Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29,190, William Grant, Mass.
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Mass  Grant, Williiam   S 29 190
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Maine 1335.

William. Grant - 
of Kenne. Port (Kennebunkport) in the state of Maine who was a Private in the company commanded 
by Captain Smith - of the Regt commanded 
by Col Francis - in the Mass'tts 
line for 4 Mo - 
in Capt. Nason's company 4 Mo -

Inscribed on the Roll of Maine 
at the rate of 26 - Dollars 33 Cents per annun 
to commence on the 4th day of March,1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of October 1832 - and Sent to B. Palmer 
Kennebunk. ME - 

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832.          $39.49
Semi=anl. allowance ending Septem
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4 [illegible] 1 term [illegible]
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admit

private 26,66

B Palmer
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United States of America
Maine District L L

[five lines crossed out]

On this 24th day of July 1832 afore said personally appeared in before me [illegible] District Judge, William Grant a resident of Kennebunk Port, in the County of York in said Maine District age seventy six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, oath on his oath make the following declaration to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.

I enlisted at Hills for six months, the first of June, after British troops left Boston. In March passed muster under Col. Joseph Stoner then of Mills, and marched to Boston under Leiut Dormon of Berwick and joined Capt Smiths company at Boston, of Col Francis Regiment. We were stationed in what was then called the Nick; principally engaged in erecting works of defence. I served out the full period of my enlistment, and was discharged the first of December of the same year. Mr Josiah Dormon then of Arundel, now Kennebunk Port, was a Sargent of the company. Dormon is now dead.  I was hired for this service by a man of the name of Robert Cleaves of Arundel. We were paid at Boston by Capt smith and discharged. I bought a gun to carry into the service with me of John Cleaves, son of Robert, which paid hm after my return hom. Robert and John Cleaves are both dead. In 1777 I enlisted into Capt Joshua Nasons company marched to the Mill water and Saratoga. I was in the service I think upwards of four months - we were discharged twelve miles below Albany in the same year.  I was present at the surrender of General Burgaine's army to the Americans. Col. Storer of our Regiment dies at Albany.  I was born in Arundel in the State of Maine in the year 1756 and have always resided there. It is now called Kennebunk Port. Mr John Miller.  Captain Andrew Smith and others reside near me.
The hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is name is not in any pension roll of any agency in any State or, if any, only in that of the agency in the State of

William (his X mark) Grant

Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid Ashur Ware U.S. Judge for the District of Maine
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that this above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.
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I John Mufsey Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District do hereby certify that the fore going contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Grant for a pension.
In testimony whereof and have hereto set my hand this seventh day of August A.D. 1832

John Mufsey Clerk
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[top line to faint to read}
5381.01 [line following number illegible]
I Isaac Emery of [illegible] in the county of York and [illegible] of Maine aged seventy five years testify [illegible] acquainted with William Grant
[next line illegible] 
of Kennebunkport in said county of York signed 
[rest of line illegible]
William Grant was a soldier in Capt Joshua [illegible] company at the taking of [illegible] Burgoins army in the year of 1777 and was more than four months in said service. Col Issaiah Stoner commanded the Regt. I was myself a soldier in the same company and knew the said William Grant this whole time.  Loise grant has always resided near me in the town adjoining that in which I live and I cannot be mistaken of the man or his services in the Regiment and company aforesaid.
Isaac Emery
State of Maine   York   Sworn and subscribed the eigth day of August 1832

Before me Barnabas Palmer Jus Peace

I hereby certify that Isaac Emery the above named [illegible] is a credible witness. Barnabas Palmer Justice of the Peace
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Mass

Grant, William

S 29190
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Mass

Grant, Wiliam

S 29190
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Maine District
District Clerk's office August 10. 1983
In testimony that Barnabas Palmer Esquire who [illegible] the within definition is a Justice of the Peace duly qualified and that [illegible] faith and [illegible]  due to his official attestations I have hereto set my hand and seal of office the day and year above written
John Mussey Clerk U.S Courts
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O. W. & N. Division.

S.29190  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINTON, D. C.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of William Grant, a soldier of the Revolutionary War you please find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

[column headings: Dates of Enlistment or Appointment. Length of Service. Rank. Officers Under Whom Service was Rendered. Captain. Colonel. State.]

1. June 1776.   6mos.  Pvt  Smith.  Francis. Mass.
2.   1777           4 "         "    Joshua Nason. Stoner.  "


Battles engaged in Surrender of Burgoyne
Residence of soldier at enlistment Mills. Me.
Date of application for pension, July 24, 1832
Residence at date of application, Kennebunk Port, York Co. Me.
Age at date of application, Born in Arundel (now Kennebunk Port) Me. in 1756
Remarks: His pension was all.d.

Very respectfully, W. B. Grant. Esq. 27 School St. Boston, Mass   13603 b--3 m  Commissioner.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
[ Illegible] W. [illegible] N. Div.  BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
M. E. C.  WASHINGTON, D.C.  July 19, 1894

Sir:- 

In response to your communication requesting the military history of Abel Gerry, Adam, William and Ephriam Grant, soldiers of the Revolutionary war, I have the honor to advise you that the pension records of that war have been carefully examined and from the data given the Bureau has found no record of their services, other than William Grant, an official statement of whose services is enclosed herewith.
Very respectfully,

Commissioner.
Mr. Walter B. Grant,
27 School St., 
Boston, Mass.
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29   190 [illegible] INVALID.

File No. 29,190
William Grant
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7  32 
Index:  Vol. 2 Page 195

[Arrangement of 1870]

July 19/24 Mil [illegible]
W. B. Grant, 27 School St. 
Boston. Mass.