Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21820, Ebenezer Holbrook, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Holbrook, Ebenezer
S. 21820
CONTENTS
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V 9161 - Vermont
Letter H. Matthews 12 Sep 1837. Order to Pay 29 Sept 1837.
Ebenezer Holbrook
Waterford in the State of Ver - who was a Pri - in the Com commanded by Captain Danna of the Reg commanded by Col. Ward in the Count for State Troops 7 1/2 mo
Date of death not on A.B.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 2 $ - Dollars 00 Cents per annum commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of April 1833. and sent Amos Paul Danville Vt
Arrears to the 4th of March: 33: $50.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending Sept. 33. 12 50 $ 62 50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E.D. Dillworth Clerk Book 6 Vol. 3. Page 68

Rev. Holbrook's
Declaration

State of Vermont } ss. District and County of Caledonia
On this 21 st day of July A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Hon. Benj. F. Dunning Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Caledonia; now sitting, Ebenezer Holbrook a resident of Waterford in the District and County aforesaid aged seventy six years - who after being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated
That on the fourteenth day of May 1776 at Pomfret in the State of Connecticut his then place of residence he enlisted for the term of one year, in the Connecticut troops in the Company of Cap. James Dana - L ieut. Wells in the Reg t . of Col. Ward. at the time of their enlistment understood that they were to be stationed at Boston for the defence of that place - marched in the direction of Boston as far as Douglas Woods in the State of Mass. there had counter orders, returned home and in about one week started for New York City - took water at Norwich Landing - thence thro' the Sound to N. York - remained in the City a few days - thence up North-river across Kingsbridge and across the river into New Jersey - was stationed for a time at a place called the English Neighborhood - was taken sick at that place and was in the Hospital - his Reg t . recrossed the river and he rejoined them at Westchester - being still unfit for duty his officers provided

him a place at a private house in East Chester remaining still unable to do duty, he was discharged and returned home as soon as his health would permit. His father came after him, procured his discharge and carried him home, where he arrived about the first of December. He remained out of health so as to be unable to labor until the next spring.
That at said Pomfret in the month of October, and as he believes in the year 1777 he enlisted for one month in the company of Capt. Grosvenor, Lt. Hale Ensign Sessions - marched to and was stationed at Tiverton Rhode Island - does not recollect the Col's name but they were under the command of Gen. Spencer - served out the term of his engagement.
Was born at Pomfret about Conn. does not recollect the year in which he was born - has a record of his age at home Moved from S. Pomfret to Hartland Vt. in the year 1783 - resided at S. Hartland forty years and about nine years since removed to Waterford Vt. his present residence. He thinks he had a written discharge from the year's service which his father took, has not seen it or had it in his possession since the war.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state. Eliza Holbrook
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before Benj. F. Deming Judge of Probate

I Harvey Holbrook of Waterford in the County of Caledonia and State of Vermont aged sixty four years depose and say That I recollect that my brother Ebenezer Holbrook who has made the foregoing declaration enlisted for the term of one year in Capt. Dana's Company the same year in which the battle at the white plains occurred he enlisted in the spring of the year, and I recollect that late in the fall or first of winter, (knows it was cold weather, my father went after him and brought him home sick) - I do not distinctly recollect his service at Rhode Island but I have always understood from him that he did serve one month at Rhode Island and I have no doubt that he served as he states in the foregoing declaration. Harvey Holbrook
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Before Benj. F. Deming Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the by the War Department interrogatories presented that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that Harvey Holbrook who has made the foregoing affidavit is well known to said Court as among the most reputable and respectable of the inhabitants of Waterford and that his statement is entitled to credit.
I Amos Paul Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Caledonia aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Ebenezer Hol- brook for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 21 st day of July A.D. 1832 Amos Paul Register

