Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,496, Joseph Wardwell, Navy (Me)
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SERVICE | | NUMBER

Navy (Me.) | Wardell, Josepth | W. 22496
| | Elizabeth
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CONTENTS
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Walter Nichols Feb 3 1852

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4.425

Maine
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Elizabeth Wardell
widow of Joseph
who served in the Revolutionary
war as a Mariner
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate 
of 96 Dollars      
Cents per annum, to commence 
on the [crossed-out 4th day of March, 1848] 1 of July 1848.
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Certificate of Pension issued 
the 25th of Aug^t '52
ad sent to
Walter Nichols Esq.
North Searsport
Me
[illegible] from $48.
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Recorded on the Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2, 1848, Page 44 Vol. 1
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[pencil]
Notification sent to W^m Crosby 21 Oct^r 1820 Belfast Me

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16.208
Dist: of Maine
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Joseph Wardwell,
of Frankfurt in the [crossed-out state of] Dist of Maine
who was a Mariner in the [crossed-out regiment] ship
called [crossed-out of] the Ranger 
[crossed-out line], for the term of 1 Year.
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Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist of Maine 
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on 
the 1st day of October 1818.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 7th of Jany 1820
and sent to Hon M Kinsley
House of Rep^s. U. States.
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Arrears to the 4th of Sep^t 1819. 11 11/30 mo | $89.06
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar: 1820 | 48.00
| $137.06

{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}

[in pencil]
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8
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11 11/30
8
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$88
1.06
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$89.06
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5448
Eliz. Wardwell
Maine

Admitted
[next three lines crossed-out]
Sept 1 yr | $60.
Ensgr 1 [illegible] | 120.
| $180
| 3
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| 540

[illegible]
Mariner 1 yr $48.
Cap Simpson
ship Ranger
died 21 June 1834

[next two lines crossed-out]
Cap Abbot Col Tupper
[illegible]

Act 7 July '38
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State of Maine

Penobscot ss.

On this Twelfth day of February A D 1839 personally appeared before David Perham one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the State aforesaid Elizabeth Wardwell resident of the town of Frankfort in the County of Waldo aged Sixty Eight 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 act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Joseph Wardwell who was a volunteer seaman, who entered the service about the Commencement of the War, and served most of its 
duration. At the time of his entering the Service he resided in the town of Castine in the then District of Maine. She has no documentary evidence in her possession of her husbands service, but refers to the Records of the War Department for proof as her husband was a pensioner for several years; evidence of which, may be found upon the said Records of the War Department.

She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Wardwell about the Sixth day of January in the year of our Lord Seventeen hundred and Eighty nine, as near as she can possibly recollect.

That her husband died on the Twenty first day of June Eighteen hundred and Thirty Four and that
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she was not married prior to his leaving the service but that the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred ninety four viz as the time above stated and that she has never since been married.

Elizabeth [her mark X] Wardwell

Witness Joseph Can Jr.
Joseph Carr


Penobscot sss. Personally appeared before me the above named Elizabeth Wardwell on the day and year above written and made oath that the above declaration by her subscribed is true.
Before me

David Perham Jus. of Court of Common Pleas


State of Maine

Penobscot ss.
I hereby certify that David Perham before whom the above declaration was Subscribed and Sworn to, is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of this State duly commissioned and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our Court of Common Pleas this fifteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.

Charles Stetson, Clerk

[Seal]
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I Joseph Wardwell of Hampden in the County of Penobcot and State of Maine of lawful age being first cautioned and sworn depose and say. That I am the son of Joseph Wardwell late of Frankfort and Elizabeth Wardwell his wife, and I know that the said Joseph Wardwell my father died at Frankfort aforesaid on the Twenty first day of June Eighteen hundred and Thirty Four, and I also know that my mother who has now applied for a pension is still living unmarried, and that she has not been married since the death of her husband Joseph Wardwell.

