Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14,739, James Follansbee, Mass.

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SERVICE                                                               NUMBER

Mass.                    Follansbee, James             W.14,739
                                                 Sarah

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                                       15120
                              Massachusetts
                           James Follansbee
of Essex Co. in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Poor of the regt: commanded by Col Johnson on the Mass 5 ma line for Lieut: mo
21 mo pr
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 110 dollars 90 Cents per annum; to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of May 1833 and sent to W Woart Newburyport
Arrears to the 4th of March 11 33 $220.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 55.00
$275.00
{Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk,
Book E Vol. 2 Page 24

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See letter to William Woart June 29. 1833

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6616
Massachusetts
Sarah Follansbee, dec'd
widow of James Follansbee
Mass
who was a Lieut. & Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
116 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & end June 4, 1843, when she died
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
Certificate of Pension issued the
22d day of January 1845
and sent to J. P. Frothingham
Newburyport, Mass.
Payable to Enock Follansbee, Amos M. Follansbee,
Abigail Follansbee & Silas Follansbee, children
of Sarah F.
Act of March 3, 1843.
Recorded in Book A.
.
2.
Page 29

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Repd. see letter
R.S. Spofford
May 25/58

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James Follansbee
15103
[crossed out-43.75]
70.00
113.75
87.50
70
80/40

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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS: COUNTY OF ESSEX, SS.
On this Seventh day of September A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the HONORABLE DANIEL APPLETON WHITE, Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Essex aforesaid, no sitting at Newburyport James Follansbee, a resident of West Newbury, in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts, aged 72 years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832:
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:
He first enlisted at Newbury about the middle of December AD 1775, in the company commanded by Captain Jonathan Poor; Massachusetts Militia and marched with said company to Roxbury, and served therein six weeks, the term for which he enlisted, and was then discharged, at said Roxbury.
Also in the month of July 1776, enlisted at Newbury in the company commanded by Captain Robert Dodge of Ipswich; in the regiment commanded by Colonel Francis, also Massachusetts Militia and served in said Company at Dorchester five months, and until 1st December 1776 and was discharged at Dorchester-had no written discharge
[left margin-vol 18 p 156]
Also in the Autumn of the year 1777 enlisted in the company commanded by Captain John Noyes; in the regiment commanded by Colonel Johnson; also Massachusetts Militia and served  as a private herein at Saratoga, the full term of three months from 1st of September to 1 December 1777 and was then discharged at New York no written discharge
[left margin vol 21.134
3 mo 28th]
Also enlisted at Newbury and served in the company commanded by Captain Silas Adams; in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jonathan Titcomb the full term of two months at Rhode Island but is unable now to state whether that service was in the 1777 or 1778.
[left margin-vol. 23
2 mo]
Also in the latter part of July 1778, enlisted in the company commanded by Captain Jonathan Evans; in the regiment commanded by Colonel Woods also Massachusetts Militia, and served in said company as a private at Rhode Island six months when he was discharged at at Gardners Song in said Rhode Island January 1779 has had no written discharge
[left margin-vol 2 p 6
6 mo 1 day]
Also enlisted in the company commanded Lieutenant Miller in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brewer, to serve for nine months_enlisted at Newbury sometime in the month of July or August 1779 and served in said Company at West Point until May 1780 the full term for which he enlisted, and was then discharged at Westpoint  aforesaid.
[left margin-on Roll 9 mo-]
Afterwards was appointed, and received a Commission with the rank of Lieutenant, and served in the company commanded by Captain Thomas Mighill in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wade, and served as such at Westpoint aforesaid a further term of three months in the year 1780.
[left margin-vol 21-53
Sv 3 mo 18 days]

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was born at Newbury in the year 1760. has no record except Town record lived there when he voluntarily enlisted - refer to: Nehemah Follansbee GCV Newell as respects character for veracity & belief as his revolutionary service his commission is valid
That he now resides in West Newbury aforesaid, and has also resided there
James Follanbee
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
D A White Judge of Probate.
We, Revd. Henry C Wright a clergyman, residing in West Newbury aforesaid, and Moses Newell Esquire, a magistrate residing in West Newbury aforesaid, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Follansbee who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Henry C Wright
Moses Newell
Subscribed and sworn to before
W Woart Justice of the Peace

