Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23289, Ebenezer Hilton, Mass.
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(8-1770)

SERVICE 

Mass. Hilton, Ebenezer W.23289
Abigail
Abby
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nothing to transcribe
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." And an Act to Amend the same approved August 23, 1842.
State of Maine.
Somerset County, ss.
On this fourth day of April A.D., 1842 personally appeared before the Court of Probate for ___ County of Somerset, at a regular ____ in open court it being a Court of Records, Abby ___ Hilton a resident of Anson  in the County of Somerset and State of Maine, aged eighty five 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 the Act of Congress, passed July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" [crossed out "That she is the widow of"] An Act of Amend the Same approved Aug. 23, 1842; That she is the widow of Ebenezer Hilton, who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Maine 18. 1808- upon the Toll of the Maine Agency, when he received his pension ___ the 4th of September 1838, that she
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STATE OF MAINE.

Somerset ss.

I the subscriber Register of Probate for said family hereby CERTIFY, That the Hon Charles Greene before whom the proceedings were had, is Judge of the Court of Probate for [illegible] I also CERTIFY, That the [illegible] contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Abby Hilton for a pension.

In Testimony Whereof, i have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this fourth day of April A.D., 1843

Ths E. Jones Regs of Probate
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STATE OF MAINE.

LINCOLN, ss.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I, Jacob Smith, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby CERTIFY that Ebenezer Hilton Esqr- whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as a Justice of the Peace is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such; and that the name, so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Superior Judicial Court this 12th day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty three.

Jacob Smith, CLERK.
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I, Elisha M. Kinney of Wiscasset in the County
of Lincoln and State of Maine, of lawful age,
on oath depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk of said Town of Wiscasset for the present year 1843, duly elected and sworn into said office, that said town of Wiscasset was formerly called Pownalborough, and that the records of said town of Pownalborough are kept with the Records of said Wiscasset, and are now in my possession, that in a volume of
said Town records now in my possession marked "No 2" the following Record, to wit:
"Lincoln ss. Nov fourteenth, One thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, Then married Ebenezer Hilton & Abigail Arnold, both of Pownalboro 
                                 The Rice just Peace"
I, Elisha McKenney depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the town of Wiscasset aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town formerly and anciently called Pownalborough as aforesaid) with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows: "Nov 14th 1777"

Elisha M. Kenney, Clerk of the Town of Wiscasset 
Sworn to before me Ebenezer Hilton Justice of the Peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States. 

I the subscriber, being Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that Ebenezer Hilton, a citizen of the United States, now resident of Maine, on the twenty second day of April, A>D> 1818, made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of an Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed March 18, A.D. 1818, which declarations, and the other evidence produced by the said applicant, is hereunto annexed. 

And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a private solider, in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of this country for support. 

IN TESTOMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the Court in which I preside, to be hereunto affixed, this twenty second day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen. 

Narhan Weston Jun  C [illegible] 
C.C.C.  [illegible] E. Circuit
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Kennebec, SS:

T__ Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Kennebec, hereby certifies, that the Honorable Nathan Weston, Junior, Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec, and Somerset; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto his Certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand: Dated at August, in said County of Kennebec, this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand hundred and eighteen.

