Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22,581, Phinehas Whitney, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass
Whitney Phinehas
NUMBER
S.22.581
CONTENTS
Wife - Elizabeth

N o 3396
Vermont
let W.H. Keeler 187 d y 1835
Phinehas Whitney
of Rutland Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Sawyer of the Reg t commanded by Col. Whitney in the Massachusetts line for 2 years & 4 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 80 Dollars Less per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Dec r , 1832 and sent to R. Temple Rutland
Arrears to 14th of Septemb r 1832 120.00 Semi-ann l . allowance ending 4. March } 40.00 1833 $ 160.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by D. Brown
Clerk
Book D. Vol. 4 Page 92

Phinehas Whitney Brandon
29 Nov.
Admitted
Private 28 mo:
$80
R. Temple
Pres't
From R. Temple Rutland Vermont

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND COUNTY, ss. }
On this 10 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judge of the Petiente Court of Rutland Dist. now sitting, Phineas Whitney a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 71 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and ser- ved as herein stated.
In 1775 he lived in Westminster, Massachussetts and soon after the first eight months term expired he enlisted into Capt. Knowlton's Company in Col. Dike's Regt. of Massachussetts & served thereon eleven months - & was discharged at Dorchester point - where he was stationed during said time. In May 1777 he enlisted into Capt. Wilson's Company in Col. Whitney's Regt where he served near eighteen months - he enlisted at Westminster - he marched immediately to Rhode Island & assisted in building the Fort at Providence where he worked all summer & where he was discharged, but rec d no written discharge. Lt. Bowditch & Ensign Davis were his company officers - does not remember the other field officers. He once made an application for a pension, approved his services in 1825, but was rejected because his services were not continental - his proof is in the Pension Office. He enlisted with the Regt. to Rhode Island to winter quarters. He has no evidence of his services except the above mentioned. He was born at Westminster in 1761 the 16. of Aug. - his age is recorded in his Bible - he continued to live in Westminster until about 20 years ago, when he moved to Chittenden, Vermont, & has lived in Pitsford, Salisbury & St. Johnsbury Brandon, where he now lives, having lived there three years - He is known to Mr. Ingraham the one of the clergymen in Brandon, & also to most of the inhabit- ants of Brandon, & will endeavour to have some of them appear & testify to their belief of his services

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
Phinehas Whitney
W. M. Royce Regt
We Isa Ingraham a Clergyman residing in Brandon and Isa Button residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Phinehas Whitney who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration ; that we believe him to be 71 years of age ; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
Isa Button Isa Ingraham
W. M. Royce Regt
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Isa Ingraham who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Brandon and that Isa Button who has also signed the same, is a resident in Brandon and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Rodney C. Royce Regt Clerk of the Court of Probate do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Phinehas Whitney for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 4 th day of Aug t A. D. 188 2
W. M. Royce Regt

STATE OF VERMONT, } County of Rutland, ss. }
ON this 14 th day of June 182 5 personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Phinehas Whitney resident in said county, aged 65 years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, 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 Phinehas Whitney , enlisted for the term of eighteen months on the day of May in the year 1777 in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain Watson in the regiment commanded by Colonel Whitney , in the line of the state of Mass. on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the fall of 1778 when he was discharged from the said service, in Newtown in the state of Rhode Island that his name has been pla- ced on the pension list, and dropped therefrom on account of his property. he has lost his discharge
He also previous to this, to wit: in the spring of 1776 enlisted for the term of nine months in the state of Mass. in the com- pany commanded by Capt. Sawyer, in Regt commanded by Col. Dike, in the line of the state of Mass. on the continental establishment, that he continued to serve in said corps until early in the spring of 1777, when he was discharged from said service in Dorchester in the state of Mass. That he has by relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension except the present, that his name is not on the roll of any state.
And in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, 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.
1 cow 1 hog - 1 age - 1 hoe - 1 sickle - 1 shovel - 1 table - 6 chains - 1 pr shovel & tongs - 1 pr and irons - 2 pails - 1 milk pan - 2 bottles - 1 goblet - 6 knives & forks - 6 spoons - 6 tea cups & saucers - 1 tea pot - 1 tea kettle - 1 dish kettle - 1 pot - 2 iron basins 6 plates - 1 churn - 1 tub - 2 barrels - 2 turkeys - 1 hen - 1 old chest of drawers - 2 bowls - 1 spider - 1 toasting iron - 1 wheel - 1 loom - My occupation is that of a laborer but from old age & rheumatism I am unable to labor but little. I have a wife named Elizabeth aged 57, in tolerable health.
That the foregoing schedule of the following changes have been made in my property.

