Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,572, for Bethuel Newcomb, Connecticut
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SERVICE   Conn.
Newcomb, Bethuel
Mabel
NUMBER  W. 26572
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Vermont 5717 
Mabel Newcomb widow of Bethuel Newcomb dec [deceased] and who died on the 2d February 1826 of Orange Co in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Compy commanded by Captain Clark of the regt commanded by Col Putnam in the County Militia line for 7 months 
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.  
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Sept 1840 & sent to Simon Short Esq. Thetford, Vermont 
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1840 $105.00 
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Mar ‘41 11.66  
$116.66 
{ Act July 7, 1838.}  
Recorded D.M. Curdy Clerk 
Book A Vol 2 Page 50 
1883 Oct history sent to J. Newcomb of Elgin [unreadable]
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Family Record
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[957] 
FAMILY RECORD
MARRIAGES. 
Bethuel Newcomb was married to Mabel Thomas April 16 D 1778. 
Our first child Jacob Newcomb was married with Priscilla Howard, December 1800 4th 1800
Lucinda Newcomb was married with Horace Brown March the 1 AD 1809 
Luna Newcomb was married with Thomas Merrill March the 7th AD 1811 
Isaiah Newcomb was married with Theda W Niles December the 5 AD 1814 
Lucinda Brown married with Caleb Barnum January 1816 
Lavinia Newcomb was married with Nathan Rugg April the 1 AD 1817
Isaac Newcomb was married with Eliza Dreen December 6th 1821
Asahel Newcomb was married with Laura Taylor June 24th 1822
Linda Newcomb was married with Phineas Rugg April 4th 1837
Louisa Newcomb was married with Nathan Rugg Feb 4th 1838
I certify this to be the family record alluded to by Mr Merrill in the following affidavit being the one before him when he gave his affidavit 
Simeon Short Justice Peace 
I Thomas Merrill of Thetford in the County of Orange State of Vermont aged 62 years depose & say that I have been acquainted with
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1816
June 29, 1840,  I certify this to be the family record alluded to by Mr Merrill in the following affidavit being the one before him when he gave this affidavit. 
Simon Short Justice Peace 
I Thomas Merrill of Thetford in the County of Orange State of Vermont aged 62 years depose & say that I have been well acquainted with Bethuel Newcomb & his family mentioned in the foregoing family record about thirty three years having married Luna Newcomb, March 7 1811  as therein recorded.   I well know the above leaf contains the family record of the said Bethuel Newcomb, as I have frequently seen & read it in their family Bible for many year past.   I am well knowing that said Newcomb resided in Thetford, for more than forty years that he died in Thetford about fourteen years ago in the winter season that he left a widow Mahel Newcomb who yet survives & remains his widow & has made her application for a pension on account of services rendered of her husband the said Bethel Newcomb during the revolutionary war.   I also depose & say that I often heard the said Bethuel Newcomb in his life time give an account of his services in the revolution, that he was in Bunker Hill Battle, & I feel very confident that I heard him say that he served Eight months or about eight months at one time.  
Thomas Merrill
State of Vermont, Orange County ss}  Thetford June 29. 1840. sworn to & subscribed before me & I certify that Thomas Merrill the above deponent is a credible witness.
Simeon Short Justice Peace
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[958]
FAMILY RECORD  
BIRTHS. 
Thetford
Bethuel Newcomb was born December 17 AD 1751 
Mabel Newcomb my wife was born March 14 AD 1759 
Jacob our first child was born February the 24 AD 1779 
Luna was born August the 22 AD 1781 
Lucinda was born January the 13 AD 1784 
Lucina was born August the 7 AD 1786
Isaiah was born September the 1 AD 1789 
BIRTHS. 
