Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39306, Benjamin Chamberlin, Mass.
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Service                                          Number
Mass.   Chamberlin, Benjamin       S 39306
          or Chamberlain
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8,395
Vermont Benjamin Chamberlin
of Poltney in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Six years
Inscribed on the roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 dollars per month, to commence on the 7th of April 1818
Certificate of pension issued the 30 of March 1819 and sent to Judge Amos Thompson Rutland Vermont
Arrears to 4th March 1819                     $87.46
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 December 1819      $48.00
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                                                         $135.46
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818}
Re-instated
Discontinued
28/30  7.46
32.
39.46
48.-
87.46

[Right column:]
Reinstated
February 8. 1882 and sent to Honorable R.C. Mallary
House of Representatives
Notification sent October 23  1820 to R Pierpoint Rutland, Vt.
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Benjamin Chamberlin (Sergeant)
Sheppard's Massachusetts Regiment
1776 for 1 year
"Soon afterwards" till the Peace in 1783 - M. Jackson's Regiment Massachusetts
7th April 1818
Found on the rolls of Colonel Michael Jackson's regiment for the war

[the following has been crossed out]:
returned for the judges certificate, under the seal of the Court, that he is satisfied the applicant is in reduced circumstances and needs the support of his country.

Benjm. Chamberlin
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State of Vermont Rutland County ss.} On this 7th day of April 1818 before me the subscriber one of the judges, of Rutland County Court personally appeared Benjamin Chamberlin aged sixty four years resident in Poultney in said Rutland County who having by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the late act of Congress entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval divisions of the United States in the revolutionary war" : That he the said Benjamin Chamberlin in September 1775 enlisted into the service of his country in a company of the Massachusetts troops commanded by Captain Billings, for six months and faithfully served out the time and then again immediately enlisted, to serve for one year, in the company commanded by Captain Asa Danforth Colonel Shepherd’s Regiment Massachusetts line and faithfully served the term - that he then soon after enlisted as a Sergeant for during the War in Captain Benjamin Browns Company   Colonel [illegible] Jacksons Regiment Massachusetts line and served faithfully till peace was proclaimed at New Windsor in 1783, and received an honorable discharge which has long since been lost - That he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his Country for support - and that he has no other evidence now in in his [illegible] of his said services

Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
Amos Thompson Judge Rutland County Court
I Amos Johnson judge as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Benjamin Chamberlin did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy and I now submit this proceeding and testimony taken and heard before me to the  Secretary for the department of war  pursuant to the directions of the forementioned Act of Congress.
Amos Thompson  By order of Judge Thompon -  [illegible]
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State of Vermont   I Amos Thompson as a Judge of Rutland County Court do certify that it has been made to my satisfaction that the aforesaid Bemj. Chamberlain is in reduced circumstances & stands as in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Amos Thompson
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Benj. Chamberlain
Bal. $40.00
8095
2 schedule
(illegible)
Must produce the mortgage & prove that he has given up the land to the mortgager
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State of Vermont Rutland County ss.} On this  3d day of January 1880 personally appeared before the Supreme court of said county of Rutland open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Benjamin Chamberlin aged 66 year, resident in Poultney in said county of Rutland who  being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: in Capt Browns Co in Col M. Jacksons Regt of Mass from Jany 1777 during the war til June 1782. that he made his original declaration on the 7th day of April  1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 8395 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident  citizen of the United States on the 18th day of 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 to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain person engaged in the land and navel service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of Marajh, 1818; - and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contract or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
1 cow, 1 sheep, 1 hog, 1 table 1 chest 6 chairs 1 bed 2 pails 1 (illegible) tub 1 soap (illegible) 2 old casks 1 pot 1 dish kettle 1 tea kettle 1 spider 6 (illegible 1  6 cups & saucers 1 towel 4 plates 7 knives 1 (illegible) pot 1 (illegible) 1 (illegible) 2 wheels 1 axe 1 hoe 1 hammer 1 old saddle & bridle 1 clear prep 6 iron spoons (illegible) schedule of 28 pieces  since 1820 I have been obliged to give up the mortgage as I was unable to reduce it and the cattle &  other property  mentioned in said schedule  & not contained in this Please (illegible) obliged to dispose of the last payment of my (illegible)  for support of my family & I can yet the debt  (illegible) three hundred dollars, my occupation is that of a (illegible) but have been unable to labor but little for 5 or 6 years (illegible) affected with the (illegible) I have a wife named  Lydia age 48 years unable to (illegible) but little (illegible) with (illegible) in his back & one boy aged 14 is in good health    Benj Chamberlain
Sworn  to and declared on the 3d day of January1821 before said court.  R. Pierpoint Clerk

