Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1037, George Harvy, Conn. Mass. R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Nev.
Col.
Harry, George or Harvey
No. 1037
Philena
CONTENTS
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March 25. 1834 Entd this day not having been done before — by Wm H Hunt
2239 Connecticut George Hoar of Preston in the State of Connecticut who was a Pri — in the Conn commanded by Captain — of the Reg commanded by Col Topham in the Conn line for State Troops 2 years
Conn. Mass & R.I.
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of June 1833 and sent to SA Child Norwich Conn
Arrears to the 4th of March 33 $ 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 33 40
$ 200
Recorded by E. D. Bassett Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 13 Page 115
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }

2665.
Connecticut Phoebe Hardy widow of George Hardy who served in the Revolutionary
1850
war, as a Private in State Troops.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of Oct r 53 and sent to
Mrs. T. Neely Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 10 Vol. A
32

State of Connecticut.
New London County ss
On this 28 day of July 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the city court of the city of Norwich in said county now in session be- ing a court of record, having jurisdiction to any amount, I having a check & a seal. George Having a resident of Preston in said county and being first sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed Jan 7, 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States under the following name Offi- cer Isaac or Isaac Fisher. - He is seventy two years of age. In April 1776 he was a resident of the town of Preston State of Massachusetts & he then enlisted in the company of state troops, commanded by Capt. Zeb. Prentiss & of which company Isaac Fisher was Lieut. in the Regiment of Col. Josiah Whitney - He enlisted for eight months and served the whole of said term - They marched to Boston, and remained there some weeks

The British ship being in the harbor they went in boats from Boston to the Island of Nantasket and there raised a great noise, and attacked the ship. & after some time the ship retreated. They remained on that Island, until the expiration of the eight months for which he enlisted - There was no other regiment on Non- sucket Island at that time - There were men on the other Islands in the neighborhood of Boston. - William Clark who now lives in your Norton was with me in the same com- pany - I have obtained his deposition and the same is herewith annexed. John Amuda who also lives in Norton knows that Lieut. - and Fisher joined the enlisted with Harvey & that he went into the army - His deposition has been taken & is herewith annexed.
In the fall of 1776, immediately after he returned from Nantasket he enlisted into the com- pany commanded by Capt. Silas Cobb who then here, in your Norton, for an expedition of eight months more - John Allen was Lieut. and Col. Rice was Colonel of the Regiment - Col.

This regiment was raised for the purpose of guarding the southern shores of Massachusetts & Rhode Island - They marched to Warrenton & from thence to Warrenton-neck - During the coldest part of the winter, they were at a place called Oldbridge Newtown, now called Wickford - They were also some of the time at Providence. There was no continental officers there as he recollects - He was in Providence when he was discharged - He had no written discharge the company was dismissed when their time was out. - This tour of duty was performed in the latter part of the year 1776 & in the year 1777. The company was dismissed according to the best of his recollection & belief the last of July or the first of August 1777 - They had during this time several skirmishes with British who attempted to land in boats, but no general battle - Thomas Hewett of Taunton is now living & he was with me as a soldier in Capt. Webb's company during the time last stated - I have obtained his disch n which is herewith annexed -

In March 1778 he enlisted in the company of State Troops raised by Rhode Island, commanded by Capt Philip Lefston, Colonel Topsham Regiment and served for the space of one year. - After he enlisted they marched to Howland's Ferry & were there quartered - until we had orders to go upon Rhode Island - we crossed over & landed on the northern part of the Island under General Sullivan who then com- manded our forces in what has been called Sullivan's expedition. - The British were on the Island and their object of Gen Sullivan was to drive them off. They had several skin- nishes, for a number of days - the French fleet came into Newport while they were there. I often they left Newport, - Gen. Sullivan then thought of retreating - The day they left the Island, there was a constant firing during the day, - The Brit- ish were driven back by our army - and in the night we came off from the Island. - Our Regiment staid at Howland's Ferry till the expiration of the twelve months for

