Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,631, William Ring York, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass
York, William Ring Mary
W 26.631
B.L.Wt 31.782-160-55
CONTENTS
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Maine 11.427.
William R. York
of Cumberland Co. in the State of Maine who was a Pvt. in the Company commanded by Captain Mills of the Regt. commanded by Col. Phinney in the State Troops -
1 Vt. Pte - $40.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 40 Dollars per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of May and Sept 11. - 1833 J. Fife Boston Me
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 - 80.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept " 20.00
$100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim. Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by J. F. Sprague Clerk Book 8 Vol. 1 Page 69

let Joseph Pope 28 th
Aug t 18 th 34
See W.R. York
aff d in the papers of Saw {
Sanche Sup d :
Let Hon. A.K. Parm d at 20 '38
" I. Mackeldu Aug t 24. 35

Increase Paid March 18/72 No. 4,241 Mame
Mary York widow of William R. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Augusta agency.
Rate 96 Dollars 00 cents per annum.
Commencing 27 th July 1868
Deduct payments made since
Certificate dated 3 rd April 1869 and sent to Geo E Weeks
Augusta, Mame
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb- ruary 3, 1853, Page 171 Vol. 1
April 20/72. Referring vouch. enc to 2 nd Comp. New Brunswick.

177.003
Act March 3, June 25, 1855
Morrey York, mid. William R. York, jun.
Pro 31/82
Revij. war
Pen? Act 7. June 1832
7243-4241
NO: 160 acres no. 26/56
BRBR
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Z. K. Warren Portland Me.
Vol 1/2 = 72

175.00 177.003.
Claim of Mary York (Wid. of Wm R. ) To Bounty Land.
Act of March 3, 1855.
WAR OF the Rev.
Z. H. Harmon PORTLAND, Maine.

State of Maine.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court,
PORTLAND,
June 15th. 185 3
I, OBADIAH G. COOK,
Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court,
for said County of Cumberland, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that
Freeman Bradford Esq.
is, and at the date of his Certificate to the paper hereto annexed was, an
ACTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for _____ the County of Cumberland
as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is DULY COMMISSIONED and qualified to administer Oaths and take Acknowledgments of Deeds and other instruments in writing, in the County aforesaid,—and that the following Signature purporting to be his
are _____ GENUINE.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court, for said State, the day and year first above written.
O. G. Cook CLERK.

State of Maine.
County of Cumberland ss.
On this fourteenth day of June A. D. 1855 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary York a resident of Falmouth in said County and State, aged seventy five years, who being duly sworn, doth on oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain Bounty Land, under the Act of Congress passed March 3 rd, A. D. 1855.
And your declarant further states that she is the widow of William R. York late of Falmouth in the State of Maine that her said husband William R. York was a Soldier of the Revolution, and a Pensioner of the United States under the act of June 7th 1832 at the rate of Forty dollars per annum under the act aforesaid which pension he drew till his death which took place at Falmouth on the 16 th day of January A.D. 1848. She further declares that she has not received bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress and she believes her said husband never received or made application for Bounty Land in his life time.

YOUR DECLARANT FURTHER STATES, that she was married to the said William R York on the 17th day of May A. D. 1819 , at North Yarmouth in said State, and that her name before marriage was Mary Ridout .
And your declarant further states, that after the passage of the Act of Congress of February 3 d 1853 she made application for a Pension, on which application a pension was granted her at the rate of Forty dollars per annum, as will appear by her Pension Certificate, dated 12 th day of June A. D. 1854 No. 4,241 .
For proof of marriage, her husband's service in the Revolutionary War, and his death, and of your declarant's identity, she refers to her declaration and proof for a Pension, now on file in the Department of the Interior, at Washington.
She therefore claims Bounty Land under the act aforesaid, and states that she is still a widow.
And for the purpose of this application, I hereby appoint Z. K. Hemen of Portland my true and lawful Attorney in the premises.
Attest,
Paul Sanborn Joseph Sturdivant
Mary York
Sworn to and subscribed, before me, the day and year first above written, and in my presence acknowledged
the Power of Attorney thereto subjoined, for the purposes above mentioned. And I hereby certify that I believe  know the said Mary York to be the person who performed  she represents herself to be in her declaration and that I have no interest in this claim
William Bradford Justice of the Peace.

We Paul Sanborn of Portland & Joseph Sturdivant of Cumberland in the county of Cumberland and State of Maine on oath depose & say that we have been acquainted with Mary York the foregoing applicant for Bounty Land for thirty six years or more lost past. She is now the widow of William R York who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the U.S. and who died about seven years ago. Mary York is now a widow Pensioner of the United States and has not been married since the death of her husband. We were present and attested her signature to the foregoing declaration and know she is the person she represents herself to be therein.
Paul Sanborn Joseph Sturdivant
State of Maine
County of Cumberland ss. June 14th 1855 Then personally appeared the above named Paul Sanborn & Joseph Sturdivant known to me to be credible persons and made oath

to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by them signed
Before me Freeman Bradford Jr Pear

Portland, Me, April 17. 1833
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir, I forward herewith William R York's Application for a pension, which was forwarded last fall, by John Murray Esq r and returned for further proof of service - The old gentleman is very feeble, and apparently drawing near the close of life - and is wholly unable to furnish any further evidence of his service - His son has called on me and states, that if it is incon- sistent with the regulations of the Department to allow him for the whole time of service he claims - his father wishes a certificate for the terms of time stated & proved in his original application, as he is very necessitous - He was in hopes that his service of three months in the Company commanded by Capt. Parker, which was in boats guarding the coast, would be allowed him - as he has understood that Seth Blanchard, who was in the same service has been allowed his pension - The last service he stated under Capt. West, was for watering - If a certificate is granted to him, will you please forward it to me -
Yours very respectfully Joseph Pope.

Copy
Q367
William R. York Act May 1820.
Maine,
N. R.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
At a District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland within and for the District of Maine, on the Tuesday, being the ninth day of February and by adjournment from day to day, on the day of nine in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable JERON K. PERRIS, Ashur Ware Judge of said Court.
ON this ninth day of February in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Maine District, William R. York — aged Seventy two years, resident in Salmonth in said District, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolu- make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st May, 1820; that he, the said William R. York enlisted for the term of twelve months or about the fifteenth day of December in the year 1775 — in the State of Massachusetts in the company commanded by captain Hill — in the regiment commanded by colonel Shinnery — in the line of the State of Massachusetts — on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until about the 1 st of January 1777 when he was discharged from the service, in Albany — in the state of New York that his name has been placed on the Pension list and dropped therefrom by the Act of Congress of 1. May 1820. That he has not before exhibited a schedule of his property under the said act, because he understood that from the opinion of the Attorney General of the United States & the consequent regulations of the Pension Office, no one would be restored to his pension if he possessed property of the value of two hundred dollars & was not supported wholly or in part by charity. And he makes his application now as he is some in debt and is encouraged to do it by the late regulations of the Hon. Secretary of War which have been published.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
in the line of the State of _____ on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the day of _____ A. D. 181 _____, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered _____ was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 ; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled " An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818 : and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed ; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
Wm R. York
Sworn to and declared, on the ninth day of February A. D. 1820.
BEFORE
Asher Ware
U. S. District Judge for the District of Maine.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:
Of Real Estate I have about eighty four acres of land, a considerable part of which ledge and unimproveable situated in said Falmouth & no other real estate whatever
Of Personal Estate I have three cows, twelve sheep, one swine and one old horse. I also have a few articles of household furniture - and no income except what I can realise from the property I have stated. I have never deeded away any of my property since the pension law was passed in March 1818 - But I bought a large part of my land with the pension money I received before May, 1820 - I am in debt for necessary articles of support seventy seven dollars, which I cannot pay without disposing of part of my land
William R. York
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me William R. York — who, by occupation am a farmer which I am not able to pursue by reason of rheumatism in my arm and shoulders
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     My Wife Mary 49 in tolerable health able to work about house   young children { Ann Loring 8 not able to support themselves William R. York   Ebenezer R. — 6   John S. — 4  
Sworn to Feb. 9 before Asahel Ware Dist. Judge

MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
I, JOHN MUSSEY, Jur. Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is six hundred & forty one dollars and _____ cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of February A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty- nine
John Mussey
{ Clerk of the U. States District Court for Maine District.

