Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11070, William Wallace, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
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Wallace, William Rhoda
Mr. Morton
CONTENTS

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
March 29. 1846
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the Name William Wallace is borne upon a Pay Roll of Capt Solomon Walker's Company, in Col Joseph Pumer's regt, under Command of Brig Genl Wadsworth, As a private from April 23 to November 28 1780. 7 months, and 6 days
Upon An Order in Treasury for pay for Service in said Capt Walker's Company in Eastern Department, said order is dated, "Brunswick 1783". Not upon Rolls of Captain Samuel Webb and James Lement. Not upon rolls of any Capt Parker

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Sawyer, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

To the Secretary of State Dept - In application of William Wallace of Phipsbury in the County of Lincoln for the pension of his service in the war of the Revolution
And this applicant states that he is ninety two years of age as he believes and has always resid- ed in the Town of Phipsbury which is now what was formerly a part of Georgetown. That in the year of 1775 he was a soldier in the Militia company under the command of Capt Samuel McCobb - and volunteered from said company to serve as a sea coast guard in the Town of Georgetown under the command of Capt. James Lement and served said year about six months -
He further states that in the years 1776 1777 & 1778 he served in the company of Capt Parker and did duty as a soldier at the fort on Coxes Head and Spiney Island. In the year 1780 he served in a company at Camden Main and contin- ued there through the season. During this year he believes that he served in the company of Capt James McCobb. He therefore requests the Secretary to give such pension of service as may be found upon his rolls - and for the purpose

of this Application I hereby appoint James Sennan of Phipsbury my attorney in the premises
William his Wallis mark
Lincoln p. Phipsbury Jan 26/1866
I hereby certify that the abovenamed William Wallis signed the foregoing application in my presence.
Nathl C. Reed Just Peace
1866

State of Maine I, Andrew , On this 12 th day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred forty six - personally appeared Rhoda Wallace widow of William Wallace late of Penobscot in said County, the said Rhoda being a resident of said Penobscot , and makes the following declara- tion, in order to obtain the benefit of the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, and March 3 rd 1843 & June 17, 1844. And this declarant states, that she is eighty  six years of age, and that her husband was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. That in the year 1775 he was a soldier in Capt James M c Cobb's com- pany, and volunteered to serve he did serve in Capt. John Lemoine's Company at Fox's head on Kennebec R. from the in 1776 & 1777. her said Husband at the same place more than six months in Capt Jordan Parker's Company. She further states that after her mar- riage her said said Husband served as a soldier in Capt Solomon Waldo's Company, in Col Joseph Parker's regiment & under Brigadier General Waldo worth on Penobscot bay, more than seven months. And this declarant states, that she was married to the said William Wallace her husband on the 29 th day of December in the year of Our Lord 1778, and that she was mar- ried in that part of Georgetown now called Staple- burgh , by James M c Cobb Esq., a justice of

the Peace, and that there is a record of the Certificate of her marriage that her name before marriage was Rhoda Plithin, and that said Justice of the Peace did not return a certificate of the marriage into the records of Georgetown, and that said Justice has been dead more than fifty years: And this declarant further states that her said husband William Wallace died, at said Pipersburgh on the twenty eighth day of February A.D. 1846 at the age of ninety three years, that her marriage took place before the first day of January A.D. 1794, to wit at the time aforesaid, all of which will appear by the testimony hereto annexed.
her Rhoda X Wallace mark
Witnesses to the mark of Rhoda Wallace.
William Groton Moses Bennett Isaac Wallace
Lincoln Sp 12 1846 Subscribed & sworn to before me William Groton J. P.

State of Maine County of Lincoln ss.
Be it known that on this 12 th day of April AD 1846. Personally appeared before me the undersigned. Rhoda Wallace widow of William Wallace late of Phippsburg deceased. the said Rhoda Wallace being too aged & infirm to leave her house and attend in open court - and the foregoing declaration having been reduced to writing & she having heard the same carefully perused - & being sworn under oath she made her mark thereto being unable to write her name and made solemn oath that the facts in said Declaration are true - I further certify that this act is done before me in my capacity as judge of the Court of Probate (which is a Court of record in said County of Lincoln).
In testimony whereof I have caused the seal official of said Court to be hereunto affixed and subscribed my name the day & year first above written. Arthur Drown Judge of Probate for Lin. County.

