Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11038, for Edward Mason, New Hampshire
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N.H. Mason, Edward S.11038
carded [hand-written by right side margin]
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N 315
[Hand-written] New Hampshire 
Edward Mason
Wolfborogh  [Wolfeboro] in the State of New Hampshire
who was a Sgt. Major in the Company  commanded by Captain [blank] of the [illegible possibly regiment] commanded by Col Scammell in the New Hampshire line for 2 years

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Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of $20 Dollars 00 cents to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

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Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of Sept1833 and sent to claimant Wolfborough New Hampshire.
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Arrears to thge 4th of August [smudged but believe it to be August] 1833 Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 
$300.00
$60.00
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$360.00
{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by [illegible] Clerk
Book E  Vol. 1st  Page 102
[hand-written notes] died Feb. 12, 1840 AB.
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Sgt Major
 2 years Col Scammell Dept NH

[following if very faint] Drop him from the [??] Act March 18  [?] & inform the [? maybe Agent]

Claimant Wolfborough NH 
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{State of New Hampshire County of Strafford: Ss}
Be it known, that before Mr. Samuel Avery a Justice of the Peace and for the County aforementioned, formally affirmeds Edward Mason, and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identified Edward Mason, named in an original certificate in his posassion [possession], for a Revolutionary pension of eight dollars per month , bearing date of the War Office of the U. [United] States the eighth day of February 1818. 
 That the said Certificated, (which he has eshibited [exhibited] before me)was originally issued for him; that he now holds the same in his posasssion [possession], and claims all the benefits arising therefrom: - 
 But, in order, that he may avail himself of benefits of the Act of Congrefs [Congress] passed June 7, 1832, for the Relief of Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution, he hereby under oath, states, that he enlisted in the year 1775, at Cambridge Mass. under Capt. Samuel Wiggen of New Market N.H. in the Regiment commended by Colonel Enoch Poor, for eight-
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months: ~ That, in 1776, he enlisted again, under Capt. Jonathan Robinson of Stratham, N.H. in Col. Tash's Regiment ~ That in 1777, he enlisted under Capt. McClary, in Colonel Alesander Scammel's [Scammell's] Regiment, for three years:  That in 1780, he reenlisted in the same Regiment, for and during the War, and continued in the Service of his Country, until its termination, and was honorably discharged.  
that on or about the fifteenth of February 1780 he was promoted to be a Sergeant major in Colonel Ales. Scammel's [Scammell] Regiment, and held that rank until he was discharged at the peace in 1783. 
He therefore prays, that his present pension Certificate may be cancelled, and that another may be granted to him, giving him his pay as a Sergeant major of the Revolutionary Army, which pay was at and after the rate of ten dollars per month, and, as in duty bound, will every pray. Edward Mason.
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Sworn and subscribed, this 18th day of January 1833 before me, Samual Avery} Justice of the Peace
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No. 6682  Edward Mason