John Davis
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Ebenezer Hilton, Anson
Somerset Co. Col. Nixon
Mass. Reg. June 1775 to Nov
1776 - Mo.
April 22. 1818
Admitted
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Ebenezer Hilton age thirty four years, a citizen of the United States born in Wicasset in the distric of Maine [illegible] upon Oath I certify and declare that I enlisted in the month of June 1775 for 7 months the remainder of the eight months proven in the war of the revolution against the common enemy upon the continental ablishment into the company commanded by Cap Samuel McCobb, and regiment by Col. John Nixon, I fully served out the period of my enlistment and was verbally discharged at Winter Hill late January 1776. and I again entered into the same establishment against the common enemy for ten months in the prior years service into the company commanded by Cap Israel Davis and regiment by Col Mitchell of the Massachusetts troops or line. I fully served out the period of my last enlistent principally in the [illegible] untill I [illegible] my [illegible string of words] discharge at Townsend the last of November 1776
This was my last continental service -from my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my country for support- I hereby relinquish all claim any pension
heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any but I am not to my knowledge borne on any pension [illegible]
whatever. I request that I may be placed upon the pension list for the District of Maine-
Ebenezer Hilton
Somerset ss
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
On the twenty second day of April AD 1818, Elmer Hilton above named, and after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration-
Before me, Nathan Weston Jun
Chief Justice C. Court C.
Pleas, Second Eastern Circuit 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Thomas Hunnewell of Moscow Maine, of lawful age upon oath testify and declare that I am well acquainted with Ebenezer Hilton above named- I know of his having served for the period of ten months as he has above stated, I belonged to the same company during the same period - From his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his country for support [illegible] he [illegible] character of man [illegible]
Thomas Hunnewell
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Sumerset ss 
On the twenty second day of April AD 1818, Thomas Hunnwell within named after having her carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the within deposition by him signed, the same having had first distinctly read to him-
Before me Nathan Weston Jun
Chief Justice C. Court C
Pleas, Second East Circuit
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N 30
Ebenezer Hillton
Anson
not entitled
6030
March 1814
Robert C. Vose
Augusta
Maine
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State of Maine
Somerset County, SS.
On this twenty seventh day of June, 1820, I personally appeared in open court before the Justice of the Circuit Cout of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount keeeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and  imprisonment, Ebenezer Hilton aged sixty six years, resident in Anson in the County of Somerset within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declar that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Compay commanded by Captain Samuel McCobb and Regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon of the line of Sate of Massachusetts upon the Continental Establishement, for the period of more than one year
that his original declaration was made before Judge Weston on the twenty second day of April 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 6,030. And I, the said Ebenezer Hilton do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of 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 therof, with intent therby 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. 
            [signed] Ebenzer Hilton

  The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excpted, viz: one horse of the value of twenty dollars, one yoke of young [illegible] of the value of thirty dollars, 2 cows and 2 calves of the value of twenty eight dollars, 1 two year old heifer of the value of eight dollars, 2 yearlings of the value of eight dollars, 6 sheep and 4 lambs of the value of twelve dollars, 2 swines of the value of six dollars, farming utensils of the value of nine dollars, 1 cart and wheels of the value of fifteen dollars, 1 horse waggon of the value of thirty dollars, old house hold furniture (besides bedding) twenty dollars. 
 I have debt due me which may be collected to the amount of ten dollars.  I owe as much as one hundred dollars, the income derived from the above property and a life lease of the farm and buildings where I now live does not exceede fifty dollars a year.  My family consists of four persons, myself, my wife Abigail age sixty two years, feeble  health and under the doctors care for the most part of the time.   My daughter Anna aged thirty years and my daughter Abigail aged twenty [illegible] years. Except the above and my [illegible string of words] estate or income whatever
  [signed ]Ebenezer Hilton
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Sommerst ss  Subcribed sworn to and declare [illegible] the oath and so he deels this twenty sixth day of the 1820 before me
Eben Thatcher a Judge of the CCCP
E. Circuit
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5933
Maine
Ebenezer Hilton
of Kennebec Co in the State of Maine
who was a private in the company commanded
by Captain Mc Cobb of the Reg commanded by Colonel Nixon in the Mass line, for the term of one year
from January 1776 to to January 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine
at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to
commence on the 8 day of April 1818
---
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 of January
1819 and sent to B. Greene
South Berwick M
---
Restored to the Roll on 2 day of August
1820, and notification sent to R. C Vose 
at Augusta Maine
Pension commencing on the 2 of August 1820


Amount due on 4th of
September 1830
8.80
Revolutionary Claim,
Acts March 18, 1818,
May 1, 1820.
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4350
Maine
----

Abby or Abigail Hilton
widow of Ebenezer Hilton
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
55 Dollars 78 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 
13th day of Jany 1844 
and sent to 
Geo W Morton
Augusta
Maine
----
[Act of March 3, 1843]recorded in Book A 
vol. 1 page 6
Act of March 3, 1843. ┃
Recorded in Book A
Vol. Page
C.
Reported
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January 9, 1936.
Mrs. Arthur J. Tupper
Bingham
Ms.

