Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 44177, Enos Greenfield, Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Greenfield, Enos
S. 44177
Continental
CONTENTS

18,460 R New York
Enos Greenfield
of Pompey in the State of New York who was a private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel C. Webb of the Connecticut line, for the term of One year.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 16 of March 1820
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 of June 1822 and sent to Joshua Forman Esq. Syracuse. New York
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1821. 16 1/4 131.18 Semi anl. all'ce ending 11 March 1822. 48 $ 179.18
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
80 10th of May 1820.
23-1824 CB- Nov

State of New York } Onondaga County } ss. William Bacon of the Town & County of Onondaga, aged fifty eight years being duly sworn saith that he is personally knowing to the fact & well knows that Enos Greenfield now of Pompey in the County of Onondaga entered in the month of December 1775 in into Captain Hales Company in Col. Charles Webbs Regiment & served in the same for the term of one year & was as charged said Regiment belonged to the Connecticut line - That this deponent was a soldier in the same company & Regiment during all that time & was well acquainted with said Greenfield. Further saith not
Subscribed to me This 10 th day of April 1820 before me J. Porman First Judge of Onondaga Court Sessions
his William Bacon mark
I do further certify that I am well acquainted with the above named William Bacon & that he is a man of truth & a credible witness April 10 th 1820
J. Porman First Judge of Onondaga Court Sessions

State of New York
Onondaga County ss I certify that Joshua Norman, whose signature appears to the certificate drawn under the preceding affidavit, (and with which I am acquainted) is the first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in said County of Onondaga. In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name & impressed the seal of said Court hereon this 21 st Dec r . 1821.
Daniel Moseley Clerk

E. Lewis Greenfield
Mar 16. 1920

State of New-York, } ss:— Onondaga County, }
On this 16 th day of March 1820, before me the subscriber, First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said county of Onondaga, personally appears Enos Greenfield — aged Seventy — years, resident in the town of Hompstead — in the said county, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Enos Greenfield — enlisted in November or December 1775 — for one year — at New London — in the state of Connecticut — in the company commanded by Captain Hale — in Col. Charles Webb's regiment of the Connecticut Line — that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the  on or about the first of January 1777 — when he was discharged from service in Fishkill — in the state of New York — that he was in the battles of White Plains — & in the battle at Plattsburgh on Long Island — " " —
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Joshua Forman " "
Enos Greenfield
I, Joshua Forman First Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Enos Greenfield — did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. December 17. 1821
Joshua Forman " "

Enos Greenfield Application to Schedule
Enos Greenfield $37.25
The official character of Judge Forman, should be duly certified to, under the seal of the court. The Judge will please to fill up the blank, at the bottom of the application, upon the seal affixed. 6 Dec. 1821. Syracuse N. York.

State of New-York, } ss : Onondaga County }
On the twenty eighth day of August 1820, personally appeared in open court in the court of common pleas in and for the county of Onondaga, being a court of record proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of their proceedings, Elias Greenfield aged seventy one years, resident in Pompey in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his Oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:—
That he enlisted in November or December 1775 for one year at New Poudon in Connecticut in Colonel Charles Wells Regiment of the Connecticut Line that he served in said Regiment until about the first of January 1779 when he was discharged at Fishkill in the State of New York that he was in the Battle of White Plains & at Flatbush on Long Island
and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818 ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
 Schedule of property  one cow 10 years old Worth $11  1 pair of plough beams " 3  7 old dag teeth " 2.50  2 old chains " 11  1 Grind stone " 1.50  1 old saddle " 2.  1 old scythe & hangings " 0.50  2 old axes " 2.  1 old drawing knife and 2 augers " 0.75  Note against one Thomas Dyer 4.  " against one Bauldin who has absconded 5.  $37.25 
I owe to one White of Homer 10. and other small debts to the amount of about 45.00 That he now lives with his son in law in the Town of Pompey upon whom he is dependent for his support That he is altogether from his age and inability & in family unable to support himself without the aid of private or public charity That he has now
no family depending upon him He further says that on the 16 th day of March in the year 1820 he made application to Joshua Farnam Esquire first Judge of this court for his pension which original application is now legally annexed
Elias Greenfield
Subscribed & sworn to in open court this 28 th day of August 1820. J. Farnam first Judge of said court property valued at $37.25 by the court
Daniel Mosely I, Truman Adams Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in
and for the county of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the sched-