Continued 6682  8 feb 1819
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District of New Hampshire ss.
On this twentieth day of June A.D. 1820, personally appeared in open court Before the Hon. John Samuel Sherburne, Judge of the District Court of the United States for the New Hampshire District, being a Court of Record, in and for the said District, having the power of fine and imprisonment, Edward Mason aged sixty three years, resident in Stratham  in said District, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: viz. I enlisted in 1775 in April in Capt. Samuel Gilman's Company in the New Hampshire Regiment commanded by Colonel Poor as a soldier and so continued eight months when I was regularly discharged I enlisted again in the summer of 1776 in Capt. Robinson company in the New Hampshire Regiment commanded by Colonel Lash as a soldier and to continue six months - I again enlisted in January or February of 1777 in Captain Michael McClary's company in the New Hampshire Regiment commanded by Colonel Scammel [Scammell] as a sergeant and so continued three years I was regularly discharged. I again enlisted in Colonel Scammals [Scammell] regiment all which more fully appeared by my original declaration to obtain a pension. 
The date of my original declaration to obtain a pension is the 3d day of April 1818. The number of my pension certificate is 6682. I have received a pension. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on March 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so as to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for persons engaged in the land and naval service  of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have  I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. My occupation is a husbanman [farmer, one who cultivates the land] - I have not sufficient ability to pursue it.  I have no family residing with me. - Edward Mason. 
New Hampshire District SS
Sworn to and declared at a District Court in said District, held at Exeter in the County of Rockingham before the Honorable John S. Sherburne, Judge of the said District Court, by Edward Mason of Stratham in said County. 
I, Peyton R. Freeman, Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the New Hampshire District, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath & declaration and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the Court that the total amount in value of the property   exhibited in the schedule is eight dollars .
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this    27th day of June A.D.  1820.
Peyton R. Freeman} Clerk of the said District Court for the New Hampshire District. [Stamped Seal]
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SCEHDULE
CONTAINING the whole estate of Edward Mason (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) by him subscribed; exhibitedd to the District Court of the United States for the New Hampshire District, on the 20th day of June 1820, and annexed to his oath, viz.
6 old chairs
1 old maple desk
1 pine table
1 iron pot
1 iron teakettle
1 pewter platter
1 brass skimmer
1 milk pan
3 cups and saucers
1 chest 
3 knives & forms
Edward Mason
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January 20 1938
Mrs. Edwin H. Mattison Box 471 Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
BA[illegible]/ILL
Edward Mason   S.11038
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary 
war record of Edward Mason who was born in Stratham New Hampshire, April 25, 1757 and died 
February 12, 1840, in 
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire.
The data which follows are shown in the papers on file in pension clim, S.11038, based upon servicve of Edward Mason in the Revolutionary War. 
The date and place of birth if Edward Mason and the names of his parents are not shown. 
Edward Mason enlisted in April 1775, and served eight months as private in Captain Samual Gilman's company, Colonel Enoch Poor's New Hampshire Regiment. He enlisted un the summer of 1776, and served six months in Captain Jonathan Robinson's company, Colonel Tash's New Hampshire. He enlisted in January or Februrary 1777, served as sergeant in Captain Michael McClary's company, Colonel Alexander Scammell's [Scammall's] New Hampshire regiment until February 15, 1780, when he was promoted to sergeant-major of said regiment, and served in that capacity until June 8, 1783, when he was discharged having rendered service of eight years.
[the following is a hand-written note] This service does not amount to 8 yrs. so use as written on attached slip next time. his disc. shows 8 yrs. [end note]
Edward Masonwas allowed pension on his application executed April 3, 1818, at which time he resided in Stratham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was aged then about sixty-one years. In 1833, the soldier resided in 
Wolfeboro, Strafford County, New Hampshire.
Edward Mason died February 12, 1840. He made no reference to wife or children. 
Very truly yours, A.D. Miller Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION  
Form 3230 Rev. Jan., 1932
REFERENCE SLIP
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Defendents claims Service
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Edward Mason enlisted in April 1775, and ser 8 mos. as pvt. in Capt. [illegible] Gilman's co. Col. Enoch Poor's NH regiment. He enlisted in 1776, sep. in Capt. Jonathan Robinson's Co., Col. Tash's NH regt., from early in 1777, as sgt. in Captain Michael McClary's Co., Col. Alexander Scammell's [Scammall's] NH regt., Feb. 15, 1780, was promoted sgt.-major in said regt. & was disc. June 7, 1783, leaving rendered ser. of 8 yrs.
I did and read etic [to read to achieve intended purpose] papers; just arranged etic ser. so it could [illegible] 8 yrs. - months.
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Wolfeboro, NH Jan. 10, 1938
Pension Dept. Washington D.C. 
Gentlemen:-
I have been told that you could probably give me information about Sergt. Major Edward Mason who served in the Revolutionary War. He was born in Stratham NH. April 25, 1757, and died in Wolfeboro NH. Feb. 12, 1840. 
Would much appreciate any information. Respectfully yours, Mrs. Edwin H. Mattison Wolfeboro NH Box 471.
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FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY WORCHESTER MASS. May 7 1931
United States Pension Bureau, Washington DC,
Gentlemen: -
Can you kindly give me the dates of the birth and death of EDWARD MASON who served in the American Revolution? He was born in Strastham New Hampshire and died in Wolfeboro New Hampshire. I find in the New Hampshire State papers that he applied for a pension in 1820. I am doing genealogical research for a descendant of his and cannot find the dates of his birth and death. I have written to the town clerks in both towns, and neither has answered my letter.
I am perfectly willing to pay any reasonable charge for this service, and shall greatly appreciate a reply. If you have this information on file in your office. I am enclosing a stamped envelope for your convenience. 
Yours very truly, May [G] Donahue 
[stamp] Pension office of US 
May 9, 1931
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Mrs. Samuel Worchester Robertson 2119 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara California   
May 25, '31 [1931]
[Stamp] Pension Office US Jun 1, 1931
Commission of Pension, Washington DC.
Dear Sir:- 
I am looking up the record of my grt. grt. grandfather Edward Mason of Stratham NH, who served in the Revolution having enlisted from Stratham. If I am rightfully informed, he drew a pension after the war. If you will be kind enough to give
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me any information that you may have regarding him as his son Ward Mason ['no rec' hand-written] who also served in the war. It will be most warmly appreciated. 
Most Sincerely, (Mrs. S.W.) Grace R. Robertson
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1931 - June 18 - Hist. to May A. Donahue [illegible initials] 
1931 - June 19 - Hist. to Mrs. Samuel W. Robertson [illegible initials] 
193[ ] - Jan. 20 - Hist. to Mrs. Edwin H. Mattison [illegible initials] 