State of Vermont, Rutland County ss.} I Robert Pierpont clerk of the  (illegible) court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, 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 said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is forty dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 11th day of January 1821
R. Pierpoint
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Chamberlin, Benjamin
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Camp White Plains  August 6 th 1778
Received of Sargant Benjamin Chamberlin twenty dollars cash [illegible] us as our Continental Bounty as soldiers enlisted for the Continental service for three yeas 9 m into Captain Benjamin  Browns Company in Colonel Michael Jacksons Regiment [illegible] received  by us whos[sic] names are underneath subscribed.
X [his mark] Thias Johnson  
Jonathan Johnson  
Testified Obadiah Witherell [illegible]
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Lyda Chamberlain
(many L, C scribbled on page)
B Chamberlin
Chamberlin, Benjamin
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This may certify that Sergeant Benjamin Chamberlain of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment has been under my care more than six weeks for a swelling and inflammation of one of his testicles and that through the whole course of the disease I can discover no reason to suspect it arose from a venereal cause
N Leavenworth Matas
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Real Estate valued at $200. Mortgage for the full value - Proof within - Personal Proterty $52 - 
Age 66 - wife 47. one son 14.
Served 6 years
Con   J L E
R. C. Mallon Esq
to rep
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Benjamin Chamberlain  Sergt
Mass. line - 
Vermont  Wid - file no. 23,790
Act 1828
Not allowed
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39306
Revy INVALID.
File No.: 39,306
Benjamin Chamberlin
Pri Rev War
Act: 18 March 18
Index: _ Vol. 3, Page 83
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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I Josiah G Harris of Castleton in the County of Rutland and state of Vermont, Executor to the last will and testament of Alexander Dunehue late of Castleton deceased certify that in the capacity of Executor I sold a farm belonging to the estate of the said Alexander Dunehue to Benjamin Chamberlain of Poultney to serve the payment he gave me a mortgage deed of the same land, while he received his pension moneys from Congress he paid but little difference of the interest on the obligation which I hold against him, when he failed of receiving his pension, and his circumstances being not prosperous he redeeded to one the same farm which is now on record in the Town Clerk's office in the town of Poultney. 
Josiah G. Harris Executor
Castleton June 25th 1821

State of Vermont Rutland County} Castleton June 25th 1821
Personally appeared Josiah G. Harris Esq. the signer of the above & foregoing certificate and made solemn oath that said certificate contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth before me   Zimri Howe Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont Fairhaven Probate District ss.}
I Erastus Higby judge of the court of Probate for the district of Fairhaven, do hereby certify to all whom it may concern that Josiah G. Harris is Executor of the last will and testament of Alexander Dunehue, and that and that his affidavit is entitled to full credit and that I am acquainted with Benjamin Chamberlain and know the facts stated in the affadavit above to be agreeable to truth - Given under mu hand and seal of office at Castleton the 25th day of June 1821   Erastus Higby
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Town Clerks office Poultney Rutland County State of Vermont
I Daury D. Smith Town Clerk of Poultney certify that on the 30th of January AD 1821, Josiah G. Harris Esq (illegible) in this office for record a well authenticated Quit claim due from Benjamin Chamberlin of Poultney to said Josiah G. Harris as Executor of Alexander Donehue deceased conveying to said Josiah G. Harris Executor as aforesaid all the right & title which said Chamberlin had to a (illegible) farm of land in said Poultney which farm is the only piece of land said Benjamin Chamberlain ever owned and claimed in said Poultney - said quit claim deed was duly recorded by me & said Benjamin Chamberlin hath not since had any title what ever to any land in Poultney - and I further certify that this office is the only propper place to record titles of land in Poultney -   Poultney June 26 1821  Harvey D Smith