he was discharged at Fishkill in the state of New York that he was in the Battle of White Plains & at Flatbush on Long Island
and I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Schedule of property    one cow 10 years old  Worth $11    1 pair of plough lines  3    7 old dag tools  2.50    2 old chairs  4    1 Quilt  1.50    1 old saddle  2.    1 old scythe & hangings  0.50    2 old axes  2.    1 old drawing knife and 2 augers  0.75    Note against one Thomas Dyer  4.    " against one Hamlin who has absconded  5.     $37.25  
I owe to one White of Homer 10. and other small debts to the amount of about 45.00  That he now lives with his son in law in the Town of Pompey upon whom he is dependent for his support That he is altogether from his age and inability & in family unable to support himself without the aid of private or public charity That he has now
no family depending upon him He further says that on the 16 th day of March in the year 1820 he made application to Joshua Farnam Esquire first Judge of the court for his pension which original application is now lying before him  Enas Greenfield
Subscribed & sworn to before me this 28 th day of August 1821. J. Farnam first Judge of said court property valued at $37.25 by the court
Daniel Mosely I, Truman Adams Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in
and for the county of Onondaga, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is the sum of $37.25

July 16, 1937
Mrs. Guy Chaffee 2827 East Genesee Street Syracuse, New York
Enos Greenfield S. 44177 BA-J/AWF
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Enos Greenfield, who died about the year 1824 in Onondaga County, New York.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 44177, based upon the service of Enos Greenfield in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of this soldier were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
Enos Greenfield enlisted at New London, Connecticut, sometime in December, 1775, served as a private in Captain Nathan Hale's company in Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut regiment, was in the battles of Long Island, and White Plains, length of service one year.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 16, 1820, at which time he was seventy years old and living in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York. He was at this time referred to as formerly of New London, Connecticut.
He was still in Pompey in 1831, then living

with his son-in-law, whose name was not shown.
The soldier died November 23, 1824.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further family data.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person paid the last payment of this pension, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., and furnish the following data:
Enos Greenfield Certificate # 18460 Issued January 9, 1822 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced March 16, 1820 Acts of March 18, 1818 and May 1, 1820 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

August 23, 1938
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BA-J/MCS Enos Greenfield S.44177
Mrs. May Hart Smith 1725 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena, California
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Revolutionary War soldiers, Nicholas Cox whose wife was Rebecca and Enos Greenfield.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information relative to Nicholas Cox or his wife, Rebecca.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.44177, based on the military service of Enos Greenfield.
The date and place of birth of Enos Greenfield and the names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted at New London, Connecticut, sometime in December, 1775, served as private in Captain Nathan Hale's company in Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut regiment, was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains and was in service one year.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 16, 1820, at which time he was seventy years of age and was living in Pompey, Onondaga County, New York. He was at this time referred to as formerly of New London, Connecticut.
In 1821 he was living in Pompey, New York, with his son-in-law, whose name was not given. There are no further data relative to soldier's family.

Enos Greenfield died November 22, 1824.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person to whom the last payment of soldier's pension was paid, it is suggested that you address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D.C., giving the following data:
Enos Greenfield, Certificate 18460, issued January 9, 1822, rate $6 per month, commenced March 16, 1820, Acts of March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820, New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. WILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
October 15, 1924.
Charlotte N. Chaffee, 2815 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, N. Y.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 44177, it appears that Enos Greenfield enlisted at New London, Connecticut in December 1775 and served one year as a private in Captain Nathan Hale's Company, Colonel Charles Webb's Connecticut Regiment and was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 16, 1820, while a resident of Pompey, Onondaga County, New York, aged seventy years.
In 1821, his son in law is referred to, his name is not stated and there is no further family data on file.
The above noted Enos Greenfield is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

June 26, 1937.
Veteran's Ad. Bureau of Rev. Soldiers; —
Dear Sir: —
The Librarian in our Family History Dept. — tells me I may write you for some free information. What information can you give me regarding death, location, place of burial etc (also name of wife if possible) of one Enos Greenfield — died in Onondaga Co. N.Y. about 1824?
Thanking you sincerely Charlotte N. Chaffee
(Mrs Guy)
2827 E. Genesee St. Syracuse N.Y.

