Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 39,779, for David Jepson, Massachusetts
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(3--1776)
SERVICE NUMBER
Continental  
Mass.
Jepson, David  
S. 39.779
CONTENTS
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12 958
Vermont
David Jepson
of Pownal in the state of Vermont
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by
Colonel Sprout of the Massts
ine, for the term of 3 years 1771
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 11th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th of July 1819
and sent to
Hon. O.C. Merrill, Bennington,
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $86.36
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1819 48,,
10 Mo & 20/30 4/31
$134.36
{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
Continue
Mass. and Continental.
Records completed Oct. 24, 1904,
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Notification sent July 26th 1820 to
O. C. Merrill, Bennington, Vermont
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David Jepson
declaration
Pownal
MR
12958 7 July 1819
con
Sept 1819
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DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
On this 22 day of June 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a county court and
court of record, which has power to fine and imprison, and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont, creating said court, within and for the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, David Jepson aged
57 years, resident in Pownal in said county of Bennington who being first duly
sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the company commanded by Capt. Williams & Capt. Mills in the 2d regiment,
commanded by Colonels Sprout & Hull of the Massachusetts line, served till I was honorably
discharged in the three years service
on file in the War office, dated the 11th day of April 1818 on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate
bearing the number 12.958
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 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.
The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, to wit:
one sow & 3 pigs iron ware a few articles. 2 old Kitchen tables. 8 old chairs. I do linnen wheel. 1 do Woollen. do,,. 1
looking glass, 2 sad irons, 1 chest, 1 half bushel crockery in gross a few old articles
I am justly indebted to sundry persons in the full amount of $200.00 many of these debts are in execution - my occupation
is a labouror on a farm but by reason of old age & infirmities I am unable to support myself by labour-- I have a wife Priscilla
aged 56 years feeble old & sick bed rid most of the time she cannot earn any thing-- I have five children living with me viz
Samey aged 13. Betsey aged 11, Lorenzo aged 9. Benjamin aged 17 they cannot either of the earn their living. I cannot support
myself without public or private and in my present circumstances-
David Jepson
Sworn to and declared at Bennington
in the County of Bennington, and state of Vermont, on the 22d day of June -- 1820
in open court, before
Joel Pratt Clerk
I,  Joel Pratt-- Clerk of Bennington County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration, 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 - 18 dollars and 25 -- cents.
upon full proof it is the opinion of the
court that all the property of the said David Jepson is not sufficient to satisfy his just debts-
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 28 day of June 1820.
Joel Pratt Clerk of the Court for the County of Bennington
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David Jepson
81 War
Sprout Masstts. Regt.

proof of his  service wanted

Admd.
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To the Honorable J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War

David Jepson of Pownal in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont on oath deposes as follows:
That he was born in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has during his whole life lived in the United States & now is a resident citizen thereof. That he served in the war of the revolution. That he belonged to the Continental army. That he enlisted as a private in the spring of the year 1781, in Capt. William's company second regiment Massachusetts line commanded by Colo. Sprout for the term of three years.
that he served in said regiment under Colo. Sprout untill the close of the war. That he was then marched to Philadelphia, from Philadelphia to Westpoint, and continued on Westpoint and Constitution island (illegible) Westpoint untill he was discharged, which was in the spring of 1784. That after the war closed his regiment was commanded by Colo. Hull, some part of the time. That he served under Capt. Mills at the time of his discharge. That the whole company to which he belonged were discharged at the same time. That he kept his discharge a number of years after he left the service but believes it has been
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lost about eighteen years, and that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for support.
David Jepson

State of Vermont, Bennington County Ss.
Bennington 11th April 1818, personally appeared David Jepson who subscribed the foregoing affidavit in my presence and made solemn oath that the facts therein stated are true.
Before me 
John H. Olin Asst. Judge of C. Court

I Benjamin Gardner of Pownal in the County of Bennington of lawful age testify and say that I have been well acquainted with Daid Jepson of Pownal signer of the foregoing affidavit for a number of years last past. That he has been ever since I knew him a poor man and a very laborious man generally support his very large family of children by his daily wages & now is and has been for a number of years past a very poor man.
Benj. Gardner

State of Vermont, Bennington County Ss. Bennington 11th April 1818 personally appeared Benjamin Gardner who subscribed the foregoing affidavit in my presence & made oath that the facts therein stated are true.
Before me John H Olin Asst. Judge of C. Court
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I Gideon Myers of Pownal in the County of Bennington of lawful age testify and say that I am well acquainted with Davi Jepson of Pownal signer of the foregoing affidavit, I know that he has been for several years past & ow is a very poor man and very laborious in endevouring to support himself & a large family.
Gideon Myers

