Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,970, John Whitehouse, N. H.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. H.
Whitehouse, John
N. 25,970
Susanna
B. P. W. 6453-164-55
CONTENTS

6907
4
Maine
John Whitehouse
of Dearborn in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Pierce Long of the New Hampshire line, for the term of - one year
Inscribed on the Roll of the District of Maine at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 of April 1810
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th of Feb'y 1819 and ditto R. C. Vose
Arrears to 4th of Feb. 1818. 4 m 20/30 - 37. 33 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1819 - 48. 00
$85.33
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled
Modification sent July 12 th 1820 to R. C. Vose Esq. Augusta Maine

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that John Whitehouse , a citizen of the United States, now resident in Dearborn , in the said County of Kennebec , in the District of Maine, on the fifteenth day of April , A. D. 1818, made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of an Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed March 18, A. D. 1818, which declaration, and the other evidence produced by the said applicant, is hereunto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a private soldier , in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for support.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the Court in which I preside, to be hereunto affixed, this thirtieth day of May in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Nathan Weston  h.m. C. Just. C.C.C. Pleas 2 d E. Circuit.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
KENNEBEC, ss.
THE Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Kennebec, hereby certifies, that the Honorable NATHAN WESTON, Junior, Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, embracing the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset ; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto his Certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand : Dated at Augusta, in said County of Kennebec, this tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
John Davis

John Whitehouse. Dearborn Kennebec Co p o 608 Long's N.H. Reg. Augt. 1776 to August 1777. 17car
April 15. 1818
Rejected Long's Def. was not on the continental establish ment.
Adm d .
John Whitehouse

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I John Whitehouse, aged sixty one years, a citizen of the United States, born in Lebanon in the District of Maine, but now resident in Durham in the same District, upon oath testify and declare, that I enlisted into the war of the revolution, against the common enemy upon the continental establishment in August 1776, for the period of one year, in Capt John Brewster's company, and Col Long's regiment of the New Hampshire line or troops. This period I fully served out and took my final and honorable, but verbal, discharge, at Still Water in August 1777. I was at the battle at Fort Ann. From my reduced circumstances in life, I am in need of assistance from my country for support. I do hereby relinquish all my claim to any pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any: but I am not to my knowledge borne on any pension list whatever. I request that I may be placed upon the pension list of the District of Maine. Jos. Richards
John his  Whitehouse mark.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kennebec Co.
On the fifteenth day of April A.D. 1818, John Whitehouse above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by him subscribed.
Before me,
Nathan Weston Esq. Chief Justice C. Court C. Me. Sued Eastern Circuit
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Robert C. Vose of Augusta in the District of Maine upon oath testify and declare that I am well acquainted with John Whitehouse above named. From his reduced circumstances, he needs the assistance of his country for support. He sustains the character of a man of truth. Robert C. Vose
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Kennebec Co.
On the twentyseventh day of May A.D. 1818 Robert C. Vose Esquire above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the above deposition, by him subscribed. Before me,
Nathan Weston Esq. C. Just.
C.C.C. Pres 2 E. Circuit.

State of Maine.
I John Davis Clerk, for the County of Kennebec of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court ; and that the original was exhibited in open 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, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is Two hundred Seventeen dollars and  cents ; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is One hundred eighty seven dollars and  Cents .
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of June 1820.
John Davis Clerk of said Court for the County of Kennebec

78
John Whitehouse
Copy. 207.
13 Feb 1810
Mar 1819
Attest
R. Vose, Augusta, Maine.
True Copy Attest John Vose Clerk

(Copy)
78
State of Maine.
KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this twenty second day of May , 1820, personally appeared before Waltham Weston Luf chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, John Whitehouse aged fifty five years, resident in Dearborn in the County of Kennebec within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain Brewster and Regiment commanded by Colonel Lang of the line of the State of New Hampshire upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of one year
that his original declaration was made before Judge Weston on the fifteenth day of April 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered b.907 . And I, the said John Whitehouse do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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.
Witness A. Nichols
John X Whitehouse mark
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz:
The right of possession only, the property being in another, to twenty eight acres of land in said Dearborn, with an old house and barn thereon, all of the value of fifty dollars.
One old mare of the value of five dollars.
Two cows of the value of thirty dollars.
One yoke of oxen of the value of sixty dollars.
Two young cattle of the value of fourteen dollars.
Five sheep of the value of eight dollars.
Three swine of the value of eighteen dollars.
Furniture, besides necessary bedding, of the value of ten dollars.
Books worth two dollars.
Farming utensils of the value of twenty dollars.
I have no debts due to me that can be collected, and I owe as much as thirty dollars. The income derived from the above mentioned
property