Joseph Wardwell


Penobscot ss. March 2d. 1839 Personally appeared the above named Joseph Wardwell and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true.
Before me

Joseph Carr Jr
Justice Peace


I hereby certify that the above named Joseph Wardwell is a man of respectability and entitled to credit.

Joseph Carr Jr.
Justice Peace
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State of Maine
Penobscot ss.

I Charles Stetson Clerk of the Judicial Court of the State of Maine within and for the County of Penobscot, do hereby certify that Joseph Carr Jr is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the signature annexed purportedly to be his is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of our said Court of Common Pleas this fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Thirty Nine

Attest. Charles Stetson, Clerk

[shaded square with illegible seal]
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State of Maine

Hancock ss.

I Joseph W. Deane, Clerk of all the Judicial courts for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Jeremiah Wardwell is a magistrate duly empowered and qualified, and that the signature to the paper annexed, purporting to be his is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of our District Court this Eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.

Jo W Deane Clerk
Jud. Courts for the County of Hancock

[Seal]
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Lincoln ss. This may certify that the following persons have been joined in marriage agreeable to a law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the solemnization of marriages since the month of April seventeen hundred and eighty eight. That this return to William [illegible] Webber, Town Clerk for the town of Penobscot is a true Copy of my record viz

"Joseph Wardwell & Elizabeth Anderson January 6th seventeen hundred and eighty nine
B. Gabriel Johonnot, Justice of the Peace

Penobscot April 30 1780
True Copy Att^d William Webber Town Clerk.

I hereby certify the above is a true copy of the record. with the exception of the date, which is inscribed in the record in fair legible figures as follows Jan^y 6th 1789
Penobscot March 12th 1839 James Leach Jr. Town Clerk

I James Leach Jr. above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Penobscot in the County of Penobscot and State of Maine, and that the above is a true extract from the record of said town with the exception above named as certified by me.
Penobscot March 12th 1839 James Leach Jr Town Clerk

Hancock ss. Personally appeared the above named James Leach Jr. on this 12th day of March, 1839. and made oath that the certificate by him subscribed is true.
Before me Jer Wardwell Jus. of the Peace
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Joseph Wardwell
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STATE OF MAINE.

At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Castine within and for the County of Hancock on the second tuesday of July A. D. 1820.

Hancock SS.

On this eleventh day of July 1820, being the first day of said term, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record by the laws of said state, with power of fine and imprisonment Joseph Wardwell aged 50 years, resident in Frankfort in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare the he served in the revolutionary war as follows, to wit:

as a Mariner twelve months in 1779 on board the U. S. Sloop of war The Ranger

of all which I made declaration before the Honorable Judge Kinsley on the first day of October 1818, and have received my pension certificate therefor, No. 15288 and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen in the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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.

Joseph Wardwell

Sworn to and declared on the eleventh day of July 1820 before the Court.
Attest Mason Shaw Clerk
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(Schedule)

I Joseph Wardwell on oath say and declare that I have no real nor personal estate nor any income whatever my necessary clothing am wearing apparel excepted.

Except two Cows - Six Sheep - two Shoats -
I am a Seaman but by reason of age and infirmity I am unable to go to sea -
I have 5 Children under age one Son 8 years old, the rest Daughters without my pension I am unable to support myself and family.

Joseph Wardwell


State of Maine

Hancock. ss.

I, MASON SHAW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Third Eastern Circuit, in the county of Hancock and State of Maine, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is fifty nine dollars and     cents. 

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this fifteenth day of July A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.

Mason Shaw Clerk of the said Court for the County of Hancock

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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PENOBSCOT ss.

ON the first day of October A. D. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Third Eastern Circuit, of the Court of Common Pleas, in said Commonwealth, including the Counties of Hancock, Washington and Penobscot: Personally appeared Joseph Wardwell who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, on his oath made the statement and declaration by him subscribed, and hereto annexed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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."

And thereupon, I the said Judge do certify that I am satisfied the said Joseph Wardwell did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in his said declaration, against the common enemy, and that he has made it appear to me, that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.

