Spaulding, Samuel, Mendon (also given New Marlborough). Receipt dated Springfield, June 2, 1782, for bounty paid said Spaulding by Seth Devenport, Chairman of Class No. 2 of the town of Mendon, to serve in the Continental Army for the term of 3 years ; also, descriptive list of men in Continental service; Capt. Luke Day’s co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks’s (7th) regt.; age, 17 (also given 18) yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 7 (also given 5 ft. 9) in. ; complexion, light; hair, brown; occupation, tailor; residence, Mendon (also given New Marlborough); engaged for town of Mendon; engaged May 23, 1782; term, 3 years. Source: MS&SRA Vol 14 pg 974/700 [NOTE: Name Spelling]