Robbins
Justice of the Peace.
State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga } to wit:
I hereby certify, that Archd Robbins Esq., before whom the above acknowledgment and affidavits were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Probate Court, for the County aforesaid, this 21 st day of April 185 5  Danl R. Fildew Probate Judge H. Hinman Dep. Clerk.
* Here give names and ages of his children, and if he has no children surviving state the fact. The witnesses must state the facts and circumstances from which they derive their knowledge as to the facts they have stated.
126.863 BOUNTY LAND.
Act of WIDOW OF DECEASED.
PRESENTED BY G. F. LEWIS, Attorney, CLEVELAND, OHIO.

REJECTED
5080
P. O. Rachel Hodge Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

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43.876
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160 acres
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No 17. 871
Asahel Hodge Jr deed
Ohio
Act of 7 th June 1832
Letter to M c B. Taylor Esq April 11 th 1831
To be filed with his other papers bearing the same number
1832

No 17,871
Asahel Hodge Jr. dis d
Ohio.
Letter to -
Wm O. Taylor 11 th April 1851. G. T. Lewis 9 th Sept 1853. Same Octo 26 1853
5080
Ed.
Did not serve six months
Act 7 th June 1832.
Reg 3 m ss - 126863

Additional Evidence claim No 126 863 Ohio 11/70 126.863 Brought in 12/28/70 FREE
Hon J Merrill Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.
Martha H. Huggins Ashland 126863

Enquiry about Clarin O rs 126 863 ack 3 d March 1855
FREE
Hon J Morris Comm ee of Rivers Washington D.C.

Israel Woodger's dict
126.863 June 11 1833
Additional Evidence Clam No 126 863
FREE
Not on supf of
July 1st Johnson W.E.
Hon. J. Mason Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.
intown
28/5/36
James

FREE
A26.863
Hon L P Waldo Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

I hereby certify that I was knowing Abraham Hodge to have been a Soldier in the Revolutionary War in the Connecticut line under Capt. Abraham Hodge who commanded the 5 th Company and of the 5 th Regiment commanded by Lieut. Col. Isaac Sherman during the term of six months in the year 1781
Sworn and Subscribed
Ebenezer Brown
Before me this 21 Sept 1832
Asa Gleason Jr Justice Peace
I hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Ebenezer Brown who Signed the Above Affidavit and Believe him to have been a Man of Truth and Veracity While Living He is now Dead Lorraine Sept 19 th 1832 Asa Gleason Jr Justice

I hereby certify that I was knowing Abraham Hodge to have been a Soldier in the Revolutionary War in the Connecticut line under Capt. Abraham Hodge who commanded the 5 th Company and of the 5 th Regiment commanded by Lieut. Col. Isaac Sherman during the term of six months in the year 1781 Sworn and Subscribed G. Ebenezer Brown Before me this 21 st Sept 1832 Asa Gleason Jr Justice Peace
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, Peleg Burchard, Clerk of said county, do hereby certify that Asa Gleason (89) whose name is subscribed to the proof of acknowledg- ment of the annexed Affidavit was at the time of taking such proof of acknowledg- ment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And Further, That I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his signature to the said proof of acknowledgment subscribed, is genu- ine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said county, at Watertown, the 21 st day of Sept. 1832.
Peleg Burchard Clerk. By Mr Lewis Sherman Dept

State of Connecticut ss New London County July 27 th AD 1831
I John D e Witt Clerk of the County Court for New London County do hereby certify that Oliver Raymond esq r the subscribing Justice of the peace to the two depositions hereto annexed (directed to the Hon ble J H Eaton Esq r at war to be used as evidence for Eleanor Math of Boston, Ohio) was on the 14 th day July Inst & still is a Justice of the peace for New London County & residing in the town of Lyme in said County In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said County this 27 th day July 1831
John D e Witt Clerk #

