Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3951, for Daniel Soule, Massachusetts
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(3 - 1776) 
SERVICE Mass 
Soule, Daniel NUMBER S.3951
CONTENTS carded 28
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10.355
Massachusetts
Daniel Soule of Plympton in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Warlow of the Regt commanded by Col Colton in the Mass line for 18 months

Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 60 Dollars -- Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Apl 1833 and set J D Thomas Plymouth Mass 

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $120.00 
Semiannl. allowance ending Sep 14 " 30.00 
========= 
$150.00

{Revolutionary Claim , Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by D.D. Addison Clerk
Book E. Vol. 2d Page 16
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Daniel Soul Plympton Massachusetts 
No. 6568.
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REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONERS. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. COUNTY OF PLYMOUTH, SS. 

On this thirteenth day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Plymouth within and for said County of Plymouth, Daniel Soule resident of Plympton in said County of Plymouth, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy Five 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 act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. He hereby relinquishis every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. That is to say, that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. 


2 months
that I enlisted in company commanded by Capt Churchill and in Colo. Collins Regiment November 1775 For two months stationed at Roxbury Massachusetts the fall after the Battle on Bunker hill and Served in said Churchill Company the term of Enlistment which was two months 

3 months
that I enlisted in the Company commanded by Capt James Harlow in in Colo. Collins Regiment February 1776 for three Months Stationed at Roxbury Massachusetts and served in said Harlows Company the time of Enlistment which was three months

5 months
Enlisted in company commanded by Capt James Harlow and in Colo Coris Regiment in July 1776 went to Newhaven from their went to New York by water from thence went up the River and was Near the Battle at Harlem then went to the white plains and was there when the British Light horse come there I served in said Campain five Months Dismissed from said Campain  in December 1776
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I Enlisted for five Months and went to Cambridge Massachusetts there Joined Capt Ebenezar hallibourns Company and in Colo Brooks Regiment there served said five months which was the 5 months Time of Enlistment stationed at Cambridge 

I enlisted into the Company commanded by Capt Jerry Sturrtevant and in Colo Jacobs Regiment stationed at Bats Hill and Bristol Ferry in Rhodisland and served in said 3 months Sturtevant Company three Month in the fall of 1780 

In the Several enlistment I Served Eighteen Months and lived in the town of Plympton and have resided in Plympton to the present time my Birth was in the year 1757 and Recorded in the town Records of Plympton I Never Recev'd any written Discharge from Said Compains, I am known to Capt Ezra S. White, Oliver Parker and Peley Wright all of Plympton 
Daniel Soule
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We, Elijah Dexter a clergyman, residing in the town of Plympton and Lewis Bradford, James Clerkins residing in the Town of Plympton hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with the said Daniel Soule who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy five years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion. 
Elijah Dexter
Lewis Bradford
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. 

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 abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Elijah Dexter who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Plympton and that Lewis Bradford  who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Plympton and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
Register of the Court [illegible signature]

I Nathl Paterson Register of the Court of [illegible] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Soule for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this thirteenth day of [illegible]  in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two. 
[illegible signature]
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6568 
Danl Soule 
Private 18 months 
W. C. C.
admd

J. B. Thomas Plymouth Mass
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6568 
BRIEF in the case of Daniel Soule at Plympton in the State of Mass A 
(Act 7th June, 1832.) 

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court 
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 
3. How old is he? Seventy five 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 

[table headings]Period. | Duration of Service. Years Months Days. | Rank. As a | Names of General and Field Officers Gen. under whom he served. 
[row 1]Novr In 1775 | - 2 - | Private | Capt Churchill Col Cotton
[row 2]Feby 76 | - 3 - | " | Capn Harlow Col Cotton
[row 3]July to Dec 76 | - 5 - | " | Capt Harlow Col Cories
[row 4][blank] | - 5 - | " | Capt Washburn Col Brooks
[row 5]fall of 1780 | -3- | " | Cap Sturtevant Col Jacobs

5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned 
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Plympton 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? three living witnesses 
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Right 

I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above 
M.C. Easton Examining Clrk. 
25 Jan '35
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In reply to your request of___ received___ for a statement of the military history of Daniel Soule 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 S. F. 3951 

[table headings]DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. | LENGTH OF SERVICE.  | OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN.  | COLONEL. | STATE. 
[row 1]Nov 1, 1775 | 2 mos | Pri | Churchill | Cotton | Mass
[row 2]Feb 1776 | 3 " | [blank] | James Harlow | Cotton | [blank]
[row 3]July, 1776 | 5 " | [blank] | James Harlow | Cary | [blank]
[row 4] [checkmark] | 5 " | [blank] | Ebenezer Washburn | Cary  | [blank]
[row 5]Fall 1780 | 3 "  | [blank] | Jerry Sturtevant | Brooks  | [blank]

Battles engaged in, [checkmark]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Plympton, Mass 
Date of application for pension, Aug 13, 1832. His cl. was al. 
Residence at date of application, Plympton, Plymouth Co. Mass 
Age at date of application Born in 1757, Plympton, Mass Died January 16. 1840 
Remarks: There is no data relative to family. the above noted is the only Daniel Soule found on the Rev. War records of this Bureau omitted in sending to Capt H. B. Soule --- Very respectfully, Commissioner. 
Date of death taken from Agency Book
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Rev War
3951 
INVALID. 3951 
Daniel Soule Pri Mass Line 
Act: June 7, 32 Index: -- Vol. A, Page 352 
{Arrangement of 1870.} 