Which proceedings and the testimony annexed, being all he has been able to produce, I now transmit to the Secretary, for the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.

IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of said Court to be hereto affixed. M. Kinsley Esquire, Judge of said Court aforesaid.

[Seal]

Note the said Wardwell has been absent at sea for the last six months.
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[in ink]
1 Cac. 2467 [checkmark]
Joseph Wardwell,
Claim^t

Frankfort, Maine
Rcd. Oct. 19. 1818.

[in light pencil]
Admitted

[in ink]
"Hon^le. the Secretary at War
Washington

[in faint ink]
Joseph Warwell, Mariner
on board the Ship Ranger in
service of the U. S. com^d by
Capt. Simpson. 1779 - 1 year

dec. 1st October
1818
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United States
Maine District.

Joseph Wardwell of Frankfort, in the county of Hancock, and District of Maine, a resident citizen of the United States, and applicant for a pension from the United States, under 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 maketh oath, that he served as a mariner in the service of the United States, in the war of the revolution nine months, in manner following, viz. Enlisted in the [crossed-out [illegible]] month of September 1779. on board the United States Ship Ranger, commanded by Captain Simpson, and served on board said ship, until May 1780 when he was captured in said ship, at Charleston South Carolina. he was there inprisioned one month - and then sent by the enemy in a cartel to Philadelphia where he was confined by sickness & returned home in August following and is in such reduced circumstances as to require the aid of his country or support.

Joseph Wardwell
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[text is very faint and difficult to read]
I Temperance Low wife of Daniel Low of Frankfort on oath say that Joseph Wardwell of Frankfort is my brother. Said Joseph left home at [illegible] at the time of the defeat in 1779 then eighteen years old and and I never saw him afterward until after the Peace but before the British force was with [illegible] from Penobscot he returned home this story is the told me was that he was enlisted into the [illegible] service of the United States  did served on board the Ranger, and had been a Prisoner. He never [illegible] that he has been an officer and I verily believe he was [illegible] an officer in the War of the Revolution. I [illegible] always lived near my brother Joseph since the Peace and since lived on Penobscot since and since Nov. 1801 he has lived in Frankfort where he now lives.

Temperance Low


Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hancock ss. June 8th 1819 Then Temperance Low with whom I am personally acquainted, personally appeared before me and made oath that the above affidavit by her signed was true. Said Temperance is a creditable witness.

Archibald Jones Jus of the Peace


I Mary Webber on Oath say that Joseph Wardwell of Frankfort is my brother younger than me: In 1779 I [illegible] [crossed-out that] at York near Portsmouth, at the time of the defeat. [crossed-out [illegible] said] at Penobscot my said brother came back from Penobscot to
York and then at Portsmouth being about eighteen years old my said brother entered as a Mariner on board the United States Ship Ranger and sailed in that ship from Portsmouth. Before the war was over my said brother returned to York, and informed me he had been taken a prisoner at
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Charleston. I saw my said brother frequently at York before the war was over at least once a a year after, his said returning and I know he was never in the land service, and never had a Commission after the Revolutionary war was over my said brother went to Penobscot [illegible] to live. I have lived on Penobscot [illegible] about twenty five years last past, Joseph has
lived on said [illegible] all that time and now lives in Searsport, where he has lived with his family, since 1801

Mary Webber


Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Hancock. ss. July 18 1819 Then Mary Webber above named being a credible witness made oath that Her above Affidavit by her signed was true before me.
Archibald Jones Jus. of the Peace

I Mason Shaw Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the County of Hancock and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do hereby certify that Archibald Jones before whom the above affidavit appears to have been made is a Justice of the Peace [illegible] under the authority of this Commonwealth and that the above is his signature.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Castine this sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & nineteen.
Mason Shaw Clerk

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Geo H. Hambin
Mrc 11/52

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4425.
Maine
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Elizabeth Wardwell,
widow of Joseph
who servied in the Revolutionary
war as a Mariner
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
48 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1848.
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Cerificate of Pension issued the
20 day of Mch 1849
and sent to
Joseph Carr
Bangor 
Me

Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 2. 1848, Page 43 Vol. 1.
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Maine 3452
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Elizabeth Wardell
widow of Joseph Wardwell
who was a pensioner under the Act of March 18th 1818,
and who died on the 21st June 1834
of [illegible] in the State of Maine
who was a Mariner in the Ship called Ranger commanded 
by Captain Simpson of the    commanded
by     in the      
line for one year
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Inscribed on the Roll of Maine
at the rate of 48 Dollars   Cents per annum, 
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 11th of July
'39 and sent to Sam^l Upton
Present
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Arrears to the 4th of March | $144.00
Semi-annual allowance ending | 24.00
| $168.00

{Act July 7,
1838}
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Recorded by Rosin Orme Clerk,
Book A Vol. 1 Page 26
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DISTRICT of Maine Penobscot, ss.

On this first day of October 1818, before me, the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Third Eastern District for said district personally appeared Joseph Wardwell aged 55 years, resident in Frankfort in said district, who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he, the said Joseph Wardwell enlisted for a term of one year on the first day of October in the year 1779 in Portsmouth in the state of New Hampshire [crossed-out of Massachusetts] in the [crossed-out company] ship commanded by Captain Simpson called the Ranger [crossed-out of the Regiment commanded by Colonel] in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said [crossed-out corps] ship, or in the service of the United States, until October 1780, when he was discharged from service in Boston state of Massachusetts, that he was in the battles of

and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.

Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.


I, Martin Kinsley Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears, to my satisfaction, that the said Joseph Wardwell did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of one year [crossed-out nine months] at one time, on the continental establishment. I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
 
M. Kinsley

Act s^t.    1818

[Square box with SEAL OF THE COURT inside]
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I hereby certify, that I am one of the Judges of the third Eastern Circuit in the District of Maine, and that I am now a Member of Congress for that District:

And I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the within named Joseph Wardwell and that I have known him to have been a Resident in the town of Frankfort, in the County of Hancock, and District of Maine, for fifteen years [illegible] past: That is [illegible] has been during the said time a Captain Sailing from [illegible] to the said town of Frankfort, on board of Different vessels: and that he is now a Resident in the said town.

M. Kinsley J. C. C. S.
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[very light pencil]
A man of the
name of Joseph
Wardwell is
already on the
[illegible] [illegible] [illegible]
at the rate of
20 dollars [illegible]
[illegible]
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I Elijah Hall Esq^r of Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire, testify & say, that, that I was Lieutenant of the United States Sloop of War Ranger commanded by Cap. Thomas Simpson, in the year 1779, & until & at her capture by the British at Charlestown, South Carolina in May 1780. That Joseph Wardwell, now said to be of Frankfort in the District of Maine entered on board the Ranger at s^d Portsmouth the 28th of September 1779. As appears by the Roll of the Officers and people of the Ranger now in my possession. That he entered, as all others then did, to serve the United States in said Sloop of War, for the Term of one year. That he continued so to serve until said Vessel was captured at Charleston as aforesaid. I was made a prisoner then as others captured in her, then were. That I find she names of said said Wardwell, on the Roll now in my possession of the S. Officers & people made at Charleston afores^d. That after the s^d Capture, the Crew of the Ranger were kept on board a British Ship as Prisoners, about a month, and then sent on to Philadelphia & in the neighbouring District of Maine about the last of July, or the early part of August 1780.

Elijah Hall
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State of New Hampshire
Portsmouth to wit.

On this nineteenth day of September Anno Domini 1818, before me Daniel Humphreys of s^d Portsmouth Notary Public by Letters Patent duly commissioned and sworn a Justice of the Peace and Quorum throughout the same State, personally appeared Elijah Hall Esq^r of s^d Portsmouth. lately one of the Council in this State and Naval officer of the Port & District of Portsmouth, am well known, and made oath in due form, to Truth of the Deposition on the preceding [illegible] written, by him subscribed in my presence.