Maine William B. York's Application for a pension
Aug. 1832 , a private 1814-1815
with 2.823-
Old papers Mda. Oct 15 Wanted
Adm One year $40 J. Pope Portland Me.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT SS.
At a Special District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland, within and for said District, on the twenty fourth day of August A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty- two before the Honorable ASHUR WARE, Judge of said Court.
On this twenty fourth day of August - aforesaid, personally appeared in open Court before said District Judge William R. York - a resident of Falmouth in the county of Cumberland in said Maine District, aged seventy five 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832. That he was placed on the pension list roll of the District of Maine Agency and a certificate of pension granted to him on his application made on the 28th day of April 1818. That his name was dropped from the pension list on account of his property. That he served in Capt Miles Company in Col Phinneys Regt one year as stated in his first declaration. That he also served three months in the year 1777 from sometime in August till about November following on board the sloop Prosperity, commanded by Capt Porter of North Falmouth in guarding the coast and shore of Falmouth and eastward of it. and was discharged from said service when the winter came on at North Falmouth. That afterwards in the first of October in the year 1777 - he entered on board a boat with others - carrying an arms with us, and had a swivel in the bows of the boat, and went to St. Johns in the Bay of Fundy. - our object was to cut out vessels belonging to the enemy - we cruised along the coast and did duty in various places - in returning it Capt West was our commander. There were two boats in the expedition. It was late in the fall of the year when he returned, having served about three months on said expedition. Capt West was commissioned he believes by the Government to go on said expedition.
he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on any pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency in the State of Maine .
William R. York
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Before
Asher Ware
U. S. Judge for the District of Maine.

The said William R. York further states that he was born at Falmouth March 2 d - 1757 - that he has a record of his age at home - that he resided in North Yarmouth when he first entered the service - That he resided in Falmouth when he made his first application for a pension - and has resided there ever since. I now resides in said Falmouth - - William R. York
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid before me Adams Worrall { U. S. Judge for the District of Maine
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatives prescribed by the War Department) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states
I, John Nussey Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William R. York for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Twenty fifth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two
John Nussey { Clerk of the U. States District Court for Maine District.

State of Maine.
I William Osgood of North Yarmouth in the County of Cumberland, on oath depose and say, that Sam Town Clerk of North Yarmouth in said County of Cumberland and have in my custody and keeping all the books of Records belonging to said town. In one of the old books purporting to be a book of record of marriages I find the following marriage by Amasa Smith Minister of Gospel - May seventh in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen Cap. William York and Mrs. Mary Ridout both of North Yarmouth.
The above is a true copy of the records with the exception of the date, which stands on the records in plain legible figures thus.
May 7. 1819 Cap. William York and Mrs. Mary Ridout both of North Yarmouth were joined in marriage by Amasa Smith Minister of Gospel - -
Attest William Osgood Town Clerk. Cumberland County ss. March 11. 1854
Then personally appeared the above named William Osgood - Clerk of the town of North Yarmouth, and known to me as a man of truth & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him - Subscribed
Before me
John W. Gookin
Justice of the Peace.

I Reuben Rideout of Cumberland and in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, of lawfull age depose and say that I am well acquainted with Mary York of Falmouth in the County and State aforesaid widow of the late William R. York deceased who was a revolutionary pensioner of the U. States, that my knowledge of Mary York has been ever since I was quite young, viz., for forty years or more, that she is the identical widow of William R. York who was a revolutionary pensioner as above stated, that she has lived near me for that space of time, that the above town of Falmouth and Cumberland adjoin Reuben Rideout
State of Maine County of Cumberland ss. I sworn and subscribed to as true this fifth day of October 1853. I further certify that the said Reuben Rideout is a person of truth and veracity and a credible and respectable person, that I have known him personally for six years past Joseph Kelley Justice of the Peace

I Ephraim Sturtevant of Cumberland in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine on oath depose and say that I am Seventy one years of age, and disinterested witness, do say that I am well acquainted with Mary Goss of Falmouth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine widow of William R. Goss, deceased, of said Falmouth in said County wh. was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, that I have known Mary Goss before now for from my earliest recollection, that we were School children together that they knew she has lived all her days within about a mile from I live and have lived all my days, that I know her to be his widow, that I know that they have lived together as husband and wife, and that I know that they have had children, (four), that she remains unmar- ried and continues his widow, and that she is now living -
Ephraim Sturtevant
State of Maine County of Cumberland ss. Sworn and Sub- scribed to as true this Sixth day of October 1853. I further certify that the said Ephraim Sturtevant is a person of truth and veracity and a credible and respectable witness. that I have known him personally for thirty years past or more Before me Jos. Hasley Justice of the Peace

On this seventeenth day of May A.D. 1853, personally appeared Mary Gory, a resident of Halmouth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine aged Seventy three years, before the Hon. Asahel Ware Judge of United States for the District of Maine who being first sworn, did upon her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Acts of Congress passed 7 th July 1838. 3 rd March 1843. 17 th June 1844. 2 nd February 1848. and the joint Resolution 1 st July 1848 and the Act approved 3 rd July 1853.
Her husband William R. Gory was a soldier of the Revolution and received the benefits of the Act of Congress passed 18 th March 1818. at the rate of thirty six dollars, that he was dropped from said roll on the 14 th March 1820. She further states that he was placed on the roll under the Act 7 th June 1832 and drew a pension of Forty dollars per annum during his life time.
That your applicant is unable to state under what Captain or Captain's he served, but she refers the Commission of Pension to the declaration of her late husband made for the benefits of the Act of 18 th March 1818. and the Act of 7 th June 1832 and particularly to the testimony that was there and then adduced in support of his claim.
She further declares that she was married

to Said William H. York on the Seventeenth day of May in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred nineteen and that her husband the aforesaid William H. York died on the Sixteenth day of January A.D. 1848, that she was not married to him from the Second of January Eighteen hundred, but that at the time above stated,
She further declares that She is now a widow
Witness
Aspen Ware
Mary
her
X York
mark
I signed & swore to before me on the Tuesday above stated. Aspen Ware