State of Vermont
District & County of Caledonia
ss.
On this third day of January A. D. 1833 personally appeared before the court aforesaid the aforesaid Ebenezer Holbrook, who being duly sworn deposes and saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of his 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 six months and a half in Daria's company, and Ward's Reg t in 1776 and one month in Cap t . Grosvenor's company, in the year 1777, and on both occasions served as a private, and for such service I claim a pension. Eben Holbrook
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Before Benj t H. Deming Judge of Probate
And the said court do hereby certify that Sylvanus Hemmingway and Abiel Richardson who have subscribed the accompanying certificate are both respectable persons residing in said Waterford, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Ebenezer Holbrook Declaration No 3009
I Amos Paul Register of the court of Probate for the District of Caledonia aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Eben r . Holbrook for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 11 th day of January A. D. 1833.
Amos Paul Register

December 20, 1932
Mrs. T. W. Larkin 16 Trigon Park LeRoy New York
Ebenezer Holbrook S. 21820 BA-J/MCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of December 5, 1932, requesting information in regard to Revolutionary War soldiers named Ebenezer Holbrook.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 21820, based upon the military service of Ebenezer Holbrook, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Ebenezer Holbrook was born in Pomfret, Connecticut, date not given.
While living in Pomfret, Connecticut, he enlisted May 14, 1776, as private in Captain James Dana's Company in Colonel Ward's Connecticut Regiment; after serving about six and one half months he was taken sick and his father, name not given, came after him and carried him home. He enlisted in October, 1777, and served one month as private in Captain Grosvenor's Connecticut Company and was stationed at Tiverton, Rhode Island, under the command of General Spencer.
In 1783 he moved from Pomfret, Connecticut, to Hartland, Vermont, and from there he moved to Waterford, Caledonia County, Vermont, and was living there when he applied for pen. in 1832.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 21, 1832, at which time he was seventy-six years of age.
In 1832 the soldier's brother, Harvey Holbrook, was living in Waterford, Vermont, aged sixty-four years. There are no further data relative to the soldier's family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Danville, Vermont Jan. 11. 1833
Sir,
I return herewith the declaration of Eleut. Holbrook, with his explanatory declaration and a certificate.
You will please to communicate the result to the undersigned
I am respectfully yrs Obed Servt.
Amos Paul.
Wm Lewis Cass Secretary of War

Im at Mr Evans
for
Hon. J. S. Edwards. Court of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

Parks of Caledonia Pawtucket, R.I. Sept. 7. 1834.
Hon. S. L. Edwards, Commr. of Pensions Sir,
Herewith you have certificate of identity. Ebenezer Rodbrooks. (who has not applied for a pension for more than one year.) which I forward (agreeable to instructions of the Comptroller September 29. 1836.) for an order for payment.
Very respectfully, Henry Meadock Cashin, for Thomas Emerson, Pension Agent.

Mr Edward,
for Hon. J. L. Edwards Comt. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

Parry of Caledonia Danville Vt. Sept. 22 d 1837.
Hon. J. S. Edward, Comm r of Pension, Sir,
Your letter of 22 nd inst. (with circular) is rec d . - I forward Certificate of identity made agreeable to form B. in the circular, - also Ebenezer Holbrook's Voucher v s . - As the proof of identity is sufficient please give an order for payment
Very Respectfully.
Your Ob t Serv t .
Henry M c Alloch Cash.
for Thomas Emerson Pension Agent

mmmt
July 20, 1826
Miss Lettie de Von Holbrook 1077 Williams Ave., Portland, ORE.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 21820 it appears that Ebenezer Holbrook was born in Pomfret, Connecticut, date not stated.
While a resident of Pomfret, Connecticut he enlisted May 14, 1776 and served about six and one half months as a private in Captain James Dana's Company, Colonel Ward's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in October 1777 and served one month as a private in Captain Grosvenor's Connecticut Company under General Spencer in Rhode Island.
In 1783 he moved from Pomfret to Hartland, Vermont, thence to Waterford, Caledonia County, Vermont where he was allowed pension on his application executed July 21, 1832 at which time he was aged seventy-six years.
It is not stated whether he was ever married, and the

place of his burial is not stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of his death, you should apply to the Record Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data:
"Ebenezer Holbrook, Certificate No. 9161, issued April 3, 1833, rate $ 25 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1833, Vermont Agency".
Respectfully
Bro. Harvey I also reference to father living at the end of soldier's service
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