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And the said Court hereby declares its opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that Revd Henry C Wright who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a Clergyman resident in West Newbury and that the said Moses Newell Esquire who has also signed the same is a Magistrate resident at said West Newbury and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
DA White Judge of Probate
I, NATHANIEL LORD JUNIOR, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Essex aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Follansbee for a pension: also that William Woart is a Justice of the Peace for the county of Essex, and that his signature to each of the affidavits annexed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this eleventh day of September A.D. 1832.
Nathl. Lord jr

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7th 1838, Entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of Massachusetts, Essex County SS. On this eighteenth day of September in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, before the Honorable David Cummins, one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for said State
Personally appeared Sarah Follansbee of West Newbury, County and State aforesaid. aged seventy four years who having been 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". That she is widow of James Follansbee, late of said West Newbury deceased, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States certificate for which was duly issued to him under the Laws of Congress of June 7th 1832. under date of July 13.1833 numbered 15120 and issued in lieu of one issued 28th May 1833 and then cancelled: The benefit of which he continued to receive until the semi annual payment previous to his decease; and afterwards surrendered by her in payment of the arrears of pension to the time of his decease; on the 30th July 1836 To which and to the evidence which accompanied the application of her said husband for the benefits of the said Law, she respectfully asks leave to refer in support of this application.
And the said Sarah Follansbee doth further  under said oath declare she was lawfully married to the said James Follansbee at Newbury in said county on the tenth day of October, one thousand and seven hundred and eighty nine
That the said James Follansbee, her said husband died at said West Newbury on the thirtieth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and thirty six.
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the said service, but that the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred ninety four to wit at the time she has above stated; as will appear by the previous amend.
Sworn  and subscribed the day 
month and year above written Sarah Follansbee
David Cummins

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V 1911
Sarah Follansbee
Mass
Act of July 38.
89-36
3 mo.18 days Sv by roll
20. 12. pri
24 "
Aomd
3 mo. 18 dy Lieut
20. 12. pri
$116.00
Died 30 Jany. 37
pen: com: 31. Jany 37
Wm Woart
Newbury twn
Mass

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I hereby certify, that Lieut James Folansbe and Sarah Plumer both of Newbury were married on the [blank] day of October in the year one thousand seven hundred eighty nine, by the Revd. David Toppan, as appears by the record of marriages now in my office.
A true copy of the record, with the exception of the date of the year, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, Octr 1789.
Newbury September 12, 1838.
Mest. Ezra Hale Town Clerk
Essex Ss Town of Newburyport September 12th 1838. I Ezra Hale above named on oath do declare that I hold the Office of Clerk of the Town of Newbury, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town now in my possession with the exception above mentioned.
sworn and subscribed the day
month and year above written. Ezra Hale
before me. W. Woart Justcve of the Peace

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I Oliver Pilsbury of West Newbury in the county of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty four years, on oath do declare thus. I have always for about fifty years, been well acquainted with James Follansbee who was late of said West Newbury deceased, and who was late a revolutionary pensioner of the United States. I do know that said James Follansbee died at said West Newbury about the month of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty six: there he left a widow Sarah Follansbee. with whom I am also well acquainted: here she the said Sarah is at this time, living at said West Newbury, widow of said James Follansbee and has not intermarried since his decease:
Newburyport September 21 1838. Oliver Pilsbury
I Anson W Noyes of said West Newbury, aged thirty seven years, on oath do declare thus I duly [illegible] that the above named James Follansbee died at said West Newbury, in the month of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty six: That Sarah Follansbee, above named is widowed of said James Follansbee and is now living at said West Newbury; and that she has not intermarried since his decease.
Newburyport September 21 1838 Anson W. Noyes
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex Ss Town of Newburyport September 21 1838. Then personally came Oliver Pilsbury and Anson W Noyes above named who are both personally known to me, and [ ] made oath in due form of law, to in truth of the above written affidavit; by them respectively in my presence: I do further certify that said Oliver Pilsbury and Anson W Noyes are both respectable citizens, in whose declarations full confidence may be placed
W Woart Justice of the Peace

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James Follansbee
Mass
Lieut 3 Month
Private 21 D
175
87.50
43.75
70.00
151103 113.75

