Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,223, for Thomas Proctor, Massachusetts
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(8--1776)

SERVICE
Mass.

Proctor, Thomas
Jane

NUMBER
W. 15,223.

CONTENTS
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Massachusetts 1668. [text is underlines]
Jane Proctor
widow of Thomas Proctor, died.
who died on the 31st August, 1800.
[illegible] Essex co. in the State of Mafstts.
who was a private in the compy commanded
by Captain J. Salman of the regt. commanded
by Col. Glover -- in the Maftts.
[illegible] for 18 months 11 days pri.

Inscribed on the Roll of Mafsachustts
at the rate of 61 Dollars 22 Cents, per annum.
[illegible] commence on the 4th day of March 1834.

Certificate of Pension ifsued the 27th day of 
December, 1837 and sent to Hon.
J. Q. Adams, Ho. of Reprs.
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Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1837 - 	$397.93
Semi=annual allowance ending M. ’38 = 30:61
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					$428.54
[In this part of document, the monetary figures are lined up to show how they add up.]

{ Revolutionary Claim
Act July 4, 1836,
Section the 3d}

Recorded by [Signature} S. A. Elliot Clerk,
Book A, Vol. 2 Page 57.

[Right page]
Dead.
Pard at the Treasury under
the Act of the 6 April 1838
from 4 Sep 1838 to 4 Feb 1839th
Agt Notified 25 Feb 1842
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V2578

Jane Proctor
widow of Thomas
Mass.

vol 35.  329.  1 mo 28 in
Jany & Feby 76

vol 35.262-3-Mar. Apl. May on
288-June July. aug- on
290 Sept Oct - To 15 Nov

See rolls above-
from 4 Jany. to 15 Nov. 10 [illegible]
Secy Certifid 8 mo '75
18 mo. 11 days - pri
61.22

[Signature] Hon J.Q. Adams -
[Crossed out "Hon. S.C. Phillips"]
WR
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Declaration --

In order to obtain the benefits of the 3rd section of the act of Congress of the 4th of July 1836
State of Massachusetts --
Essex ss. Town of Lynn - On the fourth day of September in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before the Hon David Cummings of the County
and State aforesaid Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for
said Commonwealth
Jane Proctor a resident of said county, and of the Town of Lynn, widow aged Eighty six 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 the 4th 1836 -That she is the widow of Thomas Proctor who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, and who enlisted in the company commanded by Capt. John Selman of Marblehead (or possibly in the company commanded by Capt. Francis Lyman of Danvers) and in the Regiment Commanded  by Col John Glover of said Marblehead, in the year 1775 and previous to the first day of June in said year, and that he there served for the term of Eight months, and that she perfectly recollects of drawing
a portion of his monthly pay from time to time during that term of service - And she further declares
that he the said Thomas was with his regiment on the
day of the battle of Bunker Hill but whether said Regiment
arrived in season to take a part in the action she cannot
positively say -- She further declares that her husband
the said Thomas Proctor, did afterward in the year 1776,
enlist in the service for the term of one year - Either
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in the company commanded by Capt William Hooper in the company commanded by Capt Francis Felton of Marblehead in what was then vulgarly called the Home or lame Army or perhaps more properly the Marblehead Sea Fencible, or minute men and that he she said Thomas being stationed in Marblehead did faithfully serve during said term he having perfect recollection of said regiment or companies being often rallied in cases of alarm during said years service  __She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Proctor on the thirteenth day of December in the year AD 1770 by the Rev Simon Bradstreet, that her husband the said Thomas Proctor died on the thirty first day of August in the year AD 1800, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof here annexed.
(crossed out -- Sworn to and subscribed on the  ____ day and year above written)

Her mark X
Jane Proctor
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Marblehead August 10th 1837. , 

I Richard Homan do hereby declare that I am Clerk of the Town of Marblehead, in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts that I have the custody of the records of said Town + that it appears by said records that Thomas Proctor, and Jane Goodwin both of this Town were joined in Marriage December 15 1770 by Rev. Simon Bradstreet 
Richd Homan 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex Ss Marblehead Aug 21st 1837 
Personally appeared the above named Richard Holman, and made solemn oath that the foregoing declaration by him subscribed is true 
Before me 
Enoch Curtin Justice of the peace for said County
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I John Breeden of Lynn in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify under oath that I am seventy years old that I was well acquainted with Thomas Proctor of Marblehead and soon after the Revolutionary war, that I served with him on several fishing voyages since that time and have frequently heard him tell of events that occured during the Eight months campaign of 1775 as well as his being engaged as a soldier for one year, after the first term of service in the Marblehead sea Fencibles so called or (the Home Army)-- I further declare that I have been well acquainted with Jane the wife of said Thomas, ever since the death of her husband, and know that she has remained a widow ever since that time 
Lynn Sept 2nd 1837 witness John Breeden 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex Ss Lynn Sept 2nd 1837 
Personally appeared the above named John Breeden and made solemn oath that the foregoing declaration by him subscribed is true 
Before me 
Enoch Curtin Just of the Peace for sd County 

