Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 19,325, Ebenezer Hart, Mass.

SERVICE
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Hart, Ebenezer
S.19,325
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30,195 William
Chesapeake Mail Franklin of the in the State of Virginia who was appointed in the service by Captain Smith of the fleet by Col Bigelow in the service line for two years service
Inscribed on the Roll of service at the rate of 80 Dollars and Cents per month to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of Oct 1835 and Smith Bridge by W Allans
Arrears to the 14th of March 1835 $326.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept 1835 134.00 $360.00
{ Revolutionary Claim { Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by Danl S. D. Clerk Book E 2 Vol. 3 Page 74

Ebenezer Hart's Declaration
Signature of the court
27 Feb 77 deserted 1 Jan 80
adm d 2 years pr. 80
Wm Riddle Esq St Albans Vermont

DECLARATION.
Revolutionary claim, under an Act of Congress, Passed June 7th, A. D. 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Franklin County Probate Court, October 2 d A. D. 1832. DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, ss. }
Personally appeared in open Court, being the Probate Court for the County of Franklin, and a Court of Record for said County, and State of Vermont, as will appear by the first section of a Statute Law of said State, entitled "An act, constituting Probate Courts Courts of Record,"—passed November 15th, A. D. 1821, [see 1st. section of said act,]
Ebenezer Hart aged 70 years, resident in Franklin in said County, 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 7th, A. D. 1832.
That he enlisted into the army of the United States in the year 1777, and served in col Bigelow's Regt of the Massachusetts line under the following named officers,
At Simsbury , County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts , on the 27 th day of February 1777, he enlisted for three years under capt Sylvanus Smith , Lieut John Hill & Ensign Sando ; that in the month of April following marched and joined col Bigelow's Regt at Worcester in the county of Ms , and was under the command of the before named officers & Lieut col Hasbill , Maj Bradish & S d  Sawyer , from Worcester  Ms
to Albany & from thence to Saratoga , soon stationed at Beem's heights ; was in the engagement the taking of Burgoyne's Army . After the surrender of Gen. Burgoyne he left the army on furlough and returned home, there a short time, and again his Regt in the month of March at Valley Forge , there stationed till the British left Philadelphia , moved with the Regt in pursuit of the enemy, overtook them at Monmouth , was in that engagement in the left wing of Gen Lee's retreat, in a detach party under capt Alline , who was killed in the action.
The action commenced in the forenoon and lasted most of the day, and at night the enemy retreated. After the battle of Sarai General Glovers Brig , to which col Bigelow's Regt belonged was ordered to Providence under the command of Gen Sullivan , crossed at Howlands Ferry on to Rhode Island to Bulls Hill Fort , believes he arrived on the

Allice, who was killed in the action. The action commenced in the forenoon and lasted most of the day, and at night the enemy retreated. After the battle aforesaid General Glovers Brig, to which col Biglow, Regt belonged was ordered to Providence under the command of Gen Sullivan, cross at Howlands Ferry on to Rhode Island to Butts Hill Fort, believes he arrived on the Island in August 1778, & remained on the Island 14 or 16 days, was in the engagement when the Americans retreated from the lines to the north-end of the Island. Soon after the American Troops left the Island, and col Biglow Regt to which he belonged, encamped at Providence till May or June following, from thence to West Point, there, & in the vicinity of West Point, till the Troops went into Winter Quarters at the Highlands, was there discharged in the month of February or March 1780. Thinks he was discharged by col Biglow, having served his country three years.
That again in the month of June or July 1780. The Town of Simsbury, Mass, hired him the — 8th Regt for three months, served under the commanded by Capt Bigelow of Westminster Mass & Lieut John Skill (the same Lieut under whom he served in the three years service) march d back to West Point and attached to Gen Arnold guard at a place called Robinsons farms, was there stationed when Arnold left and deserted to the British; served his time out and was dischar- ged. The applicant states that he has lost his dis-

he was discharged by Col. Weglow, having served his country three years.
That again in the month of June or July 1780, the Town of Simsbury, etc., hired him the said Hart for three months, served under the command of Capt. Bigelow of Westminster. Mss & Lieut. John Still (the same Lieut. under whom he served in the three years service) marched back to West Point and attached to Gen. Arnold's guard at a place called Robinson's farms, was there stationed when Arnold left and deserted to the British; served his time out and was discharged. The applicant states that he has lost his discharges.
He has no documentary evidence whatever.
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 State.
Sworn and subscribed } this day and year aforesaid }
Ebenezer Hart
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
William Bridges Judge
I, John Gates, jr. Register of the Court of Probate for the district aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ebenezer Hart
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 12 th day of October
A. D. 1802.
John Gates Jr. Register.