Madam: 
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 23289, it appears that Ebenezer Hilton was born at Wiscasset (Pownalborough), Maine, date not stated.
He enlisted in June 1775 and served eight months as a private in Captain Samuel McCobb's Company, Colonel John Nixon's Massachusetts Regiment; at the expiration of this service, he enlisted and served as a private in Captain Israel Davis' Company, Colonel Mitchell's Massachusetts Regiment, and was discharged in November 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 22, 1818, while a resident of Anson, Somerset County, Maine, aged sixty-four years.
He died January 28, 1839 at said Anson.
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Soldier married November 14, 1777 at Wiscasset, Maine, Abigail Arnold. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 4, 1843, while a resident of Anson, Maine, aged eighty-five years.
In 1820, soldier referred to two daughters- Anna, aged thirty years, and Abigail, aged twenty-two years. It is stated that there were four of their children living in 1843, no names are stated.
There is no further data on file relative to children.
Respectfully, Winfield Scott Commissioner.
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Rev
WIDOW, & c.
file No. 23289
Abigail Hilton
-
Wid of
Ebenezer Hall
Pri. Rev War
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Act March 3d 43
Index: Vol. A. Page 337
(Arrangement of 1870.]
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4786
Abigail Hilton
$15.78

Geo W Morton
Augusta 
Maine
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DECLARATION,

In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.

STATE OF MAINE, County of Somerset ss. On this Seventh day of November A.D. 1843, personally appeared, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in the County of Somerset and State of Maine, Abigail Hilton a resident of Anson in the County of Somerset aged eighty five 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Ebenezer Hilton who who was a private during the Revolutionary War; that she was pensioned as the widow of the said Ebenezer Hilton at the rate of Fifty five dollars and seventy eight cents per annum, under the Act of July 7, 1838, which was paid to her at the agency in Portland in the State of Maine. She further declares that she is still the widow of the said Ebenezer Hilton having remained unmarried ever since his death.

[Left Margin]
Witness
Daniel Steward
Even Hilton

[Right Margin]
her
Abigail X Hilton 
Mark

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, 
Before me, Daniel Steward Justice of the Peace .

I certify that the declarant is personally known to me to have been pensioned under the Act of July 7, 1838, and is the reputed widow of Ebenezer Hilton deceased, and has remained unmarried ever since his death.

Daniel Steward Justice of the Peace
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State of Maine
Kennebec County ss

I the subscriber Clerk of the jud. 
Courts for said County, do certify that
Daniel Steward is a Magistrate as within
said, and that the within signatures pur
porting to be his are genuine
Witness my hand & the seal of the Supreme
Jud. Court this eighth day of November
Anno Domin 1843
-
A.R. Nichols
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I Elijah A Hilton of Norridgewock in the County of Somerset and the State of Maine, do upon
say that I was well acquainted with the late
Ebenezer Hilton who was a pensioner of the United Statess and died in the town of Anson in said County of Somerset in the year one thousand [illegible]hundred and thity nine, leaving a widow name Abby or Abigail with whom I have been acquainted from
my [illegible] recollection, that the said Ebenezer and Abby or Abigail lived together as
husband and wife from my first recollection and are so [illegible] to have so lived [illegible] of their marriage[illegible string ] Ebenezer Hilton. [Ilegibel]brought up a family of children [illegible]of whom are now living. I have always  understood the [illegible]wife if his [illegible]  never having been married has [long string of illegible] 
Eligjah A. Hilton


State of Maine
Kennebec  County SS April 18, 1843
personally appeared the above named
Elijah A Helton well known to me
as a reputable person, and made
oath to the truth of the above affidavit
by him subscribed
Geo W Morton Just. Peace
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State of Maine
Kennebec County S. S.

I the subscriber Clerk of all the Judicial Court, hereto for and within the said County of [illegible], do hereby certify that Geo W Morton is a Justice of the Peace for the [illegible] County of  Kerrebec and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.

Witness my hand and the seal of the Supreme Judicial Courts of Maine the 18th day of April A. D. 1845
A.R. Nichols
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Ebenezer Hilton
priv. Maine Roll
No 6.030
add. dec Oct 10.1829

Restore
Pen: to com: 2 Aug.1830

R. C. Vose
[illegible]
me
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Declaration,
In order to be resolved to the pension list. -
under the act of first March 1823-