In Testimony whereof I have subscribed these Presents, I to the same have affixed my Notarial Seal, the day & year last aforesaid.

Dan^el Humphreys Notr Pub^s, Just. Peace & Qu^rom.

[Seal]
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Wardwell
3576
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State of Maine
Penobscot County ss.

On this seventh day of July A D 1843, personally appeared before Frederic H. Allen one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the State aforesaid Elizabeth Wardwell a resident of Hampden in said County of Penobscot aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3^d day of March 1843 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of Joseph Wardwell who was a Mariner in the Navy, and that she received an annual Pension of Forty eight dollars, (per certificate herein returned) under the Act of July 7th 1838. She further declares that she is still a Widow of Joseph Wardwell.

Elizabeth [her mark X] Wardwell

Witness Sarah J. Upton.
Joseph Wardwell


Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, and I hereby certify that the declarant is personally known to me.

Fred: H. Allen Judge of the District Court [crossed-out of Common Pleas] for the Eastern District State of Maine 


State of Maine, Penobscot County ss.

I hereby certify that the Hon. Frederic H. Allen of Bangor before whom the above declaration as subscribed and sworn to is a Judge of the District Court [crossed-out of Common Pleas] for the Eastern District in said State, duly commissioned, and that the signature annexed is his genuin signature.

I witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of our District for the Eastern District Court [crossed-out of Common Pleas] this seventh day of July [crossed-out 1843] in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty three. 

"NB. the erasures and interlining were made, before signed & sealed. "

Wm T. Hilliard
Clerk of the Courts in Penobscot County State of Maine

[Seal]
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State of Maine
Penobscot s.s

On this fifteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight, personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said County, Elizabeth Wardwell of Hampden in said County, aged seventy seven years, 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 Act of Congress passed February 2^d 1848. entitled an Act making further provisions for surviving Widows of the soldiers and seaman employed in the Naval service of the Revolutionary War of the United States. That she is the Widow of Joseph Wardwell late of Frankfort Maine, who was a seaman in the Naval service of the United States that he served on board the Ship Ranger And the annual amount of the pension she has received under the act of the June 1844. has been at the rate of forty eight dollars per annum.

The Record of the War Department will show that her husband was a Pensioner and received his money at Portland State of Maine ninety six dollars per year. It will also exhibit evidence of her marriage, and of her having received a pension since the death of her husband - That since the death of her husband she has not [illegible], and declares that she is still a widow.

Elizabeth [her mark X] Wardwell

Witness Julia Rogers
Mary R. [illegible]

Penobscot ss. September 15th 1848.

Then personally appeared the above named Elizabeth Wardwell
over
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and made oath that the foregoing declaraction by her subscribed is true. Before me,

Joshua Hill Justice of the Peace


I hereby certify that the above named applicant is personally and perfectly known to me.

Joshua Hill Justice of the Peace


State of Maine

Penobscot ss.

I hereby certify that Joshua Hill before whom the forgoing declaration was subscribed and sworn is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Penobscot, is duly commissioned and qualified, and that the signature annexed purporting to be his is genuine.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the District Court for the Eastern District this twentieth day of September A. D. 1845.

W^m T. Hilliard Clerk

[Seal]

To J. L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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State of Maine.
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Penobscot ss.

I, William T. Hilliard, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that
John Nourse
Esquire is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is duly qualified to act as such;
and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT for said State, this 8th day of Sept in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.

W^m T Hilliard 
Clerk.

[Seal]
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Declaration
of 
Elizabeth Wardwell
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State of Maine

Penobscot County ss.