I William G. Emmons Town Clerk of Georgetown on oath depose and say that I have in my possession the 1 Record Book, belonging to said town in one of those Books purport to contain a Record of Marriages within said town. I find the following
Mr William Wallas and Roddy Blithin both of George town Intends Marriage George town December twelfth Seventeen hundred and Seventy Eight William Battle Town Clerk Certificat Dated December twenty ninth Seventeen hundred and Seventy Eight William Battle J. Clerk
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Georgetown April 14. 1846
Wm. Simmons Town Clerk
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April 14, 1846
Then appeared the above named Mr G Simmons Town Clerk of Georgetown and made oath to the above affidavit by him signed
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Rhoda Wallace Me.
At 7 July '38..
11070
James Lennon, Esq. Phipsbury. Me.

Affidavit of Sarah Morse.
I Sarah Morse of Phipsburg in the County of Lincoln widow of Jonathan Morse aged eighty six years on oath declare that I was well acquainted with William Wallace late of Phipsburg who died the last winter. I also on oath declare that I am well acquainted with Rhoda Wallace, the widow of said William Wallace, who is now living and have known her ever since I can remember. I also declare that in the Winter of 1778 I think in December I was present and witnessed the marriage of William Wallace & Rhoda Blishin, now the widow of William Wallace. I assisted her in putting on her wedding clothes, and saw & heard James M Cobb Esq. who was a justice of the Peace, married William Wallace & Rhoda Blishin & declared them man & wife. The marriage took place at the house of William Sprague in Georgetown now Phipsburg and I know that they lived together as husband & wife from the day they were married till last Winter when William Wallace died. Witnes: Nathan Groom James Leavitt
Sarah Morse

State of Maine County of Penobscot
Town of Phipsburg Apr. 12 1846
On the day & year above written personally appeared Sarah Morse widow within named and being first cautioned & sworn directed before going affidavit to be reduced to writing & heard the same read by me & subscribed her name thereto. and made solemn oath that the facts therein stated are true I for the testimony that I am personally acquainted with said Sarah Morse and that her statements and oaths are entitled to full credit & belief.
Witness my hand the day above written O. P. Groom the County of Penobscot ss. of Probate for the County of Penobscot
Affidavit of William Sprague I William Sprague of Phipsburg in oaths declare that I have been well acquaint- ed with Rhoda Wallau widow of William Wallau who died in this town the last winter I also on oath declare that as near as

I can remember. I was present at my father's house at the marriage of William William with Rhoda Blithin now Rhoda Miles they were married on the 10th of December 1778. at my father's house by James McCobb Esq a justice of the Peace who has them dead about fifty years.
Witnesses: James Lennon William Sprague William Groom
William Sprague
Lincoln. Town of Sturminster Newton length. Decr 12. 1846. Personally appeared William Sprague & subscribed the foregoing affidavit & sworn on the oath. Not finds them stated as true. I further declare that I am William Sprague is well known to me. and that his statements under oath are entitled to full credibility. Witness my hand Nathan Corbin Jr of Pen- sylvania of Prostrate for Lord County

William Wallace esq. Maine.
Act 7 June 1832.
Act July 7. 1832.
I respectfully ask the early attention of the Comm ee of Pensions to the within application for a pension, & if denied the grounds on which it is refused
Robt Goodenough Apt 6/52 Y o R

STATE OF MAINE.
JOHN HUBBARD,
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MAINE.
To all who shall see these Presents,
GREETING.
Know ye, That Nathaniel C. Reed of Phippsburg in the County of Lincoln Esquire, whose name is borne upon the papers herunto annexed, was on the sixteenth day of October A. D. 1848 appointed and Commissioned, and on the seventh day of December A. D. 1848 qualified as a Justice of the Peace within and for our said County of Lincoln that he still continues to hold said office:
John Hubbard
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 caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at AUGUSTA, this thirty first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-two and in the seventy-sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By the Governor.
John G. Sawyer Secretary of State.