Action 11038  INVALID
No. 11,038
Edward Mason 
Sergt. Major Rev. War 
Act: June 8th 32
Index - Vol  [[illegible] Page 238
[Arrangement of 1870]
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6682 
New Hampshire
Edward Mason 
of Stratham in the State of New Hampshire who was a 
sergt Major in the regiment commanded by Colonel Scammell of the New Hampshire line, for the term of 6 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 3rd of April - 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th of February 1818 and sent to D [Gookin?] Esquire Exeter New Hampshire.
Arrears to 4th  of September 1818 - 5mo: 2/30 = 40..53
Semi.anl all'ce [allowance] ending 4th Mar 1819 - 48
88..53
{Revolutionary Claim, Act 18th March,1818.}
Continued on the roll under the law  1 May 1820
[below is hand-written along margin]
Application sent to William Claggett    [illegible] July 1820. Portsmouth New Hampshire.
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June 19, 1931
Mrs. Samual W. Robertson
2119 Hollister Avenue Santa Barbara, California
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section ILL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 11038, that Edward Mason enlisted in April 1775 and served eight months in Captain Samual Gilman's Company, Colonel Enoch Poor's New Hampshire Regiment. He enlisted in the summer of 1776 and served six months in Captain Jonathan Robinson's Company, Colonel Tash's New Hampshire Regiment. He enlisted in January or February, 1777, served as sergeant in Captain Michael McClary's Company, Colonel Alexander Scammell's New Hampshire Regiment until February 15, 1780, when he was promoted to sergeant-major of said regiment and served it in that capacity until he was discharged June 8, 1783, having rendered service of eight years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 2, 1818, while a resident of Stratham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, aged about sixty-one years. In 1833, soldier was living in Wolfeborough, Strafford County, New Hampshire. m
He died February 12, 1840. 
There are no data relative to his family in the papers in this claim. 
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension on file on file on account of the services of Ward Mason. 
Very truly yours,
E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner.
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June 18, 11931
Miss May A. Donahue 
Reference Department 
Free Public Library
Worchester, Massachusetts. 