Which we were enlisted. After we were discharged I came home - I never had any military discharge nor have I any doc- umentary evidence of my service. Elias D Hapgood who now lives in Providence & who is the son of Capt. Philip Hapgood was a soldier with me in the same company during the whole of the campaign - The disposition of some Hapgood has been ob- tained and is greatly amused - He also says that he was occasionally with the militia & performed several months of military duty, in addition to the two years & four months service which he per- formed as when other in the State troops of Massachusetts & Rhode Island - After the war about the time of the treaty of Peace, he moved to Boston where he now lives & has lived there ever since - within one mile of the Court House in the city of Norwich - I have no record of my age in

the family Bible which went into the hands of my sister - I cannot well forget it - I was born August 11. 1750 - I am known to Hon James Linnman, Mayor of the city of Norwich - to Hon. Calvin Goddard - formerly member of law- sup - to Rev. Abner Phelps Esq. U.S. Dist. Atty - To Stephen Murch, Henry Palmer & George Sedgwick Esqrs - & I refer to them & to the respectable people generally of the neighborhood, for my character & services.
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 -
Given to & subscribed in open court the day and year first above written
Alex Lathrop Clerk
George Hovey

1 1 1 Declaration: In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d of February A.D. 1833.
State of Connecticut County of New London ss.
On this 16 th day of April, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, personally appeared before the undersigned L. Luce, of the County of Hartford, for the trial of Aaron Philena Harry a resident of the town of Preston in the County and State aforesaid, aged Surety Seven years, who being duly sworn, according to law, took an oath and made the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed the third day of February, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three; that she is the widow of George Harry of Preston in said County and State, who was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, and drew a pension of eighty six dollars per annum, and received the same at the pension office at Hartford in said State.
She further declares that she was married to the said George Harry on the eighth day of June one thousand eight hundred and six at her residence in the aforesaid town and County; that her said husband, the aforesaid George Harry, died on the 15 th day of June one thousand eight hundred and forty five; that she was married to him at the time about stated.
She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow and that she has not before made application for a pension.
Philena her Harry mark
I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and I further certify that the said Philena Harry in consequence of her great age and bodily infirmity

...is unable to appear in Court, and the said Hester Massey has subscribed her name by making her mark as she is unable to write.
George B. Ripling Judge of Probate
State of Connecticut County of New Britain
I hereby certify that George B. Ripling Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration was made and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the time of so being Judge of the Probate Court of the District of New Britain, duly commissioned and sworn, and that the signature subscribed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office as Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of New Britain this 17 th day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and and fifty three.
Attest, Othniel Gager Clerk.

I Henry Brown of Preston, in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, of lawfull age Viz Savvy three years. Testify and say, "that I have in my possession the Official Records of Samuel Mott, Esq r late of Preston deceased, "that they were placed in my hands for safe keeping, by the Heirs of said Mott, who was many years a Justice of the Peace, "that I the deponent resided in the house of said Mott as a member of his family many years, and well knew his hand writing, "that on application for evidence of the marriage of George Harvey with Falley, for Philena Roath, "that on examination of said records I do find the following Viz.
Preston June, thirtieth A.D. One thousand eight hundred and eight. George Harvey and Falley Roath, both of Preston presented themselves for marriage, and were married and pronounced Husband and Wife by.
Samuel Mott, Justice Peace.
I certify that it is a true copy of the records, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the records in fair legible figures as follows: "Preston, New London County, June 30 th , 1808. George Harvey & Falley Roath, both of Preston, presented themselves for marriage and were married & pronounced Husband & Wife by Samuel Mott, Justice Peace.
I Henry Brown, above named, depose and say, that I hold the Records of the said Samuel Mott, as above described, and know the same to be his hand writing, and the above is a true extract from said records

with the exception above named, as certified by me Henry Brown
State of Connecticut } County of New London } ss.
Preston July 21 st A.D. 1853.
Personally appeared Henry Brown who signed the foregoing deposition in my presence and made oath to the truth of the same before me. I hereby certify that the said deponent is to me personally known to be a person of truth and veracity
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written
Edwin Palmer, Notary Public.

George Harry
Admitted
Private 2 years
A child

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when, you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of George Haroy Connecticut
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     April 1776 8 enlisted Capt Brainerd Col Mather Attacked Bunker Hill in Boston Boston 72 Norton Mass now lives in London Proof 1 st by two surviving witnesses   Fall 1777 8 " Capt Cobb Col Hise Sharpshooter To Saratoga and W. N. Neck 60 2 nd by a surviving witness   1778 1 " Capt Norton Col Topham A. J. Skirmish A. J. Skirmish 3 rd by a surviving witness also  
and in addition to the above service - he performed "several months of militia duty"
The Certificate of a clergyman and a local citizen
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) , who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation 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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons - one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance. [b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned. [d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. [g] The opinion of the Court is always required. [h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case. [i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.  [j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases. [l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. [m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

June 21. 1853
Appl of Philena Harvey widow of George
Counl: $80
9939
Agd 3 d Feby 1853 $80 - Per An Com - Feby 3 d 1853 Rev:
Geo. T. Neely Present.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Philip Hamm David
George
Adams 1875
1875
Correspondence of Pension Washington D.C.