command of Capt Biglow of Westminster Mfs & Lieut John Hill, (the same Lieut he served under while in the three years service) march d back to West Point, was attach d to Gen Arnold, guard at a place call d Robinsons Farms, was there station d when Arnold left, and deserted to the British; served his time out and was dis- charged-
The applicant further states that he has lost his discharges
He has no documentary evidence whatever.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, & he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Ebenezer Hart

Rev War
19,325 INVALID.
File No. 19,325
Ebenezer Root Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870.]

do. to Hon. B. Swift 13 June 1834 Let to Do 30 June 1834. let Hon. B. Swift 2 June 1835
Revs. Vermont Rejected recd 7 June 1832 Chenango Harb
In letter to Mr. Pringle, Albany Feb
Ans. Hon. B. Swift } Sept 2: 1834 }
do do " 17" " - papers copied & sent to Hon. B. Swift, Senate
U.S. April 17: 1834 let to Hon. G. Tomlinson May 8. 1834

St. Albans May 21 st 1834
Hon Benja Swift
Dear Sir
I am again under the necessity of troubling you with the business of Mr Hart, and hope it will be for the last time. I believe the enclosed certificate from the Secretary of the State of Me., will be sufficient to satisfy the War Department, that Mr Hart, did return to his duty, after his desertion. I do not know that I can give you a more concise view of the whole proceedings, than to send you a copy of the first letter which I received from Mr Edward, relative to Mr Hart's business, and the one address d to you from the mark  reference Department on the same subject, dated April 17 th 1834, to these two will be sufficient without the intermediate ones. It would seem that the evidence required by Mr Edwards, is now furnished, for you will observe in his letter of the 17 th ap d , that he says that if Mr Hart can furnish similar evidence, according to that of Mr Lord, it will be taken into consideration. He also says that proof of subsequent payment, seems to afford sufficient evidence, though contrary to the uniform practice, the fact does not appear to have been entered on the rolls in this instance, and deems it very

important, that such evidence be procured. It appears from the rolls agreeably to the first letter marked A dated Sept 24 th 1833, that Mr Hart enlisted on the 27 th of Feby 77, and deserted on the first day of Jan y 1780, from the certificate of the But it also appears by the secretarys of Massachussetts, enclosed that he was paid up to the 27 th day of Feby 1780, which clearly demon- strates that he served to that period of time, a part of which was subsequent to the time of his desertion as stated by Mr Edwards, at least one month and 27 days. I conclude there will be no question but what the claim will be allowed. I wish you to give me the earliest information respecting the decision in this case.
very respectfully your Most Servt W m Bridges
Hon B. Swift
Here follow the copy of the two Letters above alluded to mark s A & B—
A War Department Pension Office 24 th Sept 1833
Sir

The papers in support of the claim of Ebenezer Hart have been again examined and placed on our files. It appears by the rolls of Bigelow's Regt that he enlisted on the 27th day of Febry 77. and deserted on the first day of Janry 1780. His claim is therefore rejected.
I am respectfully your obedient J. L. Edwards Comd
Mr Bridges Esq St. Albans Vt
B.
War Department Pension office April 17th 1834 —
The letter of Mr Bridges Esq relative to the claim of C. Hart is herewith returned —
The claim of Mr Lord was admitted upon evidence from the records of the state of Massachusetts showing that he was paid up to the first day of April 1780 which appears to be a satisfactory answer to the entry of his desertion on the rolls. If Mr Hart can furnish similar evidence it will be taken into consideration. As the act of desertion forfeits all claim arising from previous service, unless it be pardoned, and the soldier rejoin his corps, of which proof of subsequent pay-ment seems to afford sufficient evidence, though contrary to the uniform practice, the fact does not appear to have been entered on the rolls in this