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Brief in the case of James Follansbee
Co of WeH in the State of Mas
(Act 7th June, 1829)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Of a Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 72
4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[Table follows]
Period. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Mas Militia | Years, Months, Days. | As a | Gen.
Decem. In 1775 [illegible] | 1 mo, 12 days | Private | Cap Poor
[Table continues through 1780]

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

Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned 
George Taylor 
Examining Clerk

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September 19, 1939

xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx
Mr. Mitchell D. Follansbee
C/o Follansbee, Shorey & Shupp
135 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois
JAMES FOLLANSBEE
W. 14739
BA-J/MLB [handwritten-Am]
Dear Sir:
The data which follow in regard to James Follansbee were found in the claims for pension under File No. W. 14739, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
James Follansbee was born in 1760 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Newbury, Massachusetts, James Follansbee enlisted about December 15, 1775, and served six weeks as private in Captain Jonathan Poor's Massachusetts company. He enlisted in July, 1776, and served five months as private in Captain Robert Dodge's company, Colonel Francis' Massachusetts regiment, stationed at Dorchester. He enlisted September 1, 1777, served as private in Captain John Noyes' company, Colonel Johnson's Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged December 1, 1777. He enlisted in 1777 and served two months as private in Captain Silas Adams' company, Colonel Jonathan Titcomb's Massachusetts regiment at Rhode Island. He enlisted late in July, 1778, and served six months as private in Captain Jonathan Evans' company, Colonel Wade's Massachusetts regiment, again at Rhode Island. He enlisted in July, or August 9, 1779, for the term of nine months, served as private under Lieutenant Miller in Lieutenant Colonel Sprout's Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged at West Point in April, or May 9, 1780. He was commissioned sometime in 1780 Lieutenant in Captain Thomas Mighill's company, Colonel Wade's Massachusetts regiment and as such served a tour of three months.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while living in West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died there January 30, 1837.
[handwritten right margin-Col Brewer shown in claim before Col Sprout I did not use it as Col Brewer was captured 9/28/1778 before sol. enlisted.]

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James Follansbee married October 10, 1789, in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, Sarah Plumer.  At the time of their marriage they were both living in Newbury, Massachusetts.  The date and place of Sarah's birth and names of her parents were not stated.
Sarah Follansbee was allowed pension on account of the service of her husband, James, on her application executed Setptember 18, 1858, at which time she was aged seventy-four years and a resident of West Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.  She died there June 4, 1843.
Soldier's widow, Sarah, was survived by four children, all of whom were living in West Newbury, Massachusetts, in 1844, and named as follow:  Enoch Follansbee   
Amos M. Follansbee
Silas Follansbee 
 Abigail Follansbee whose age in 1844 was given as forty-four years.
In 1832, James Follansbee named Nehmiah Follansbee as his character witness in his application for pension, but did not state his relationship.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
 Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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Massachusetts -3954-
Sarah Follansbee
widow of James Follansbee
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 30 January 1837 of Essex Coy in the State of Massts who was a Lt : & private in the compy: commanded by Captain Poor of the Regt: commanded by Col. Johnson in the Massts line for 2 years
Inscribed in the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 116 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. & terminating 30 Jany: 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of May 1843 and sent to J. P. Frothingham Newburyport, Mass:
Arrears to the 4th of _
Semi-annual allowance
$105.06
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by W. M. Steuart Clerk, 
Book I Vol. 1 Page 88

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Refd Ilcey 20
New certificate issued in this case, see opinion of the atty Genl: of the 2d September, 1842

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Massachusetts 3954
Sarah Follansbee, widow of James Follansbee who was a pensioner under the Act of 7th June 1832, and who died on the 30 January 1837 of Essex in the State of Massts who was a Lt & Pri in the compy commanded by Captain Poor of the Regt. commanded by Johnson in the Mass line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston at the rate of 116 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 31 Jany 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Aug '39 and was sent to Wm Woart Newburyport, Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. $
Semi=annual allowance ending
$
{Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by R Burdine Clerk,
Book A Vol. 1 Page 88

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Newburyport,
10 May, 1845.
Dear sir:
I have been requested to write to you and make inquiry whether any arrangement of pay or pension have been allowed to Saml C. Knapp, attorney for the heirs of James Follansbee as he served as a Lieutenant in

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the Revolutionary War with Wades' Regiment. Upon the representations contained in a letter received from the Mr Knopp referred to, to the office that such moneys were due, the heirs of James Follansbee provided a power of attorney authorizing him to claim and collect the same. Nothing has been heard from him since although the persons inter-