Maine District ss:
I Geo. F. Emery Clerk of the Circuit Court of the United States for Maine District, hereby certify that Arthur Ware, before whom the foregoing Declaration was made, was, on the sixteenth day of May A. D. 1853, and still is, Judge of the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine, duly commissioned and qualified, and full faith and credit are due to his acts as such, and the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
I further certify that Joseph Hiley, who purports, by the foregoing papers, to have acted as a Justice of the Peace, was at the time of so acting, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cumberland, duly commissioned and qualified, fully authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, and the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official Seal this thirty first day of May A. D. 1854
Geo. F. Emery { Clerk Circuit Court U. S. for Maine District

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 190_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Ring York a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and  for his widow's application for pension on file in this Bureau. W. 26631.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1775 3 mos. Pri. Benjamin Parker Jonathan Mitchell Mass.   Dec. 1775 to Jan. 1777 " Jeremiah Hill Edmund Phinney Mass.   Autumn 1777 3 mos. ✓ West. ✓ "  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, North Yarmouth, Mass.
Date of application for pension, April 28, 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Me.
Age at date of application, { B. Mch 2, 1757, Falmouth, Mass.
Remarks: { D. Jan. 16, 1848.
Soldier mar. May 7, 1819, at North Yarmouth, Me. Mrs. Mary Rideout. She was allowed pension on an application executed May 17, 1853, at which date she was 73 yrs. old and a resident of Falmouth, Maine.
Very respectfully,

June 11, 1910.
Hist. to Mrs. W. L. Murdoch.
Key
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26631
Mary York
Wid. of William B. York
Daughter
Act Feb. 3 rd 1853.
Index: Vol. M , Page 371
[Arrangement of 1870.]

A Muster Roll of a Comp y in the Service of the City of New York Stationed — — — — — Comly's Creek Can. Bay Pal 11111 5, 28 Sea coast
West Yarmouth 23 rd Dec 75 Seven to
Same Prison Eliza Rung Sam York In Labare Stephen Labare In Prison
Vol 36 — p 222

OFFICIAL BUSINESS. Bounty Land Claims.
177.003.
Hon. L. P. WALDO,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City,
D. C.

Sat. Social Batchelder Nov 5 '38 -

Received of Mr. 16 June 1861
£100

✓ 31.782
5 Star Aug

Sit to J. Bachman July 17. 1844 N o 4,763

June 7 th 1854
Mary York Widow of Genl R. Cumberland me
act 153 10th Dec 1853 Com: Fily: 3 rd 1853.
Rev
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business.
Joseph Skiles, Portland, Me.

Pres. Offic.
June 7 th 1854.
Sir. 169 May 28th
Please certify the time to which the within named petition was paid, on the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
L. M. Ward
Comm. of Adm.
"Re: H."
Francis Burt, Esq., V. Auditor, Lucas.

William H. York, act 1832. $110 per annum, paid to his death (16 th ) Jany 1828
F. Bush Auditor

Susp d
Sam l Larrabee - Sub d Wm son - Dues - 75 Silk Blanchard - Nath l Blanchard son - ,

I Seth Blanchard aged seventy-three years do testify and say that in the year 1775 I well recollect that William R. York (now residing in the town of Falmouth in the County of Cumberland) was a Private Soldier in the States service in the Company comman- ded by Capt. Benjamin Parker belonging to the Regi- ment commanded by Col. Jonathan Mitchell of said North Yarmouth, and did duty as such, in guarding the the sea shore and among the Islands in Casco Bay on board the guard ship properly  properly  engaged  engaged from some time in the Month of August, until Boston was burnt, how long after that event I do not remem- ber but think until the troops were generally discharged. further sayeth not
Seth Blanchard
Cumberland ss November 27 th 1833
Subscribed and sworn to before me James Prince Justice of the Peace
This certifies that to the best of my knowledge Seth Blanchard is a man of truth and warranty
James Prince Justice of the Peace
State of Maine.
Cumberland County. ss
I L D M S Vaughan, clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County of Cumberland, certify that James Prince and John Anderson, are Justices of the Peace for said County of Cumberland, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be theirs, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County This fifth day of August A.D. 1834.
L D M S Vaughan

No 3
State of Maine
County of Cumberland, ss
On this fourth day of September, one thousand eight Hundred & thirty Eight a. D. 1838 Personally appeared before Jonah Batchelder one of the Justices of the Peace, for the said County of Cumberland in said State; Samuel Larrabee, of North-Yarmouth, in said County, aged Eighty four, on the fourth day of October last - who being first, duly sworn, according to Law, on his Oath, made the following Declaration, in relation to a pension granted for, by William King York, of Salmon, in said County, for military servi- ces, performed in Col t Benjamin Parkers' Compa- ny, of North-Yarmouth, in the year Seventeen Hundred and Twenty five. And the said Samuel Larrabee, Deposed and Says: That he entered Benjamin Parkers Company of North Yarmouth, as a substitute for one William True of North-Yarmouth who returned at that time, to his farm.

That a great number, left the said Parkers' Company and were substituted by others. That the said Parkers' Compa- ny was divided into three parts; one on board the armed Sloop, to cruise, out side of Casco-Bay - from Cape Elizabeth - both down to Menhegan - that he was in the Sloop when, they spoke Genl. Arnold on his way to Quebec and thinks that William Ring York, was in the said Sloop, with them, at the same time. That he was more than one cruise under military duty on board said Sloop and that the said William Ring York, was also under military duty, on board said Sloop with him. One part were stationed on the Island of Chebego in the Casco-bay - And the other part was stationed on what is called the Fore side, viz: the sea-shore of North- Yarmouth. And that each part, had at that time, a separate roll - And that may account in some degree for some of the omissions in that each roll, was called night and morning.
2. By the justice.
Did you know of any civil contract for any labours performed on the fort in the year 1745 Seventeen Hundred & seventy

five & No, I do not.
2 Was Benjamin Prince, a soldier under military duty in Capt. B. Parker's Company in 1775 - sixteen hundred & seventy five? I understood so.
Was William Ling, York in Capt. Benjamin Parker's Company as a soldier, under military duty in the year sixteen hundred & seventy five?
Q Yes Sir. Who was Sailing Master? or Capt. of the Sloop, under P. Parker? Capt. John Weyman.
2. Did you ever see, William Ling York, under arms arms, and paraded under Capt. B. Parker, in the year, 1775; sixteen hundred and seventy five? As I have seen him under arms on the Island of Chebogue North Yarmouth, (now Cumberland).
We all went on shore there from the Sloop, to exercise arms, under Capt. Benjamin Parker, and William Ling York, was with us, and performed military duty with the rest.
2 Did you receive any pay?
as I received pay and rations for said services. Did you ever receive any pay for any civil contract in or about 1775? I did not.