property does not exceed twenty five dollars; besides which I have no income derived from property trade or profession.
My occupation is that of a farmer; but from infirmity I am wholly unable to labor; my family residing with me consists of my wife, Susannah aged sixty two years, and able to work labor a little; my daughter, Mary Holmes who has a child of five years old; this daughter was once married but her husband has left her, and she and her child are now wholly dependant upon me, she is not very healthy and able to labour very little; her child is afflicted with sores, and probably never enjoy health. I have also another grand child residing with me by the name of John Rowe, aged about eight years who is bed-ridden and will never be able to labor. Except the foregoing and my necessary clothing and bedding, I have no estate or income whatever.
Witness A. Nichols
John his X Whitehouse mark
Subscribed and sworn to and declared both the oath and schedule on the twenty second day of May 1820.
Before me Nathan Weston Junior C. S.
C. C. C Pleas.
True Copy
Attest John Davis Clerk

993.
Maine
Insana Whitehouse widow of John Whitehouse who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
due from $40
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
1 st July
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Ap r 1851,
and sent to
G. W. Morton Augusta Me.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 44 Vol. 1
D. Harnsworth Nov 1/55.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE OF MAINE.
Penobscot County, ss.
On this fifth day of September A. D., 1838, personally appeared before the Hon. Nathan Weston, Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State, Susanna Whitehouse a resident of Dearborn in the County of Penobscot and State of Maine, aged eighty three years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of John Whitehouse late of said Dearborn , deceased, who was pensioned under the act of Congress of March 18, 1818, as a Revolutionary pensioner on the Maine Roll, & afterwards dropped from the roll under the act of May 1, 1820. She refers to the evidence he furnished the War Department for proof of service.
She further declares, that she was married to the said John Whitehouse on the not recollected day of May in the year seventeen hundred and eighty ; that her husband, the aforesaid John Whitehouse died on the ninth day of December eighteen hundred twenty four , at Dearborn ; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated; that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. That she is now eighty three years of age ; that her maiden name was Susanna Ash , & she was married at Lebanon, Maine , by Rev. Mr. Hasey . Susanna Whitehouse mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me (the applicant being from age and infirmity unable to appear in open court) Nathan Weston C.J. S. J. C.

State of Maine
On the fifth day of September, 1830, Susanna Whitehouse, the applicant within named, was examined and sworn as within stated. I am satisfied that she was married to John Whitehouse, late a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, on the third day of May, 1700, that the said John Whitehouse deceased on the ninth day of December, 1824, and that the applicant has ever since remained his widow.
Nathan Weston C.F. J.P.C.
No court was in session, when the within declaration was received. It appeared to me, that of the applicant the sex, and the infirmities, incident to Eighty three, justified and required the within certificate.
Nathan Weston
STATE OF MAINE.
Kennebec
ss.
I the subscriber Clerk of the Judicial Court, for said County hereby CERTIFY, That the Hon. Nathan Weston before whom the proceedings were had, is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State. I also CERTIFY, That the foregoing annexed contains the original proceedings of the said Chief Justice in the matter of the application of Susanna Whitehouse for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this Twenty first day of September A. D., 1838.
Thos Swan

Sebago Sept 13 th 1838
John Whitehouse Jr and Susanna Ash were Married by the Rev Isaac Hasey May Third seventeen hundred and eighty
attest Joseph Farnham Town Clerk I Timothy L Kimball hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows
May 3 rd 1800 John Whitehouse Jr and Susanna Ash were married by Rev Isaac Hasey
Joseph Farnham Town Clerk
I Timothy L Kimball above named depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the town of Sebago in the County York and State of Maine and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town, with the exception above named as certified by me. Timothy L Kimball Town Clerk
State of Maine
York S
Sworn this 13 day of Sept 1838
Before me James Brackett Justice of Peace
My bill with the Justices fees will be one dollar
T. L. Kimball
James Brackett Esq is a Justice of the Peace for the county of York.
Richard Weston