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ested have repeatedly written to him. The power of attorney was given several years ago, I cannot say exactly when.
If you will have the kindness to give me a reply to this note as soon as can revisit your case.
Greatly obliged,
Your friend
R. S. Spofford.
Hon Geo C. Whiting

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Mass:
Addl proof Mar 27
Sarah Follansbee
7 July  1911
[stamp-NEWBURYPORT Mas.
MAR 23]
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
[stamp FREE]

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Mass
Addl proof Mar 27
Sarah Follansbee,
7 July 1911
[stamp-Newburyport Mas.
MAR 23]
J.L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
[stamp-FREE]

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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 4th March 1843, Sarah Follansbee, decd. late of Massachusetts, and widow of James Follansbee, who was a Lieut. and Private in the Revolution, was entitled to a pension at the rate of $116 per annum, to commence on the 4th of March 1843; and having died the 6th June 1843, the amount due, up to the time of her death, is payable to Enoch Follansbee, Amos M. Follansbee, Abigail Follansbee & Silas Follansbee, children of said Sarah Follansbee, decd.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 22d day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty-five.
Secretary of War.

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1911
Let. to Wm Woart,
Dec. 24, 1838
clo clo July 12 '39.

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Sarah Follansbee
decd.
act '43
Payable to her children
Enoch Follansbee
Amos M. Follansbee
Abigail Follansbee &
Silas Follansbee, 
up to June 4.1843
when she died-
rate of $116 per an
Cat: to 
J.P. Frothingham
Newburyport
Mass

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Newburyport December 6th 1844.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Com. of Pensions
Dr Sir
I enclose herewith the Declaration of Abigail Follansbee, which wil you please examine & if found correct, please send me such certificate as may be proper in the case, and you will much oblige
Yr. Obt. Servt
J.P. Frothingham

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Essex, ss. Probate Office.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that Sarah Follansbee, late of West Newbury in said county, widow, deceased, was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States; that she died on the fourth day of June, A.D. 1843; that she left four children, and no more, viz. Enoch Follansbee, Amos M. Follansbee, Abigail Follansbee and Silas Follansbee, all of said West Newbury; and that they are all still living, and of full age;
as appears by the records in said office.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this fifth day of November, A.D. 1844.
Nathl. Lord jr.

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6841

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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 Massachusetts, Ss.
On the fourth day of October 1844, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Essex, in said State, Abigail Follansbee, a resident of West Newbury, in said County of Essex, aged forty four 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 3d March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war.
That she is the daughter of Sarah Follansbee of West Newbury, aforesaid deceased, who was the widow of James Follansbee who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, certificate for which was duly issued to him under the law of Congress of June 7. 1832 under date of July 13.1833, numbered 15120 & issued in lieu of one issued 28th of May 1833, and then cancelled. That the said Sarah Follansbee received the sum of one hundred and sixteen dollars per annum under the Act of July 7.1838. That she the said Sarah Follansbee, died at said West Newbury on the 4th day of June A.D. 1843. that she left four children and no more viz. Enoch Follansbee, Amos M. Follansbee, Silas Follansbee and Abigail Follansbee. (the present applicant,) all of whom reside in West Newbury aforesaid. She further declares that at the time of the decease of the said Sarah that she was the widow of the said James, never having married since his decease.
Abigail Follansbee
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me, and I certify that the declarant is personally known to me.
J.P. Frothingham Jus. Peace

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office Poten December 4th 1844
I hereby certify, that at the date of the annexed attestation James P. Frothingham was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Palfrey
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

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Newburyport July 19th 1839
J.L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I ask leave to send you herewith, in behalf of Mrs Sarah Follansbee widow of the late James Follansbee, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, the required certificate stating the time of the death of said James, her late husband. This did not accompany her application because then she considered the time of his death evidenced by a certificate from the Probate Office which accompanied her application for arrears of pension, would be in the files of your Department, and that it would be only necessary to state his decease without being particular in regard to the day.
With great respect
Your obt. serv
Wm. Woart

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James Follansbee Mass. act 7.June 1832 when last pd?
G.W.C.
$110_
9 July 1939
Died 30th Jan. 1837 p% that preced 
H