Rutland County ss. Poultney 26 June 1821:  the above named Harvey D. Smith personally known to me as a person of truth and veracity and as Town Clerk of said Poultney, personally appeared subscribed the above certificate & made solemn oath that the (illegible) is true
(1st name smudged) Thompson  Judge Rutland C.C.
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Being informed that my former certificate did not agree with the requisitions of the letter wrote by the Secretary to Robert Pierpoint Esq I make this in addition -
The farm alluded to my first certificate was sold to Benjamin Chamberlain by Alexander Dunehue in his life time, after the decease of s'd Dunahue, and I became Executor to his will, finding that s'd Chamberlain was unable to pay for the farm, he gave up all his right and title to the premises and I took the farm into my possession, in about two years from that time so s'd Chamberlain was entered on the pension roll and received ninety six dollars yearly, he then proposed to purchase the farm if I would take his obligations in one hundred dollars annual payments, I then gave him a deed and he mortgaged the premises to secure the payment, when s'd Chamberlain was struck from the pension roll there was a balance on the notes that were then due, I then made a final settlement with him and received the principal part of his live stock, gave him up all his obligations and he gave me the quit claim deed alluded to in Harvey D. Smiths certificate
Josiah G. Harris Executor
State of Vermont Rutland County ss.} Partition July 6th, A.D. 1821
Personally appeared before me Zimri Howe one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said Rutland County Josiah G. Harris Esq and made a solemn oath that the foregoing certificate by him subscribed contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth
Zimri Howe Justice Peace
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State of Vermont  Rutland County ss}
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify that Amos Thompson is chief judge of Rutland County Court that Zimri Howe is a Justice of the Peace for said county & that Erastus Hipley is Judge of Probate for the District of Fairhaven in said County, all duly commissioned & that the foregoing signatures are the proper hand writings of each of the above named officers
In testimony whereof I now hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Rutland in said county this 9th day of July AD 1821   R Pierpoint
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(copy)   For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution", approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I Benjamin Chamberlain of Castleton in the County of Rutland in the State of .......[blank].. do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until termination; at which period, I was a Sergeant in Captain Pierces' Company, in the 8th Massachusetts Regiment of the Mass Line. And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars; to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th of May, 1778.
And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May, 1828, on the Pension List of the United States.
(signed) Benj Cha
Witness my hand this 10th day of March in the year 1829mberlain

[following 2 lines have been crossed out:
Note: The most convenient Branch Bank of the U.S. is at_____
 The most convenient Post Office is at_____]

Before me, Robert Temple a Justice of the Peace duly empowered to administer oaths in the County of Rutland in the State of Vermont personally appeared, this day, Albert Langden and John Smith of the said County, who did severally make oath that Benjamin Chamberlain by who the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein states.
Witness my hand, this 10th day of March in the year 1829
(signed) R. Temple Jus Peace

I, Robert Pierpoint Clerk of the Court of the County of Rutland in the State of Vermont do hereby certify, that Robert Temple before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time a Justice of the Peace and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 10th day of March in the year 1829
(signed) R, Pierpoint

send to R. Temple Rutland Vt, draft or N.Y.
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REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS 
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
7 April 1829.
Benjamin Chamberlain of Castleton in the County  of Rutland in the State of Vermont has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until termination, at which period he was a Sergeant in captain Pierce's company, in the eighth regiment of the Massachusetts line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1828, not stated.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.   By order of the Secretary   F A Dickins

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
14th April 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Benj. Chamberlin in the Massachusetts line.
It further appears that a man by the name of Benjamin Chamberlain is now on the pension list of the Vermont agency, and has been so since the 3d March 1826 at the rate of eight dollars per month.
He has been paid to the 4th September 1828 -
Perer Hagmant
53,010
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Benj Chamberlain
Chamberlain

Not entered  8395
Sent 1829
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Benj: Chamberlain
Chamberlain

Not entered  8395
Sent 1829
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State of Vermont, Rutland County, ss.}  On this 28th day of June 1820 personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of records, agreeable to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Benjamin Chamberlain aged 66 years, resident in Poultney in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follow: in Col. B. Brown Co. Col. M. Jackmans Regt. from Jan 7 1777 to June 1783.  that he made his original declaration on the 7th day of April 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 8.395 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United Stated on the 18th day of 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 to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain 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.