On this 8th day of September A.D. 1852, personally appeared me, John Nourse, a Justice of the Peace within and for County aforesaid, Elizabeth Wardwell, a resident of Hampden in said County aged eighty two years who being duly sworn declares that she is the widow of Joseph Wardwell who was a Mariner in the Revolutionary War and was a Pensioner of the U. States at the rate of $96. per annum at the time of his death. That she was pensioned under the act of 1838 at the rate of $48. per annum and under subsequent acts at the same rate. That on the 25th day of August 1852 she was placed on the Pension list at the rate of $96. per annum. Commencing on the 1st day of July 1848.

She further declares that she believes she is entitled to an increase of pension of $48. per annum viz. at the rate of $96. per annum during the time she has received a Pension prior to July 1st 1848 being the amount her said husband received, and that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining her back arrearage and request that the Certificate for the same may be sent to Walter Nichols. North Searsport, Maine for her benefit.

Elizabeth [her mark X] Wardwell

Attest Walter Nichols
Charles P. Fifield

Sworn to and Subscribed before me on the day & year first above written. And I certify that
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the foregoing named Elizabeth Wardwell is personally known to me and that she is the identical person therein described.

John Nourse Justice of the Peace
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Declaration 
of
Elizabeth Wardwell

$96 per an: under
Joint Resolution of 1st
July 1848 - Deduct
former paymts at the 
rate of $48 per an:

Walter Nichols
North Searsport
Me.
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State of Maine

Penobscot County ss.

On this first day of June A.D. one thousand, eight hundred and fifty two, before me, Joshua Hill a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, personally appeared Elizabeth Wardwell aged 81 years, a resident of Hampden in the County of Penobscot and State of Maine, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Joseph Wardwell who was a Mariner in the Revolutionary War and served as she has heard him say about 5 years in said service for proof of which she refers the Department to the testimony, filed by her said husband at the time of his being placed on the pension list.

She further states that her said husband received a pension at the rate of $96. per annum at the time of his death, that she has since been placed on the pension List under the Act of July 7th 1838 at the rate of $48. per annum and now receives that amount by a pension Certificate No. 4425 under date of March 20th 1849.

That she has good reason to believe that she is entitled to an increase of Pension of $48. per annum during the period she has been on the pension List. viz. to the full sum of $96. per annum therefore she Calls on the Pension Department for a Pension Certificate, for that amount and to send the same to Walter Nichols, North Searsport, Maine. She further declares that her said husband died in the Town of Frankfort, County of Waldo, Maine on or about the 24th day of June 1834.

Elizabeth [her mark X] Wardwell

Witnesses C. S. [illegible]
J. C. Fifield

Sworn to and Subscribed before me on the day & year first above written. And I certify that the above named Elizabeth Wardwell is personally known to me and that she is the identical person described in the above Declaration.

Joshua Hill Justice of the Peace
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State of Maine

Penobscot County ss.

Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court within and for the County of Penobscot and State of Maine, do 
hereby certify that Joshua Hill whose signature appears to the foregoing on said Certificate of Attestation, Dated July 1st 1852; was on that day at that time a Justice of the Peace, duly Commissioned and qualified to administer Oaths within and for said County and the Signature purporting to be his is genuine.

In Witness Whereof I hereunto set my name and affix the Seal of Our Supreme, Judicial Court this first day of June A.D. 1852

W^m T. Hilliard Clerk

[Seal]
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State of Maine
Penobscot County ss.

Bangor October 10th 1848.

To J. L. Edwards Esq^r
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

Dear sir

Inclosed are the documents in relation to the continuance of Anna Stanton and Elizabeth Wardwell's Pensions, will you be so good as to attend to the business at your earliest leasure, and any returns or communication be be made please to direct to me at the City of Bangor.

Very respectful
Your Obedient
servant
Joseph Carr
Page 39

87.
North Searsport Me
June 3/32
Walter Nichols

Claims increase of
pension for Elizabeth
Wardwell widow of
Joseph Wardwell dec^d.