State of Maine Lincoln County, ss.
On this second day of March A.D. 1852 personally appeared before the Hon. Arnold Clancy Judge of Probate in and for the County of Lincoln and State of Maine. Absolum Wallace, a resident of Phipsbury in said County aged sixty two years, who upon oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the pension due his late father William Wallace under the act of June 1832 and also of his late mother Rhoda Wallace, who was the widow of said William Wallace, under the acts of July 4, 1836, and of July 7 th 1838, and of July 2, 1848.
And this declarant states that himself, William Wallace, Levi Wallace, Jesse Wallace, Uriah Wallace, Amariah Johnson, Rhoda Wallace, Mary McDufie, Charlotte Wallace Meriam Wallace, are the children and the only children of said William and Rhoda Wallace that the said William Wallace at the time of the Revolutionary war resided in Phipsbury then a part of Georgetown and that he was a soldier of the Revolution. He believes that his said father served in the war as set

forth in the certificate of the Secretary of State hereto annexed that is to say Seven months and six days in Capt Solomon Wallis Company Col. Primes Regiment Stationed at Eastward in 1780 He states that his said father was married to Rhoda Blethen or Bliffen on the tenth day of January 1779 and that he died on the 28 th day of February 1846 and that the said Rhoda continued his widow until her death on the fourth day of December 1859 as will appear by the testimony hereto annexed as well as the power of Attorney for said Absalom to act in behalf of the other children Ab Solomon Wallace
State of Maine Lincoln County ss At a Court of Probate held at Wiscasset on the first day of March A D 1852 the same being a Court of record the above named Absalom Wallace personally appeared in Court & made oaths to the truth of the foregoing declaration by him subscribed and it has been satisfactorily proven in open court that said Absalom Wallace William Wallace Levi Wallace Jesse Wallace Wright Wallace

Amorill Johnson Rhoda Wallen Mary McIntyre Charlotte Wallen & Meriam Wallen are the children & the only children of the said William & Rhoda Wallen and that the said William Wallen died on the 28 th day of Februy AD 1848 leaving said Rhoda his widow & who remained a widow till her death on the 4 th day of Decemba AD 1857 -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court aforesaid & subscribed my name the day and year above written
Arnold Harney Judge

Wallace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
July 21. 1851.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of William Wallace is borne on a payroll of Capt. Solomon Walker Co. Col. Primes Regt. for service at Eastward, as private from Apr 23 d . 1780. 7 mos. 6 days.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
M ch 1851 Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Maine
On this 14th day of June 1851, personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Lincoln and State of Maine. Rhoda Wallace widow of William Wallace late of Saint Philipsburg. And the said Rhoda being sworn, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain a pension for services rendered by her late husband the said William Wallace in the War of the Revolution. and she hereby requests the Secretary of State of Massachusetts to furnish all the services of said William Wallace. He served as a coast guard at the mouth of Kennebec River and Eastward, Wiscasset, &c.
The Secretary will please furnish, if the name appears in any shape as there was probably no other Mr. Wallace in the service.
I am ninety three years of age - My late husband died about January 1848 if my memory serves me right.
Rhoda
her Wallace mark
Signed in my presence N.B. Reed Just Peace
Please address Nathl Sprague Philipsburg Me

M. Monroe W. Waller

I Mary Day of Phipsbury, in the County of Lincoln State of Maine do oath depose and say that I am 82 years of age, that I lived in this town then a part of Georgetown at the time of the Revolutionary war. I knew William Wallace at that time, and I saw him married to Rhoda Blithen or Bliffen, at my father's house by Rev. Ezekiel Emerson in the winter of 1778-9 I think, I well remember the marriage They lived together as husband and wife until said William's death, in the winter of 1826, and said Rhoda lived his widow until her death in December 1831. William Wallace, was reputed to have been a soldier in the Revolution and I know he was called out into the service.
Mary Day
State of Maine Lincoln County ss. Then personally appeared the above-named Mary Day, who is a person of truth and veracity and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by her signature. March 17, 1852. Before me Nathl. C. Reed Just Peace