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JL Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
At the request of Mrs. Sarah Follansbee, I ask permission to forward you herewith the additional Certificate of the Clerk of the Judicial courts within this county of Essex, required by your directions of 24th December last, which she believes will be deemed satisfactory. Her declaration made in September last, was in fact in open Court and in my presence and if admitted to have been so certified, was considered not necessary, unless done out-of-court; when the additional Certificate of the Judge is added.
I am Sir with great respect
Yr mo ob Serv
W Woart

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex Jr.
I John Prince Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County do hereby certify that Mrs. Sarah Follansbee widow of James Follansbee made her declaration to obtain a pension, in open Court at the last Septm. of the Court of Common Pleas for this County
And I further certify that every such declaration is made in open Court; unless the Judge certifies that the declarant is unable through bodily infirmity or sickness to attend and appear in Court.
In Witness Whereof I have hereto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Salem this twenty-first day of March AD. 1839
John Prince Clk

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ESSEX, ss.
I JOHN PRINCE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County of Essex, do certify that Hon. David Cummins is Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County. That William Woart of Newburyport Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, and that their signatures hereon are genuine.
WITNESS MY HAND, and Seal of said Court of Common Pleas at Salem this twenty-first day of September A.D. 1838
John Prince Clerk.

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For arrears
Sarah Follansbee
Mass.
Act 7.July 38
116.$ from 4 March 36 to 30 Jany '37.
JP Frothingham
Newburyport
Mass.

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State of Massachusetts,
County of Essex,}ss.
On this twenty third day of March A.D. 1843, personally appeared, before me James P. Frothingham, Notary Public and Justice of the Peace for said County, Sarah Follansbee, a resident of West Newbury, in the said County of Essex, aged seventy eight years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims, from the 4th of March 1836, to the 30th of January 1837, from which period she has been already paid, under the act of the 7th July 1838- and the declarant further alleges, that she is still the widow of James Follansbee, who was a Private and Lieutenant, during the Revolutionary War; that her pension was allowed, at the rate of one hundred and sixteen dollars per annum, and was paid to her at the agency in Boston in the State of Massachusetts, and further she saith not
Sarah [her X mark] Follansbee
Attest James B. Mansfield
Sworn to, and subscribed this day and year first above written before me
In testimony whereof I have hereunto, set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal
J.P. Frothingham, Notary Pub. & Jus. Peace

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Essex, ss. Probate Office.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that James P. Frothingham esquire, before whom the foregoing declaration of Sarah Follansbee purports to have been taken, is a notary public, and also a justice of the peace, for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his name, subscribed to the certificate thereon, is his genuine signature, to me well known; and that his commission to each of his said offices bears date on the twenty fifth day of February, A.D. 1842, and will expire on the twenty fifth of February, A.D. 1849..
Given under my hand and seal of office this first day of May, A.D. 1843.
Nath. Lord jr.

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Newburyport September 21st 1838
J.L. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
I have been requested by Mrs. Sarah Follansbee, widow of the late James Follansbee deceased, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, under the law of Congress of June 7 1832, to forward you herewith, her application for benefits of the provision made by the Act of July 7th 1838.
Will you allow me, respectfully, in her behalf to request, that if found satisfactory Certificates may be issued to her, in such amount, as you shall deem her entitled under said Act payable in Massachusetts Agency
I am Sir
very respectfully
your obt. Serv
W. Woart

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Essex, ss. Probate office
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that James Follansbee, late of West Newbury in said county, gentleman,  deceased, intestate, was a pensioner of the United States on the agency of Massachusetts; that he died on the thirtieth day of January, A.D. 1837; and that he left a widow, viz. Sarah Follansbee, of said West Newbury; who is still living;-
as appears by the records in said office.
Given under my hand and seal of office this twenty first day of March, A.D. 1837.
Nath. Lord jr.

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[left side]James Follansbee
see WW
A certificate issued in lieu of this dated 13 July 35 for $110
W.L.W.
[right side] Payments to be made at Boston by Presd. U.G.B. Bank Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Massachusetts
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E Vol. 2 Page 24 by W.L. Williams
Clerk.

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left side]James Follansbee
see WW
A certificate issued in lieu of this dated 13 July 35 for $110
W.L.W.
[right side] Payments to be made at Boston by Presd. U.G.B. Bank Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Massachusetts
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E Vol. 2 Page 24 by W.L. Williams
Clerk.