2. Who built the Fort, at Falmouth, (Now Portland) in 1775?
The soldiers in Capt Benjamin Parkers Company, of North Yarmouth.
How long were they in building it? One night and were ready for an English twenty gun-ship, next morning, but she showed off and left us. The word him , interlined. Samuel Larabee Attest, Sarah F. Batchelder mark .
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Before me,
Jonah Batchelder, Justice,
(The Peace County of Cumberland, ss
Sept 4 th 1838.
I certify that I believe the above named Samuel Larabee, to be a creditable witness.
Jonah Batchelder Justice of the Peace " " " " " " " " " "

Palmaruth Aug. 31. 1838.
N o . 1. that the above subscribed Deposition
State of Maine County of Cumberland, ss.
On this thirty first day of August, 1838 one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight Personally appeared Jeremiah Batchelder, one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Cumberland in said State, at South Yarmouth
Benjamin Prince, of Cumberland, aged Eighty two years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, on his Oath made the following Declaration, in relation to a pension prayed for by William York of Yarmouth in said County. And the said Benjamin Prince, Deposes & Says —
That he does not recollect, any thing about any roll, or any formality. But that he served and performed military duty, and received regular rations, under Capt. P er y Parker, of North Yarmouth in the District of Maine now State of Maine. That he commenced said duty, on or about the twenty fifth day of October and continued until the last of Novemb -er or first of December, Seventeen Hundred and seventy five " " " " " — rations by the Justice?

2. Did you know any labourers, on the forts or else - where, who laboured under a civil contract? A. I did not, the regular soldiers, who there performed the military duty also per- formed the labour.
2. Did you know William Long York during your Service, under Capt. B. Parker. A. Yes during the whole time, I was there. 2. In what capacity, did you know the said William R. York?
A. I knew him as a brother Soldier all the time I was there and performed military duty, under said Parker until I left. I left him, there.
2. Was he an enrolled Soldier or a Substitute? A. I am sure I don't know. Cumtland erand and North Yarmouth initialled before signature.
Henry Briney
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, viz; August 31 st . 1838. -
Before me
Patrick Balchmore Justice of the Peace

Palermo 1838 Aug. 31.
I certify that the above subscribed DepONENT in the said Beryarrin Province, is considered a man of veracity in this region; and I have not any reason to doubt his veracity, but believe the public opinion to be correct.
“ — Pious Battle of Nature of the ” “ ” “ Peace.”

No. 2.
State of Maine,
County of Cumberland, ss
1 On this thirty first day of Aug t one 2 thousand Eight Hundred & thirty Eight 3 personally appeared before me Josiah Batch 4 elder one of the justices of the Peace 5 Bryson in room of Seth Blanchard And made oath that the following
Deposition by him subscribed is true.
2. By justice: was you a soldier under Capt Ben a Parker of North Yarmouth. in the year sixteen Hundred and twenty five? An - I was.
Q. was you enrolled or was you a substitute for any other soldier?
A. A substitute for my brother Nathaniel Blanchard, and received my pension for said service, last June. my pension was stopped on the fourth of March - 1833 - and my evidence as a substitute for Nathaniel Blanchard was admitted & so that my pension was again renewed the last June.
2. Did you know William King York in Capt Ben a Parkers' company?
A. I did. Q. Did you consider him as a soldier? A. I did, and understand that

he was a substitute, but don't know for whom.
Did you ever hear, of any labourers on the fort, in 1775, except those who did military duty?
A. I never knew nor heard of any. Pleas to state any thing further which you
know about it.
I saw the said William R York come on shore from an old armed Sloop, which had been cruising, under Capt B Parker, and supposed that he was one of the soldiers as I considered the crew all belonging to the said Capt Benjamin Parkers company. I considered them all on military duty.
The "said William R York" interlined before signature. Ben h Prinke, erased and Seth Blanchard inserted below the 15 th 25 th lines.
Sworn and subscribed on this day and year, above written,
Before me Jeriah Batchelder Justice of the Peace

Cumberland Is Aug. 31, 1938 I certify, that I believe the above subject Seth Blanchard to be a man of veracity. Josiah Batchelder, P. Peace

Wm. R. York Me.
36-p 222

State of Maine Cumberland Js.
I Charles Fox Clerk of the Judicial Courts, within and for the County of Cumberland and State of Maine; do hereby certify that Josiah Batchelder, is a magistrate, within and for said County; and that he is duly commissioned to act as such. — and I do further certify: that the signatures purporting to be his; and subscribed to the annexed papers. Numbered 1. 2. & 3 are genuine. —
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, this Eighth day of September 1838. —
Charles Fox Clerk of the Judicial Courts, for the County of Cumberland.

No. 1
Coln. D. G. Edwards,
commissioned
of Washington City D.C.

Dalmouth, Me.
October 3. 1844.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions;
Sir,
I should, before have answered, yours of July 17 th on the case of William R York, had I not deemed it necessary to confer, with the Hon Mr. Burleigh.
There was probably a mistake, the appli- -cation, was by a petition to Congress, for this  equitable consideration of his case, on the highest collateral testimony.
I am Sir with assurances of Respect, Yours,
Isaac Bathbon -
P.S. we did not anticipate, that your office would have been again disturbed with the question.

William R. Yorke
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of September next, in Portland , at the Cumberland Bank
Recorded.

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
William King York. late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the District of Maine Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the twentyeighth day of April , one thousand eight hundred and eighteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this seventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
H. Claiborne
Secretary of War.

I Samuel Drinkwater of Portland State of Maine aged eighty two years on oath depose and say that I served in the revolutionary War at various periods one of which was in the year 1777 on board a Privateer Boat which Boat went to St. John I well know William R. Gates of Falmouth State of Maine who is about to make application for a pension. and depose that he was with me in said Boat three months. The Boat was commanded by Capt. West. This was in latter part of the summer of the year aforesaid when the Boat was fitted out and when I returned it was cold weather. I have long known said Gates and can say that he is the identical person who served with me. Samuel Drinkwater
Cumberland ss August 21. 1832 Then personally appeared the above named Samuel Drinkwater a man of good moral character and made solemn oath to the truth of the declaration and deposition by him subscribed.
Before me. Freeman Bradford Justice of the Peace

William H. Porter.
State of Maine.—
Cumberland County ss.
I William S. Vaughan, Clerk of the Courts of Cumberland County do certify that Freeman Bradford is a magistrate as within and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed my seal of Office this twenty fifth day of August A.D. 1832.—
William S. Vaughan

I Benjamin Prince of Falmouth aged seventy five years do testify and say that I am well acquainted with William King Rock of said Falmouth, and do know that in August 1775 he entered on board the Armed Sloop Prosperity at said North Falmouth commanded by Capt. Benj m Parker, and that he did stay on board said Sloop, and on shore building breastworks for the defence of Falmouth & North Falmouth and continued attached to said Sloop of War till into November following. And that in December said Rock I myself exhibited together into the year 1776. - And went to Cambridge & Boston and from there, after Boston was evacuated, we went to Hy- de Park, where we completed our year of service. I have understood that said Rock also served on an expedition to the Bay of Fundy & Saint John's, in the year 1777 under Capt. West, and have no doubt but he did so serve.
Benj m Prince

State of Maine
Cumberland ss: August 25. 1832
Personally appeared Benjamin Prentiss whom I certify to be a respectable and credible witness and who made oath to the truth of the within declaration by him subscribed
before me — Simon Greenleaf Just. peace
State of Maine.
Cumberland County ss.
I William T. Vaughan, Clerk of the County of Cumberland County do certify that Simon Greenleaf is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this twenty fifth day of August, A. D. 1832. —
Wm T Vaughan

State of Maine Cumberland ss.
I Charles Cobb Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County certify that James Prince and Joseph Stockbridge are Magistrates as appears within and that the several signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court this sixth day of February A.D. 1838.
- Charles Cobb Clerk