2815 E. Genesee St. Syracuse N.Y.
Comm. of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Will you kindly send me any record of Enos Greenfield's services in the Revolutionary War that you may have?
Also John Hilbert
Also Ezra Wilcox - all the data I have I obtained from the book called Revolutionary

Soldiers of Onondaga Co. N. Y. written by Rev. Wm. Beauchamp S. T. D.
I need these records of their services in the Rebell. War for my D. A. R. papers.
Thanking you I am
Very truly Yours
- Charlotte N. Chaffee
2815 E. Genesee St
Syracuse
N.Y.

MRS. MAY HART SMITH 1725 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
Also,
Copy of application for Revolutionary War Pension made by Enos Greenfield born 1749; d. Nov. 23-1824 in Onondaga Co. New York. He was living, at the time of his death with his son-in-law Thomas Grimes He enlisted at New London Conn. I do not have the name of his wife.
And thank you for this also
M.H.S.

1937- July 16- death to Mrs. Isay Chaffee and.
44177
INVALID.
Rev.
File No. 44177
Enos Greenfield
Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 205
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1924 Oct 15- Hon. to Charlotte N. Chaffee and 1938 Aug 23- Priest to Mrs. Mary Hart Smith with

This may Certify That the bearer Enr Greenfield formerly of New London in the State of Connecticut now of Pompey in the State of New York enlisted into the Continental Service in the year 1776 and belonged to Captain Nathan Hale's Company in the 19 th Regiment of Infantry Commanded by Colonel Charles Webb. and did the duty of a Private Soldier the term of one year
Certified & Signed by -
Alpheus Chapman
First Lieutenant of Capt Hale's Company and after his death, Commanding Officer of said Company two or three months or until a new appointment of Officers
June 18. 1821
Montville New London County ss. Personally appeared the above signed Alpheus Chapman and made oath to the above Certificate, before me
Asahel P. Foster Justice of the Peace
This may Certify That Lieut. Alpheus Chapman of Montville is a respectable man and ought to be relied on as to truth and veracity
Montville June 8 1821
Certified by Asahel P. Foster Justice of the Peace
Asahel Foster

Paul Beebe of the town of Waterford in the County of New London & State of Connecticut of lawful age deposes & saith that he was a private soldier in the Company commanded by Captain Nathan Hale in the 19 th Regt of Inf try & served in the American Army during five years & six months of the revolutionary war is now an invalid pensioner of the United States. That he knew Enos Greenfield a private soldier in the same company into which he enlisted sometime in the year 1776 & that he the said Greenfield served in said Company the term of one year - That they were both in camp during that time & that he was regularly discharged at the end of the term for which he enlisted. Further the deponent saith not.
Paul Beebe
New London County ss. Waterford
On the twenty-second day of June A.D. 1821 the aforesaid Paul Beebe personally appeared before me Thos Shaw & Perkins Justices of the Peace & his being was examined cautioned & sworn to the foregoing deposition according to law.
Thos Shaw & Perkins Justices of Peace
These may certify that the above mentioned Paul Beebe is a respectable inhabitant of the town of Waterford & is to be relied on as to truth & veracity -
Waterford June 22 nd A.D. 1821.
Certified & signed by
Thos Shaw & Perkins Justices of Peace

New London 6 July 1821
I do hereby certify that on the 18 th day of June A D 1821 and until & on the 23 rd day of June A D 1821 Asahel Otis of Montville and Thomas Shaw Perkins of Waterford in said County Esquires were have several justices of the Peace in New London County duly qualified, and acting under the authority of the State of Connecticut and that the signatures to the several attestations of the foregoing affidavits are their signatures & in their several hand writing. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Court of said New London County this 23 rd day of June A D 1821
Charles Lathrop Clerk

Syracuse NY Dec 23
The Hon.
J. C. Calhoun
South Carolina
City of Washington
Enos Greenfield Esq. Joshua Foorman Syracuse NY
Recd 3 Jan. 1822.
18302

J. B. Lee - Esq. of Wm
Sir
enclosed are the papers of Enos Greenfield duly attested also the schedule of Mr. Lakin whose original application is in your office Also an exemplification of the Mortgage mentioned by John Engstrom in his schedule heretofore sent -
I am your Mo respectful
J. P. Norman
Syracuse Dec 22 1921 -
thru P. G.

Enos Greenfield
Served one year (1776) under Col: Charles Webb, service proved by an Officer and two privates same Company all certified to be credible
Witnesses -
age 71 years no family dependents on hand. property $37.25.
Ad Hock
16 March 1820