17,871
Asahel Hodge
6 months
Since the last day
Geo H. Hattley Ravenna Ohio

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

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?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
No
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?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
Yes No #
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
No #
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
† QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Banking and Exchange Office of G. F. Lewis,
CORNER OF SUPERIOR AND UNION STREETS.
Cleveland, Ohio, October 31 1853
Hon J P Waldo
Sir
Commr of Pensions
Your letter of 9 th Sept last suspending the Pension case of the widow of Israel Hodge deceased is recd
Enclosed I hand you a Certificate from the Secretary of Commr showing there is Record evidence of 5 months and 3 days Service the affidavits originally made and the two witnesses who served with him show more Service and the Rolls as far as they go the imperfect Correspond with the testimony From the enclosed Circular it would seem the original application showed everything except the Clergymans Certificate & the Witness who served with him the last against me have supplied Will cause the whole case to be reexamined the old first application and all and if deemed sufficient allow the claim If not instruct how to supply the proof
Yours G F Lewis
For the accommodation of all, my office will be open from 8 in the morning to 9 in the evening.

Banking and Exchange Office of G. F. Lewis,
CORNER OF SUPERIOR AND UNION STREETS.
Cleveland, Ohio, July 1. 1853
Wm Lloyd
Commr of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed I send the application of Martha Hodge Widow of the late Asahel Hodge who served in his father's Company 5 th Company 5 th Regiment Connecticut Some 6 or 8 months during the war of the Revolution The object is to procure the amount due him from 4 th of March 1831 to 16 th of October 1842 Being the day of his death
also a declaration re for the purpose of obtaining a Pension for the Widow under act of Sept July 3 rd 1853
You will observe that Mr Hodge made application in his life time and the papers were sent back for a clerk etc and some other attentions which were delayed and the old gentleman finally got ready to send them and the agent in whose hands they were moved of some 30 miles & it was delayed enclosed is the original Proof & declaration under act of 1832
Yours G. F. Lewis
For the accommodation of all, my office will be open from 8 in the morning to 9 in the evening.

Banking and Exchange Office of G. F. Lewis,
CORNER OF SUPERIOR AND UNION STREETS.
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug 16 th 1853
Hon L P Waldo
Commr of Pensions
Enclosed is another affidavit that was left with me for the purpose of proving Israel Hodge's Service during the Revolutionary war
I thought I had sent them all but discovered this one to day The papers were sent to you July 6 th
Yours G F Lewis
App't of Martha Hodge wid of Israel Hodge July 9

Asahel Hodge Of Connecticut

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford July 1 st 1853
I certify that on application for evidence of the Service of Asahel Hodge in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office, and find the name of Asahel Hodge on a Roll under the following heading viz, "The United States Dr. to the State of Connecticut, for the pay of sundry Persons who joined the Fifth Regiment as short Services in the year 1781," where the said Asahel Hodge is credited with service as a private from July 10 th to Dec. 13 th 1781 - 5 months & 3 days. Said 5 th Regiment was commanded by Col. Isaac Sherman.
A. G. Pinney, Comptroller by Geo. Robbins Clerk.
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Cleveland April 8 th 1873
Hon L P Waldo Commr of Pensions
Enclosed I send the application of the Widow of the late Asahael Hodge for a Pension under Act of July 3 rd 1853
Mr Hodge in his life time drew a Pension Mrs H thinks it was payable, at the Albany agency either there or the Pittsburgh agency
Very Respectfully
G G Lewis
I have recd no instructions as yet from the Department how to prepare the Proof under act of 3 rd of July
1780 1832 66 1761

State of Ohio Cuyahoga County ss
Martha Hodge being duly sworn saith that there is no record evidence of her marriage with Asahel Hodge in existence to her knowledge and belief. Martha Hodge
I now subscribed before me this 12 th day of March A.D. 1856.
E. Heppnermiller Justice of the peace
I certify that E. Heppnermiller whose genuine signature is above written is a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio duly authorized to administer oaths
Witness my hand & seal at Cleveland this 12 th day of March 1856
Francis Shinnick Clerk