Christopher L. David
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Decades 1880s

General Office. 22 d Oct r , 1855,
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pension was paid or the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
W. Cole
For the Commission.
George Harvey, Ret 1832. $80.00 p. an. — Died 15 th June 1845, Paid to his death.
F. Bart. Auditor.
Francis Bart. Esq. Their Auditor. Heavy }

No 2228
Philena Harvey, Wid: of George Conner
Set. to pro: 7. July 1853 " " " " " Oct 7" "

Rec. Ser. 11-11-11 11-11-11

New Han
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1037
Philena Hardy Widow
George Hardy Brn Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index: — Vol. A , Page 811
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Geddes 1873
Philena Harvey
and George
Commythion of Zion Washington D.C.

Julius 1873
Phoebe (Harvey)
George
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Town Clerk's Office fs.
Preston July 4 th A.D. 1853.
I Henry Haskell, town Clerk of Preston Afore- said, On application for record evidence of the Marriage of Mr George Harvey, with Philena Roath, both of said Town, do hereby Certify that I have made a careful examination of the records in my Office and do find that no such evidence is therein contained.
Attest Henry Haskell Town Clerk
State of Connecticut } County of New London } fs.
Preston July 4 th A.D. 1853.
Personally appeared Henry Haskell, to me per- sonally known to be town Clerk of said town and a man of truth and veracity and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the foregoing Certificate by him subscribed
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hands and affixed my Of- ficial Seal
Notary Public.

Brief in the case of Melina Harvey, widow of George New London County and State of Connecticut act 3 d Feby, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Instant was a pension under the act of 7 th June, 1832
Recom d evidence of marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
M c T. Veely Esq r , Present.
Name and residence of Agent
A. C. Raynor, Examining Clerk.

Washington D.C. Oct. 20, 1853
Sir.
Enclosed please find additional evidence in the case of Mrs. Philena Harvey widow of Geo. Harvey of Connecticut for Pension under the 2 d Section of the act of 3 rd Feby. 1853. Proof of Mr. Edwin Palmer's (who certifies to some of Mrs. Harvey's Papers) authority to act as Notary has been required by your Department, and would refer to you to the claims of Mrs. Eunice Parrish widow of R. Parrish of Connecticut who was Pensioned at $96 pr annum Oct. 6/53 also. Mrs. Anna Treat widow of James of Connecticut. Pensioned at $30. pr annum Sep. 19, 1853. In both cases sufficient proof of his Power as Notary is given,
Yours
Very Respectfully
Wm F. Nulty
To The Commissioner of Pensions

Washington D.C. Oct. 1. 1853
Sir:
Please find enclosed additional evidence in the case of Mrs. Harvey widow of Geo. Harvey a Revo. Soldier and Pensioner for Pension under the Second Section act. of 3 rd Feby 1853.
Yours
Very Respectfully
Geo. T. Kelly
To The Commissioner of Pensions

Washington City D.C. June 20 th 1853
Sir
You will please find enclosed the Declaration of Mrs. Philena Harvey widow of George Harvey who was a Revolutionary Soldier and a Prisoner from the State of Connecticut, for a Pension under the 2 d Section of the act of 3 d Feby 1853
Yours
Very Respectfully
M c T. Arnelly
The Commissioner Of Pensions }