County of Kennebec:
On this tenth day of October 1829. personally appeared in open court, before the Supreme Judicial Court, being a Court of record of said state of Maine Ebenezer Hilton, a resident of said county, aged seventy five years and upward's, who being first duly sworn, according to laws, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the act of [illegible] of the 18th March 1818, and the first of May 1820, that he, the said Ebenezer Hilton, enlisted on the first day of January, in the year 1776, in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain McCobb, in the regiment commanded by Col. Nixon. in the [illegible] of the state of Massachusets, on the continental establisment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the last of November 1776. when he was discharged at Falmouth, in the state of Massachusetts, that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropped thereform on account of his property.
And in persuance of the Act of the 1st May 1820. I do solemly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 19th 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." [illegible] on the 18th March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contract, or debt due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by the subscribed - Schedule- vis.
one yoke of oxen value 50 dollar - 60. -
2 cows $25.- 1 two year old heifer & 1 yearling 4$_36_
3 swing $7_ farming utensils $21 old waggon 15$_25._
7 Sheep value 7 dollar ----
Z.$118.-
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Eben Hilton's Schedule [illegible] 
amount brot over _____________   118.00
old house hold furniture-- viz--7 old chairs
1 old chest of Draws, 1 low chest, 2 tables, a few
articles of iron ware & backing ware, 6 knives
forks & a few spoon all not worth more than $10
 [toatling] 128 dollars
I have no debts due me, my family consists of
myself, my wife & two daughter.  I have owned no Real
Estate since the year 1815. That since the exhibition
of my first schedule, the following changes have been
made in my property, in the life leave of the [illegible]
of land & the buildings where I live, the (improvements of the) land now I am past labor, is of little or no value to me, & the building only serve as a shelter for me & my family
(Signed) Ebenezer Hilton
Subscribed, sworn to and declared on the 6th day of
October A.D. 1829. before me
Nathan Weston Just S.G. C.

I Robert C. Vose, Clerk of the Judicial Court, within
and for the County of Kennebec, do hereby certify, that it
appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said
Ebenezer Hilton, did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceeding declaration, against the
common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one
engagement, in the continental establishment. I also
certify that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto
annexed, are truly copied from the words of the will and 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
one hundred & twenty eight dollars
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto 
set my hand and affixed the seal of the said
Court on this sixth day of October 1829
R. C. Vose
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Additional Certificate in Case of Eben. Hilton
I understand the declarant within named to represent his life lease in the state within mentioned, by reason of its actual condition, as producing very little; but estimating it, as it is in the original schedule, to produce thirty dollars a year, the present value of such an annuity for the life of a man of his age, should in my opinion be calculated to be worth one hundred and forty seven dollars.

Nathan Weston [illegible]
Just. [illegible] Court

Clerk Certificate
I Robert C Vore, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Kennebec, Certify that the Hon. Nathan Weston [illegible] is a Justice of the said Supreme Judicial Court, and that his signature above is his proper hand writing. I further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the life lease mentioned the above certificate and in the schedule aforesaid, is one hundred and forty seven dollars-
In testimony whereof, I have, by the direction of said judge, have unto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twenty sixth day of July Anno Domini 1830.-
R. C. Vore, Clerk of the
Court Ken. Co.-
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Eben. Hilton
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I the subscriber hereby certify that Ebenezer Hilton inlisted into a Cap Samuel McCobb's Company, about the first of June 1775 for the term of eight months, and when arrived at Cambridge was annexed to Col John Nixons Reg. And when the eight months was expired, a part of
Cap. McCobbs Company, engaged for one month more, of which number said Hilton was one, I being a Sergeant in said Comp. And in February 1776 the said Ebenr Hilton enlisted into Cap Iseral Davis Comp, Col Mitchels Regt in our Country's service, and was station at Boothbay, where he served untill the about the midle of November following
Woolwich October 16th 1818
Abner Wade
Lincoln ss October 16th 1818 Then the above named Abner Ware made oath to the above certificate by him subscribed is true in all the parts according to his best recolection.
Before me 
Richd Harnden Justice Peace

I the subscriber hereby certify that Ebenezer Hilton served
Eight Month in the year 1775 in the Massachusetts State service in Capt Samuel M Cobbs Company and Col. John 
Nixons Reg- when the eight months was expired that he the said Hilton engaged for one month longer, and after his time was served out he inlisted in Capt Iseral Daves company and Col Mitchels Reg and was stationed at Boothbay where he served untill about midle of November 1776 
Woolwich October 16th 1818
Ebenezer Smith

Lincoln ss Oct 16 1818 then the above named Eben Smith
made oath that the above certificate by him signed is true
in all its parts before me Rich Harnden Justice Peace

Richard Harnden Esq above named is a
Justice of the Peace for the County of Lincoln
and I believe the said deponents to be credible
and disintented
Nathan Weston [illegible]
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State of Maine.

I William Allen Jr Clerk, for the County of Somerset of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Kenebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oat and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and that the original was exhibited in open 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, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is one hundred and eighty eight dollars and ____ cents [crossed out]; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is Eighty eight dollars and      cents [crossed out].

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty ninth day of June 1890.