G. F. Lewis Cleveland, Ohio.
124.84.3 Martha Hodge.
113,876 160 a
Oct 10/56.
J. J.
Doc Lenton
J. J.

Banking and Exchange Office of G. F. LEWIS,
No. 5 Superior Street, next door to Commercial Bank.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, Oct 14 1856
Hon J Morris
Commr of Pensions
Sir
Please cause Martha Hodge Land warrant to be allowed
Claim N o 121, 863 act
2 d March 1855
On 3 d of June I forwarded to you the Proof required by your letter to me of May Since then I have not heard from you
Yours G F Lewis

Banking and Exchange Office of G. F. Lewis,
CORNER OF SUPERIOR AND UNION STREETS,
Cleveland, Ohio,
March 12 1856
Hon L P Wat I Merrih
Count of Paines
Sir
agreeable to your letter of 5 th of Februy I herewith send you the affidavit required
The Powell proof of marriage has already been made Please cause the warrant to be allowed
Yours
G B Lewis
No 126 863

Banking and Exchange Office of G. F. LEWIS,
No. 5 Superior Street, next door to Commercial Bank.
CLEVELAND, OHIO, June 3 rd 1856
Hon J. Maitland Commr of Pensions Sir
as directed by your letter of May 1 I herewith hand you the proof required in the case of Mr Hodge Claim N o 126 863 Pleas cause the land warrant to be issued
Yours
G F Lewis

State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga ss. }
Before me, came each of the persons described in the foregoing power of Attorney, and acknowledged that they had executed the same, and had read and knew what the contents were, and desired it to be recorded as their deed.
Given under my hand, at Cleveland this 29 th day of June 185 3 . J. W. Bingham Probate Judge
State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga }
On this 29 th day of June A. D. 185 3 , personally appeared before me, the Probate Court of said County, Joseph Hodge — and Elizabeth Hodge two credible and disinterested Witnesses, who being duly sworn, DECLARED, that they were well acquainted
with Asael Hodge — deceased, who was a Soldier in the service of the U. S. during the Revolutionary war as they are informed and that he enlisted at
and that he died on the 16 th day of October — A. D. 1842 leaving neither Martha Hodge his widow we were both present at his funeral and knew his death we know that he lived with Martha Hodge as his wife for 32 Years we were not present at the marriage — who are the of the aforesaid deceased.
We have known the aforesaid Parties — for years, and Asael from infancy to his death and Martha from infancy to this day we know she is still a widow and that they are disinterested deponants.
Joseph Hodge Elizabeth Hodge J. W. Bingham Probate Judge SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME , the day above written.
I Certify, That J. W. Bingham Esq., who has subscribed the foregoing papers, was, at the time of so doing, the Judge of Probate in and for said County, duly authorized to administer oaths, and that the foregoing is his signature.
K. A. Platt Deputy Clerk

State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga
On this 29 day of June A. D. 1853
Personally appeared before me, the Probate Court of said County being a Court of Record in and for the County and State aforesaid, Martha Hodge aged 69 years, who being duly sworn according to law, did declare and say, that she is the Widow of the late Asael Hodge deceased, who was a Soldier in the _____ Regiment U. S. Army, Revolutionary War that her said husband enlisted at In the State of Connecticut on the _____ day of _____ A. D. 1777 for the term of Fifteen months and was Honourably Discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____ A. D. 1778 as will be seen by reference to the muster rolls. of Asahael Hodges Senior Company from the state of Connecticut He further states, That said Asael Hodge her husband died on the 16 th day of October A. D. 1842 at Solon leaving her Deponent his Widow and that she has remained a widow ever since that Period. Her husband served in his father Asael Hodges Company from the State of Connecticut his father drew a Pension She makes this declaration to obtain the Pension for herself  himself under act of June 1832 act of 1836 & July 3 rd 1853 to which they  she is entitled under the Act of _____ Martha Hodge
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me, day above written, and I state that I am disinterested.
An open court
J. M. Bingham Probate Judge K. D. Platt Deputy Clerk
Know all Men by these Presents, That  Martha Hodge Widow of the late Asael Hodge do hereby authorize and empower GLEASON F. LEWIS, OF CLEVELAND, OHIO, to receive the Pension money due _____ due to me _____ on account of Asael Hodges _____ service, and in my name and stead, to sign any receipt in like manner, as I could do if personally present.
WITNESS, hand, this 29 th day of June A. D. 1853
Martha Hodge