I Philena Harvey of Preston in the County of New London State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that I am widow of George Harvey who was a Revolutionary soldier but I was not married with him at the time of his death but was then called Phila Brandall, that I afterwards was married with Abel Root - I was widowed on or about the 10th day of Apr. 1840 that after his death I in- termarried with the aforesaid George Harvey that since his death I have remained a widow, have never intermarried, and am still a widow that I am the same person who was called Philena in her previous marriage but formerly Phila in the name of Philena Harvey.
Edwin Palmer William I Buddington I Philena her X Harvey marks
State of Connecticut } ss New London } ss Personal appearance Philena Harvey sign- of the foregoing deposition and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the same before me.
Edwin Palmer Notary Public
I Robert M. Palmer of Preston in the County of New London, Connecticut, of lawful age testify and say, that I am now seventy five years of age. "that George Harvey above mentioned was to me personally known whilst living, and that I know of his death, and that Philena Harvey above named was his wife, or that they lived and cohabited as husband and wife - that they resided near me for many years, that the said George Harvey was

a Pensioner, that the said Philena Harvey is the identical person who was the wife of the aforesaid George Harvey, that the aforesaid Philena Harvey has resided near me ever since the death of said George Harvey, that she has not intermarried since his death is my firm belief, Robert M Palmer
I Abey B. Palmer, of Preston, in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, of lawful age testify and say, that I reside near the residence of Philena Harvey referred to in the foregoing deposition, that said Philena Harvey is to me personally known to be the identical person who was the wife of George Harvey, who was said to be a pensioner and is now deceased, "that the said George and Philena Harvey were both personally known to me, that I taught school in the district in which they resided one term that they sent to school to me, that I was frequently in at their residence, that I was present and assisted in preparing for the funeral, made the shroud, was present when he died, and have resided in the same school district with them since the death of said George Harvey, and that the said Philena Harvey still remains a widow and has not intermarried since said Geo Harvey's death as I firmly believe. Abey B. Palmer
State of Connecticut
County of New London ss. Preston Oct 11th 1853
Personally appeared Robert M. Palmer, and

Abby D. Palmer, who signed the foregoing Deposition in my presence and made oath to the truth of the same before me, and I certify that they are each of them respectable persons, and their statements are entitled to credit. They both being personally known
to me to be the persons described in and who proved to me to be the persons who are entitled to the foregoing Deposition, acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Notary Public this 14th day of March, 1842.
Notary Public

Fairfax Office, 22 d Oct r , 1853.
The Official Character of Mr s Palmer, the Within Notary Public, is duly Authenti= =cated in the Cases of Mrs s Eunice Parrish, wid s of R. Parrish, of Com s ; per s Oct r 6 th /53 & Mrs s Anna Heat, wid s ; of James, of Ct s ; per s 19 th Sept r /53
J. C. Boynton, Exp. Clk.

Son Breaster
We William Kimball, Henry Palmer & Jeremiah S. Halsey, of the Town of Preston in New London County — hereby certify that we are well acquainted with George Harvey who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration to obtain a pension — that we believe him to be seventy two years of age — that he is reputed and has been in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a victim of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed
Wm. Kimball Henry Palmer Jeremiah S. Halsey
New London County ss July 28th 1832 Personally appeared William Kimball, Henry Palmer & Jeremiah S. Halsey Esqrs Justices of the Peace for said New London County & John Brewster Personally appeared Shepley Halsey Atty at Law, all residing in Preston. Who have signed the above certificate & made oath to the truth of the same before me in and pursuant to law — Geo. Hill Justice of Peace for said New London County

And the said court, do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant George Harvey was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the court further certify that it appears to them that William Kimball, Henry Palmer Jeremiah S. Huley & John Brewster Esquires - who have named the above certificate are creditable persons, residing near said applicant, in said district, and that their statement is entitled to credit. - The court also certify that it is fully established to them that said applicant was a resident of the town of Chester at the commencement of the Revolutionary war - and that said applicant who is now before said court, is the same George Harvey who enlisted and served as stated in his said declaration. - The court also certify that the deposition of John Arnold, Thomas Hewett, Wm Clarke & Elias S. Hapton, which are herewith annexed were regularly before said court, and that said deposition are taken in conformity to the laws of Connecticut and would be admissible as evidence in any court in this state. - The court also certify

George Hill - Guy who has subscribed the foregoing certificate as a justice of the peace, is a justice of the peace for New Bedford or County, and that his signature thereto is in his own proper hand writing, under full credit may be given thereto.
I Alexander Lathrop Clerk of the City Court of the city of New Bedford in Massachusetts County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the apprehension of George Harris for a perjury
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 28 th day of July A.D. 1832
Attest. Alex Lathrop Clerk