instance. It is deemed very important that such evidence be procured.
The service of three months at West Point is not shown by the roll here, but if the statement of the declarant is correct it may be verified by the archives of the State of Massachusetts, it being from its duration evidently a Militia service.
Hon B. Swift Senator V. Stokes
I have the honor to be your Most obedt J. L. Edwards
P.S. Enclosed I also send you the certificate of the Secretary of War in support of James Hill's claim this with what he has already proved will entitle him to 7-10 and this is all the proof the old gentleman can make and he wishes that a certificate might issue for that time if the Department do not think fit to allow more
yours W. B.
Hon B. Swift

M. Mans Franklin Co Vermont Augt 11th 1835
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Sir
Permit me to again call your attention to the subject of the declaration and evidence in support of the claim of Abner Hart.
It appears by your letter of the 24th of Sept, 1833, that P Hart enlisted on the 27th of Feby, 1777, and deserted on the 1 st day of Jan'y. 1780, in consequence of which, his claim has been rejected.
The fact of his having deserted is readily admitted; But it appears by the evidence of Asa Jones & M c Lord, (whose affidavits I have heretofore forwarded to the Dept t ) that Hart returned to camp and was re-instated, and completed his term of enlistment. It also appears by the affidavits of the above named Lord & Jones, that they both belonged to, & served in, the same Regt, & I believe in the same company; - that they deserted at the same time, both returned with P Hart and joined their company, and served out their time. They both swear positively that M c Hart did return with them and staid his time out.
It appears that M c Lord is a Pensioner, and I think M c Jones informed me that he was a pensioner also.
In your letter of the 17th of April, 1834, addressed to the Hon B. Swift, U. S. Senator, you say that the claim of M c Lord was admitted upon evidence from the records of the State of Massachusetts, shewing that he was paid up to the first of April, 1780, which appears to be a satisfactory

" answer to the entry of his desertion on the rolls, If Mr Hart can furnish similar evidence, it will be taken in to consideration, as the act of desertion forfeits all claim arising from previous service, unless it be pardoned and the soldier rejoin his corps, of which, proof of Subsequent payment seems to afford sufficient evidence ; though con- trary to the uniform practice, the fact does not appear to have been entered on the rolls, It is deemed very im- portant that such evidence be procured.
Upon the receipt of the off letter, I immediately wrote to the Hon P. D. Bangs, and obtained a certificate from the records of Massachusetts, showing that Mr Hart's name was borne on the rolls of Capt. Smith's Company, in Col Bigelow's Regt, where he was allowed from the 27th day of Feb'y, 1777, to the 27th day of Feb'y, 1780, three years and one day.
The certificate of Mr Bangs clearly shows that he served to that period of time, a part of which was subsequent to the time of his desertion, one month and twenty six days.
It appears by yam's of the 30th June, 1834, addressed to the Hon R. Swift, U. S. Senator, in reply to his of the 29th, That the Secretary of War had acted up on the case of Hart, and concluded by saying "The certificate of Mr Bangs requires an explanation, and in order that the subject may be better understood at the Department, he requires from the rolls of Mr Bangs's Office a correct transcript of all the entries so far as the case of Hart is mentioned."
On the receipt of the letter last above referred to, I wrote Mr Bangs and obtained a transcript of the record, which I immediately transmitted to the Pension Office; but have

not received any answer since.
I would not presume to again trouble you with this business, or press the claim of Hart any further, had I not the fullest conviction that the claim was a just one; and I do believe on a careful examination of the declaration, and evidence in support of the same, you will be of the same opinion. It does appear to me that if any credit be given to the evidence of Jones & Lord, the Department must be convinced that Mr Hart did return with them, and join his corps & completed his time.
The transcript from the records of Massachusetts, clearly shows that he was paid for the years and one day's service, which would not have been done, had he have been returned a deserter. I wish you to compare the transcript of the record of Mass, and the evidence of Jones & Lord, with the declaration of Hart, and see if they do not most clearly show that the applicant returned to his duty after his desertion. It would seem that the Department, at the time Jones & Lord was placed on the pension roll, were satisfied that they returned to their duty, and completed their term of service; otherwise their claim would not have been allowed. For it appears by your letter of the 2 d of April, 1834, addressed to the Hon R Swift, that there was no entry upon the Books that Lord ever returned, but that subsequent payment was evidence of the fact. It appears that Mr Lord applied for a pension as early as 1818, and was placed on the roll that year, and dropped therefrom; and was again restored under the act of 1833, and has since been placed on the roll under the act of 1832, of course, there must have been an examination of his claim at three different times; and