Whereas the undersigned Clerk of the Judicial Courts for said County, hereby certify that George Bragdon Esq., before whom the within affidavit was sworn, is a Justice of the Peace for the County of York.
Witness my hand at the seat of the Supreme Judicial Court of the State this 28th day of January 1839.
James H. Dorr Clerk

193.338
Act March 3. July 23.
Sidannah Whitehouse 55 John Whitehouse 184
N.H. Co. 53  Sept 28  is  me ,
No: 16 53 acres Sept: 21/5
sent to
(Rev. war)
Pen? Act.
[blancant and 99 years]
(Special)
Reg'd
D. Painsworth, Osceola Me
Vol. W. 139.5

STATE OF MAINE, } ss.
COUNTY OF Somerset }
ON THIS sixteenth day of July A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, D. H. Harrisworth within and for the County and State aforesaid Susannah Whitcomb aged ninety nine years, a resident of Smithfield in the County of Somerset State of Maine, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Whitehouse deceased, who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Revolutionary in the 4th Regiment of 1776 in the war declared by the United States on the 19th day of July 1846. that her said husband was a Revolutionary pensioner on or about the day of  for services rendered in the A. D. 1846 for the term of and was honorably discharged at and continue in actual service in said War, for the term of on the day of A. D.
She further states that she was married to the said John Whitehouse in Lebanon on the 20th day of May A D 1780 by one Susannah and that her name before her said marriage was 18th that her said husband died at Smithfield on the day of  December A D 1828 and that she is now a widow, and Pensioner She further declares, that she has heretofore made application for bounty land, under the Act approved September 28, 1850, and obtained a Land Warrant for acres, No. which she has legally disposed of and it cannot now be returned.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled, under the "Act approved March 3, 1855" Susannah Whitehouse  now
We, Nathan Prowse and Isaac Whitehouse residents of Smithfield in the State of Maine upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Susannah Whitehouse in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. Nathan Prowse  Isaac Whitehouse
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. Drummond Harrisworth Sub J. Peace
By reason of age and infirmity is not able to write the contents of her petition after the same is approved by the Pension Office for the same
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. Somerset COUNTY, }
I, Geo. A. Hobbs Clerk of the Courts of Somerset County, certify that Drummond Harrisworth is a Magistrate as above, and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, and subscribed my name this 18th day of July in the year 185 5
Geo. A. Hobbs CLERK OF THE COURTS OF Somerset

193.338
Susannah Whitehouse Smithfield
D. Garrisonville City Osceola P.O. Somerset County Maine

John Whitehouse born August 1754 Susannah Ash born August 19 1756 Married May 20 th 1780 John Patience Whitehouse born August 18 1783 John Whitehouse born December 17 1785 Robert Whitehouse born March 1 1788 Thomas Whitehouse born December 28 1790 Molly Whitehouse born May 13 1796 Sally Whitehouse born April 10 1798 Sally Whitehouse died March 5 1805 Billy Whitehouse born September 13 1800 Billy Whitehouse died March 10 1805 John Whitehouse died December 9 1824
A Samuel Whitehouse of Smithfield in the county of Somerset aged forty two years does on his oath depose and say that he is the grandson of John Whitehouse late of Smithfield deceased he lived near my Father in Smithfield My grandmother Susannah Whitehouse now lives with my Father The above family record is correctly copied out of the old Family Bible. The entries in the Bible were made at different times by one Asa Cutting now deceased

I recollect suing Master Cutting as he was called, make most if not all the entries some of them when I was quite young My Grand Mother Susannah Whitson lives at my Father's in Smithfield and is now a Widow My Grandfather John Whitson was a Revolutionary pensioner and My Grand Mother Susannah Whitson is now a pensioner
Samuel Whitson
Somerset p. July 16 1855
Then the above named Samuel Whitson Esquire a person to me well known and of good reputation personally appeared and made oath to the above deposition by him subscribed before me (Drummond Garrison Esq. Justice of Peace)