Thomas Hardy Deposition

I Thomas Hewett of Taunton in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify & say that I am in the seventy sixth year of my age, that I well remember George Harvey, that he was born in Norton in S. County of Bristol, that I well remember that said Harvey, did in life in Capt. Silas Colbys Company, John Allen Lieutenant in Colbys Regiment, in the year 1777 that I was a soldier in the same Company, that we were upon an Expedition to guard the Southern Shores of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, eight months, in said year of 1777. —
Thomas Hewett
Bristol ss Norton July 10. 1832 Personally appeared before me, John Reynolds who made Oath to the truth of the facts contained in the above Deposition, which was then and there reduced to writing by me, and by him signed in my presence, In Witness whereof I have set my hand & Seal at S d Norton the day and year above mentioned —
Ephraim Raymond Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
District
I James Sprout, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Ephraim Raymond Esq., whose signature is affixed to the within certificate, is a Justice of the peace in & for said County, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this nineteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty two -
J. Sprout

M m Clark " " Deposition —

I William Clark of Norton in the county of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and say that I am in the seventy fifth year of my age, that I well remember George Hawley that he was born in S. Norton and that I well remember that said Hawley intisted in Leigh's Reading Company, Isaac Fisher was the Lieutenant, in Col. Josiah Whitney Regiment, in April 1776, to go on an expedition to Nantasket, that I served with him in the same company, and that we returned late in the fall of the same year, and served about eight months W m Clark
Bristol ss. Norton July 16. 1832. Personally appeared before me, William Clark who made oath to the truth of the facts contained in the above deposition, which was then & there reduced to writing by me, and by him signed in my presence, In Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal at S t Norton the day and year above mentioned
Ephraim Raymond { Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol ss. I, James Sprout, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Ephraim Raynes Esq. whose signature is affixed to the within certifi- cate, is a Justice of the peace in the said County of Bristol and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this nineteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirtytwo Jas Sprout

John Cunoldy Deposition

I John Arnold of Norton in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and say that I am sixty nine years of age, that I well remember George Hawey, that he was born in said Norton that I well remember said Hawey told me that he enlisted in April 1776. under Capt. Reading to go on an expedition to Nantucket, that Isaac Fisher was the Lieutenant of the same Company that said Fisher told me that he enlisted said Hawey and that he served during the Campaign and returned late in the fall of the same year, and I well recalled that it was late in the fall that S d Hawey returned.
John Arnold
Bristol ss. Norton July 10. 1832. Personally appeared before me, John Arnold who made oath to the truth of the facts contained in the above deposition, which was then & there reduced to writing by me, and by him signed in my presence. In Witness whereof I have set my hand & Seal at S d Norton the day and year above mentioned Ephraim Raymond Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss. I James Sproat: Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Ephraim Raymond Esq. whose signature is affixed to the within certificate, is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this nineteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
J. Sproat

No 3454

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Secretary's Office July 12 th A D 1832.
I certify that Gamaliel L Dwight whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate is a Public Notary for and within the county of Providence in said State, duly elected and commissioned: as appears of Record in this office. Witness Henry Bowen Secy.

BY HIS EXCELLENCY,
Lemuel H. Arnold
Governor, Captain-General and Commander in Chief of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Be it known that the name " HENRY BOWEN," to the afore- written attestation subscribed, is the proper hand writing of Henry Bowen, Esquire, who, at the time of subscribing the same, was Sec- retary of the State aforesaid, duly elected and qualified according to law : Wherefore unto his said attestation full faith and credit are to be rendered.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said State to be affixed, at Provi- dence, this twelfth day of July in the year of our
one thousand eight hundred and thirty- two of Independence the fifty- seventh .
Lemuel H. Arnold
BY HIS EXCELLENCY'S COMMAND,
Henry Bowen Secy.

I, Elias D. Trafton of Providence, in the County of Providence, and State of Rhode-Island on oath do testify and say that I am sixty-six years of age, That I well remember George Harvey of Preston, in the State of Connecticut, That he served with me as a soldier in the company of Philip Trafton, my father, in Col. Topham's Regiment, That he served as private during the whole of what is termed Sullivan's Expedition, which lasted  twelve months . He enlisted in March 1778 and served twelve months and was then honorably discharged. I also swear that I have seen an authentic list of all the persons who served in the Brigade of Rhode-Island State Troops, commenced Dec. 16, 1776, and ending March 16 th 1780, and that his name is placed thereon.
Elias D. Trafton
Providence ss. Providence July 12 th 1832. Personally appeared before me Elias D. Trafton, who made oath to the truth of the facts contained in the above deposition, which was then and there reduced to writing by him signed in my presence. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at said Providence, the day and year above mentioned.
Samuel L. Dright. Public Notary for the County of Providence.