And in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, 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.
1 cow - 1 hog - 1 axe - 1 hoe - 1 sickle - 1 shovel - 1 table - 6 chairs - 1 pr shovel & tongs - 1 pr and irons - 2 pails - 1 milk pan - 2 bottles - 1 goblet - 6 knives & forks - 6 spoons - 6 tea cups & saucers - 1 tea pot - 1 tea kettle - 1 dish kettle - 1 pot - 2 iron basins 6 plates - 1 churn - 1 tub - 2 barrels - 2 turkeys - 1 hen - 1 old chest of drawers - 2 bowls - 1 spider - 1 toasting iron - 1 wheel - & 1 loom - My occupation is that of a laborer but from old age & rheumatism I am unable to labor but little. I have a wife named Elizabeth aged 57, in tolerable health.
That since the exhibition of my first schedule, the following changes have been made in my property, who is able to spin & weave a little for her & myself. I have a daughter named Evelina, aged 22, in poor health, who sometimes works out a little, & when unable to work, comes & stays with me. I live in my son in law's house, who has assisted me some in provisions. I have not for the last twenty years been possessed of any property, except my little furniture, & a cow and pig or two at a time, as above stated. The reason why I have not before applied is that I was in tolerable health, & with with my wife's & my own industry, & the assistance of my children I was able to live without & was advised to do so; but of late the rheumatism has afflicted me so much that I am unable to labor but little & my children are growing poor & unable to assist me.
Sworn to and declared on the 14 th
day of June 1825 before Phineas Whitney
I, Robert Pierpoint clerk of Rutland County Court do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the court, that the said Phineas Whitney did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 six dollars and twenty cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 14 th day of June 1825
R. Pierpoint

Revolution
22 581 INVALID.
File No. 22,381
Phinehas Whitney
Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 447
[Arrangement of 1870.]

19.682
Phinehas Whitney Rutland 67 Vermont
Rejected. July 2. 1825
In letter to
R. Temple Esq Rutland Vt

Rutland 23. June 1825
Sir
Herewith you have an application for a pension, revolutionary claim.
I am Sir, respectfully Yours obedt. Servt
Abner Phelps
J. L. Edwarde Esq Pension office City of Washington

Mr. - attention Mr. Elan
Feb. 16. 1835
Pension Office
Washington City D.C. -
The Hon. Secretary of War
free
Pension

The following statement is as near as I can recollect a true and faithful detail of My Services in the Revolutionary War.
1 st I served one year in the Militia saving eleven Days - under Col. Nicholas Dike, Capt Sawin's Company, at Dorchester Massachusetts. 2 nd I enlisted for three years as a Private in the Continental Army Capt Wilson's Company in Col. Whitney's Regiment and was a Citizen of Massachusetts - served in the State of Rhode Island. I served in the whole three years and three months resided in Brandon Rutland County Vermont when my application was made for a pension - Robert Pierpoint Clerk of the County Court of Rutland County was the officer before whom Testimony was taken - Eighty dollars is the annual amount received - the last payment made by R. Temple on the 4 th of Sept r A. 1834 -
Brandon Feby 10 th 1835 Darius Whitney

Recd 16th
The Hon Sec. of War
Sir I have at the request of Phinehas Whitney perused the foregoing statement, whether it is in form I am unable to say, one thing I can say. that, he is unquestionably honest, old, and poor, with his right hand withered, and unable to labor. — Should he be considered worthy I know of no one more needy
Very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant Wolcott H. Heeler. Post Master Brandon Vermont

State of Vermont Rutland /s- 3
On the 14 th day of June 1825 personally came before the undersigned Authority, Gideon Hovey, a person to me well known, & a credible witness, who being duly sworn doth depose & say, that he is ac- =quainted with Phinehas Whitney who has this day made his declaration before Rutland County Court for a pension, and was acquainted with him during the revolutionary war - That he knows the said Phinehas served in Capt Sawyer's Company in Col. Dike's Reg t of Mass. for the period of nine months & more, in 1776 & 1777 - He further says that he saw said Phinehas in Rhode Island in the summer of 1778 when he saw said Phinehas who then belonged to Col. Whitney's Reg t & Capt. Wilson's Company, but he cannot say how long he served there - and further says not - known before me this day of year above written
Th. Brattle, Jus. Peace
State of Vermont Rutland /s- 3
On the 22 d day of June 1825 personally came Nathaniel Wheeler, a credible witness, who being duly sworn doth depose & say, that he is acquainted with the above named Phinehas Whitney, & was acquainted with him during the revolutionary war - & that he knows the said Phinehas served in Capt. Wilson's Company & Col. Whitney's Reg t of Mass. from the summer of 1777 to the fall of 1778 - and further says not - known this day of year above written before me
Th. Brattle, Jus. Peace

State of Vermont Rutland p. 3
Robert Pierpont Clerk of Rutland County Court, do certify, that Hon. Temple Lapham whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, is a Justice of the peace for said County duly Commissioned - And that his signature thereto is in his own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, this 22. June 1825
R. Pierpont