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Whitehouse a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug 76 1 yr Pvt. John Brewster Pierce Long NH                                                   
Battles engaged in, Fort Ann.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Lebanon York Co. Me (Mass.)
Date of application for pension, Apr. 12 1818. His d. was al
Residence at date of application, Dearborn, Kennebec Co. Me
Age at date of application, born in Lebanon Me. Aug 175-4
Remarks: Sol mar May 3 1780 at Lebanon Me. Susanna Ash who was born Aug 19 1756 at Dearborn Me Dec 9 1824. She was al per on her ap ex Sept 5 1838 while living at Dearborn Me Family: Patience b Aug 18 1783. John b. Dec 17 1785. Robert Mar 1 1788. Thomas Dec 28 1790. Molly or Mary b. May 13 1796. mar. - Holmes had a dau. Hannah b. ab 1815. Sally b. Apr 10 1798, d. Mar 5 1805. Billy b. Sept 13 1800 d. Mar 10 1805. Grandchildren, John Rowe b. ab 1812. Samuel Whitehouse b. 1813 - names of their parents not stated Commissioner.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25,970
Susanna Whitehouse
Wid. of
John Whitehouse
Brn Rev War
Act: Feb 2nd 1848
Index:—Vol. W , Page 325
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1920 Aug. 6. Heir. to Mrs. Fessie H. Allen, En 22 Conway St. Rockdale Mass.

Reported
193 Maine
Susanna Whitehouse widow of John Whitehouse who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29. day of July 1848 and sent to
G. W. Morton Augusta Me.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 43 Vol. 1.

Rep
77.
Maine
Susanna Whitehouse
widow of John Whitehouse who was a private
in the Massachusetts line for 18 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40. Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of May 1843 and sent to
G. M. Morton Esq
Augusta Maine
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book
A
Vol.
1.
Page
4.

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160 Ams

FREE
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Miss J. C. Cumyfoner of pension
Washington City
D.C.
Susanna Whitehouse
John - d. 2 nd Feb 48
Cole

Ph. 1004. 2. Feb. 48. Me.
Boyle.

Maine. 3324
Susanna Whitelaw widow of John Whitelaw, who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18 and who died on the 9 th December 1824 of Kennebec in the State of Maine who was a P er . in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg t . commanded by Col on el [blank] in the [blank] line for 12 m th s
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 40 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of June '39, and sent att d Geo. W. Norton, Augusta, Me 2
Arrears to the 14th of March - $ 120.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 20.00
$ 140.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. D. [blank] Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 26.

Susanna Whitehouse N o 3324. $40. per Ann Payment to be made
at Portland, by A. Newhall, Esq y Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Maine
Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1, Page 26 by
R. Burdine Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Susanna Whitehouse, of Maine, widow of John Whitehouse, deceased, who was a Private in the Revolution and died on the ninth — day of December 1824 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of forty — dollars and — cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 27. — day of June — one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
J. P. Poinsett
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Susanna Whitehouse $40. Payment to be made at Portland
by William Woodbury 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 2d, 1848, Page 43 Vol. 1
Geo. H. King Clerk.

No 993,
WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Susanna Whitehouse widow of John Whitehouse . 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 4th of March, 1848, 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 War Office of the United States this 29th day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans.

Maine Osoola Oct 15 1855
Hon S. Minot
Sir Susannah Whitehouse Widow of John Whitehouse a private in the Revolutionary War has been written to from Washington to the effect that there is a balance of pay or pension due to her I obtained a land bounty for her and she desired me to ascertain as to the supposed claim Mrs Whitehouse is for advanced in life having entered her hundredth year since August last. Was married to her late husband in the summer of 1780 Will you be so kind as to inform me as to her claim
Very truly Yours D. Barnsworth

Susanna Whitehouse for Increase Pension
Due to p er day $40 per ann. comm y 1 July 1848.
Geo W Morton Augusta Maine

Spitsfield, Maine
March 14. 1851
Hon James E. Heath Commr of Pension
Sir,
I am now a pensioner of the United States, under the Parr of Feb. 2. 1848 at the rate Forty dollars per annum, being pensioned on account of the Revolutionary services of my late husband John Whitehouse who had been pensioned under the Act of March 18. 1818 and was paid a pension under the said Act to March 4. 1820, he died Dec. 9. 1824.
I hereby authorize Genl Mr Morton of Augusta in the State of Maine to act as my Attorney in establishing my claim to an increase of my pension.
Witness Israel Whitehouse
her
Susanna X Whitehouse mark