State of Connecticut.
New London County ss. City of Norwich
On this 15 th day of December A D 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the city court of the city of Nor- wich in said county, now in session being a court of record, the said George Hovey of Pres- ton in said county, who before said court, on the 28 th day of July A D 1832 made his declaration under oath for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, and now being just duly sworn ac- cording to law, makes the following additional declaration for the purpose of obviating an objection suggested to his said former declar- ation by J. L. Edwards Esq. by letter Nov. 27. 1832.
The reason for not obtaining the affidavit of a clergyman, is as follows. Said applicant lives in the East society or parish of Preston & there is now, and was not at the time of his said former declaration, no clergyman in

your Parish - There is a druggist settler in another part of your town, but he has recently been settler there, and is unacquainted with your officers, and of course knows nothing as to the reputation of his being in the army. Mr. Alas Burnby of Preston, is a licensed preacher in the Baptist Church, and now fre- quently officiates in that character. Though he was never ordained over any particular church he is a man of good character, I have obtain- ed his certificate which is herewith annexed.
I have obtained the certificates of the ma- gistrates before whom the depositions appeared to my former declaration, that the deponents therein named are credible persons.
I was born in Boston Aug. 10. 1780, - I never read any dis- charge - I have no documentary evidence of my service - The answers to the questions presented by the war Dept. are contained in the body of my declaration.
Waverly City Ct. Dec. 15. 1832
I now take the oath in open court, the day and year forementioned
Attest Alex Lathrop Clerk
George Harvey

I, Rev Brumby a clergyman residing in the town of Preston, hereby certify that I am well acquainted with George Harvey who has resided herein and known to the above mentioned that I believe him to be about two years of age - that he is reputed and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a victim of the revolution & that I was in that opinion.
I further certify that Rev Harvey is a man of fair character & that his statements are entitled to credit. Rev Brumby a minister of the Gospel of Christ Sumner in Court: this 15 day of Dec. 1832.
Attest - Alex Lathrop Clerk

And the said City Court do hereby declare their opinion that there is no settled clergyman in said Preston except those who have recently settled there. That Rev. Brewster who has signed the above certificate is a preacher in the Baptist church and has been heard as a clergyman and is a man of good character, and his statements are entitled to credit. The court also certify, that it appears by competent testimony pro- duced in court, that John Austin, Thomas Hewett William Clarke & Edward S. Easton whose depositions are appended to a former declaration of some Harvey & which is hereto annexed are each of them credible persons and that their statements are entitled to full credit.
I the undersigned Clerk of the City Court for the city of Norwich certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of an additional application of George Harvey for a pension & I have appended this declaration to a former declaration by him made July 28. 1832 - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of office this 15 day of Dec r 1832
Alex Lathrop Clerk

Bristol's Norton Dec r 14. 1832. I Ephraim Raymond Justice of the peace within and for said County of Bristol, do certify, that I am the Magistrate before whom the depositions of Thomas Greville, William Black, & John Arund were taken, on the 16 th day of July AD 1832. for the purpose of being used in George Harvey's application for a pension, And I certify that the above named deponents are each of them credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
Ephraim Raymond { Justice of the Peace
Norwich City Court. Dec. 15. 1832.
The said court, prior and certify that the above Eph m Raymond is the same Magistrate who took the deposition subscribed by him, herewith annexed, and that the above certificate is in his own hand writing -
Albert May Lathrop Clerk

3454
George Harvey
A. Child

This may certify that on the Twelfth day of July A.D. 1832, personally appeared before me Elias S. Grafton, and gave his deposition to be used to obtain a pension for George Harvey of Reston. I further certify that I am acquainted with said Grafton, that he is a man I believe him to be a man of truth and veracity, and that his statements are entitled to credit.
Providence December 11 th 1832.
Samuel S. Dright
Public Notary
Newark City Court Dec. 15. 1832
Said court finds and certifies that the above Samuel S. Dright is the same magistrate who took the deposition of him subscribed, herunto annexed, & that the above certificate is in his hand writing.
Attest Alex. Lathrop Clerk