E. Holbrook
advent pinnate 7\frac{1}{2} in 25
Amos Paul Esq Barnville VT
for the defence of the country in the eventuality of the invasion, and the regulations must be properly drawn, such as the rifle corps, company, and line to right, to platoon, &c. The regulations against squinting the eyes of the officers concerning the service, and the line and column of platoon, the same, as many have the practice by their military appearance, who are required to see both in their attention. It is even about the time of the significance is not found on the receipt of the statement, per QUEEN ELIZ. Head of Police.
The measures and the length of the section. The notes of the phrase about which we have thought is too short the preceding study the study, as the first group the phrase to be sung according to the music of. It is necessary to all notes to determine with precision the period for which the sufficient rest.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Ebenezer Holbrook which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ?
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ?
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so ?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served ?
V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled ?
No: see explanatory note
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ?
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal ?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.

We Sylvanus Hemmingway and Abiel Richardson of Waterford in the county of Caledonia do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ebenezer Holbrook of said Waterford who has as we understand made a declaration before the Probate Court in order to obtain a pension - that we believe him to be seventy six years of age - that he sustains a good character for truth and veracity, that we believe he served in the revolutionary war as he states
Sylvanus Hemmingway Abiel Richardson
State of Vermont } Waterford Jan'y 7 A.D. 1833 Caledonia county ss }
Personally appeared the above named Sylvanus Hemmingway and Abiel Richardson who have subscribed the above certificate and made oath that the same is just and true
Before me
Asa D. Farnam Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont } Caledonia County ss }
I Benjamin H. Dunning Clerk of Caledonia County Court do hereby certify that Brad Freeman is one of the Justices of the Peace for said County and that the within I believe to be his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I hereto affix the seal of said Court and subscribe my name this 11 th day of January A. D. 1833.
Benjamin H. Dunning

Te-Car-Na-Mun-Na Chapter
Le Roy, N. Y.
Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Gentlemen:
Through your kindness in sending the copy of the Revolutionary War service of Josiah Merriman his great granddaughter has been accepted as a member of the U.S.D.A.R. She's a woman more than 80 years of age and the first to join on his service and very happy to be a member.
As a further favor may I ask for a copy of the record of Ebenezer Holbrook 1724-1808 of Pownal Court, who m. Mary Osgood in 1749. also of Ebenezer Holbrook Jr. 1756-1838 of Pownal Court

who m. Diadama Durkee in 1783 Both men are supposed to have served in Rev. war.
Ebenezer Jr. is said to have had a pension hence we are asking this favor that we may complete D.A.R papers. Thank you.
Very truly yours
Celia G. Larkin
Chapter registrar
Mrs T. W. Larkin 16 Trigou Park Le Roy N. Y.
December fifth nineteen thirty two.

1125 Williams Avenue, Portland, Oregon,
June 8, 1926.
The Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
One of my ancestors, Ebenezer Hallbrook, was a sol- dier of the American Revolu- tion. The record I have gives the following:
Born April 29, 1756 and probab- ly at Pomfret, Conn. He served as a private in Capt. Zebulon Ingalls Co. from Pomfret during the Lex- ington Alarm. Later he moved to Hartland, Vt. where he was enumerated in the first census.

I would like to know the date of his death and where he was bur- ied.
If your records show another Halbrook of the same name, Elen- eger, I shall much appreciate any data you have regarding him -
I thank you sincerely for a reply.
Very truly
(Miss) Lettie de V. Halbrook.

2d plant returned M.M.W.F.
1077 Williams Avenue, Portland, Oregon, July 12, 1926
The Pension Office, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
I desire to know the date of the death of my ancestor, Ebenezer Halbrook (Halbrook) born April 24, 1756 in Pombelt, Conn. and enlisted
My application for member- ship in the society of Daughters of the American Revolution bore a margin- al note, upon its return here,

saying that this ancestor was a pensioner of the Revolution; hence this re- quest to you.
If your records show where he was buried, I shall be much pleased to receive that informa- tion from you.
I wrote at an earlier date to this office for this information but to date no reply has been received.
Thanking you for a re- ply, I am
Sincerely (Miss) Lettie de Von Halcomb.