had there been any doubt, with the Department, respecting the justice of his claim, he would not have been admitted. It appears by the certificate made by the certifying officer upon the deposition of Mr Lord, in support of the claim of Hart, that he is a man entitled to credit, and the story related by him relative to the service performed by Hart was not dictated in the least. His deposition was obtained through the agency of the Post-Master in Shrewsbury, Pa, who procured, or rather caused the affidavit to be made. The Post-Master is an entire stranger to Mr Hart, and Mr Lord has not seen Mr Hart for more than ten years, as I am credibly informed, therefore, there can not have been any concert, or the least inducement to Mr Lord to state any thing but the truth, let his character be what it may. If the statement of Mr Lord & Mr Jones be true, and they be entitled to a pension, why not Mr Hart? It would seem, agreeably to the evidence that their cases are parallel. In the year 1828 Mr Hart was a resident of Canada, and in good circumstances, and, of course, not entitled to a pension under that act; He is now poor, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. But yet, he says, he does not wish the Department to grant him a pension unless he is justly entitled. He is a very respectable citizen, & his character, for truth & veracity, is well established; if further proof is required by the Department in relation to his general character, it can be easily furnished —
Very Respectfully
Yours & H. Bent Wm Bridges
Hon J. L. Edwards

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, May 15 th 1834.
* hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Ebenezer Hart, as a private, is borne on a roll of Capt. Smith's Company, in Col. Bigelow's Regt. where he is allowed from Feby 27 th 1777 to the 27 th of Feby. 1780. thirty six months and one day. m do 36-01
It also appears that the above mentioned Ebenezer Hart was allowed pay under the above named Officers, from the above mentioned dates, for services, depreciation of his wages to the 31 st of Decem r 1779. and Interest. the Sum of £ 107 = 10 = 8.
End.
Ebenezer Hart claims for services under Capt. Bigelow, in Col. Rains Regt. in 1780, but the roll he describes is not found in this Office.
Edward D. Bangs. Secy

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, June 25 th 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Ebenezer Hart is borne on an Account
stated in the Army Books as follows Viz
Page 9.
   Dr  1779  June.  To Cash paid him from proceeds of state Lottery £30. (value £ s. d. 2.8.7)  To 3 shirts 3 p s Shoes 3 p s Hose, supplied by the State, at the regulated price. . . . . 3.13.0  To his proportion of small stores delivered in Camp at the regulated price, deducting the value of what he paid towards them. 2.13.1  To a Bounty of £30, paid him by or in behalf of the Town of Lunenburg 1 st of April 1777: Value . . 22.8.9  NB. To 34 m s & 4 days wages paid him by the Continent at 40/ p m Month £68.5.4 Value 14.6.4  Amount carried over . . . . £ 46.5.6   1779. in Col l Bigelows Regiment. C o  By his service from Feb y 27 1777 to Dec r 31 1779 is m s 34 & 4 days at 40/ p m for which the nominal sum has been paid him by the Continent . . . . . £ s. d. 68.5.4  Amount carried over  
Edward D. Bangs  By