Lavinia was born October the 26 AD 1792 
Asahel was born June the 30 AD 1794 
Louisa was born March the 31 AD 1797 
Isaac was born July the 6 AD 1799 
Linda was born June the 14 AD 1802
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State of Vermont
Probate District of Bradford 
In the County of Orange }  On this 15th day of May  AD 1840 personally appeared in the County of Orange  before the Probate Court within for said District of Bradford, in open Court being a court of Record. Mabel Newcomb a resident of Thetford in said Orange County aged 81 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 1838 entitled an act granting half pay & pension to certain widows. That she is the widow of Bethuel Newcomb late of said Thetford deceased who was a private in the army of the revolution & who to the best of her knowledge & belief enlisted & served eight months in Capt James Clarks company Colonel Israel Putnam or Genl Putnam, Regt or Brigade of the Connecticut line in the year 1775 & was in Bunkerhill Battle - that he enlisted in the fore part of May of the year 1775 & Served the time of Eight months & also served three months in Capt. Pinneo Compy in the year 1776 - that he belonged to Lebanon in the State of Connecticut when he enlisted.  She also declares that she was lawfully married to the said Bethuel Newcomb in Lebanon State of Connecticut (sometimes called Lebanon Crank) on the 16th day of April AD 1778 as she verily believes.  That her maiden name was Mabel Thomas.  The marriage ceremony was performed by the Revd Thomas Brockway a settled minister of said Lebanon Crank that she was not married to the Newcomb previous to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January AD 1794 to wit at the time above stated.  That her husband the said Bethuel Newcomb died at Thetford in said Orange County on the second day of February AD 1826, that she has ever since & does still remain his widow. 
Attest J. W. D. Parker 
Mabel Newcomb her mark
Brenan
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Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 15 day of May AD 1840 before me 
J. W. D. Parker Register 
State of Vermont 
District of Bradford SS. I, J. W. D. Parker Register & Clerk of the Probate Court within and for the district of Bradford do hereby certify that the Hon. William Spencer is Judge of the said Court of Probate duly commissioned and qualified as such that his commission commenced on the 1st day of December 1839 and will here in the 30 day of November 1840 that the foregoing declaration of Mabel Newcomb was taken sworn to and subscribed by her in open Court this 15 day of November AD 1840. 
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Probate Court this 15 day of May AD 1840  
J. W. D. Parker Register
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State of New York 
Allegany County } ss Whereas I Lavina Chamberlin of Rushford in the County and State aforesaid do depose and say, that I was formerly a resident Lebanon Crank Windham County State of Connecticut.  That on or about the month of April in the year One thousand Seven Hundred and seventy nine Mabel Thomas was married to my brother Bethuel Newcomb by the Reverend Thomas Brockway a settled minister of the said Lebanon Crank. The ceremony took place in my presence at the dwelling house of her mother who then resided in the said town of Lebanon Crank now called Columbia; and further saith not.   
Witness Chapman Brooks 
Lavina Chamberlin her mark 
Personally appeared before me the undernamed Justice of the Peace Levina Chamberlin, who signed the above affidavit, and made oath that the statements therein contained are true according to the best of her knowledge and belief.  
Subscribed and sworn this 12th day of October 1838 before me 
Bates T Hapgood Justice
I do hereby certify that Levina Chamberlin with whom I have long been acquainted is as I believe a woman of truth and veracity. 
Bates T. Hapgood
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State of New York 
Allegany County Clerks Office ss 
I Samuel Van Winkle Clerk of the County of Allegany do hereby certify that Bates T. Hapgood was on the day of the date above affidavit and Certificate a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly appointed and qualified and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine.
 In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 15th day of October 1838 
Saml Van Wickle Clerk
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December 1, 1930. 
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. 
ILL
Mary B. Slade 
Thetford, Vermont. 
Dear Madam: 
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 26572, that Bethuel Newcomb was born December 17, 1751, place not stated.  
While a resident of Lebanon, or Lebanon Crank, Windham County, Connecticut, he enlisted the first part of May, 1775, served eight months as private in Captain James Clark's Company, Colonel Israel Putnam's Connecticut Regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. In 1776, he served three months as private in Captain James Pineo's Connecticut Company. 
He died February 22, 1826 in Thetford, Orange County, Connecticut. 
Soldier married April 16, 1778 in Lebanon, Windham County, Connecticut, Mabel Thomas, who was born March 14, 1759. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's mother. 
Mabel Newcomb, soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed May 15, 1840, while a resident of Thetford, Orange County, Connecticut. 