Capt F. S. Larrabee Deposition

I Seth Blanchard aged seventy three years, do testify and say that in the year 1775, I well recalled that William R. York (now residing in the town of Falmouth in the county of Barn- stable) was a private Soldier in the States Service, in the Company commanded by Capt. Benjamin Parker of South Yarmouth and in the Regiment commanded by Col. Elkanah and did duty as such from some time in the month of August until after Portland was burnt, but how long after that event, I do not remember, but think until the troops were generally discharged and further sayeth not
Seth Blanchard
Cumberland Jn Nov. 11 th 1818
Subscribed and sworn to
before me
James Prince Justice of the Peace
This certifies that to the best of my knowledge the above named Seth Blanchard is a man of truth and veracity
James Prince Justice of the Peace

I Benjamin Prime of Northyarmouth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine aged eighty seven Testify and say that in the year 1775, I well recollect that William R. York (now residing in the Town of Falmouth in said County) was a private soldier in the States service in the Company commanded by Capt. Benjamin Parker and in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Jonathan Mitchell, and know that he did duty in said Company in Portland from some time in October until the last of Novem- ber; and then returned to Northyarmouth, and the first of December I well recollect that the said York enlisted in the United States service for the term of one year in Capt. Jeremiah Hall's Company in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Edmund  John Plummer and went immediately to Boston, and from there to Trenton, from there to Fort George and there remained by the Officers until the last of December or the first of January 1776 before we obtained our discharge Cumberland, July 8 th 1824
Subscribed and sworn to Benj m Prime
before me James Prime justice of the Peace
This certifies that to the best of my knowledge Benjamin Prime is a man of truth and that his statement is entitled to full credit and belief James Prime Jr V y Justice of the Peace

Benjamin P. Prunus Deposition
for Wm. R. Yeats

I Samuel Larabee of North Yarmouth in the County of Cumberland & State of Maine of the age of eighty three years depose & say that I well remembers that William York York (now of Yarmouth in said County) was a soldier with me in the Company com- manded by Benjamin Parker of North Yarmouth, in the year 1775 from August till the last of November or first of December, the time when our company was discharged. Occasionally we went with Capt. Parker on board a government vessel & York & myself being sailors associated together a good deal, which circumstance makes me remember him very distinctly. Our company was in the State service & it is my impression belonged to the Regiment commanded by Col. Jonathan Metcalf of said North Yarmouth. I feel quite sure that York acted as a private in Captain Parker's Company at least four months.
Samuel Larabee
Cumberland ss July 13. 1837. Signed and sworn to before me Joseph Stockbridge Justice of the Peace I hereby certify that Samuel Larabee the above deponent, is a man of strict truth & that his statement is entitled to full credit & belief. Yarmouth July 13. 1837 Joseph Stockbridge Justice of the Peace

U.S.A. State of Maine, Cumberland, ss.
I William King York of North Yarmouth in said county do under my Oath, most solemnly declare and make known, that I am now some months, in advance, of Eighty one years. And that I was an apprentice to Capt. Stephen Gray of N. North Yarmouth, and returned with him, from sea, about the first of August A.D. 1775. That on or about said first of August, I entered the company of minute men, commanded by Capt. Boyd and Mr. Parker of said North Yarmouth. That about the haying season of that year, several of Capt. Parkers' men, went to their farms, and supplied their places, by substitutes. That I went into said company as a substitute for some one, now unknown to me, but I think I took the place of my brother Samuel York, who about that time left said company for to attend to his farm. That I did service in said company for some four months, from said first of August, until the first part of December, of that year, when Parkers' company, were disbanded - And that on the same week that I was discharged from said Parkers' company, that I enlisted under Capt. Jeremiah Hill as said in Col. Stinnings' Regiment. And that I am the same William York, who now draw a pension for my services in that

twelve or 13 th months' bamp ai g n.
That Benjamin Prince, Seth Blanchard and Samuel Larabee of said North Yarmouth, were all of them, in said Benj o Parkers Company, during said term. That I formerly drew, ninety six dollars a year, until the new Law of six months to two years - since which I have drawn my pay for one year only - whereas considering my four months in the State service added to my 12 or 13 months in the U.S. Service, will make at least sixteen months service, in the whole - I feel it my duty to State the Honorable War Department, that the addition of my four months pension, will no more than place me on a fair scale, with my brother pensioners. Your old Revolutionary Pensions although it is at present stated, that I am not enrolled in Benj o Parkers Company, I feel a full assurance and confidence in the magnanimity and equity of the War Department - and believe that your Honors will equitably review my case, which has been once in some shapes before you. And if it fully appears, that I did discharge said four months service in said Company, by the collateral evidence, before you, that your Honors will grant me the additional pension of four months. My present present pension will be found in the War Department, under Capt Hill - in Col. Phinneys Regt. - Falmouth Mass N.Y. Oct 11, 1837 Recd in the Pension office in
Book 3 Vol 1 Page 69 State of Maine - Cumberland Co. Court of Common Pleas - June Term 1838 The above named W R York read calls to the truth of the above before me Ezekiel Whetmore Chf. Justin of P. Court
William R York

U.S.A. State of Maine
Cumberland ss June 22 d . 1838
I Samuel Larrabee of North Yarmouth - o Yarmouth - being about Eighty four Years of age - Do testify and say; that I was a Soldier, as a substitute for William True, in Capt n Ben a Parkers Company of Vt. Yarmouth, from some time in July 1775 till the last of the next November, with  or the first of December follow- ing. I knew William R York, on board of a Sloop under the said Benjamin Parker and we cruised together in said Sloop, and I should judge, that we were acquainted as brother Soldiers, in said Company, from three to four months. Attest, William Mitchell, His Samuel X Larrabee mark
Cumberland ss June 22 d . 1838
I certify that the said Samuel Larrabee, this day personally appeared and made oath, to the truth of the above Disposition, by him signed, by his mark attested by William Mitchell - and he is a man of veracity before me,
Josiah Batchelder Justice of the Peace

I Charles Fox Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of Cumberland do certify that Josiah Batchelder Esquire is a magistrate; in & for the County of Cumberland; and that his signature hereunto annexed to the deposition of Benjamin Prince, Seth Blanchard and Samuel Larabee is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have affixed the seal of the Court & subscribe my name this twenty ninth day of June A D 1838.
Charles Fox Clerk of the Judicial Court.
I am satisfied that William R. York within named is a person of credibility - Ezekiel D. Wheeler,

State of Maine
Cumberland ss.
Court of Common Pleas. June term A.D. 1838.
I Charles Fox Clerk of the Judicial Courts within the County of Cumberland do hereby certify that Hon Ezekiel Whitman whose signature is hereto annexed; is; & has been duly appointed the Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the state of Maine; and that said Court is a court of record.
attest
Charles Fox Clerk of the Judicial Courts in the County of Cumberland.