Ack^d & [illegible] to the Comr
of Pensions for a report
Dept 2 to
June 13/32

[illegible] 14, 1852
Page 40

North Searsport, Maine
June 5 - 1852

Sir,

I herewith transmit to you the declaration, and Original Pension Certificate of Elizabeth Wardwell, Widow of Joseph Wardwell who was a Mariner in the Revolutionary War in order to obtain an increase of Pension of the amount granted to her said husband viz. $96. per annum from the time she was first pensioned until the present time, deducting former payments at the rate of $48 per annum.

You will please to give her Claim an examination and Send the result to Me.

Yours Respectfully
Walter Nichols

Hon. Alex. H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Interior.
City of Washington.
D. C.
Page 41

Elizabeth Wardwell

Payment to be made at Portland
by

[in pencil]
Sent [illegible] to Jos. [illegible]
[entire line illegible]

W^m Woodbury Esq
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the 
Agency of Maine


[in pencil]
15 yrs in the M 4 18[illegible]0
before in Frankfort

Payable on the 4th September and 4th
March

Recorded in the Pension Office on the
Roll of Pensioners under act February
2d, 1848, page 4, Vol. 1.

[illegible] John [illegible] Clerk.

[in pencil] 
Sent [illegible] 
Nov 19. 52
Page 42

No. 4425

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

WIDOW'S PENSION.
-----

I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Elizabeth Wardwell widow of Joseph Wardwell who was a Mariner in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of forty eight dollars [crossed-out and    cents] per annum, commencing on the 4th day of March 1848; and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.

Given at the Department of the Interior this 20th day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
T. [illegible]
Secretary of the Interior.

Examined and Countersigned.

J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

[Seal]
Page 43

Elizabeth Wardwell

Payment to be made
at Portland, Maine
by A. Newhall Esq^r
Agent for paying pensioners,
in the Agency of 
Maine Portland
Payable on the 4th March 
and 4th September in each 
year.

Recorded in the Pension 
Office, in Book A Vol. 1
Page 26 by
Rosin Oame
Clerk.

Resided in Hampden 62 years. March 4. 1839
Previous [illegible] Glasgow City of Scotland

No. 3457.
Page 44

WAR DEPARTMENT.

Five years' Pension

I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838. Elizabeth Wardwell of Maine widow of Joseph Wardwell deceased who was a Mariner in the Revolution and died on the twenty first day of June 1834 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of forty eight dollars and      cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.

Given at the War Office of the United States, this eleventh day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.

J. R. [illegible]
Secretary of War.

{Examined and Countersigned.}

J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

[Seal]
Page 45

Sept. 23 1852

Appl. of Elizabeth
Wardwell widow
of Joseph for increase
of her pension

Walter Nichols
North Searsport
Maine

Respy referred to the
Comm^r of Pensions 
[illegible]
Dept of Int
Sept 22/52
Page 46

North Searsport, Maine
Sept. 15th 1852

Sir,

I herewith enclose to you the declaration of Elizabeth Wardwell a Pensioner of the U. States in order to get the arrears of Pension under the Act of 1838 from March 4 1836 to March 4 1841 and from 4th March 1843 to July 1st 1848.

The said Elizabeth Hardwell was Pensioned under the Act of 1838 at the rate of $48. per annum. Her pension was increased on the 25 day of August 1832 to $96 per annum. Her husband, Joseph Wardwell, received a pension at the rate of $96. per annum. She was a [crossed-out pensioner] widow at the passage of the Act of 1838 and she is therefore entitled to a pension under said act at the rate of $96. per annum.

You will please to give her Claim an examination and enclose the same to me

Yours Respectfully
Walter Nichols

Hon. Alex H. H. Stuart
Secretary of the Department of the Interior
City of Washington
D. C.
Page 47

[the text is in ink and pencil]
Joseph Wardwell Me Act [crossed-out of June 1832] March 1818
to what time p^d?
(Per Office
July 8, 1839

died '34

[illegible] at $8 per mo.
Died 21th June 1834 p^d to that [illegible]
H
Page 48

E. Wardwell

$48 per ann

Joseph Carr
Bangor
Maine
Page 49

Bangor July 7th 1843.