The names, births and marriages of the following children of soldier and his wife, Mabel, appear: 
Jacob born February 24, 1779, married December 4 1800, Priscilla Howard.
Luna born August 22, 1781, married March 7, 1811, Thomas Merrill, aged 62 years in 1840.
Lucinda born January 13, 1784, married March 1, 1809, Horace Brown;  married Jan. - 1816, Caleb Barnum.
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Lucina born August 7, 1786. 
Isaiah born September 1, 1789, married Dec. 5, 1811, Theda W. Niles
Lavinia born October 26, 1792, married April 1, 1817, Nathan Rugg.  
Asahel born June 30, 1794, married June 24, 1822, Laura Taylor. 
Louisa born March 31, 1797, married February 4, 1838, Nathan Rugg.
Isaac born July 6, 1799, married December 6, 1821, Eliza Dreen. 
Linda born June 14, 1802, married April 4, 1837, Phineas Rugg.  
Very truly yours, 
E. W. MORGAN, 
Acting Commissioner. 
Soldier's sister, Lavina Chamberlin, of Rushford Alleghany Co. 1839 - at wedding
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Vermont
Mabel Newcomb
Let to M. Kilbourne 4. Augt. 1840
Act 1838
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Thetford, Vermont. 
U. S. Pension Bureau. 
Dear Sirs: 
If the following Revolutionary soldiers are on the pension lists, will you be kind enough to send me all the data about them.  
Geo. Knox, negro. In New Hampshire regiments. 
Richard Wallace, probably in New Hampshire. 
Abner Seelye, New Hampshire and Green Mt. Boys. 
Bethuel Newcomb or Newcome. In Connecticut at first but possibly later in New Hampshire.
Thomas Devine in New Hampshire & Vermont. 
Frederick Earnest probably New Hampshire. 
John Eliot probably New Hampshire & Vt. 
These men all lived in Thetford, Vt. part or all of the Revolutionary period.  
Yours truly Mary B. Slade 
Mrs. William Slade
Thetford Vermont.
[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE NOV 12 1930
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[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE D NOV 23 1913
Commissioner of Pensions 
Dear Sir 
I see in the National Tribune a paper printed at Washington D.C. that if one wishes to find Military services of their Ancestors to write to you and you will send a certified copy without expense. 
I would like the Military Record of Jacob Newcomb B. [born] Columbia Conn Oct 10 1724 joined the Revolutary Anny in 1777 and died a martyr in the service
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[stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE D NOV 23 1913
Commissioner of Pensions 
Dear Sir 
I see in the National Tribune a paper printed at Washington D.C. that if one wishes to find Military services of their Ancestors to write to you and you will send a certified copy without expense. 
I would like the Military Record of Jacob Newcomb B. [born] Columbia Conn Oct 10 1724 joined the Revolutary Anny in 1777 and died a martyr in the service
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His son Bethuel Newcomb was a soldier in the patriot army of the Revolution.  He entered the same May 15, 1775 in Co of Capt James Clark Col. Israel Putnam 31 Ct Regt and was in the Battle of Bunker Hill.  In 1776 he volunteered is Co of James Pineo to go to N.Y 
He drew pension act of Congress 1818. 
Nicholas Wells was in the War of 1812 enlisted at Stafford Vermont. We think not in the Battle of New Orleans He drew a pension-
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therefore I am sending to you for it. And wish to express my sincere gratitude. 
Very Respectfully Yours 
I am 
Mrs. Edith Newcomb Minard 
East Thetford Vermont 
R.F.D. 
11 - 23 -13 -
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1913 Dec 8: Hist to Mrs. Edith N. Newcomb M.B.H. 
1930. Dec. 1. Hist to Mary B. Slade ILL. 
WIDOW, &c.  
File No. 26572 
Mabel Newcomb widow of Bethuel Newcomb 
Priv. Rev War 
Act: July 7th 1838, 
Index:- Vol M Page 87 
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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War Section. 
December 6, 1923
Newcomb Menard, 
D. Cart Thetford, Vt. 
Madame 
In addition to the military history of Bethuel Newcomb, W. File No. 26,572, Rev. War, you are furnished the following family data on file in the case.