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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June 1832, James Follansbee of the State of Massachusetts who was a Lieutenant and Private in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive One Hundred & Thirteen dollars and Seventy Five cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 28 day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
Examined and
Countersigned.}
JL Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

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September 19, 1939
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BA-J/MMHF:MLB
Mr. Mitchell D. Follansbee
C/o Follansbee, Shorey & Schupp
135 South La Salle Street
Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Nehemiah Follinsbe, William Follinsbe, Thomas Follinsbee, Follonsbee, Follinsbee (3), Francis Follansbee, James Folinsby, Follansbee, Follonsbee, Follansbee, Follinsby (5), Nathan Folinsbury and Moses Folingsbee, all of whom you found recorded in Vol. V, Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors.
Revolutionary War data furnished by the Veterans Administration are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war.
There are no such claims on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a William Follinsbe or a Nathan Folinsbury of Massachusetts, nor of a Thomas, Francis or Moses with that surname. All spellings of the surname were used in the search of records.
The record has been found of one James Follansbee, only, of Massachusetts, and of one Nehemiah Follansbee, only, under any spelling. Their records are furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A.D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator

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LAW OFFICES
FOLLANSBEE, SHOREY & SCHUPP
135 SOUTH LA SALLE STREET
CHICAGO
MITCHELL D. FOLLANSBEE
CLYDE E. SHOREY
ROBERT W. SCHUPP
FREDERIC BARTH
JOHN E. GAVIN
LOUIS W. BECKER, JR.
MELVIN L. GIBBARD
ROBERT NEWTON REID
ELSDON C. SMITH
GERHARDT S. JERSILD
TELEPHONE STATE 7434
March 17, 1939.  [stamped RECEIVED
 MAR 20 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV.
22]
Pension Bureau
War Department
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
I am endeavoring to get some definite information concerning my genealogy. My ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War and according to the rolls printed in Massachusetts Soldiers and sailors, Volume V, they are as follows:
[handwritten-one only] NEHEMIAH FOLLINSBE, from Newbury, Private in Capt. Joshua French's Company (of Salisbury) commanded January 30, 1777 by Colonel Edward Wigglesworth Regiment.
[handwritten-no Mass] WILLIAM FOLLINSBE, engaged from town of Newburyport July 16, 1779. 18 years old. Private, Capt. Richard Titcomb's Co., Colonel Nathaniel Wade's Regiment.
[handwritten-no] THOMAS FOLLINSBEE, from Newbury. Private in Capt. William Rogers Co. Colonel Gerrish's (or Colonel Loammi Baldwin's) Regiment. Muster roll dated August 1, 1775; enlisted April 26 1775.
[handwritten-no] THOMAS FOLLONSBEE, Private. Capt. Ezra Badlam's Co. Lt. Col. Loammi Baldwin's (26) Regiment. January to April 1776; saw service in New York. In 1777 he was of Leominster, Worcester County, enlisting in Capt. Benjamin Edgell's Company, Col. John Jacob's Regt. September 7, 1777, discharged November 29, 1777, roll dated Freetown.
[handwritten-no] THOMAS FOLLINSBEE, (from Worcester Co. Regiment) Private. Col. Job. Cushing's Regiment, Capt. Nathaniel Carter's Company; enlisted September 7, 1777, discharged November 29, 1779. Also in Capt. Elisha Jackson's Company. Muster roll dated Middletown, Rhode Island August, 1778. Enlisted July 1, 1778.