U.S.A. State of Maine, Cumberland Co. ss
North Yarmouth. June 22 d - 1838
I Seth Blanchard of S t North Yarmouth, being about seventy nine years of age, and a pensioner of the Revolutionary service. certify that I am well acquainted with William King, of a York of North Yarmouth, but now of Cumberland, I almost that he returned from sea with Capt. Ebenezer Gray of North Yarmouth, on or about the first day of August A.D. 1758 and I recollect, that after that time the Sloop Prosperity commanded by Capt. Benjamin Parker, came into Boon Cove - Chebogue Island harbour, where we were stationed and that the said York, came on shore, from the said Sloop, to the place where I was stationed, and I understood that he belonged to the said Sloop and was one of the said Company. I next saw the said York, as one of said Parker's company, assisting in building a fort about the last of the next November and my mind is impressed that he did serve in P. Prosperity several months,

but I do not know how many
With Blanchard Cumberland St North Yarmouth June 22 1858
Then the within named Seth Blanchard affidavit appeared and made oath that the representation by him signed was true. And I consider Seth Blanchard is a man of credibility.
Before Me Jonah Batchelder
Justice of the Peace

U.S.A. State of Maine, Cumberland - for North Yarmouth.
June 22 d . 1838.
Benjamin Prince of North Yarmouth, but formerly of Damariscutt, having been duly sworn testifies and says, that he is about eighty one years of age, in that he is a pensioner of the Revolutionary Army, that his original certificate, under date of April 7 th 1819, was burnt, with his house and that his present certificate is dated Oct r 1835, Duplicate N o 2, 463. He further testifies that he knew William Ring York, that he was in Capt Benjamin Parkers' Company of North Yarmouth, with him, from the last of October until the last of December, when he, the said Prince, left the said Parkers' Company and enlisted on the first of December in the United States Service A.D. 1775. And testifies and says, that he perfectly recollects hearing that the said York, had been some time in said Company, cruising among the Islands, in the harbor Bay. And that he is the same William R York, who was afterwards in a company commanded by Jeremy Gill in Col. Phinneys Regiment, at Ticonderoga A.D. 1776, and who is now a pensioner in Yarmouth.
Benj m Prince
I hereby certify, that the above named Benj m Prince, personally appeared and made oath that the above named his Deposition by him signed, is true, on this twenty second day of June A.D. 1838. Before me, (and that he is a man of veracity) — Josiah Batchelder Justice of the Peace

Hon. J. L. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pensions, War Department, City of Washington.

Dalmouth September 8 th 1838.
Sir,
Yours of the 24 th was received on the 28 th ult. The cause of the omission of York's name on the roll, you admit good.
Benj r Prince was in 1775 about nineteen, and says that he has not recollection of his signing any paper - but thinks that his Father, might have placed or caused his name to be placed on the roll - of that the roll will speak. But that at any rate, he was a soldier and performed military duty, under Capt Benj r Parker of North Yarmouth in a. d. 1775. And that William King York, was a soldier at the same time, and in the same company under the said Capt Benj r Parker. See deposition N o 1. through, —
Seth Blanchard, swears that he was a substitute, for Nathaniel Blanchard - he certifies that his pension, was stopped on the fourth day of March, 1838, and that his evidence as a substitute for Nathaniel Blanchard, was admitted, so that his  his pension, was again renewed, the last June. Please to consult N o 2, and compare the testimony of said Blanchard with your own, Official records. It not the

testimony of Said Blackard, conclusive? Your own files speak of the first part, according to his warrant! Therefore his duty was military and he swears, also that William King Yorks, duty in Said Benj a Parkers Company of North Yarmouth in 1775 - was military.
That they did not so state viz that they were substitutes - as to Seth Blanchard or Samuel Larrabee, was my neglect of being sufficiently particular.
Samuel Larrabees testimony, is very decided. It shows that the labour performed as to a fort or under Capt Benjamin Parker of North Yarmouth in 1775 - was not under any civil contract. That said labour was performed, by the soldiers, who also performed military duty under the said Benj a Parker.
Our claim against The claim of William King York, does not rest on any civil contract - but on the deposition testimony of military duty performed, for the public, in the year A.D. seventeen hundred and seventy five, in a Company commanded by Capt. Benj a Parker of North-Yarmouth

In your place the depositions of the said Benjamin Prince, Seth Blanchard and Samuel Larabee, before the Honorable War Department, in whose justice, we place an implicit con- fidence.
Sir,
There is not any question, in this vicinity as to the integrity, of your Deponents. They are not only old Soldiers - but now rank, with our most respectable citizens.
I am Sir with the most Profound Respect Your Ob t Serv t  duty, Josiah Batchelder Vermont
Gen. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
It In addition to the testimony of the wid a of John Mason - a late Revolutionary pensioner - I transmit, that the said John Mason was a private, in Capt s Hill and Davis' Company, Vt. Reg t
declaration made 17 th Dec r A. D. 1819 - No of Pension.
Certificate 14035 -
W. P.S. Were the wid. Mason's depositions received? Josiah Batchelder.

Benjamin Pius
separated for with York
The text in this block is extremely faint and mirrored bleed-through from the reverse side of the page. It appears to be a formal statement or letter, but the specific words are mostly illegible due to the orientation and fading of the ink.

224 State of Maine
To the Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions is presented the deposition of Benjamin Prince, of Falmouth, St. John and County of Cumberland aged Eighty six years and Seven months; who Deposes, that he is a Revolutionary Pensioner. That his Pension warrant is N o 8,963 at Eight Dollars Per month under the acts of March Eighteenth, 1818 and May the first Eighteen Hundred and twenty, as a Private - dated sixth day of October, 1835.
"Geo. Leff, Secy of War"
Examined and countersigned
J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions
The above was in lieu of one, dated April 7. 1819. which will appear by your Records
Recorded in the Pension Office, by J. B. Willson - Clerk
in Book F Vol - page -
And further Deposes, that he is well acquainted with William D. York, of the Town of Falmouth Falmouth (formerly St. Yarmouth). That they were both boys together in said St. Yarmouth, and have been ever since acquainted. That he, the said Benjamin Prince, joined a company com- -manded by Captain Parker, somewhere about, the twentieth of October, sixteen Hundred and

seventy five, at Portland soon after, it had been partially burned - that he then found, his old acquaintance, William R York that they worked together, drew rations and musked together and were roll called night and morning together and bore arms together. And further Deposes, that the said York remained a member of that Company, when he left, which was about the last of Nov r , 1775 - And further Deposes, that he has often heard the said York speak and tell of his having conversed with Capt Parker, in the Sloop Prosperity - and have heard so from others, and believe it true. That after that, they both marched from Boston to Fredericksburg - That he himself was in a Company commanded by Captain Watkins, from the State of New York, and as he understood, William R York was in a Company commanded by a Capt Hill, from Mass - both Companies forming part of a Regiment commanded by Col. Edward Sturtevant, from Gosport; Lieut Col James March, from Scarborough, and Major Jacob Brown, from North Yarmouth. And further Deposes, that he has been, ever since acquainted with the above named William R York, that he was a good soldier, and an honest man, and that he is now a

worthy citizen and Professor of Religion. Cumberland island and Falmouth inserted in Befr. Prince Attest Josiah Batchelder
U.S.A. S.M. Cumberland, ss
Falmouth, September 2 nd - 1843-
I hereby certify that the above named Deponent, Benjamin Prince, who signed the annexed Deposition, personally appeared and made solemn Oath, that the Deposition, by him thus signed was true, according to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Before me,
Josiah Batchelder Justice of the Peace
Cumberland ss
Falmouth September 2 nd , 1843-
I certify that Benjamin Prince, the above Deponent, is a respectable citizen and considered a man of Veracity;
Josiah Batchelder Justice of the Peace

State of Maine Cumberland ss. } Probate Court. October 11. 1843.
I certify that Josiah Batchelder, whose signature is attached to the preceding certificate, is an acting Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned and qualified, as appears by his Commission dated March 7 th 1839, and running for seven years; and that his signature as such upon the preceding page is genuine.
Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court, the day and year above written.
Wm Appleton, Register of Probate for said County.