Dr Ebenezer Hart
Cr
  1779. To Amount brought over . . . . . £ 46. 9. 6   Dec r 31 To Balance . . . . . 21. 15. 10   £ 68. 5. 4   3 Years To the above Balance £21. 15. 10 multiplied by 32 3 / 4 to make good the Depreciation is in C t Money . . . . . £ 708. 4. 7 
  1779. By Amount brought over . . . . . £ 68. 5. 4   Ex W. Certified May 12 1780.
  Ebenezer Hart private of Lumenburg in Capt a Smiths Company Col o Bigelows Regiment . . . . .   1780. To Cash paid by the United States on Account of his wages for the Year 1780. . . . . £ 0. 1. 0   To Amount of small stores deliver'd in Camp at the prime cost & charges of Transportation, . . . . . 0. 1. 4   0. 2. 4   Dec r 31 To a Certificate for the Balance . . . . . 39. 2. 11   3 Yrs. £ 39. 5. 3 
  By the Depreciation on the delay of payment of his wages to the 31 st of Dec r 1779. . . . .   1780. By Interest on the above sum from Jan y 1 st to Dec r 31 st 1780. . . . . £ 4. 6. 1   By the Value of a Town Bounty charged in his Account, Settled Dec r 31. 1779. . . . . 0. 5. 2 1 / 2   By Interest on the last mentioned sum from Jan y 1 st to the 31 st December 1780. . . . . 29. 3. 0   By his service from the 1 st of Jan y to the 27 th of Feb y 1780. i. One month & twenty seven days at 40/3. 16. 0 1. 15. 0   £ 39. 5. 3 
End.
January, 29 th 1882.
Attest Edward D. Deyo. Supt.

State of Vermont Franklin County St. Albans July 4 th 1834
Hon J. L. Edwar d
Dear Sir
In answer to yours of the 13 th June directed to the Hon B. Swift U.S. Senator respecting the pension of Eben Hart. I have procured from the Hon C. D. Bangs the certificate required and is herewith enclosed, with the former one. The earliest attention to the enclosed is requested.
I have the honor to be yours at least Wm Bridges
Hon J. L. Edwar d

Ebenezer Dyer at
Feb. 34

I William Lord of Shrewsbury in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont aged Eighty two years testify and say that I was well acquainted with Ebenezer Hart now of Franklin in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont during the revolutionary war, that this deponent and the said Hart both resided at that time in the town of Lunenburgh in the County of Worcester and State of Mass- achusetts, that in the winter or spring of the year 1777, the said Hart enlisted into Capt Sylvanus Smith's Company and Col. Dyer's Regiment, Mass. arms line for three years. The Regiment was under command at Worcester, in the spring of 1777, this deponent was a sergeant in said Smith's Company, and knows that said Hart served out his term of enlistment in said Company and was regularly discharged at North Castle in the State of New York, that on the first of January 1780, said Hart and about one hundred others, belonging to said Regiment, in consequence of their enlistment being dated Jan y 1777 continued that their time was out, and left the Regiment, but were pursued, returned to their duty and served out the term of their enlistment, and said Hart was

regularly discharged on the first day of April A.D. 1780, and further say not William Lord
State of Vermont, Rutland County
February 24. 1834
Then personally appeared William Lord to me personally known, and a credible witness) and made oath that the facts stated in the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed are true before me R. Rippoint Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont, Rutland County
Robert Rippoint Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland certifies that Robert Rippoint is a Justice of the peace for said County and that the above signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland this 24 th day of February A.D. 1834 R. Rippoint

I Nathaniel Walker of Westmoreland in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hamp- shire aged seventy one depose and say that I have been ac- quainted with Ebenezer Hart of Franklin County of Franklin and State of Vermont from his childhood, I distinctly recollect that he entered the service of his country in the Revolutionary war and continued in the service for the term of three years and was then discharged and came home, at the time of his going into the war, he resided at Sun- nenburg, Worcester County, State of Massachu- setts, where I resided at that time and until some time after the close of the war of the Revolution, said Hart resided there like- wise for some time after said war; Said Hart enlisted as a three years man in the Con- -tinentals line so called, and continued with the troops of that line, during, his term of enlistment, but the time of his enlist- ment, and his discharge I cannot distinctly recollect, Nathaniel Walker
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss Personally appeared the above named Nathaniel Walker and made oath to, and subscribed the foregoing affidavit Before me Larkin Baker Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Nathaniel Walker is a person well known to me, and is a credible witness, and to his affidavit full credit may be given Larkin Baker Justice of the Peace

Cherokee Co. December 15. 1832
I Salma Hale Clerk of the Judicial Courts in said County certify that Larkin Baker is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, & that I believe the two foregoing official signatures are in his own hand writing. In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of our Superior Courts of Judicial Power.
S. Hale, Clerk
W. H. Webster in behalf of the Cherokee Hawks Chieftains for Pensions
Dec 32