William Allen Jr, Clerk of said Court for the County of Somerset
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[seal in upper left corner illegible]

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Secretary's office, August 22, 1843

I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Ebenezer Hilton of Woolwich is borne upon the rolls of Capt McCobb Col Nixon and a private from June 9, 1775 and is returned in August and in October 1775; there are no rolls after October of this company for 1775.
The name of Ebenzer Hilton is borne upon the rolls of Capt Bract Davis in Col Nye's bgd, as a private from Feb 3 to Dec 1. 1776 including travel "[illegible] 31 days"

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this
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Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written. 

[illegible] A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth

[left margin]
G. W. Minton Esq
Augusta, Me-
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I Abigail Hilton of Amon in the County of Somorset and State of Maine an applicant for a pension as the widow Ebenezer Hilton for his service in the army of the Revolution and who was a pensioner of the U. States and have reason to believe he served as follows in 
in 1775 6mo in McCobb's Company, Nixon's regt. [illegible]
and 1776 10 " a farm " [illegible] " - " -
hereby authorize Geo W Morton of Augusta, Maine as my agent to obtain from the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts a [illegible] rolls of the revolutionary army of the above mentioned service
her
Abigail X Hilton
mark

State of Maine
Somorset County S. S. subscribed the twentyfourth day of July 1843 in my presence
Dan Steward Justice of Peace
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Augusta Maine
August 28 1843

Sir
I herewith enclose a certificate of the city of
Massachusets in support of the claim of Mrs Abigail
Hilton to a pension under the act of July 7. 1832. The length of service of her late husband Ebenezer Hilton in the Army of the Revolution was sixteen months.  For 6 mos from June 1775 and 10 mos in 1776. Her papers are on file in your office. In your letter to me dated the 3d of June last relating to her claim you inform me that the evidence of  identity & time of marriage are satisfaction, should the [illegible] certificate as the declaration made by her late husband of his service in the Revolution 
 be deemed sufficient to [illegilbel] the length of service. I would respectfully request you to transmit a certificate for him.
Very respetfully
Your Obt Sert
G W Morton 
         7.21
          9.31
[Sum]16.22

James L Edwards Esq
Commisioner of Pensions
Washington City 
 [illegible]
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8932
Abby or Abigail Hilton
Mc
Act 7 [illegible] July'38
Adme
16.22
priv
$55.76 per an
G W Morton
Augusta
Mc
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Augusta, Maine
April 19, 1843
Sir,
I herewith enclose a declaration to of Mrs Abby or Abigail Hilton, for the purpose of establishing her claim to a pension under the Acts of July 7, 1838. [illegible] she has been known under teh names of Mabby, by which name she sent at Portland, Maine, there to [illegible] of her late husband from the last train he was pair to the time of his death, I believe she is called Abby by those who are to her in a familiar way, but it appears by the [illegible] of the state of Wisconsin where shew as named that her name is there entered as Abigail, although in the [illegible] made by her she calls in Abby, it is proclaimed that is she. Discrepancy is her name will not [illegible] her claim. and if the papers are satisfactory to you, [illegible] fully request you to allow her claim and  [illegible]
Most respectfully
Your 
Geo W Morton
James L Edwards Esquire
[illegible] of Pensions
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No 8932
Abby or Abigail Hilton
Maine
Suspended
let to GW Morton, June 3, 1843
Act 7th July '38
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[right margin stamp]
U.S. Pension Office
Nov 25 1925

Bingham, Maine
November 22, 1925

Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir;-
Can you furnish me any information in regard to Ebenezer Hilton, soldier in the Revolutionary War? Would like the date of his marriage to Abigail Arnold, when and where? Also names of his children, and their births. My great grandmother was one of his
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children. But I do not know when or where she was born. Thanking you in advance for the great favor I remain,
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Arthur J. Tupper
Bingham, Maine

[stamp, lower right corner]
U.S. Pension Office
November 25 1925
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[illegible] letter to B. Palmer 5 May 1829
Notification sent July 24, 1920
Daniel Sewall, Kennebunk, Maine
5933
Maine
Ebenezer Hilton 1st 
Private
January 1977 for 1 year
Map 5 line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 8 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 of Jan 1819
and sent to Benjamin Greene, Eagle
South Berwick, ME
Arrears to 4th of September 1818 4 m 27/30 $39.20
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 48
$87.20
Revolutionary claim, 
Act 18th March, 1818
[not] entitled
Wells, York County
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7818
Maine

Abby or Abigail Hilton
widow of Ebenezer Hilton
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 28th July 1839, of Somerset in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain McColle of the Re?? commanded by Cd. Nixon in th