Susanna Whitehouse
aa 77
admitted
Geo W Morton Augusta Maine,

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of February 2, 1848, entitled "An Act Making further provisions for the Surviving Widows of the Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. COUNTY OF Somerset }
On this eighteenth day of July A. D. 1848 personally appeared, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in the County of Somerset and State of Maine, Susanna Whitehouse a resident of Smithfield in the County of Somerset aged ninety two years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the second of February, 1848, granting Pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John Whitehouse who was a Private during the Revolutionary War; that she was pensioned as the widow of the said John Whitehouse at the rate of Private  Forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, under the Act of June 17, 1844, which was paid to her at the Agency in Portland, in the State of Maine. She further declares that she is still a widow.
WITNESS:
Oliver Parsons Samuel Whitehouse
Susanna  her  X Whitehouse mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written,
BEFORE ME,
Samuel Whitehouse
Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration.
Samuel Whitehouse
Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. KENNEBEC COUNTY, }
I, William M. Stratton Clerk in the Courts of Kennebec County, certify that Samuel Whitehouse is a Magistrate as above, and that the above signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, and subscribed my name this 20th day of July in the year 1848.
W. M. Stratton
Clerk of the Courts of Kennebec County.

42 D Susanna Whitehouse.
Geo Wm Walton Augusta Maine

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF MAINE, }
County of Somerset ss. ) On this ninth day of April A. D. 1843, personally appeared, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in the County of Somerset and State of Maine, Susanna Whitehouse a resident of Smithfield in the County of Somerset aged eighty seven years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John Whitehouse who was a private during the Revolutionary War; that she was pensioned as the widow of the said John Whitehouse at the rate of forty dollars and _____ cents per annum, under the Act of July 7, 1838, which was paid to her at the agency in Portland in the State of Maine She further declares that she is still the widow of the said John Whitehouse having remained unmarried ever since his death.
Witness Wm Wilton
Susanna   Whitehouse
Susanna Whitehouse
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written,
Before me, Susanna Whitehouse
Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me to have been pensioned under the Act of July 7, 1838, and is the reputed widow of John Whitehouse deceased, and has remained unmarried ever since his death.
Susanna Whitehouse
Justice of the Peace.

State of Maine
Ternacle County S.S. I the subscriber, clerk of all the Superior Courts, held for and within the said County of Ternacle, do hereby certify that Samuel Whitehams is a Pastor of the Plea as within stated, and that the within signature purporting to be his are genuine
Witness my hand and the seal of the Superior Judicial Court of Maine the fourteenth day of April 1843
J. R. Nichols

John White house
10/10/10

I John Brewster of Rochester in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I had the honor of commanding a company in Col. Pierce Long's regiment in the New Hampshire line for one year in the war of the revolution. My company was enlisted in the year AD 1776 in the month of August, as near as I can recollect, for one year. John Whitehouse then of said Rochester Lebanon in the County of York Commonwealth of Massachusetts now of Dearborn in the County of Kennebec in said Commonwealth enlisted as a soldier in my said company for one year and served as a soldier in said company during said year and was discharged, when my company was discharged, which was at the end of the year for which said Company was enlisted. John Brewster
The State of New Hampshire
Strafford ss. October 19. 1818 Then the said John Brewster personally appearing made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me J. H. Woodman Secy.
I hereby certify that the said John Brewster is a gentleman of good reputation and that his testimony is entitled to full credit. J. H. Woodman

I John Richards of Rochester in the County of Strafford and State of New Hampshire testify and say that in the year 1776 I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt John Brewster. I think in the month of August, as a soldier in the army of the revolution for one year. John Whitehouse then of Her- anon in the County of York Commonwealth of Massachusetts, now, as he says was I believe of Dearborn in the County of Ken- nebec and Commonwealth aforesaid enlisted as a soldier into said company about the same time I did, and served the term of his enlistment as a soldier in said company being for the term of one year. He was discharged at Stillwater, or rather said company was discharged at Stillwater, & the officers of said company had the care of some waggon, from Stillwater to Albany and at Albany our officers discharged the company each man made the best of his way home and I know said Whitehouse was in the company when we were discharged and that he served his term, one year as a soldier in said company. Said company was attached to the regiment commanded by Col Pease Long in the New Hampshire line.

