Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3172, Aaron Dwinel, Mass.
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(3 - 1776) SERVICE 
Dwinel, Aaron NUMBER R. 3172 -
CONTENTS
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Aaron Dwinell
Private- Mass troops.
Pierce's Co.
Jackson's Regt
6 months
24643
See Wash

E.L Vose
Augusta Me
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Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF MAINE,
KENNEBEC COUNTY,
On this 27th day of March A. D. 1833 personally appeared in open Court
before the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, JR, a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, of said
State, Aaron Dwinal a resident of Lisbon
in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine, aged sixty eight
years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following dec
laration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed
June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1780 with
Captain Jesse Pierce and served in Col. M. Jackson's regiment of
the Massachusetts line or troops under the following named officers, viz. Pierce Capt., Jackson Col. That he enlisted in July 1780 as a private in that company & regiment for six
months; that he served in New Jersey, & after serving out the full term
of his enlistment was discharged to West point in January 1781. His discharge
was in writing signed by his Colonel & is now lost
---
And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions of the war department, he an-
wers:
that he was born in Sutton, Massachusetts, in the year 1764, where
the presumes his age was recorded & where his home was during his
revolutionary services. That he has lived in said Lisbon aforesaid of thirty years.
That any of his neighbors will testify to his character for veracity
& their belief of his services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim 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.
Aaron Dwinel
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Nathan Weston
And the said Judge before whom said Court was holder does hereby declare his opinion that the above named applicant was
a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
Nathan Weston
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State of Maine.
KENNEBEC, ss. I, JOHN A. CHANDLER, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts held within
and for the County of Kennebec, hereby certify that the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, before
whom the within proceedings was had, is a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of said
State; I also certify that the within contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the
matter of the application of Aaron Dwinal for
a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and the seal of the said Court this 19th
day of April
A.D. 1833
J. A. Chandler
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24643
Aaron Dwinal
Me.
3172
Rejected
Did not serve 6 months
See letter of May 33
R.C. Vose
Augusta
Me.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Pension Office,
183
Sir,
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has
been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of
your case in a tubular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and
the subjoined 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.
Period when the
service was
rendered.
A Statement, showing the service of Aaron Dwinal Maine
Duration of the
claimant's service.
troops
July 1780
6
Rank of
the
claimant.
Names and rank of the Field officers
under whom he served.
┃ rivate Of Price Col Jackson
Age at present.
┃ and place of abode
when he entered
the service.
Proof by which the declaration is supported.
66-
born in Sutton Mass
entered these
now lives
Lincoln Maine
M
Certificate of a Chrayman
and Citizens
I am, respectfully,
Your everient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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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 occasions
ally 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.
classes of cases are embraced in this law:
The Regular Troops.
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 claim
ing the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, mucicians 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.
Serity, or
County of
On this
day of
A. B. a resident (b) of
personally appeared (a) before
in the County of
and State, Territory or District
of
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.
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 (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
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
and C. D. residing in (the same)
subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be
who has
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 days 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
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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  CASC.
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.
{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 traditionary 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 his general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, 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.
The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which the declarant will
low the rule lant down for his guidance-
The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he reside the should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for
conforming to the rule.
The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned
The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise factory 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
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 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 recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:--For year months, and days, I served as a
---
and for such service I claim a
It is important, all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the parentar 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 four months is too indemnite, 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 objection must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of the term of engagement the particular place or place 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 purstiff.
The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. the son of the Curtis always required.
The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
The Clerk must affix his seal, and has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no
seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the Paper.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written in the same sheet of paper con
tains 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 was to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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 claimant's entering the service the time and manner of his having the same
as the regiment, company, and are to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credulity of the
nesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of
The notes from to are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule
note applies to continental troops only.
This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
The answer to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the Department, with the oration
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Act of July 14, 1862 and March 3, 1879
3172

P. O. Aaron Divinal 
Service: 
Enlisted: 
Discharged: 
Application filed: 
Alleges: 
Re-enlisted: 
Attorney: 
P. O. --- 
Recognized. Contract 
Cert. of Dis. Searched for
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Revolutionary
Power of Attorney
heirs of 
Aaron Dwindle

Maine rejected 1832

Filed 10 April 1854
F. E. Hassler
Washington
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by it known that Aaron Dwindle of Silas County of by states that of his County of Androscoggin (New County) and State of Maine, do hereby constitute and appoint F.C.  Hassler of Washington City to be My lawful attorney to examine and prosecute the claims of Aaron Dwinel Esqr late of Leeds, Kennebec County, deceased, had against the Government of the United States for service performed during the Revolutionary War In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal this fourth day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty four
J. M. Corbett 

Androscoggin SS Personally appeared the above named Simon Ground and acknowledged this to be his free act and deed before me Apr 4th 1821.
John G. Tibbits Justice of Peace
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We the undersigned hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Captain Dwinel of Lisbon in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine that he is a gentleman of steady habits good morals and undoubted veracity, that he is commonly reported to have been a soldier in our revolution any war and that we have no doubt but he was 
Eben. Ham 
Jonathan B Forder 
Selectmen of the town of Lisbon }

Saml Moody 
Paul C. Tibbits 
Samuel Henry 
Jonathan Davis
John [illegible] Minister of the gospel

The undersigned chearfully certifies that he is well acquainted with Capt Aaron Dwindle, that he is a gentleman of undoubted truth & veracity - I am  also acquainted with the persons whose names appear under the above certificate, that they are at respectable citizens as wide in the town of Lisbon 
Lisbon March 26th 1833 
Benj. D. Bryant Justice of the peace
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State of Maine. 

We John Lewis a Clergyman, residing in the town of Lisbon in the County of Lincoln and Paul C. Tibbets residing in the same town, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Aaron Dwinal who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration; that we believe him to be sixty eight 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. 
John Lewis 
Paul C. Tibbits 

State of Maine. 
Lincoln SS ss.-Sworn and subscribed this thirtieth day of March A. D. 1833 
Before me, Robert Jack Justice of the Peace 

Robert Jack Esq is a Justice of the Peace. The Rev. John Lewis is a Clergyman residing in Lisbon & the Paul C. Tibbets residing in the same town is a credible person & their statement is entitled to be believed 
Nathan Weston Just S.J.C.