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[handwritten-no] FRANCIS FOLLANSBEE- Capt. Paul Moody of Newbury and Capt. Elias Davis of Newburyport commanded companies in Col. Timothy Pickering's Regiment, ordered to march to Danbury, Conn. in December, 1776. Francis Follansbee was one of the men listed among the enlistments.
[handwritten left margin-one only of Mass]JAMES FOLINSBY-Capt. Robert Dodge's CO. in Colonel Ebenezer Francis Regiment.
JAMES FOLLANSBEE, Pay roll of Capt. John Noyes' Company in Colonel Samuel Johnson's Regiment in Massachusetts Bay Militia (August 10, 1777 to November 15, 1777).
JAMES FOLLONSBEE  mentioned in Detachments of Soldiers sent to Rhode Island in 1777 under command of Colonel Johnathan Titcomb of Newburyport.
JAMES FOLLANSBEE also mentioned among the Newbury men mustered into the Continental Army for 9 months by John Cushing, Muster Master. (12-8-1779)
[handwritten-none who set or appl. for pens. from Mass] NATHAN FOLINSBURY-Private, went for Plaistow, engaged September 18, 1781. Marched September 22, 1781, discharged 11-25-1781.
[handwritten-no] MOSES FOLINGSBEE-Corporal, from Weare, engaged September 15, 1781. Marched September 20, 1781.
[handwritten-one only of Mass] JAMES FOLLINSBY-went for Litchfield, engaged June 28, 1780 discharged December 4, 1780.
If your records show the names of the parents and birthplaces and other information concerning their families I would appreciate hearing from you. I enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your convenience. I hope to hear from you at your early opportunity.
Very truly yours,
Mitchell D. Follansbee
E.I.H.
Enclosure
[stamped RECEIVED
MAR 20 1939
MAIL SUB DIV.
VETS. ADM 22]

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Revy
WIDOW, &c.
No. 14739
Sarah Follansbee
Widow of 
James Follansbee
Lt. Rev. War
Act: Mar 3d 1843, June 17th 4
x:-Vol. A, Page 248
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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1939 Sept 19-Hist to Mitchell D. Follansbee-MLR

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I, Stephen Adams, of Newbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy two years and upwards, on oath do testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Lieut James Follansbee, of West Newbury, in the said county of Essex, and do know that the said James Follansbee was a private, in the Company commanded by Captain Silas Adams, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jonathan Titcomb, of the Massachusetts Militia, and that he served therein in the year 1777 or 1778 and I feel confident it was the year 1777, for the term of two months, the months of May and June
I was a soldier in the same company, and served the same term with him, and was discharged at the same time at Bristol in the State of Rhode Island.
Stephen Adams
Newburyport June 21st, 1832.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex Ss. Town of Newburyport June 21st 1832. Then Stephen Adams above named, who is personally known to me, personally came, and made oath, in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written deposition by him subscribed in my presence. I do also Certify that said Stephen Adams is believed by me to be a credible witness. W. Woart Justice of the Peace

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I Oliver Goodridge of Newbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy two years and upward, on oath do testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Lieut James Follansbee of West Newbury, and do know that said James Follansbee was a private in Captain Jonathan Evans' Company in Colo. Wades Regiment of Massachusetts Militia, and that he served therein in the year 1778. the term of six months. I know that he enlisted in said Company in July of that year and served therein until January 1779. when he was discharged at Gardners ferry
I was a soldier in the same company and served therein the same term of time, and was discharged at the same time with him in Rhode Island
Newburyport June 21, 1832 Oliver Goodridge
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex Ss. Town of Newburyport June 21st 1832 Then Oliver Goodridge above named, who is personally know to me, personally came and made oath in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written deposition by him subscribed in my presence. I do also Certify that the said Oliver Goodridge is believed by me to be a credible witness.
W Woart Justice of the Peace

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I John Bailey, of West Newbury, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy one years and upwards, on oath do testify and declare, thus I do know that James Follansbee of said West Newbury, was a private and served in Lieutenant Millers company in Colonel Brewer regiment, inohe service of the United States in the war of the revolution nine months in West Point and knew that he enlisted in July 1779 and served until April following, when he was discharged in New York.
West Newbury June 25 1832 I do further swear that I do know that said James Follansbee was a Private and served in Captain Thomas Mighell's Company in Colonel Wades Regiment three months at West Point. I was a private and served in the same company of which he was Lieutenant as aforesaid in the year 1780.
John Bailey
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex Ss. June 25th 1832-Then John Bailey above named who is personally know to me personally  came and made oath, in due form of Law, to the truth of the above written affidavit by him subscribed in my presence I do Certify that the said John Bailey is believed by me to be a credible witness
W Woart Justice of the Peace

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT, Sep. 23 1819
BY THIS I CERTIFY, That it appears by public official documents 
remaining in this Department that James Follansbee served
as a Soldier in the Major's Conpany and 
Col. Sprout's 
Regiment, (being one of the Regiments
in the Massachusetts Line, and on the Continental Establishment)  in
the American Army, in the War of the Revolution, from August
9th 1779 to May 9th 1780,
 being nine months, the time for which he enlisted
-
Alden Bradford
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.