Widow of the Late Asahael Hodge a Revolutionary Pensioner
application for a Pension under act of 3 rd July 1833
G B Lewis atty Cleveland Ohio

STATE OF
Ohio
County of
Cuyahoga
ss.
On this 22 d day of March — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fiftythree — personally appeared before me, Notary Public a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio
Martha Hodge
a resident of Solon
in the county of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio aged 70 — 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 provisions made by law of the United States, approved on the 3 d July 1853
and all such other laws as has from time to time passed. That she is the widow of Asahel Hodge Jr who was a Private in company (Asahel Hodge's Company) regiment of in the Service of the United States ; that she was married to the said Asahel Hodge  in the
at Hartford on the 10 th day
of October 1810 and that her husband, the aforesaid Asahel Hodge died on the 10 th day of October 1842 at Solon Ohio
in consequence of Sickness
and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereunto annexed; that she has no documentary evidence of her marriage or her husband's service; — and that the said
Asahel Hodge — left Two — children under the age of sixteen years
I also certify that I am acquainted with the foregoing affiant; and that in the neighborhood where she resides, she is known as the widow of the said Asahel Hodge
Sworn and subscribed before me day above written.
Milton P. Pierce Notary Public
Justice of the Peace
Martha Hodge (Widow's Signature.)
At the same time and place came Andrew S Horton and Joseph Hodge — two credible and respectable witnesses, and residents of said County and State, who being by me duly sworn, say, on oath, that they know the before mentioned Martha Hodge to be the widow of the late Asahel Hodge — That she was legally married to the said Asahel Hodge — at Hartford on the 10 th day of October 1810 — and that her husband, the aforesaid Asahel Hodge — died as above stated leaving Two Children
and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, and is known in the neighborhood as the widow of
Asahel Hodge
Joseph Hodge Andrew S Horton (Two Witnesses' Signatures.)
Sworn and subscribed before me.
Milton P. Pierce Notary Public
Justice of the Peace
STATE OF
Ohio
County of
Cuyahoga
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That Milton P. Pierce — Esq., before whom the
foregoing testimony was taken, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized to take the same.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office as Clerk of the Probate — Court of said county, this 22 d day of March 18 53
W. A. Platt Deputy Clerk.

State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga } ss.
William B. Merrill
Being duly sworn, saith that he is a resident of the Town of Solon
in the County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio That he is about 42 years of age, and
by occupation a Farmer That he has resided in said county about 42 years, previously resided in
_____ in the County of _____ and State of Ohio
That he is well acquainted with Martha Hodge who was the wife, and is now the widow of the late
Asael Hodge I became acquainted with the late Asael Hodge
at Melrose Ohio or about the year 1832 and was well acquainted with him from 1832 until his death which took place in 1842
I know from long acquaintance that Martha Hodge the person who now applies for Bounty
land is the identical person who was the wife of said Asael Hodge in his
life time, and is now the widow of said Asael Hodge
Said Asael died at Solon in the County of
Cuyahoga in the State of Ohio on or about the 16 day of October
1842 have been acquainted with the widow and children of said Hodge since his
death,
There are now living 1 children of said Asael Hodge who are of the ages and names
follows I know that Martha Hodge alone named lived with Asael Hodge the identical person who applied for a Revolutionary Pension under act of June 1832 as his wife for at least 20 years and I am informed she lived with him as his wife much longer I believe she lived with him much longer
That all are the children and only children now living of said
They were generally reported and I have no doubt were married.
W. B. Merrill
Deponent's Signature.
Sworn and subscribed before me, at Cleveland in said County, this 2d day of June A. D. 18 56
I certify that the foregoing deposition was carefully read over and explained to the deponent, and signed by him, and sworn to in my presence, and that said deponent is a credible witness, and I believe the matters related in said deposition to be true.
J. M. Emmons Justice of the Peace. Robt. Pugh
NOTE.—State facts and circumstances how deponent knows what he testifies to.