I William Wyman of Phippsburg in the county of Lincoln State of Maine. on oath depose and say that I am ninety years of Age. and have been acquainted with William Wallace and his wife Rhoda from their youths until their deaths. Her maiden name was Rhoda Bluffen or Blithen and she was married to said William Wallace about the year 1779 and I well recollect the time of their marriage. and they lived together as husband and wife until his death in February 1826 and that said Rhoda continued the widow of said William Wallace until her death in December last. William Wallace was reported to have been a soldier in war of the Revolution. and was a resident of Phippsburg then a part of Georgetown Wm Wyman
State of Maine Sinecolp's. March 12 1852 Then personally appeared the above named William Wyman a person of truth and veracity and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed Before me Nathl L Reed Justice of the Peace

I Moses Morrison of Phippsburg County of Lincoln. State of Maine. on oath depose and say that I am ninety five years of age. and knew William Wallace for sixty years or more. I think he was married to Rhoda Bliffen in 1779. as they lived together as husband and wife. and had children. He died I should judge about six years ago and Rhoda Wallace lived as his widow until her death in December 1857. I have always understood that William Wallace was a soldier of the Revolution and was a resident of Georgetown now Phippsburg.
Moses Morrison
State of Maine Vinculo March 13. 1857 Then personally appeared the abovenamed Moses Morrison a person of truth and veracity and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed. Before me Nathl. C. Rees Justice of the Peace

State of Maine
County of Lincoln Town of Georgetown. Town Clerk's Office
Oct 11 th 1851
In a book of records of publications and marriages kept in said town the following intentions of marriage are recorded viz William Wallas and Roddy Blicken both of Georgetown intends marriage. Georgetown December twelfth seventeen hundred seventy eight
William Butler Town Clerk
Certificate dated December twenty ninth seventeen hundred seventy eight. William Butler Town Clerk
The foregoing is a true copy of the record excepting the date, which is expressed in legable figures and words thus. December 12 th 1778. & December 29 th 1778
Attest Wm G Emmons Town Clerk
I William G. Emmons of Georgetown do hereby depose and say that I am Town Clerk of Georgetown duly chosen and sworn that the records of said town are in my custody that the foregoing certificate was taken from said records and is a true copy of the same with the above exceptions as rendered by me
W. G. Emmons Town Clerk
Sircoln p Oct 16, 1851. Personally appeared William G. Emmons, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him. Signed. Before me. N. C. Reel Justice Peace

Rhoda Wallace death

State of Maine } Town of Phippsburg County of Lincoln } Town Clerk's Office Dec 24. 1851
In a book of records of deaths kept in said town, the following death is recorded viz Rhoda Wallace, widow of the late William Wallace died December fourth eighteen hundred fifty one aged 93 years
N. C. Reed Town Clerk
The foregoing is a true copy of the record excepting the date which is expressed in legible figures and words thus Dec 4. 1851.
Attest N. C. Reed Town Clerk
Nathaniel C. Reed of Phippsburg on oath depose and say that I am Town Clerk of Phippsburg duly chosen and sworn that the records of said town are in my custody, that the foregoing certificate was taken from said records and is a true copy of the same with the above reception as noted by me Nathl. C. Reed Town Clerk
Lincoln ss At a Court of Probate held at Wiscasset within and for the County of Lincoln personally N. C. Reed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him subscribed March 1, 1852
Before me
Andrew Muney Judge

W Wallace death

State of Maine } County of Lincoln } Town of Phippsburg Town Clerk's Office Dec. 29, 1851
In a book of records of death kept in said town the following death is recorded viz. Mr. William Wallace died February twenty eighth, eighteen hun- dred forty six aged 93 years
Nath. C. Reed T. C.
The foregoing is a true copy of the record excepting the date which is expressed in legible figures and words thus Feb'y 28, 1846
Nath. C. Reed Town Clerk,
I Nathaniel C. Reed of Phippsburg do hereby depose and say that I am Town Clerk of Phippsburg duly chosen and sworn that the records of said town are in my custody that the foregoing certificate was taken from said records and is a true copy of the same with the above exceptions as noted by me.
Nath. C. Reed Town Clerk