I, Betsey Howit of Preston, in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, of Lawful Age Viz, fifty four years of age, depose and say that I am daughter to Miss Philena Harry, whose declaration for a Pension is hereto appended. That her first husband name was Abab Roath. and I was their daughter. "That I recollect the marriage of my Mother with George Harry. "that they were joined in Marriage by Samuel Mott Esqr. of said Preston, "that the mar- riage took place on the eighth day of June one tho- usand eight hundred and six. "That I recollect the time more particularly from the fact, of myself and Children younger than myself being out from home and being overtaken by a violent Shower and heavy Wind, said Shower being called the June gale. "that we stopped into the house of Mr Robert Fowler during a part of the gale. "That Mrs Clarissa Roath was in company with us at the time. "That I returned home with the rest of the Children, and found that my Mother had been out looking for us. "That I was at home at the time that Mr Harry and Esqr Mott came to the house and I was present at the wedding and saw them married. "That the aforesaid Shower or Gale was not fairly over on the arrival of Mr Harry and said Samuel Mott Esqr. and further say not.
Betsey her X Howit. marks

I Clarissa Roath of Preston, in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, of lawful age viz, fifty six years of age depose and say, that I personally know Miss Philena Harvey, widow of George Harvey, of said Preston, "that I have resided at a short distance from her for a long time, "that I recollect the time when she was married to Mr George Harvey, "that at that time I lived nearest neighbor to the said Philena Harvey, and but a few rods distant from her house, "that I have a more perfect recollection of the day from the fact of being away from home a short distance in company with Miss Betsey Howit named on the other side of this paper, and being overtaken by a severe hail storm, or shower, and Gale of wind, known and called the June gale. "that I was not present at the wedding, but knew by report that it was to take place on that day. "that I saw Mr Har- vey and the Gentleman that was to marry them as I suppose was the house where I at that time resided, "that the statement of Miss Howit in relation to our stopping at the house of Mr Fowler is correct, "that I have resided near Mrs Harvey ever since her marriage with said George Harvey, and never more than one mile distant, "that they lived and cohabited as Husband and Wife, and they were reputable persons. "that said marriage took place on the eighth day of June one thousand eight hundred and six.
Clarissa Roath State of Connecticut, County of New London ss. Preston May 31 th 1853. on this day personally appeared Betsey Howit signer of the foregoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the same before me, and

Signed the same in my presence by making her mark. She being unable to write, and on this second day of June 1853 personally appeared Clarisa Roath signer of the deposition to which her name is prefixed and made oath to the truth of the same, and I hereby certify that the said deponents are credible witnesses as appearing by the testimony of others.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal the day and year last above written Edwin Palmer Notary Public

State of Connecticut County of Middlesex ss
I. Certify that Samuel Mott, late of Paxton in said County deceased, was, from the year A.D. 1804, to the year A.D. 1808 inclusive, a Justice of the Peace for the said County and as such Justice duly authorized & administered oaths & took acknowledgements - Witness my hand & the seal of the County court of the said State for the said County, this 3 rd day of June A.D. 1853
Wm L Brewster Assistant Clerk of the said Court -

I, P. N. Bentley of Norwich in the County of New London and State of Connecticut do application for evidence of the death of George Harvey of Preston in said County. do say that I am Local Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the City of Norwich aforesaid. that I keep a memorandum of all the funerals I attend. do certify that on examination do find the following entry under the following head.
Record of funerals attended by P. N. Bentley One thousand eight hundred and forty five June fifteenth. George Harvey, eighty three years of age Preston. S. S. morning song society & devotional services. Prayer &c.
And I the said P. N. Bentley do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record as one kept. with the exception of the dates, which are expressed in the record in fair legible figures as follows:—
Record of funerals attended by P. N. Bentley. 1845 June 15 th . George Harvey 83 years of age Preston, S. S. Prayer &c.
I, P. N. Bentley, above named, do hereby certify that I occupy the position of local minister above named, and that the above is a true extract from the records by me kept with the exception above named as by me certified. D. N. Bentley
State of Connecticut County of New London ss. Norwich May 24 th , 1845. personally appeared P. N. Bentley above named to me personally known to be a credible witness and made solemn affirmation to the truth of

The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 10th day of June 1881
Edwin Palmer Notary Public