          Rev.& 1812 Wars Section. ILL
Dear Madam: 
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 11038, that Edward Mason enlisted in April 1775 and served eight months in Captain Samual Gilman's Company, Colonel Enoch Poor's New Hampshire Regiment. He enlisted in the summer of 1776 and served six months in Captain Jonathan Robinson's Company, Colonel Tash's New Hampshire Regiment. He enlisted in January or February, 1777, served as sergeant in Captain Michael McClary's Company, Colonel Alexander Scammell's New Hampshire Regiment until February 15, 1780, when he was promoted to sergeant-major of said regiment and served it in that capacity until he was discharged June 8, 1783, having rendered service of eight years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 2, 1818, while a resident of Stratham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, aged about sixty-one years. In 1833, soldier was living in Wolfeborough, Strafford County, New Hampshire. m
He died February 12, 1840. 
There are no data relative to his family in the papers in this claim. 
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to show a claim for pension on file on file on account of the services of Ward Mason. 
Very truly yours,
E.W. Morgan
Acting Commissioner.
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Wolfboro, (Wolfeborough) N.H.     
                 [illegible top right corner]
January 21 - 3
On pension service
James L. Edwards, Esquire
Pension Office 
War Department City of Washington
Jan. 28,
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Wolfboro, (Wolfeborough) N.H.     
                 [illegible top right corner]
January 21 - 3
On pension service
James L. Edwards, Esquire
Pension Office 
War Department City of Washington
Jan. 28,      
Old [illegible] Edward Mason
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Wolfborough [Wolfeborough] January 18th, 1833
James L. Edwards, Esq:
Sir: 
I beg leave to enclose a declaration [missing] Edward Mason, a sergeant Major in Colonel Alexander Scammell's Regiment, in the Revolutionary Army, and at present a Revolutionary pensioner; in that he may obtain the benefit of the Act of 1832, and may receive a Certification entailing  him to his pay as a Sergeant Major of ten dollars instead of eight dollars which he is now receiving: 
And to request that the new Certificate or an communication from you, respecting it, may be transmitted or directed to him at Wolfborough [Wolfeborough] of Strafford of State of New Hampshire, to the care of myself. 
I am sir, very respectfully, your [illegible] Obedient servant, 
Samuel Avery
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Edward Mason
Son?
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We the subscriber Selectmen of the Town of Stratham the County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire, here do certify that Edward Mason who was a sergeant major in the American Army of the revolution, and has applied for a pension, is in indigent circumstances & stands in need of relief from his Country. 
Exeter January 13, 1819 
George Wingate 
Nicholas Rollins
State of New Hampshire Rockingham Cty Exeter  January 13, 1819
These George Wingate Esq, and Nicholas Rollins, both reputable citizens & worthy of fully credit, formally appearing severally made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate be themselves before me.  Oliver Peabody, Justice of the Peace & Quorum throughout said State. Oliver Peabody
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I, Peter Chadwick, Esq. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire, hereby certify that Oliver Peabody is a Justice of the Peace for said County and of the Quorum throughout said State and his signature to the within oath or affirmation is in his own hand writing. 
  In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this Thirteenth day of January Anno Domini 1819.  Peter L. Chadwick
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By his Excellency George
Washington, 
esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
Therse are to certify that the Bearer hereof Edward Mason Sergeant Major in the NH Battalion Regiment having faithfully served the United States Eight years and being inlifted for the War only, is hereby Discharged from the American Army.
Given at Head-Quarters this eighth Day of Jun e 1783. George 
Washington
By His Excellency's Command,
`J Turnbull Secretary
Registered in the Books of the Regiment, 
[J or S?] Mills - Adjutant, 
The above Edward Mason has been honored with the Badge of Merit for Eight years of faithful. June 8, 1783. Wm. Scott Major 
  Com-dt
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Head-Quarters, June 8th, 1783.\Them within Certificate fhall [shall] not avail the Bearer as a Difcharge [Discharge], until Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereof fhall [shall] be made, He is to be confidered [considered] as being on Furlough.  GEORGE Washington
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The National Archives of the United 
States [page is very light and illegible]
Edward Mason 11038 [illegible]
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Correct as to his service. Judge does not certify as to his circumstances.
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I Edward Mason of Stratham in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do Testify and declare that in the year 1775 I was a soldier in Capt. Samuel Gilman's Company in Col. Enoch Poor's Regiment of the New Hampshire Line. That some time in the month of January 1777, I enlisted into the                                                       Company Commanded by Capt. Michael McClary in the Third New Hampshire Regiment commanded by Col. Alexander Scammell for and during the War and that I was Sergeant Major for said Regiment for some time. That on a reform or reduction of the army I was in the New Hampshire Battalion commanded by Major William Scott and that I was 
Sergeant Major of said Battalion in the New Hampshire line of the Revolutionary Army and was discharged at the end of the War and I do further say that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life need assistance from my Country for support. April 3rd AD 1818. Edward Mason 
Rockingham SS Probate Court at Exeter in said County April 3rd, 1818 Edward Mason being duly examined and cautioned made solemn oath befor meo that the above declaration by him signed contained the truth and the whole truth. And it now appearing that the said Edward Mason did server in the United States army on the Continental establishment in the Revolutionary War until the close of the War. I have hereunto set my name and cause the seal of office to be affixed. [Names of Probate Judge and Clerk unclear]
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NB The Applicant wishes that his pension may be paid in New Hampshire.