Lincoln J. At a court of Probate held at Wiscasset within and for the County of Lincoln personally appeared N. C. Reed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him subscribed March 1, 1852. Before me
Amos Stanley Judge
W. Wallace Seath

I Nathaniel Sprague of Piscataqua County of Lincoln State of Maine on oath depose and say, that I have examined the records of the several towns in this vicinity, and find that there is no record of the marriage of William Wallace and Rhoda Bluff and no other written evidence of the fact except the record of the intention of the parties aforesaid to marry, found on record in Georgetown
Nath: Sprague
Lincoln p. March 29, 1852 Personally appeared Nath Sprague a person of truth and credibility and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him Signed Before me
Nath C. Reed Just. Peace

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11.074.
P. O. John Wallace
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18 REJECTED
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
11070.
P. O. Rhoda Wallace
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____ REJECTED _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

12.693
Rhoda Wallace Me.
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Set. to J. Lerner, June 26. to Oliver Set 46
Hon. George Evans, Feb. 13. 47. habeas rel'd to same Feb. 17. 47. habeas returned 18 th .
Set. to Hon. Geo. Evans March 4. 47.
" Set. T. M. Reed,
Nov. 19 15.
Hon. W. P. Fessenden March 30/52 Act 7 July 38.

No 38362
William Wallace dec d
Maine
Let July 7 th 1852 to
Robert Goodman
Hon. S. P. Benson May 11/54
Hon. S. P. Benson 3 rd Mar. 1855.
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act 7 June 1832
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Hon W. P. Fessenden of the Senate desires to know the case of Rhoda Wallen widow of William reported to him. —

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, SS.
I, EDMUND B. BOWMAN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Nathaniel C. Reed and John H. Merceen whose names is are affixed to the annexed papers as a Justices of the Peace in and for said County, was were on the day of the date thereof, legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such; and that the signature to the annexed papers purporting to be his their are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court this sixth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- two
Edmund B. Bowman CLERK.

State of Maine Lincoln County
Town of Georgetown Town Clerks Office Aug 2, 1852
I certify that upon an examination of the records by me, from the year Seventeen hundred forty three to this date, there appears to be no other William Wallace whose name appears on record excepting the person who was published to Roddy Blethin December twelfth Seventeen hundred seventy eight.
Wm G. Emmons Town Clerk
I William G. Emmons of Georgetown on oath depose and say, that I am Town Clerk of the town of Georgetown duly chosen and sworn, and that the records of said town are in my custody and that the above named examination was made by me, and that the above certificate is true
Wm G. Emmons
(Over)

State of Maine Lincoln County p Aug 2. 1852
Then personally appeared the within named William G. Emmons and made oath to the truth of the within affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Hatch C. Reed Just Peace

I, Margaret Davis, of Phippsburg in the county of Lincoln, do oath depose and say that I am Eighty Eight years of age, and that I remember the Revolutionary War. I knew William Wallace who died some six years ago, and his widow Rhoda Wallace died within the last year. William Wallace, at the time of the Revolution was a resident of this town then a part of Georgetown, and there was no other William Wallace in said Georgetown at that time, and he was a soldier in the war of the Revolution about the Sea Coast and Eastwards, and at one time belonged to Capt. Walker's company at Eastward. Witness her Margaret X Davis mark N. C. Reed
State of Maine Lincoln ss Aug. 3, 1852. Then personally appeared the above named Margaret Davis, who is reputed to be a person of truth and veracity and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by her subscription. Before me Nathl. C. Reed Just Peace

I, Levi Wallace, of Phipsbury in the County of Lincoln State of Maine, on oath do depose and say that I am sixty six years of age, and was brought up in the family of William Wallace, and have frequently heard him the said William relate some of the events of the Revolutionary War in which he served as a soldier. I have heard him speak of his services Eastward in particular, and as there appears to be no other William Wallace, hereabouts at that time, and from what I have heard him and others say, I have no doubt he was the identical person who served in Leapt Walker's company Col. Pierce's Regiment at Eastward. Phipsbury belonged to Georgetown until 1841, when it was made a town of itself.
Levi Wallace
State of Maine Lincoln ss July 21, 1882. Personally appeared Levi Wallace and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed before me He is also reputed to be a person of truth and veracity Nathl C. Reuel Just Peace

