Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,271, Samuel Turner, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
Continental Mass.
Turner, Samuel.
NUMBER _____
S. 41, 271
CONTENTS

11:245 R
Vermont
Samuel Turner
of Concord in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 1 year 7 months 1776
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5th of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd of June 1817 and sent to Samuel Gates Esq. Guilford Essex County Vt
  Arrears to 4th of Nov 1819 10 mo  $ 80.00    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4th p: 1820  " 48.00     $128.00  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Samuel Turner and Mary his wife of Concord, Vermont

Samuel Turner
com
11. 245-
Sept 1879

State of Vermont } Essex County Court June Term Essex County } A.D. 1820 - On this 24th day of June A.D. 1820 Personally appeared
in open court being a court of record having unlimited jurisdiction in point of amount with power of fine and imprisonment, within and for the county of Essex against Samuel Turner aged sixty eight years resident in Canaan in said county of Essex who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath de- clare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows that he enlisted in the month of December A.D. 1775 for one year in to Capt James Perry's company of Col. Paul Dudley's regt in the Massachusetts Line which on arrival he served. The date of the original dis- charge is on the 5th day of May A.D. 1818 and the Number of the Pension certificate is (11245) And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March A.D. 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof within the purview 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 was passed on the 18th day of March A.D. 1818 And that I have not now any pension

no 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 herunto annexed and by me subscribed - viz three one year old heifers 9 swine 1 horse 1 table base of drawers 1 chest 2 spinning wheels 1 three pair iron kettle 1 iron pot 1 tea kettle some other small articles of furniture of little value And I the said Samuel Turner am a Farmer by occupation very lame and infirm and it is with much difficulty that I can perform labour I have two in my family who depend on me for support namely Hannah my wife aged sixty two years Samuel my son who is an idiot and is and will be unable to provide in any shape for himself  (Signed) Samuel Turner
Sworn to and declared in open court on this 24th day of June A D 1820 before me
William Gates Clerk of said Court
STATE OF VERMONT, Essex County, ss.
I William Gates
Clerk
of the County Court for the County aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule 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 Thirty
Dollars and 50 75 cents.—In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal
of the said Court, on this 24 day of June
1820.
William Gates
Clerk of the County Court for Essex - County.

Samuel Turner, Private, Essex county, Verm. June 1775 to Dec. 1776, in col: Henry Jackson's regiment, 5 th May, 1818.
Adm c .
Samuel Gates, judge, Guildhall, Essex county, Vt.

State of Vermont, Essex County ss —
On this fifth day of May A D 1818 before me the undersigned, one of the Judges of the County Court within and for the said County of Essex personally appears Samuel Turner aged sixty five years re- siding in the Town of Concord in the said County Essex who being by me first duly sworn accor- ding to Law doth on his oath make the follow- ing declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late acts 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"; That he the said Samuel Turner enlisted in the Town of Northfield in the State of Massachusetts in the month of June A D 1775 in the company commanded by Capt John Heath in the Regt commanded by Col Henry Jack- son of the Massachusetts Line; That he served in said corps as in the service of the United States until the month of June last day of December A D 1776 That he performed the year's service in the company commanded by Capt Samuel Perry in the Regt commanded by Col Sargents of the Massa- chusetts Line — That he was discharged at Fish- kill or Poughkeepsie in the State of New York and that he was not in any general Battle; and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services — Samuel Turner Sworn to and declared before me this day & year after said
Samuel Gates } Asst Judge of Essex } County Court

December 23, 1935.
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Mrs. Louie S. Jones 367 Linden Avenue Buffalo, New York
BA-J/ady Samuel Turner, S.41271 Samuel Turner, R.10754
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you the records of soldiers of the Revolutionary War with the name Samuel Turner.
Their records are furnished you herein as found in the claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Samuel Turner, S.41271
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Samuel Turner are not shown.
While a resident of Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, Samuel Turner enlisted in June 1775, served as private in Captain Keith's Company, Colonel Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment to December 31, 1775. He enlisted January 1, 1776 and served one year as private in Captain James Perry's Company, Colonel Paul Dudley Sargent's Massachusetts Regiment.
Omitted John as it was James. omitted Henry as it per- haps was Michael
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 5, 1818 at which time he was aged sixty-six years and a resident of Concord, Essex County, Vermont.
In 1820 he referred to his wife, Hannah, aged sixty-two years and his son, Samuel, his age not given.
In 1818 Nathan Turner made affidavit in Rehoboth, his age or relationship not stated. There are no further family data.
Soldier died September 2, 1832, place not stated. On A.B.
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Samuel Turner, R.10754
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Samuel Turner are not shown.
While a resident of Mansfield, Bristol County, Samuel Turner enlisted in May 1775 and served eight months as private in Captain Moses Knapp's Company, Colonel Joseph Read's Massachusetts Regiment. He enlisted in December 1775 and served one year in the same company and regiment. He then enlisted in Philadelphia, served four months in Captain William Shippins' Pennsylvania Company and was in the battle of Princeton. He then entered on board the privateer, Putnam, Captain Thomas Giggier, and served nine months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 23, 1818 at which time he was a resident of Craftsbury, Orleans County, Vermont.
He died in Craftsbury, Vermont, September 4, 1832, aged about seventy-seven years.
Soldier married February 15, 1780 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, Elizabeth Fasset. When a girl she lived in Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut. She died November 26, 1838 in Sullivan, Ohio, aged eighty years.
The names of the following children of soldier and Elizabeth are shown:
Susannah or Susanna Turner born October 9, 1780. Betsey Turner " August 4, 1782. Joseph Turner " August 4, 1784. Lucy Turner " August 21, 1786. Laurieta or Laurietta Turner " April 9, 1790. Lucinda Turner " July 4, 179-. Hannah Turner " December 23, 1794. Olive Turner " October 30, 1797. Elindor Fasset Turner " June 29, about 1802.
In 1832 Olive Meryfield, daughter of soldier and Elizabeth, was living in Ohio.
The only children of soldier and Elizabeth living in 1846 were: Susanna Bettey, a resident of Bakersfield, Vermont; Laurietta Chamberland or Chamberlain, living