Said Whitehouse started from Albany in company with me - John Richards.
State of New Hampshire Strafford Oct. 19. 1818
Then the said John Richards personally appearing made oath that the above affidavit by him submitted is true. Before me J. H. Woodman Just Peace
I hereby certify that the said John Richards is a credible witness
J. H. Woodman State of New Hampshire
Strafford, ss.
To all whom it may concern - I, Andrew Peirce Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Strafford, Certify That J. H. Woodman Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, acting under the authority of said State.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court this twenty first day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Eighteen.
A. Peirce, Clerk.

Rev. M.H.
Roslindale July 6. 1920
To the Pension Office at Washington. Wishing to join the D.A.R., order was advised to write to Office and ask for proof that I am eligible.
My great grandfather who was John Whilehouse was a "Soldier of the Revolution". I am told that his widow drew a pension until her death in 1857 or near that time.

If statement correct, will you furnish me sufficient-proof so I can join the order and oblige
Yours sincerely
(Mrs.) Jessie F. Allen
22 Conway St- Roslindale
Mass.

John Whitehouse
Rev. Meame Role ex. b. 907
relocated L. C. T. April 10, 1828.
value property $47.00
rent 1 year
R. C. Vop August

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the act of the 1st March, 1823.
State of Maine.
COUNTY OF Franklin ss.
ON this tenth day of April 1823 personally appeared John Whitchouse in open court before the Court of Common Pleas the being a Court of Record for said County, proceeding according to the course of common law, having original jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment John Whitchouse , resident in said County, aged Sixty Seven years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of the eighteenth of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, the first of May, eighteen hundred and twenty, and the first of March, eighteen hundred and twenty-three—that he the said Whitchouse enlisted for the term of one Year on the not recatata day of August in the year 1776 in the State of New Hampshire in the Company commanded by Captain Brewster in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Long in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until August 1777 when he was discharged from the said service in Hittindon in the State of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt there from upon on account of his property.
AND, in pursuance of the Act of the first May, eighteen hundred and twenty, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, 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 eighteenth day of March, eighteen hundred and eighteen, 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.
Attest John Potter . John Whitchouse Mark
SWORN to and declared, on the tenth day of April 1823
before
Ezekiel Whitman Chf Justice of Said Court
Total Am d 47.00

SCHEDULE of the Real and Personal Estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz :
Liv Cow value at twenty four dollars = Five Sheep twelve dollars = Liv Swine three dollars = old House hold furniture (excepting muskrat bedding) viz 1 Table = 1 chest = 5 chairs = 1 Iron Pot = 1 Tin Kettle = 6 Knives & forks = 1/2 doz Plates all of the value five dollars } one Axe = 1 Hoe = 2 old chains of the value of three dollars } Attest J Potter John his + Whitehouse mark
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me John Whitehouse — who, by occupation am a Farmer — which I am unable to pursue by reason of Rheumatism and the gravel
   Names. Ages. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Susan my wife — 66 years — able in health   Hannah Hony — 9 yrs — able has a fever sore    Attest John Potter John his + Whitehouse mark
That since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property. The right of possession to twenty acres of land with an old house and barn thereon I have sold to, and shall be under the necessity of relinquishing it to the proprietor.
   Names of the persons to whom sold. Time of Sale. Amount of Money, or description of property received in return.     one old mule   1 yoke of oxen to R Whitehouse 1820 — for a wett which I owned him   2 young cattle sold — for wett which I owned —   Five Sheep mentioned above   3 Swine — fatted & killed    Attest J Potter John his + Whitehouse mark
I, Robert C Rose — Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within the said County of Kennebec do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said John Whitehouse 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 said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Forty Seven 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 April — 1823
Robert C. Rose Clerk of the Court of the County of Kennebec

2020 Susanna Whitehouse, (act July 7, 1838.) widow of John Whitehouse, who was a pensioner on Maine Roll under act of March 18, 1818. —
Me act 7 July 38. Town clerk, certifies to be duly authorized to do so — bovily infirmity 80.24 Adm'd 12 mo pri 40 $
No deduction
Geo. W. Morton, Augusta, Me.

I John Whitehouse of Dearborn, Kennebec County, aged upwards of fifty years, upon oath state that the within named John Whitehouse, my father, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, died at said Dearborn on the ninth day of December eighteen hundred twenty four, that my mother the within named Susanna Whitehouse has remained a widow ever since that period,
John his Whitehouse mark
State of Maine,
Kennebec, ss. subscribed sworn to this 5 th day of September 1838, the deponent being a credible witness, Before me, Nathan Weston C. J. S. J. C.