I Andrew Reed of Phippsburg in the county of Lincoln State of Maine on both as say that I am eighty two, or shall be eighty two years old the fifth day of next July. My native place was Bethlehem in the county of Lincoln I came to Georgetown now Phippsburg after the close of the Revolutionary war in the year 1787 have always lived in this town since that time. I have always understood that William Woodland of Georgetown now Phippsburg was a soldier in the Revolutionary war Andrew Reed
Lincoln Jo
Phippsburg February 23 1847
Personally appeared Col. Andrew Reed who has signed the above affidavit and made oath to the facts there in contained before me
James Denny Justice of the peace Col Reed is known to be a man of truth and veracity H. D. Denny Justice of the peace

I William Sprague of Phipsbury in the county of Lincoln State of Maine aged Eighty years and up- wards, on oath do testify & say, that I was acquainted with William Wallace, the husband of Rhoda Wall- -ace in the time of the Revolutionary war, down up to the time of his death which took place about one year ago. Said Wallace was a soldier in the in the Revolutionary war in the sea coast guard, at Small point Cosobhead then Georgetown. In 1779 or 1780 or about that time, there was a draft call for to go Eastward, my Father was at that time, first Lieutenant and had command of one of the companies at that time in Georgetown, to the best of my recollection, there was mine drafted to go East in the vicinity of the Penobscot river, and I am sure that William Wallace was one of the men that was drafted as no of no other William Wallace, except of a son of Josiah Wallace, that is now living about forty eight or fifty years old.
William Sprague
Lincoln
Phipsbury February 23 1847
Personally appeared the above William Sprague and made oath to the truth of the above statement by him subscribed before me James Gannan Justice of the peace

Parkers Head
Phipsburg July 25 th 1846
Sir,
Permit me respectfully to call your attention to the case of Mrs Rhody Wallace of this Town widow of William Wallace deceased. The service of William Wallace her husband is clearly proved by copy of records from Secretary of State Mass. Even Wallace her husband was in the service of the Revolution more or less every year that it continued but as many of the Rolls of the Sea Coast Guard has not been returned to the Secretary of State and the old gentlemen having their last points the Widow, also myself, though best to present to you the papers with the service as it then was.
Mrs Wallace is very old & needy it is hoped that you will consider her case immediately and favorably
I am Sir,
Respectfully
Yours Obedt Servt
James Leman
Hon. J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington
city

Parkers Head
Phippsburg April 15. 1846
Sir
I enclose you the papers of Mrs Rhody Wallace for a pension that her Husband undertook before he died lost written all of which the enclosed will show - I hope the papers will be satisfactory at least for 7 months & 6 days service. The reason I suppose that William Wallace is not borne on the Rolls of Captains McCobb Lennont & Parkers is, he lived in the neighbourhood, or the seaboard, when the War was always wanted and as soon as the alarm was on, or the battle fought the Wallaces was at home, ready at a moments warning so that they were not under pay as men were that lived out of town that had to be provided for - Please don't see at this place if the papers are not in order form, or if there is any want in the proof
I am Sir,
Your most humble
Servant
James Lennan
Hon. J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Washington July 31, 1846.
Sir, I have just received the enclosed communication from James Lennan Esq. of Phipsburg Maine to which I beg leave to call your attention.
Resp y
Your Oblt Serv t
R. P. Dinsdale
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

Sim. Ch. Feb. 15, 1847
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm r
Sir, I return the papers of Rhoda Wallace - & have advised the applicant, that further proof of identity is necessary -
Very resp d
Yours ob't Serv't
Geo Evans