Asa Jones Deposition in support of Ebenezer Hart, claim to a Pension
July 33

Goshire ss — January 15. 1833 —
I Asa Parker Register of the Court of Probate in said County certify that Asa Parker is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that the foregoing official signature is in his own hand writing —
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of the Court of Probate for said County.
Asa Parker Register

I Ebenezer Hastings of Montpelier in the County of Washington & State of Vermont, aged sixtyeight years, upon & oath, that I was born & brought up in Lunenburg in the State of Massa- chusetts, that Ebenezer Hart who now resides in Franklin in the County of Franklin & State of Vermont, (who is now in Springfield, Massachusetts ) is the same Ebenezer Hart, who resided in the year 1777 in said Lunenburg, that I was well acquainted with him from my first recollection, and know him to be about two years older than I am, I further state that I well recollect that the said Ebenezer Hart, according to my best recollection in the year 1777. enlisted into the Army of the Revo- lution for the term of three years, and I well recollect he left home & was gone for the term of three years or thereabouts, and it was understood by all the neighbors that he served the term for which he enlisted, when he returned to S d Lunenburg, and as we were near neigh rs I frequently heard him the said Hart relate the history of his three years services, and verily believe he performed the services as he states.
Ebenezer Hastings
State of Vermont, ) at Montpelier in the County of Washington County ) Washington ss. on this 15 th day of October 1832 personally appeared Ebenezer Hastings who signed the above affidavit, and made oath that the same contains the truth & nothing but the truth according to his best recollection & belief.

State of Vermont } Joshua W. Wail Clerk of Washington p. 3 Washington County Court do hereby certify that Dan Carpenter Esq. before whom the within affidavits were taken is a Judge of Washington County Court duly appointed & com- missioned under the Authority of this State & duly authorized to administer Oaths and that his name to the same as such is his own proper handwriting.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal of Office this 15 th day of October A.D. 1832
Att. J. W. Wail Clerk

Col Edwards
Dear Sir
I return the Declaration of Eben Hart. It was returned to me from the War office without any particular instructions. I have amended the Declaration by the original signature of the applicant which before was a copy the original having been retained on file in my office. The evidence in support of said claim I conclude is sufficient to prove his services and entitle the applicant to a pension. I am personally acquainted with the applicant, he is a man of good character and his Revolutionary services are well known not only in the town where he resides but in the towns adjoining in the same county where he has resided previous to his living in Franklin.
very respectfully your obed Servt William Bridges
Col J. L. Edwards

I Asa Jones of Bridgewater in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, aged more than seventy four years, depose and say, that in February 1777. as I think, I enlisted into the company of Capt Sylvanus Smith in Colonel Bigelows Regt and General Glousters Brigade of Massachusetts in the Continental line, character State troops for the term of three years — that I then belonged to the town of Sunnysburg in the County of Worcester in said Massachusetts — That Ebenezer Hart then of said Sunnysburg, but who, I am informed, and believe, now resides in the town of Franklin in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont, enlisted at or about the same time into said Smiths Company for the same time — that said Hart and myself marched soon after with the company to Worcester, and thence to the northern frontier to oppose the troops under Gen. Burgayne — that we were stationed at various places under the command of General Gates, and the deponent was in one of the battles which preceded the surrender of Gen. Burgayne, and he believes said Hart was also — That immediately after the surrender of Gen. Burgayne, we marched rapidly to Albany, and thence through New Jersey to Pennsylvania and never butted the following winter

with General Washingtons Army at Valley Forge — Went from thence in the spring with the Army, and this deponent believes that said Hart was in the battle of Mon- mouth, but the deponent was not, being sick at the time — that afterwards Cpt Smiths Company, and he believes Colonel Brigalows Regt was marched to the Island of Rhode Island, where said Hart and myself served till operations ceased, and were then marched to Providence where we continued through the following winter, and were afterwards marched to West Point, where we were stationed till we were discharged, after having served three full years — And further this deponent saith not —
Asa Jones ✓
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire ss — Jaffrey January 15. 1833
Then Asa Jones above named, person- ally appeared and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth — And I certify that the said Asa Jones is well known to me and is a credible witness —
Sworn and subscribed before me
Asa Parker Justice of the Peace