Bethuel Newcomb born December 17, 1751, died February 3, 1826, married April 16, 1778, Mabel Thomas born March 14, 1759 
Children.  
Jacob born February 24, 1779, married December 4 1800, Priscilla Howard.
Luna born August 22, 1781, married March 7, 1811, Thomas Merrill, aged 62 years in 1840.
Lucinda born January 13, 1784, married March 1, 1809, Horace Brown;  married Jan. - 1816, Caleb Barnum.
Lucina born August 7, 1786. 
Isaiah born September 1, 1789, married Dec. 5, 1811, Theda W. Niles
Lavinia born October 26, 1792, married April 1, 1817, Nathan Rugg.  
Asahel born June 30, 1794, married June 24, 1822, Laura Taylor. 
Louisa born March 31, 1797, married February 4, 1838, Nathan Rugg.
Isaac born July 6, 1799, married December 6, 1821, Eliza Dreen. 
Linda born June 14, 1802, married April 4, 1837, Phineas Rugg.  
Very truly yours, 
GM Saltzgaber 
Commissioner.
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RECORD DIVISION.  3 -- 525.
 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS. 
Washington, D. C. 19 
Edith 1
In reply to your request of - received  - for a statement of the military history of Bethuel Newcomb. a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. 
W. 26572, 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. May 15 1775   LENGTH OF SERVICE.  Dec 15 1775     RANK. Pvt.    OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Captain James Clark Colonel Israel Putnam  STATE. Conn 
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  1776  LENGTH OF SERVICE.  3 mos   RANK.     OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  Captain James Pineo   STATE. Conn 
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill. 
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lebanon, Windham Co Conn – 
Date of application for pension, May 15, 1840. Her claim was allowed. 
Residence at date of application, Thetford, Orange Co. Vt. 
Age at date of application,  81 years b. [born] Mch 14. 1759 
Remarks: He marred in Lebanon Conn  Apr 16, 1778 Mabel Thomas 
he was born Dec 17, 1751  
he died at Thetford Vt. Feb 2 1826  
Very respectfully, Commissioner.
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Clerks Certificate
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Simeon Short Justice of the Peace 
Simon Shart Justice Peace  
State of Vermont 
Orange County SS }  I Perley C Jones Clerk of Orange County Court hereby certify that Simeon Short is a Justice of the Peace in and for said Orange County duly commissioned & qualified that his commission is dated on the 29 day of November AD 1839 and will expire on the 30th day of November AD 1840 and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.  In testimony whereof we have hereunto set my hand and said Orange County Court this 20 day of June AD 1840 at in said Orange County. 
Perley C Jones Clerk of Orange County Court
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Comptrollers Office  
Hartford Aug 1840 
Sir
I find Bethuel Newcomb in Cap James Clarks Co 3rd Regt 6 Co from May 15th to Dec 15th 7 mo in 1775  
Very Respectfully 
your obt servt 
Henry Kilbourn Compt 
Hon J. L. Edwards 
Comm of Pensions Washington
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I Richmond Crandall of Thetford in the County of Orange & State of Vermont, aged 85 a revolutionary pensioner of the United States do make affidavit testify & say that I was well acquainted with Bethuel Newcomb who lived a near neighbor to me in said Thetford about thirty years having come to reside in this town about five years after I did, he having come from Lebanon in Connecticut & I from Tolland in the same State. The said Newcomb myself often talked over together the scenes of the revolution & the service we severally performed in the army. He always told me that he enlisted and served Eight months in Capt James Clarks Company & Col. Israel Putnam, or Genl Putnams Regiment of the Connecticut line in 1775 & was in Bunker Hill Battle & told me to many particular circumstances in relation to that Battle & other occurances of his service that I never had a doubt of his serving as he said.  I served in Spencers Regt during the same campaign, which was enlisted for Eight months, and I was knowing that Putnams Regt in which Newcomb served was raised for eight months & the enlistments of both were made in the fore part of May 1775. I was well
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acquainted with Capt. James Clark in the army & knew he was captain of a Company in 1775, although I did not the personally know Newcomb but I know that Clark company was in the battle. Newcomb & myself frequently spoke of Capt Clark with we were both well acquainted after we came to Thetford.  The said Newcomb died in Said Thetford about twenty years ago, left a widow, Mrs Mabel Newcomb who is now living in Thetford & still remains the widow of said Bethuel Newcomb who is in needy circumstances.  Mr Bethuel Newcomb was a man of the strictest integrity & veracity. 