Ms 35 74 14 Oct 1843
Me.
W. King
act 1832
Hon. S. L. Edwards,
FREE
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington,
D.C.

Dartmouth
October 6 th 1843-
Hon S. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions - Dear Sir
Permit me to transmit to you the petition of one of our Veteran Soldiers in William R York or and to urge his request that his case may layn before Congress - for an increase of Pension, under the laws for the same, or in your discretion, to which he has submitted the matter by his  the petition herewith. There is not the least doubt of his services, among the aged here and it is the voice of the public opinion that he so duly merits a pension for his stated services in Perkins Company as any of them who are receiving it. A notice of this, will highly gratify your petitioner, even if he is beyond the legal limits of the Pension Power. And Believe me, Sir
Yours &c
Humble Servant
Isiah Batchelder

FREE
Thom. P. L. Edwards,
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington,
D.C.
Ms. B. 36 3/4 Ms. Oct 1843
Me. Mr. King act 1832

rief in the case of Mary York, Widow of W m R. Cumberland County and State of Maine. act 3 d Feby: 185 3 .
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
I was born War, a pension under the act of June, 1832,
Recommendation of parole proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Joseph D. D. D. Portland.
Name and residence of Agent
Me:
J. A. B. M. Examining Clerk

Augusta

4241 Increase Brief in the Case of Mary York. Widow William R. York Pirate New War. (Nath Sidney) Kennebec County and State of Maine Act 2 nd Sec Feb. 1855
Augusta
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
Pension at $40. per annum - Certificate returned Claim inc. as promised by Act 13 th Sec July 27. 1868.
Personal identity and continued widowhood shown.
Admitted March 29. 1869 to a pension at $90. pr. Annum to commence July 27. 1868 deducting Pay since -
Name and residence of Agent.
Geo E. Weeks Augusta Maine.
H. E. Frost Examining Clerk.

Whippany N.J. Oct 2nd 1890 Mr. - Henry Portland Maine
Joseph Morley Esq. Portland Maine now present

Nath Yarmouth Nov 11. 54
Mr. Halsey
W. Sir
You have given me the name of Cap. Wm. R. York and Mary York - married May 17, 1819. On the marriages I can find nothing corresponding. As you will see - It reads May 17, 1819 - No R. for a middle name and instead of the name of Mary York, I find Mary Ridgwood, both of Nath Yarmouth. That this is the couple referred to I think is demonstrable for in the list of publications I find that on April 29, 1819 Cap. Wm. King York of Falmouth and Mrs. Mary Ridgwood of Nath Yarmouth intend marriage - - You see the publication reads Wm. King York of Falmouth (not Nath Yarmouth) had since he marries Mrs. Mary Ridgwood (not York) - I if you desire any change - please inform me and I shall be happy to make any change - you may suggest.
With
Respectfully
William Osgood

DECLARATION
FOR
Arrears of Pensions.
Mrs. Mary York Widow of Company Wm. R. York Regiment. Pri. in Revolutionary War
Under Section 6 and 10 Act of July 27, 1868.
Via Geo. E. Weeks
Attorney.
Augusta Me.

Declaration for Arrears of Pensions.
State of Maine
County of Kennebec ss:
On this 24th day of March A. D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine personally appeared before me
within and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary York , aged 89 years,
a resident of Sidney in the State of Maine who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical person to whom was granted recorded page pension certificate No. 12 Vol. A. 11
now payable at the agency at Augusta Me. and dated 12 th June 1854
that under the limitations of the act of Feb. 3 rd 1853  she was denied a pension from the
date of the month - death or discharge of her husband William R. York at rate of 8 00 per
and believing she entitled to the same, under the 13 th section of the act of July 27, 1868, she
makes this declaration in order to secure the arrears accrued thereunder. and to establish her Pension at rate of 8 00 per month - that she has not married since the decease of her said husband William R. York and has drawn her Pension at rate of 40 00 a year to 14 th March 1869
That she hereby constitutes and appoints Geo. B. Weeks of Augusta Me. her true and lawful attorney, and authorizes him to present and prosecute this claim, and to receive and receipt for all orders or certificates that may be issued in consequence thereof.
Witness hand & seal
My post office address:
South Sidney Me - Care of Capt. Bangs, Field.
Mary York
Mark
Also personally appeared
and _____, residents
of _____, persons whom I certify
to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who, being by me duly sworn, say that they were present and saw
Mary York sign _____ name (or make her mark) to the foregoing declaration; and
they further swear that they have every reason to believe, from the appearance of the applicant and their acquaintance
with her , that she is the identical person she represents her self to be; and they further state that they
have no interest in the prosecution of this claim. that she has not married since
decease of her husband aforesaid if he was married
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this _____ day of _____, A. D. 1869;
and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. Am I
Certify that the above affidavit was read to her in the presence and hearing of the signers of the same and they will know the purport of the same as they are her husband and next of kin and friends
J. H. Sleeper Judge of Probate

AM
Birmingham Ala -
May 27-1912
Pension Dept. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: -
Will you give me what war record you have of William Prigg York of Mass - 2 His name is, I believe, on pension to Commence Apr. 2 1818 - Please send

Whalen you have a- Mrs. W. L. Murch 1500 So- 20 th St - Birmingham Alabama

rep JUN 4 - 1912 sw

Falmouth October 31 st 1843.
To the Hon. S. L. Edwards Commissioner, of Pensions is presented the Petition, of William Ring York, of Falmouth, in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, who is a Revolutionary Pensioner. And it is presented to call to the mind of the Commissioner of Pensions, an application made to him some two or three years ago past, for an additional pension, or an increase of his Pension, for his service, in defending the Falmouth-sea board, in a company of militia commanded by a Captain Benjamin Parker, touching which service, the testimony of Seth Blanchard, who was then living but since dead, is now on the file in the Pension Office and will absolutely testify as Blanchard was a brother soldier in the same company, and while living and at the time he signed said deposition, was an inscribed Pensioner, for similar services, to those performed by your Petitioner, and in the same Captain Benjamin Parker's Company, of North Falmouth. And the deposition of Capt. Benjamin Prince who was also in the same company, he thinks, is also on said file. Your petitioner, states, that he enlisted in said Benjamin Parker's Company, on the fourth day of August. One thousand seven hundred
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Twenty five, that he was at that time, a minor, and many having left that Company, to attend to their business, men were much wanted and he enlisted and performed services in that Company, stationed around the Dartmouth-Shore, and cruised with the said Parker, in the Sloop Prosperity that he well recollects, that, at one time, the Sloop fell in with a Schooner from Newbury Port, filled with Soldiers, bound from by the way of Kennebec for Canada, and that he heard the name of Arnold mentioned.
That he continued in said Company until December the 15th, Seventeen Hundred and seventy five. Six, and that said Company was stationed at Portland after it had been partially burned and that the Soldiers were employed in repairing and making forts and that he was also there employed. That he continued there until December, which constituted him four months, in that service. That they were dismissed at said Portland in said December.
That after he was discharged, from said Service, he enlisted for a campaign for twelve months, in a Company commanded by Jeremiah Hill of Laco in the Regiment commanded by Captain Colm. Hinney of Gorham. That said Company was stationed at Cambridge until after the Port of Boston, was evacuated,