1913. Aug. 25. History to Mrs. Raymond L. Mills. 
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1915, Sept. 22. History to Capt. Henry B. Soule. --- for
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6568 Daniel Soule - John B Thomas Plymouth Mass
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Daniel Soule which require further proof or explanation.   
1. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? -
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension he is entitled? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to anything other pension than the sone under the act of June 7, 1832? yes
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtain
ing it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? 
XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes 
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes 
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? if not, which of them is not so answered? yes


EXPLANATORY NOTES. QUERE V. 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 of 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 his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; Foryear  months, and --- days, I served as a -. For - month and days, I served as a -; and for such service I claim a pension.
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3 It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular 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 three or four months is too indefinite , and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state 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 able. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places 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 civil pursuit. 
QUERE XIV. 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 claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oath must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. 
QUERE XVI rid of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper 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, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers
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I Benjamin Cushman of Plympton in the County of Plymouth State of Massachusetts of the age seventy one years testify and say I was a Soldier in the war of the American Revolution Five months at Cambridge in the year 1778 in Capt Ebenezer Washbourn Company Colo Brooks Regiment I knew Daniel Soule of Plympton who was in said Washbourn Company and served five month which was the time of Enlistment. I have always knew said Soule and has Resided in Plympton ever since 
Benj Cushman 
July 28 1832
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth County SS. 
Plympton July 28th 1832 
then Personally appeared the within named Benjamin Cushman before me the Subscriber and made oath that the within Deposition by him subscribed is true 
I further certify said Cushman to be a man of truth 
Jonathan Parker 
Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth SS
I Wm Harrison & Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Plymouth  Court of Records in the County of Plymouth hereby certify that Jonathan Parker Esq before whom the foregoing affidant was sworn  is a Justice of the peace for the County of Plymouth. And that his name there subscribed is his just and proper signature - In testimony thereof of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed to of said Court in this twentieth day of August 1882 
Wm Whitman

Benj Cushman for Daniel Soule
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth County Plympton August 1st 1832 then Personally appeared the within Named John Bisbe before the Subscriber and made oath the within Declaration by him subscribed is true 

I certify said Bisbe is a man of truth 
Jonathan Parker Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth SS
I John Thomas  the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas being Court of Record in the County of Plymouth hereby Certify that Jonathan Parker Esquire before whom foregoing affidavit was sworn is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth and that his name thereto Subscribed is his true and proper signature.  

In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court the thirtieth day of August AD 1832

Wm Whitman
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I John Bisbee of Plympton in the County Plymouth State of Massachusetts of the age of Seventy Seven years testify and say that I was a soldier in war of the American Revolution three months at Roxbury in Capt James Harlow Company Col Cottons Regiment in February 1776 and five month At New York in Capt Harlow Company Colo Cary's Regiment in 1776 at the time the Harlem battle was and three month at Rhodisland stationed at Buts hill and Bristol Ferry in the year 1780 in Capt. Sturtevants Company Colo Jacobs Regement I further testify and say that I know Daniel Soule of Plympton and was in the above described compain and continued the above term of time which was the time of Enlistment and said Soule always has resided in Plympton 
John Bisbee 
August 1st 1832
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Isaiah Tinkham 
Isaiah Tinkham  for D. Soule
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I Josiah Tinkham of Formely of Halifax in the County of Plymouth State of Massachusetts Now in Pomfort County of Windsor State of Vermont of the age of Seventy five years do Testify and say I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war at Roxbury in the Vicinity of Boston in Capt Churchill Company Colo Cottons Regiment from November the first to the Last of December 1775 Two months I further testify and say that I know Daniel Soule of Plympton and that he was a Soldier in said Churchill Company and continued throughout the Enlistment which was two months according to the best of my recollection and know Said Sale who resided in Plympton when I left Halifax 

Isaiah Tinkham --- 

State of Vermont ⎬ Pomfret August 4. 1832 Windsor County ss ⎬ Then personally appeared before the subscriber the above named Isaiah Tinkham & made oath that the above declaration by him subscribed, is true-
David Chandler Justice of Peace 

I the said David Chandler hereby certify that that said Isaiah Tinkham the deponent is well known by me that he is a credible person to be believed 
David Chandler Just. Peace
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State of Vermont Windsor County SS
Woodstock County Clerks Office August 4th 1832 
I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court Do hereby certify that David Chandler is one of the Justices of the Peace within & for said County, and that the within is his signature. 

In Testimony whereof I hereto affix the seal of said Court, and subscribe my name the day and year above -
Benj Swan
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RENOWNED FOR FIT AND WEAR 
The Ideal Clothing Company 
WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS , 158 - 160-182-164 Louis Street, Grand Rapids, Mich. 

CREDIT DEPARTMENT 
August 13 th, 1913. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C. 

Gentlemen: Will you kindly favor me with statement of the military history of Lieutenant Daniel Soule of Plympton or Plymouth, Mass., also of Lieutenant Josiah Cushman, Mass. Both being soldiers of the Revolutionary war. RLM W. 
Mrs. Raymond L. Mills 212 Lafayette Are, N.E.
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[postmark: U.S. PENSION OFFICE D AUG 15 1913]
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Captain Henry B. Soule 
Washington, D.C. Personal request of Sept. 21, 1915.