State of Vermont, Bennington County Ss. Bennington 11th April 1818 personally appeared Gideon Myers who subscribed the foregoing affidavit in my presence and made solemn oath that the facts therein contained are true.
Before me, John H. Olin Asst. Judge of C. Court

(Seal)
State of Vermont
Bennington County Ss.
I John H. Olin assistant Judge of County Court within and for the Couty of Bennington aforesaid, certify that I am satisfied that the aforesaid David Jepson served in the revolutionary war as is above set forth in his affidavit. I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Benjamin Gardner & Gideon Myers whose affidavits are hereunto annexed, that they are men of truth and veracity and that I am satisfied the facts stated in their said affidavits are true.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the County Court for the County of Bennington aforesaid this eleventh day of April AD. 1818
John H. Olin Asst. Judge of c. Court
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information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
David Jepson S. F. 39779

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment: Spring of 1781
Length of Service: 3 yrs.
Rank: Private
Officers under whom service was rendered: Captain Williams, Colonel Sprout/Captain Mills, Colonel Hull
State: Mass.

Battles engaged in:
Residence of soldier at enlistment:
Date of application for pension: Apr. 11, 1818 His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application: Pownal Bennington Co. Vt.
Age at date of application: 55 years old, born in Mass.
Remarks: In 1820 soldier's wife Priscilla was 56 years of age, and children Fanny 13 yrs, Betsey 11 yrs, Lorenzo 9 yrs, Benjamin 17yrs.
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3-871
Record Division
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Briefed by: Geo. M. Moore
Claim No. Jan. 21, 1910
Certificate No.
Claimant
Soldier: David Jepson
Service Rev.
Additional Service
No.....claim, State records...., 190....
No claim combination records....., 190...
REMARKS:
To O.W. I War Ras.(illegible)
I.F.39779

0-8  Chief Division
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39779
Revy. INVALID

File No. 39779
David Jepson
Priv. Rev War
Act: 18 March '18
Index: Vol. D, Page 256

[Arrangement of 1870]
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May 21-1902
C. H. Sheldon-Navy Yard City
1910 Jany 27, Hist. to Mrs. Hannah Estes  V.L.M
1913 Mch 29 Hist to gr. N. W. Jepson  V.L.M.
letter in W. F. 26795 
(illegible) Japson or Jepson
1916 Feby. 23 Hist to Mrs. George L. O'Brien
1916 Aug. 30 History to Judge Anson A. Welch.
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Record 7

(stamp) U. S. Pension Office O Jan 17 1910

Postmark: Blackinton, Mass. Jan 16 7pm 1910
Postage Stamp-Postage One Cent

POSTAL CARD
The space below is for the address only

Pension Bureau
Washington D. C. 

Rev. Records
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No. Adams mass.
Jan 14, 1910

Gentlemen-
Please send me the Rev. War record of Spencer Niles and David Jepson.
The former served either in R. I. or Vt., the latter in Vt.
Very truly 
Mrs. Hannah Estes
R.F.D.
No. Adams
Mass.
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Rev. Sec
K. T. T.

District Court of Nebraska
Ninth District
Anson A. Welch, Judge, Wayne, Neb.
William R. Ellis, Reporter, Wayne, Neb.

Wayne, Neb. Aug. 21st, 1916
Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Sir,
Please send me copy of record of Revolutionary soldier David Jepson who died March 29, 1849 at Pownal Vt. or Pownal Center. I have been informed he was in a Massachusetts regiment. The date and place of death may enable you to identify the man I want, also send record of our Jonas Camp who died in Bennington Co. Vt. about 1848
Truly Yours
A. A. Welch

(stamp) U. S. Pension Office D Aug. 23 1916
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No.
WAHSINGTON NAVY YARD
Washington, D. C.

This document is blank
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Subject:

U. S. Navy Yard
Washington D. C. 

Davi Jepson* born near Boston Mass. in 1760 served in Continental Army from 1776 until 1782. Also served one year in War if 1812 as a volunteer. Lived in Pownal Vt. and died there in March 1849.

For Mr. C. H. Sheldon
Navy Yard
Washington D. C. 

Stamp-Chief Clerk Bureau of Pensions May 21 1902

* Name of wife Priscilla Bates Jepson
Supposed to have served in Mass. Regt.
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L.S.W.
Rev. Sec

Law Offices of
George F. O'Brien
Pittston, Pa.

Department of the Interior
Washington D. C.

Gentlemen:
I am a descendant of David Jepson of Pownal Vermont, a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He fought all through the War and was a pensioner. He enlisted from Chesterfield and Goshen Mass. I want a copy of this records. Any additional information will be thankfully received. To repeat-David Jepson, Pownal, Vermont. Thanking you in advance. I am
Yours very truly
(Mrs.)  Geo. F. O'Brien

c/o Geo. F. O'Brien
Pittston