State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga } ss. Joseph Hodge Being duly sworn, saith that he is a resident of the Town of Solon in the County of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio — That he is about 44 years of age, and by occupation a Farmer — That he has resided in said county about 24 years, previously resided in the State of New York  in the County of  and State of
That he is well acquainted with Martha Hodge — who was the wife, and is now the widow of the late Asahel Hodge — I became acquainted with the late Asahel Hodge — at _____ on or about the year 18 _____ and — from child hood he was my father
I know from long acquaintance that Martha Hodge the person who now applies for Bounty land is the identical person who was the wife of said Asahel Hodge — in his life time, and is now the widow of said Hodge
Said Asahel Hodge — died at Solon — in the County of Cuyahoga in the State of Ohio — on or about the 16 day of October 18 42 I have been acquainted with the widow and children of said — since his death, she is my mother
There are now living 1 children of said Asahel Hodge — who are of the ages, and named as follows: From my child hood to the day of Asahel Hodge's death I know that he and Martha Hodge lived together as man & wife and know as well as I can know they were man and wife I know Martha to be the identical widow of the identical Asahel Hodge who applied for a pension under act of June 1832 I know of my father the above are the children and only children now living of said
Joseph Hodge Deponent's Signature
Sworn and subscribed before me, at Cleveland in said County, this 2 d day of June A. D. 18 56
I certify that the foregoing deposition was carefully read over and explained to the deponent, and signed by him, and sworn to in my presence, and that said deponent is a credible witness, and I believe the matters related in said deposition to be true.
J. W. Ensign Justice of the Peace Notary Public
NOTE — State facts and circumstances how deponent knows what he testifies to.

The State of Ohio. } CUYAHOGA COUNTY, SS.
I Hereby Certify, That L. W. Onsign
Esq., who has subscribed the foregoing paper as a Notary Public in and for the County of Cuyahoga, and State of Ohio, duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgements of deeds, and that the same is in due form, according to the laws of Ohio, entitled to full faith and credit in all places, and that the foregoing is in the handwriting of said
Notary
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Judge of the Court of Probate for said County and State, and caused the Seal of said Court—it being a Court of Record—to be affixed at Cleveland, this 2nd day of June A. D., 185 6
Sam R. Pildan Clerk Judge

State of New York Rensselaer County } ss
David Butler of the City of Troy in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York being sworn saith that Asahel Hodge regularly served as a private soldier in the Army of the Revolution in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one for the term of six months in said year in the company commanded by his Father Captain Asahel Hodge belonging to the Fifth Regiment of the Connecticut Line commanded by Colonel Sherman, this deponent saith that he was a soldier belonging to the said company and served with the said Asahel Hodge the Younger during all the said term, that from this deponent's best recollection he thinks the said Asahel Hodge entered the said company either in the month of April or May in the year aforesaid, and this deponent further saith that the said Asahel Hodge was of good moral character and had the esteem and confidence of his officers and all others who knew him for truth and veracity and a good soldier.
Sworn this Twenty Sixth day of June 1833 before me D. H. Stone Justice Peace
David Butler
State of New York Rensselaer County } ss
Henry R. Bristol Clerk of said County Do hereby Certify that Daniel H. Stone Esqr. before whom the above affidavit purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his signature above subscribed is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 26 th day of June 1833.
Henry R. Bristol Clerk pr. N. Howard Sum. Deputy.