by the English. That the Company then marched to Boston and in August marched to Mount Inde- pendence, Susquehanna, in 1776, Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Six and were there until the December of that year, from which place, they were order- ed to Fort-George, where they remained stationed, until their time was expired - that they tarried at Said Fort, some weeks, until the last of Said Decem- ber by request of Coln: Phinney, to keep Possession, of Said Fort, until such time, as the recruits should arrive. That as near as his memory serves that Extra time, was about three weeks.
That they were on the last of Said December, ordered to Albany, to receive their pay, but were dismissed from that place on January first, Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Seven, without any. That the three weeks were never paid for, and that the above Said Service in Hitt's Company is the Service for which he now receives his Pension of Forty Dollars - Warrent Common money. on the fourth of March 1831, Annually - payable Semi- annually. N 11, 1627; in Capt. Hill Col. Phinney. I do hereby certify
And further States to your Honor, that his service in Said, Parker's Company, for which he asks a Pension, was as absolutely and faithfully performed, as his after service in Said Hitt's Company and he further feels that the proof of the same, before your Honor or on file in the Pension Office will be abro-

-lutely conclusive. If Parkers roll, can be found it will  assured confirm the said testimony, unless there was a gross neglect; but said Roll being missing and perhaps burned as he wholly confides in the wisdom of the war department, as to the admission of the collateral testimony of Lts Blanchard and Benjamin Prince if such positive testimony with that given by himself, are collateral. And your petitioner prays, that if it is not within your own power to grant him a pension for said service in Parkers Company, that you will lay his case before Congress, with the testimonies of himself and Prince and Blanchard and recommend him to that organ of the soldiers rights, for an increase of his present Pension - or a Pension for said service but as he was not in said company but four months, he presumed that the time might be added to that of his other service. And he solicits, that you will answer this communication, with your views on the subject, as early as possible, as his years are rapidly rolling and he shall shortly rest with those Revolutionary Soldiers, who have been struck from the Pension list, by death itself. And as in duty bound, will ever pray.
William R. Cook

May 6th Payment to be made at Portland
by George F. Emery Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Maine
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 12 Vol. a
G. T. Getty Clerk.

Department of the Interior.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853.
Mary York, widow of William R. York. who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this Twelfth, day of June. one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
Charles M. Conrad Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L. P. Wallace Commissioner of Pensions.

Notifications sent to J. Maffey Esq. Port Hume. 30 April 1829. Let to J. Maffey 21 Dec 1832
8,967
Maine.
Wm Ring York Lt of Salmon Falls in the state of Maine who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Mainer of the Maine line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of the List of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 28th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th of Apr 1819 and sent to A.K. Parris Esq. Paris Maine
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. 10 mths 81. 83
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 11th Sept 1819 48. 00
129: 83
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued

4.241 Maine
Mary York widow of William R. who served in the Revolution-
ary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 10 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 12 th day of June 1853. and sent to
Joseph Hsley Portland Me.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 12 Vol. A
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William Ring York
Pirate Col Plumys Reg t
Dec 1775 - 1 year
Admitted
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William Ring York

To the Hon ble Abion H. Paris Judge of the District Court, for the District of Maine, The Petition of William Ring York of Falmouth in said District President, Citizen of the United States humbly sheweth, That in December in the year 1775, he enlisted as a private in the Continental service called the one year's service in the revolutionary war in the company commanded by Capt Jeremiah Hill, belonging to the Regiment commanded by Col o Edward Phinney, and that he served in said company until January in the year 1777 when he was discharged at Albany
He would further represent that he is in the sixty second year of his age, infirm, and a man who has seen many and great afflictions, by reason of which he has become so reduced as to be unable to obtain, a competency without the aid of his Respectable agreeably to an act of Congress passed the eighteenth day of March 1818. — and that he is not on any pension list of the U. States All which facts he is ready to verify and prove by his Oath and such other manner, as is required by said Act. — Wherefore your Petitioner prays that his evidence may be received, and his claim to a pension be substantiated as provided by said Act, as in duty bound will pray — W m Ring York

District of Maine April 20 th 1010
Then personally appeared Benjamin Pierce and made made solemn Oath, that he was in the one year's service in the Continental Army the revolutionary war - and well knew the within named William Ring York, and that he served at least one year in said service; Also that he knows the character of said York and verily believes that the within statement by him made is strictly true
Benj m Pierce
Application
District of Maine April 20 th 1010
Then personally appeared Peter H. Brown and made solemn Oath, that he he was an Ensign in the year's service in the continental in the revolutionary war  service Army, and well knew that the within named William Ring York, and was knowing to his having served in that service at least one year - Also that he verily believes that the within statement signed by said York is just and true - And that he said Brown having lost the use of his hand in a great measure, cannot write without difficulty
Peter H. Brown

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the twenty eighth day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally came William R. York the applicant named in the papers hereunto annexed, and after being duly cautioned and examined, made oath that the several statements by him made in the annexed application, signed in my presence, are wholly true.
And the said applicant further offered in evidence the affidavits of Peter W. Brown , an officer in the revolutionary army and Benjamin Prince a soldier in the same army; both which affidavits were signed and sworn to before me
And it appearing to me in the examination here had, that the several persons above named are credible witnesses, I do hereby admit the annexed declarations as evidence, and certify the same as being satisfactory proof to me that the said William R. York the applicant, served as a private soldier in the revolutionary war, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and upwards in continuation on the continental establishment. And I do further certify, that from the declaration of the applicant made before me, under oath as aforesaid, it does appear that in consequence of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support; all which I do hereby certify and transmit to the Secretary of the Department of War, agreeably to the provisions of an Act of Congress, passed March 18, 1818, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war."
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused my Official Seal to be affixed the day and year first mentioned.
Albin L. Parrish
Judge of the United States in and for the District of Maine.

I Benjamin Pierce of Falmouth in the County of Cumberland & State of Maine aged Seventy five on oath declare that I was a soldier in the Company of of Capt Benjamin Barker of North Yarmouth Col John Mitchell's Regt & entered said Company in October AD 1775 the week after Falmouth (now Portland) was burned by the British in the Revolutionary War. James Sullivan Esq who was afterwards Governor of Massachusetts was Engineer & marked out the lines of the Forts on which said Company was employed in building. I will remember that William H. York who now resides in said Falmouth was a soldier in said Company when I joined it remained in it until we were dismissed which was early in December of the same year. We were employed on the Neck so called in throwing up works for defence.
Benj. Pierce
Cumberland ss Nov 19 th 1833 I subscribed & sworn
to before me John Anderson Mayor of Portland Alderman of the Peace
I hereby certify that Benjamin Pierce the above deponent is a man of truth & veracity.
John Anderson Mayor of Portland Alderman of the Peace