I the subscriber do hereby certify that I have examined seperately, and taken the affidavits of the within named Mary Goodwin - Ruth Kentishear, William Harris and John Breeden and that they are all respectable people and well worthy to be believed on their testimony in any case whatever 
Lynn Sept 2nd 1837 
Enoch Curtin Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex
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I Mary Goodwin of Marblehead state of Massachusetts do testify on oath that I am a Native of Marblehead that I am Eighty four years old that I was well acquainted with Thomas Proctor, that he married my sister Jane that I well  remember of said Thomas being in the army of the Revolution, and I feel very positive that he enlisted in the company comanded by Capt John Selman in the first part of the year 1775- that I am satisfied of his being absent engaged in the war for the term of Eight months, after which I recollect he Enlisted in what was their called the Town, or Home army for one year - I well recollect of my Sister Janes drawing her half or part months pay frequently during the time her husband was so engaged and I have since frequently heard the said Thomas speak of the County which amounted to  him while he was consideyed in the service as above named --- 
Marblehead Augt 21, 1837 
witness Enoch Curtin John Breeden
Mary her X mark Goodwin 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts- Essex Ss Marblehead August 21st 1837 Personally appeared the above named Mary Goodwin and made solemn oath that the foregoing declaration by her subscribed is true 
Before me 
Enoch Curtin Justice of the peace for said County
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I Ruth Kentisbear of Lynn in the County and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, widow, do testify on oath that I am a native of Marblehead a town in said County that I am Seventy two years of age that I was well acquainted with Thomas Proctor of sd Marblehead that I well remember when I was about 10 or 11 years old I met Capt Tolmans Company on their march to Cambridge that they halted near me, and the said Thomas came to and told me he was bound to join the army that I know he was absent from home a long time, no doubt eight months at least I am a sister to said Thomas' wife Jane Proctor and was a good part of my time at her house during his absense. I further declare that I as well member in the ensuing year 1776 that the said Thomas belonged to what was called then the Town Army or Home army of Marblehead, and that he was constantly on duty I believe for one year, the term for which he entered and I well remember of going a week for a portion of his rations to support or assist in supporting his family during the time - I further declare that my sister Jane has to my certain knowledge remained a widow ever since the death of her Husband the said Thomas, which took place. I believe in August 1800

to all the above I have perfect recollection and hereby make my solemn declaration - Lynn Augt 22nd 1837 
Witness Enoch Curtin
Ruth her X mark Kentisbear 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex SS Lynn August 22d 1837- Personally appeared the above named Ruth Kentishean and made solemn oath that the foregoing declaration by her subscribed is true 
Before me Enoch Curtin Justice of the Peace for said County
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I William Harris of Marblehead in the State of Massachusetts do testify under oath that I am a Native of Marblehead, that I am Eighty three years of age - that I was intimately acquainted with Thomas Proctor of said Marblehead. That I know he enlisted in the Eight months service in 1775, and positive that he was in Col John Glovers Regiment, and not certain wether he was in the company commanded of Marblehead by Capt John Selman of Marblehead or Capt Francis Simonds of Danvers, but am positive he was in one or the other and served his term of service viz Eight months - I further testify that Thomas Proctor afterwards enlisted in what was called the same army or sea Fensible of Marblehead, under Either Capt William Hooper or Capt Francis Felton in 1776 for one year and performed the service agreebly thereto - 
The above circumstances are in my perfect recollection, and to the same I solemnly declare 
Marblehead Augt 21- 1837 
William Harris
Witness John Breeden
Enoch Curtin 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Marblehead Aug 21st 1837 - Personally --- appeared the above named William Harris and made solemn Oath that the foregoing declaration by him subscribed is true Before me 
Enoch Curtin - Justice of the peace for said County
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss

I John Prince Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in said County do certify that Hon. David Cummins is one of the Judges of said Court, that Enoch Curtin was on the 21st of August last & now is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County- that the signatures herein are genuine 
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court Sept. 4. 1837 John Prince Clk
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Second Comptroller's Office, Aug 25. 1842 

Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the child of Jane Proctor dec'd a Pensioner on the Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of Sixty one Dollars and 22 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the  4th of Sept. 1838 to the 4th Feby 1839.
Respectfully, yours, Albion K.. Parris 
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.
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see let to Hon. S. C. Phillips Sept. 11, 1837
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Revy Act: WIDOW, &c. 
File No.  15.223 
Jane Proctor Widow of Thomas Proctor Pri Rev War 
Act: July 4th 36 I
ndex: -- Vol. M, Page 141 
[Arrangement of 1870.}
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S.C. Phillips 