in Lorain County, Ohio; Lucinda Chapman and Hannah White residents of Medina County, Ohio.
In 1846 Nancy Turner, aged sixty-two years, the widow, of Joseph Turner, was living in Sullivan, Lorain County, Ohio. Said Joseph was the son of soldier and Elizabeth.
In 1822 one John White made affidavit in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, his age or relationship to the family not stated. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

I James Campbell of Sutton in the State of Vermont Caledonia County of Lawfull age age do testify and say that I was formerly acquainted with Samuel Turner of now residing in the State of Vermont and he enlisted in the Continental Service at Cambridge in Massachusetts under Capt James Perry in Col Verrits Regiment Some time the first of January in the year 1776 and served the whole of the year 1776 and was discharged the first of January 1777 in the State of New York near the mouth river I was in service my self and in the same company the whole of the year I further testify that Samuel Turner mentioned in Bathshua and Ebenezer Medborough Deposition is the same man that served with me in Col James Perry's company and now resides in Concord in the State of Vermont in the county of Essex
James Campbell
State of Vermont Sutton December 8 th 1818 Caledonia ss James James Campbell of Sutton State of Vermont and Caledonia County Personally appeared and after being carefully Examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but that oath Before me Jacob Shaw Justice peace
This May certify that the above signed of the above Deposition James Campbell is considered to be a man of truth and veracity Jacob Shaw Justice peace

STATE OF VERMONT,
COUNTY OF Caledonia ss. }
I Curtis Stanley Clerk of the County of Caledonia
aforesaid, do hereby certify that Sacool
Shaw before whom the annexed
acknowledgement and affidavit
No. 1 have been made
at the respective dates
thereof was a Justice of the peace within and for the County aforesaid
duly qualified for that purpose, acting under the authority of this state, and that
his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said County at Danville in said County, this ninth day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
Curtis Stanley CLERK.

I Ebenezer Medborough of Lawfull age and In a Capacity to give Evidence on oath Due testify and say that I knew one Samuel Turner formerly of Rehoboth & was with him in the Revolutionary war between Great Britain & America for the term of one year & served under the following officers Capt James Perry Col. Paul Dudley Sergeant under the Continental Establishment & Massachusetts Line & joined the army under the above described officers on the first Day of January 1777 Seventeen hundred & Seventy Seven and was honorably discharged on the first Day of January Seventeen hundred and Seventy Seven at Freshkills by Capt Hope all the above described time I was with him the said Samuel Turner & knew him to serve the same under the officers above mentioned further more I saith Not ~
Dated at Rehoboth November 20 th Day 1818 Ebenezer Medborough
Bristol ss then personally appeared the the above named Ebenezer Medborough and Made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me Dated at Rehoboth Nov. 20 th Day 1818 Ezra Bliss } Justice of the peace
The subscriber to the above affidavit I am well acquainted with & believe him to be a man that may be relied on for truth and and veracity Ezra Bliss Nov. 20 th Day 1818

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Bristol ss - I James Sprague Clerk of the County of Bristol aforesaid do hereby certify that Ezra Bliss Esq. before whom the annexed or within affidavit appears to be made and taken at the date thereof was a Justice of the peace duly qualified for that purpose acting under authority of this Commonwealth, and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County at Taunton in said County this twenty first day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
W m James Sprague Clerk of the County Bristol Co.
Attorney at Law New Bedford

I Nathan Turner of Lawfull age, and in a capacity to give evidence on oath do testify and say that I knew one Samuel Turner formerly of Rehoboth & was with him in the Revolution- ary War between Great Britain and America for the term of one year & served under the following officers Capt James Peary Paul Dudley Sergeant Col. under the Massachusetts Continental Establishment Line & joined the army under the above described officers the first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy six and was honorably discharged on the first day of January seventeen hundred & seventy seven at Fort Wills by Capt Pope all the above described time I was with him the said Samuel Turner & knew him to serve the same under the officers above mentioned further more I saith Not
Dated at Rehoboth Nov th 20 th day 1818 Nathan Turner
Bristol ss then personally appeared the above named Nathan Turner and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me Ezra Bliss } Justice of the Peace Dated at Rehoboth November 20 th day 1818
The Subscriber to the above affidavit I am well acquain- ted with & believe him to be a man of that may be relied on for truth and veracity. ——— Ezra Bliss ———
Nov th 20 th day 1818

Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
County of Bristol ss. I James Spear, Clerk of the County of Bristol aforesaid to hereby certify. That Ezra Bliss before whom the annexed or within Affidavit appears to have been taken, at the date thereof was a Justice of the peace, duly qualified for that purpose acting under the authority of the Commonwealth, and that his name subscribed thereto, is his own proper signature.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Taunton in said County this Twenty fifth day of November, in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
Attest. James Spear. Clerk of the County. Bristol Co.
Affidavit of Nathan Furner

We the Subscribers Select men of the Town of Concord in the County of Essex and State of Vermont testify and say that we are personally acquainted with Samuel Turner of Concord aforesaid and believe that he is absolutely in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support Cornelius Judovine Andrew Spaulding } Select Men of Concord
State of Vermont
Essex County ss
Concord December 22 nd A.D. 1818
Personally appeared the above named Cornelius
Judovine and Andrew Spaulding select men of said Concord and made oath that the above affidavit by them subscribed is just and true Before me
Yonr obedt Servt Justin Pease

Application of Samuel Gurney
William Lloyd

I Samuel Gates Judge of the county court within and for the county of Essex and State of Vermont as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Samuel Turner did serve in the revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the full term of nine months and more at one period of enlistment and also that the said Samuel Turner is absolutely in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and also that the court over which I preside is a court of record and I now transmits the proceedings and testimony taken and held before me to the Secretary for the department of War pursuant to the afore mentioned act of Congress - Given under my hand at Lunnen- burg in said county of Essex this first day of Decr. Anno Domini 1878 -
Samuel Gates } Asst. Judge of Essex } county court

State of Vermont Essex County ss
I William Gates clerk of the county courts within and for the the county of Essex, do hereby certify that Samuel Gates Esq. be for whom the annexed declaration was taken and by whom the within certificate was made was on the respective days of the date thereof a judge of the county courts within and for said county of Essex acting under the authority of the State of Vermont and that due faith and and credit are given to his attestations and that his name thereunto subscribed is his own prop- -er signature, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the county this 18 th day of December Anno Domini 1818
William Gates Clerk
of ver

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Samuel Turner
Mr. Rev. Mr.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 577
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr. 17/95 Phil. Ass't R. M. Turner. 133 N. Springfield St. Boston Mass
July 17/9. Wife D.A. Turner N.Y. City N.Y. City Philadelphia a D
1935 Dec. 23. Hist. to Mrs. Louise L. Jones. See her letter in adm. of Samuel Turner. R. 10754.9

133 W. Springfield St Boston Jan. 1882 1889
Hon. Wm. Gochren Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
W.H.H.P.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly furnish me with an abstract of the Revolutionary service of Samuel Turner of Rehobeth Mass. as filed with his original application for pension.
He was a native of Rehobeth Mass. But in 1820 he was a resident of Concord Vt.
And oblige
Yours Respectfully
R.W. Turner

201. West 117 th St. To the New York.
Pension Bureau. Washington D.C.
I am trying to find account of Samuel Turner who served in the Revolutionary War of our country. He was of Norfolk Ct. Three of his sons are also said to have served - I have the war record of his son

Bates Turner - pension- er of Vermont. b. 1760.
His others sons were
Daniel Turner b. 1756-
Uriah " 1762
Samuel " 1766-
Solomon " 1767
Isaac - 1769-
If you have the father's name or any of the sons with the exception of Bates (which I have) - will you please send to me and oblige sincerely Jan. 26 - (Miss) J. A. Turner 1899-

SEATTLE JAN 30 1899 COLUMBIA BANK
19937 11 245
PENSION U. S. OFFICE. JAN 27 1899

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. I. 41271, R. 10754.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
February 17, 1899.
Madam:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Samuel Turner made an application for pension on May 5, 1818, at which time he was 66 years of age and residing at Concord, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for nineteen months' actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Rehoboth, Mass., and served under Capt. Perry and Col. Sargent.
Samuel Turner (2nd), made an application for pension on April 23rd, 1818, at which time he was 62 years of age and residing in Orleans County, Vermont, and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war. Place of his enlistment not stated. He served under Capt. Shippings and Col. Reed.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Miss I. A. Turner,
201 West 117th St.,
New York City.

2 N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.E.C.
Washington, D. C., April 17, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Samuel Turner --- a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE. CAPTAIN. COLONEL. June 1775 7 mos. Pvt. John Keath H. Jackson Mass. Jan. 1777 12 mos. Pvt. James Perry Sargent Mass.
Battles engaged in, None mentioned. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Rehoboth, Mass. Date of application for pension, May 5, 1818. Residence at date of application, Concord, Vt. Age at date of application, Sixty-six years.
Remarks:
Very respectfully,
R. W. Turner, Esq.
133 W. Springfield St.,
Commissioner.
10046100
Boston, Mass.