J. L. Edwards Esq^r
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir

Enclosed are the papers in relation of Elizabeth Wardwells Pension.

Should she obtain a certificate she wishes you to forward it to me.

Respectfully your
Obt Servt
Joseph Carr
Page 50

Hon J. L. Edwards
Pension office
War Department
Washington

[text rotated 90 degrees]
5448
-----
Me
May 24

7 July 1838.
Page 51

Bangor  May 17th 1839
Sir
I have the honor to enclose to you the papers in the case of Elizabeth Wardwell, widow and an applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of July 7th 1838.  If they are correct and a certificate is granted, you will please forward the same to
your most obt-
Joseph Carr Jr
Bangor Me
Hon J L Edwards
Washington
Page 52

5309 May 1
Me
7 July 1838
OM
Bangor ME  Apr 26
Free

To J L Edwards
Pension office
War Department
Washington
Page 53

Bangor  April 22d 1839
Sir
Enclosed are the proofs of Tamar Putnam for establishing her claim to a pension as the widow of Joseph Putnam a Revolutionary Soldier.  If the evidence is sufficient you will please forward her certificate to the undersign
Res. yr most obt
Joseph Carr Jr
J L Edwards
War Department
Washington
Page 54

 Law Offices of
Martin & Cook,
Suite 17, City Building,
Bangor, Maine
Howard M. Cook

WC

July 9, 1898.

Dear Sir: -
Is there a record of  Revolutionary pensioners kept at
Washington?  If you can aid me in obtaining the following information,will you kindly do so, or refer me to the proper person?  Joseph Wardwell of Frankfort or Hampden, Maine, received a Revolutionary pension;
also, his widow Elizabeth Wardwell after his death.  Hannah Cook of Maine, widow of Eli Cook, received a Revolutionary pension.
I desire to obtain particulars by which to identify the above named Joseph Wardwell and Eli Cook.  Several by each name are credited with service in Massachusetts companies and I thought that there might be some way of identifying them by the pension records.
Will you kindly have this matter attended to if the records are in your department, or tell me what steps I can take.
Yours very truly,
H.M. Cook
To Com'r. of Pensions
Washington, D.C.
Page 55

U.S. Pension Office  
Jul 16 1898

Est Div. 
Jul 19 1898
Received.

U.S.
Old War & Navy
Jul 20 1898
Files.
P.B.
Page 56

Maine    2661.
Elizabeth Wardwell
widow of Joseph Wardwell
who was a Mariner
in the U.S. Navy
for one year
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
48 Dollars ----
cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 
7th day of Nov. 1843.
and sent to Joseph Carr
Bangor
Maine
[Act of March 3, 1843.}
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1.   Page 11.
Page 57

of Frankfort in the [State - crossed out] Dist of Maine
who was a Mariner in the [regiment commanded by-crossed out] Ship Ranger
[Colonel - crossed out] Capt Simpson [of the [[illegible]] line - crossed out]
for the term of one year Navy
Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist of Maine
at the rate of [81?] Dollars per month, to commence on
the 1st of October 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th of May, 1819
and sent to the Pensioner
at Frankfort Maine
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819. 5 [mo?] 4/31.  41.03
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4th Sept. 1819        48.00  
                                                                    ______
                                                                   $89.03
{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
Page 58

Marine - On board Ship Ranger
Widow, &c.
File No. 22496
Elizabeth Wardwell
Widow of
Joseph Wardwell
mariner Rev War
Act Feb 20 48
Index: Vol M, Page 312
[Arrangement of 1870]
Page 59

June 22 '98
Mrs. S K Green
Spokane Wash

Sec W 14528
Sept 19 98
Harcook
Bangor Me
Page 60

Invalid
Revy     Navy
File No. 35699
Joseph Wardwell
Mariner
Ship "Ranger"
US Navy
Act March 18, 1818
Index: Vol.___, Page____
[Arrangement of 1870]