I Francis Percy of Phipsburg Lincoln County State of Maine, on oath do say, That I know William Wallace the husband of Rhoda Wallace of this Town. I am eighty one years old and always lived in Georgetown, now Phips- burg I never was a Soldier of the Revolution myself. But I always understood that Rose Wallace was a Soldier in the War of the Revo- -lution. I have always been, more or less ac- quainted with the people in the adjoining Towns And have never known or heard of but one William Wallace, wife one William, that is now living aged forty eight or fifty years a son of Josiah Wallace who was a brother to William before mentioned Francis Percy
Lincoln p Phipsburg February 23 d 1847
Personally appeared the above Francis - Percy, who is well known to me as a man of truth & veracity and made oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed before me
James Sennan Justice of the peace

Phippsburg Aug st 12, 1832
Dear Sir
I had the honor some days since to receive through you a letter from the Commission of pensions requiring further evidence as to the identity in the case of William and Rhoda Wallace for a pension and three affidavits are herewith furnished. The Commission intimates that the Secretary of War should show that Wallace was from Phippsburg &c. The certificate of the Secretary which was furnished with the other papers contains all he had relating to William Wallace we have not attempted to show anything further from him. These affidavits however point directly to the case and the particular point he requires to be proved and these depositions are from persons of Respectable Standing and I think sincerely can be relied upon. There is here no doubt as to the identity and hope this testimony will be Enclosed. I would respectfully call attention to the fact that there is an amount due for

him until his death and for his widow until her death from the time of his death
hoping to have a favorable report of this case soon
I am very respectfully Your Most Obt Servt.
Thomas M. Reed
Hon Robt. Goodenow
Hon Rep d Washington
Respectfully ask the attention of the Superintend to the care of to and any communication relating to it May be addressed to Thomas M Reed Esq Phipsburg Maine R Goodenow Aug 2/46

Hann of Rapp May 8. 54
Will the Hon. Court of Pardon plead comply with the request contained in the accompanying letter & transmit same letter to
Yours very obedt Sam t P. Burson

Washington Feby 24 th
Dear Sir,
Can the request contained in the enclosed letter be complied with? If so please furnish me with the copies before the close of the session & return the letter.
Yours very resp y
J. P. Benson

Smith S.W.
Feb 27. 1847
J. L. Edwards Esq
Cambridge
Sir,
I send herewith additional evidence in the case of Mrs Rhoda Wallace - by which it appears that there was no other person of the name of her husband, (William) known in the neighborhood where he lived - which is the adjoining town to Pennwich where he was held - & that he was always reported to have been a Rev. Soldier. I think this is enough to establish the identity. May I ask Your early consideration.
Very resp't
Yours ob't serv't
Geo Evans

Shipbury Nov 6. 1852
Sir,
I would most respectfully call your attention to the application of the children of Rhoda Wallace and William Wallace for pension, by reason of the services of said William in the War of the Revolution.
The case is considered here a just one, and that the applicants are fully and clearly entitled to the pension. They are persons of respectability though poor.
That William Wallace performed the services in the Revolution as claimed, no one doubts, and it is hoped that the claim will be allowed.
I am Sir Very respectfully Your obedt Servt Thos M. Reed
Serony Ducas Wallace
Num 36; suspended,
J. L. Needham Compensation

I Elias Tolman of the age of eighty five years do on oaths depose and say that I was acquainted with William Wallace at the time of the revolution war and always till his death a few years ago he resided within one mile of from where I lived in the Town of Georgetown now Phipsbury I recollect of his being in service under Capt Solomon Walker the Col Name was Prince and was gone several months to the eastward I remember that about this time My Brother who commanded a small vessel was chased into Cornhill creek by a vessel full of Tories & British & can remember the ball holes through his mainsail but he escaped when the men started out the next day & took the private after killing one man & brought her in. There was no other William Wallace then in this town to my knowledge I was acquainted with Rhoda his wife and know that they lived together as husband and wife & had a large family of children she is now dead having died some time last winter I think. This William Wallace & his and his widows above named are the identical parties for whom a pension is asked
Witness! John F. Mellen
Elias Tolman
State of Maine
Lincoln ss July 31. 1852 Then Elias Tolman who is a credible person personally appeared & made oaths to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me
John F. Mellen } Justice of the Peace

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Wallace, William GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 8005 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 24, 1790 to John Lawrence, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.