J.L Edwards Esq
Comm of Pensions
Pension office

Hon S.C. Philips HR
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House of Representatives cte Sept1837

Sir
I enclose the Declaration and accompanying papers in support of the claim Thos Proctor of Lynn (Mass) to a pension under the act of 4 July 1836. If the files in your office do not furnish sufficient corroborative testimony, it may be that those recently discovered in the Secretary of State's office of Boston as Suggested in a letter from Rev G.B. Fell which I sent you a few days since, will be found to contain it; and if desired, I will obtain certified copies to them, unless in should think proper to make application for the original 
I am Sir, very your obdt servt 
G. C. Phillips
J.L. Edwards Esq
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for Sir Edwards
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Hon J C Phillips Lynn  1837 

Dr Sir 
I forward [illegible] extracts from  GW Adams letter inclosing the Secy of Commonwealths certificate, which I herewith send 
Extracts - The Evidence in favour of your client conclusive and will doubtless bring the money 
"I am told that the balance of Proctors 8 Mos service is at Washington" &c &c 

Now Sir there is ample evidence that Thomas Proctor served the full 8 months, but was probably transfered to some other Compy or Regt. Mr Edwards will of course admit this 8 mo service the affidavits being in his hands- 

As it respects the last years service when they were quartered in Marblehead, I yesterday read the following information from Mr Saml Braden of Marblehead, (the affidavit for this service is also in Edwards hands)-- Mr Bowden States in answer to Mr Edwards Letter that he himself was in Capt Francis Feltons Compy - that the other Compy was comanded by Capt Wm Hooper- there being only there two companies, their col the Sea Fencibly Engaged in enlisted under government, if it could be call a government at that time, principally consisting of Head men for the better convenience of their being
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near their families. That Head being at that time open to the Enemy it was necessary to keep constant guard, and that the whole of the time of the two companies was devoted to this service - further that they were quartered, perhaps generally or partly at their respective homes-- recd the pay and rations from the Captain of the Company - Hooper & Felton who were provided from govt to pay them off - field officers, probably they had none, at least in daily attendance 

Mr Bowden cannot say which of the two Companys Mr Thos Proctor belonged to - But in one Samuel Bowden further states that he now & has for some time drawn a pention from Goverment and it is totaly for services rendered in Capt Feltons Compy of Sea Fencibles in Marblehead, he having performed no other duty during the Revolution. This being the fact I think Mr Edwards will not hesitate to grant Mrs Proctors Certificate on application. The erty Lady Mrs P is poor - her relatives are the same, although, to the praise be it said they have thus far maintained a respectability in society which many of wealth would be proud of -  Will you do be good enough to lay this before Mr Edwards immediately and delay not to answer 

The generous transfer of a pension will of this
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time partially heal many a severe wound that she recd during her anxiety, for a Husband while exposed 50 years ago in the defence of his Country 

I am dear sir with true respect 
John Dec Eland

PS do not fail to attend to this immediately as Mrs Proctor is actually in need of it - 
I presence that no further abidents would be required as the balance of proof is all in Mr Edwards Hands

 I enclose Mr. E's  Letter 
Respectfully
E.C
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Mrs J. Procter J.L. Edwards Post Office Sept 12. 

Oct 6 wrote to Bigelow for Certd copy of Mary Salman company

Report to Hon J. Q. Adams H. R

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Pension Office
Hon. G. L Phillips 
House of Representatives
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War Department
J L Edwards
Pension Office
Hon S. C Phillips
House of Representatives 

Report fo Hon J. L. Adams HR
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War Department, Pension Office, September 11, 1837. 

Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that the papers in support of the claim of Mr Jane Proctor, widow of Thomas Proctor, deceased, have been examined and filed in this office 

The service alleged to have been rendered in 1775 under Captain J. Sellman, of Col. Glover's regiment, can no doubt be established by the rolls of Glover's regiment in 1775, recently discovered. As to the twelve months service at Marblehead in 1776, the names of the company and field officers should be given, where stationed, how quartered , subsisted and paid, and in what consisted their daily routine of duties 

When the certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts as to the first term, and a full statement of the second, as above required shall be furnished, a definite decision may be made. 
I have the honor to be very respectfully, your obt sert J L Edwards
Hon S. C. Phillips, House of Representatives
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary's Office Decr 13. 1837. 

I hereby certify that it appears from an original Muster Roll remaining in this Office, that Thomas Procter of Marblehead enlisted in Captain Broughton Company, Glovers Regiment on the 29th day of May 1775, and that he is credited on said Roll with two months and eight days service. 
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Commonwealth. 
John P. Bigelow Sec'y of the Comm'lth