Richmond Crandall 
State of Vermont
Orange County ss}  Thetford March 6. 1840  Sworn to & subscribed before me & I certify that the said Deponent Richmond Crandall is a credible witness 
Simeon Short Justice of the Peace
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I James Downer of Thetford in the County of Orange & State of Vermont aged Seventy Seven do testify & say that I was well acquainted with Bethuel Newcomb who died in said Thetford about eleven or twelve years ago.  I became acquainted with him at Lebanon in the State of Connecticut when I was about sixteen years old knew him well from that time until his death.   We lived in said Lebanon several years after our acquaintance both afterwards moved into said Thetford & lived neighbors until his decease.  It was well understood and believed in the neighborhood where he lived in Lebanon Connecticut that he was a soldier in the revolution as near as I can now recollect & do verily believe. I well remember that he often times told me the story, himself, about his serving in the Army & particularly stated to me, that he saw a man shot down in Bunker hill battle, (I think Bunker Hill Battle) with whom I was well acquainted.  The mans name was Daniel Memory.  I knew that said Memory enlisted & went into the army &  he never returned & it that he was Killed & have heard Mr Newcomb, relate the circumstances of being in the army both when he lived at Lebanon after we moved to Thetford.  Heleft a widow, Mabel Newcomb, who now resides in Thetford & remains a widow. I served in the army myself & draw a pension, & cannot
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recollect at this distance of time how long Mr Newcomb told me he served, but always understood that he served some time. 
James Downer
State of Vermont 
Orange County ss} Thetford March 6, 1840    Sworn to subscribed before me & I certify that the said James Downer is a credible witness
 Simon Short Justice of the Peace
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Thetford July 2. 1840- 
Hon J.L. Edwards – 
Sir 
I herewith transmit to you the application of Mabel Newcomb for a pension. 
I am aware that the accompanying evidence is not sufficient to establish her claim, but I am so well assured that her husband Bethuel Newcomb performed the service that I have no doubt you will find corroborating testimony in the records of the war department.  I was well acquainted with Mr Newcomb in his life time & are now well acquainted with Mr Crandall, Downer & Merrill the witnesses & I am very certain that no one of them, would for any earthly consideration, misrepresent or deceive. It is possible that Mr Richmond Crandall may be mistaken, as to the company, in which Newcomb served but I should think there can be no doubt but that he served in Putnams Regt.   
With great respect, I am your most obed & Humble Servt 
Simeon Short
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7195 Mabel Newcomb  
Wid of Bethuel 
Vert 
Act July 7. 1838 
Married 1778 
d. 2 feb. 1820 
Allow 7 mo pr Capt Clark's Company Conn. Militia 1775 
$23.33 per annum 
Simeon Short Esq 
Thetford Vert
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Lavina Chamberlin of Rushford Allegany or any State of New York being duly sworn deposes and says that she was well acquainted with Bethuel Newcomb at the time he listed in the service of the Revolutionary war and after he came out of the service he listed in the month of May 1775 for the term of eight months was in the Battle of Bunker hill under the command of Isreal Putnam.  He was called out by Capt James Pinneo to go to New York in the year 1776 was gone about three months. 
Lavina Chamberlin her mark
Sworn and subscribed her before me this 9th day  Jan 1839 A J Lyon  
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Lavina Chamberlain who signed the above affidavit and that she is a Woman of good moral character and that her statement is entitled to full credit  
A J Lyon Justice 
State of New York 
Allegany County Clerks Office ss } I Samuel Van Wickle Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Abram J. Lyon was on the day of the date of the above affidavit & certificate a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above purporting to be his is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof I have here unto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name this 10th day of January in the year 1839. 
Saml Van Wickle Clerk