(illegible)  mortgaged to secure the payment the  (illegible) on which I have paid $200. one half from that I re'd from my late pension. 5 cows, 4 (illegible), 1 bull, 5 (illegible) 15 sheep. 18 lambs, 12 pigs, 2 old horses, 1 old table/(illegible). 6 old chairs, 1 pot. 1 dish kettle, (illegible). 1 spider. 6 cups & saucers, 1 bowl. 4 plates, 6 old knives & forks. 1 butter do. 1 old pewter tea pot. 1 (illegible) 1 candlestick 1 great & 1 little (illegible) my family is composed of the following persons my wife aged 47 yrs named Lydia. unable to do but little labour, a boy named William aged 14 yrs in health  my occupation is that of a farmer but have not been able to perform but little labour for 5 years past. I have nothing due me but (illegible) besides the mortgage money for my farm $200, in addition to the above I have 1 ax. 1 hand hammer 1 old saddle & bridle 1 (illegible) 6 iron spoons
Benj. Chamberlain
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Sworn to and declared on the 28th day of June 1820 before said court. R. Pierpoint CLERK.

State of Vermont, Rutland County, ss.} I, Robert Poierpont clerk of the county court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, 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 said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Two hundred fifty two dollars. and that s'd Chamberlain is indebted $200.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 14th day of July 1820  R. Pierpoint
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Certificate for B. Chamberlain
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Castleton April 1st 1818\Sir:
During two years past I have prescribed for the bearer Mr. Benhamin Chamberlain, but see no prospect of restoring him to sound health. His chronical disease can be traced to suffering in the revolutionary war. With the increase of years, I perceive an increase of his constitutional frailties, which must deprive him of the power of conducting any lucrative business, & may soon reduce him to extreme indigence. I therefore recommend him to the liberality of his country, which has so nobly resolved to complete the glory of her independence, by rewarding & supporting her most brave & worthy sons,   Lelah  Gridley
Hon Judge Thompson
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Know all men by these present that I Benjamin Chamberlain of Poultney in the county of Rutland and the State of Vermont, for the consideration of nine hundred dollars received to my full satisfaction of Josiah G. Harris of Castleton in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont; Executor of the last will and testament of Alexander Dunehue late of Castleton deceased; Do give, grant, bargain, sell and confirm unto the said Josiah G. Harris his heirs and assigns a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Poultney in S. Rutland County containing one hundred and sixteen acres and one half it being the same land I bought of him the s'd Josiah G. Harris executor as aforesaid and this day decided by him to me, Reference being had to said deed for the meets and bounds thereof ----
To have and to hold the above granted and bargained promises with the appurtenances  unto him the s'd Josiah G Harris his heirs and assigned forever to them and their own proper use benefit and behoof; and also I the said Benjamin Chamberlain do for myself, my heirs executors and administrators consisting of these presents I am well served of the promises as a good indefeasible estate in for simple and have good right to bargain and sell the same in manner and form as above written and that the same is free from all incumbrances whatsoever; and furthermore that s'd Benjamin do by these presents bind myself and heirs forever to warrant and defend the above granted and bargained promises to the said Josiah G Harris his heirs and assigned against all claims and demands whatsoever ----
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1828 papers to be filed with Ad on Inv File #39.306
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                                                                   1565

Revolutionary Claims

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Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.

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Treasury Department
15 April 1829

The annexed paper, relating to the claim of Benjamin Chamberlain under the aforementioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether the claim amount is on the pension list.

S.D. Ingham
The Hon. the Secretary of War

Letter from the War Department 17 April 1829
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(Copy)                                                   1565

Sir
Enclosed you have the application of Benjamin Chamberlain, a sergeant of the Revolution for a pension under the act of May last.

I am sir, respectfully
your obedient servant

(signed)  R. Temple

Honorable Secretary of the Treasury
City of Washington