Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14077, Ebenezer Vaughan, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Vaughan Ebenezer Joanna
N. 14077 B.L. No. 8191-160-55
CONTENTS

21. 4. 84 Massachusetts
Oliver Vaughan of Franklin in the State of Mass a who was a Sgt in the Company commanded by Captain Chambers of the Reg t commanded by C. Smith in the Mass a line for 23 mos & 15 days
Cont
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 77 - Dollars - 23 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 a day of Sept 1835 and sent L. S. Perkins  Amherst Mass
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 $ 193. 07 Semi-ant. allowance ending Nov 54  38. 62
$ 231. 69
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. H. Adson Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 89
71 Franklin

DECLARATION,
IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE BENEFIT OF THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF THE 7 TH OF JUNE, 1832.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE .
ON this Franklin  10th  11th day of March 1833 personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas, held at Greenfield within & for the County of Franklin, to wit: Ebenezer Vaughan a resident of New Salem in the County of Hampshire, and State of Massachusetts, aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year 1781, with Capt. John Chambers and served in the 6th regiment of the Massachusetts line, under the following named officers: Capt. John Chambers, Col. Calvin Smith, Genl. Jackson - He enlisted at Middleboro in the County of Plymouth in the State of Massachusetts, in the month of August 1781. for three years, or a "three years man"- went immediately to Boston, where he passed muster before Col. Popham - stayed there 3. or 4. weeks, when Genl. Bemis was sent from the army, to take charge of the recruits, & march them to the army - We went from Boston to Worcester - thence to Springfield - thence to Litchfield, in Connecticut - thence to Verplank's Point, on the Hudson River, where we joined the Brigade under Genl. Jackson - Stayed at Verplank's Point from 2. to 3. months - Col. Ebenezer  Spencer was there, & commanded the 2d Regt. - Thence we marched with the army to West Point - stayed there a short time, then retired to Windkill to a place called "Little Britain" where we went into Winter Quarters. In the Spring following, 1782. we crossed the river & marched to Fishkill - stayed there a considerable time - thence to "Gallows Hill" so called, & spent the season at Fishkill, & Gallows Hill, & other places in that vicinity, & then retired again, across the river, to "Little Britain", for Winter Quarters. We were at this place, when Peace was proclaimed in the Spring of 1783. which I think was in the month of April - Soon after the proclamation of Peace, the army was dismissed - I had not written discharge - I returned to Middleboro, where I stayed 2. or 3. years - then removed to New Salem in the County of Franklin & lived there about 3. years - then to Shutesbury an adjoining town in the same County, where I lived 14. years - then to New Salem, where I have ever since lived. I do not know that any of the officers above named are living. I never was in an engagement, but have often been out in scouting parties. I was gone from home 2. years & 8. months.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any,) only on that of the agency in the State of _____.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ebenezer Vaughan for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three .
E. Alvord Clerk.

I Ebenezer Vaughan, in this Manner do further declare that, at said Middleborough in the Month of July 1780. I enlisted into the Company of Capt. Edward Sparrow, in Col. John Jacobs' Regiment to reinforce the Continental Army - Marched to Scituate in the County of Bristol - Mass. Chsetts, when we received orders to repair directly to Newport in Rhode Island to assist in expelling the British from that place & the waters in that vicinity - we staid there, as nearly as I can recollect, three & a half months; when we were dismissed; I had no written discharge at this time. Our business, while there, was to keep guard, & to build forts & other fortifications. After we were dismissed, as aforesaid, I returned again to Middleborough, where I remained & again enlisted into the Continental Army in 1781. as mentioned in my former declaration. The reason  why I did not mention this service in 1780 in my former declaration was that I had forgotten it. I further say that the time, which is stated at the close of my declaration as within, to be two years & eight months, was a mistake for one year & eight months, and I now say that the time in which I was engaged after my enlistment in 1781, to my discharge in 1783, was one year & eight months. Ebenezer Vaughan
Know all men by these presents: Hampshire ss. August 15. 1833. Then personally appeared Ebenezer Vaughan, above mentioned, well known to me to be a credible witness, and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration. & him subscribed. Before me Edward Dickinson Justice of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire ss. I Sam l F. Lyman Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that Edward Dickinson Esquire before whom the above deposition was taken was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace for said County and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this sixteenth day of July A.D. 1833.
Sam l F. Lyman Register
2446 Benjamin Ebenezer Vaughan

1822
Massachusetts.
Joanna Vaughan widow of Ebenezer Vaughan Mass
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private ,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 77 Dollars 23, Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6. day of Sept. 1848, and sent to
J. L. Smallledge Shutesbury Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 170 Vol. 2,
Lett J. L. Smallledge 29 Aug 53 Reported

3856
Joanna Vaughan - Wid of Ebenezer
Mass
Ad July 7 1838
Mared 1785
died 28 apr 1838
Allow $77.23 per
ann from age 28
1838
Capt Chamber
Col Smith Mass
Militia
Elijah Almond Greenfield Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin County ss. On this eighteenth day of September A. D. 1838, personally appeared in open court before the Hon. Richard B. Newcomb, judge of the court of Probate in and for said county of Franklin, Joanna Vaughan, a resident of New Salem in said county of Franklin, aged seventy seven 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 act of Congress, passed July seventh 1830; That she is the widow of Ebenezer Vaughan, who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and a pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress of June 7. 1832, was placed on the pension list roll of the Massachusetts agency, on the 23 d day of September 1833; and for proof of his services, she refers to the testimony now on file in the War Department, on which his said pension was granted.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Ebenezer Vaughan, on the third day of November, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five; that her husband the aforesaid Ebenezer Vaughan, died on the twenty eighth day of April eighteen hundred thirty eight; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. —
Joanna her X Vaughan
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before R. B. Newcomb Judge of Probate

And the said Judge of Probate doth hereby declare his opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the said Ebenezer Vaughan was a soldier in the army of the Revolution and as such was placed upon the pension roll of the United States as stated in the within declaration - that the said Joanna Vaughan, the within applicant was married to the said Ebenezer as within declared - that the said Ebenezer died on the twenty eighth day of April last; and that the said applicant has ever since remained a widow.
R. E. Newcomb Judge of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss
I Elijah Alvord, Register of Probate in & for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Richard E. Newcomb Esq. is the Register of Probate in and for said county; and the foregoing signatures purporting to be his were made in my presence, and are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Probate Court for said county this third day of October A.D. 1838
E. Alvord Reg. Prob.

I Henry Smith, Clerk of the town of New Salem in the county of Franklin and State of Massachusetts, do hereby certify, that the following is a true extract from the records of said town, now in my custody & possession; — to wit, — "Ebenezer Vaughan & Joanna Perkins of N.S. was married November Third one thousand seven hundred and eighty five" — with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows: — to wit, — "Nov. 3 d - 1785" —————
I Henry Smith above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of town clerk of New Salem aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Henry Smith the Town Clerk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Franklin ss. August 24. 1838. Then Henry Smith personally appeared, before me the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for said county of Franklin, and made oath according to law, to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed; And I further certify, that the said Henry Smith holds the office of town clerk of said New Salem; and that his character for truth is good. —
William Whitaker, justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss
I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Franklin, do hereby certify that William Whitaker is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county; and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, this third day of October A.D. 1838.
E. Alvord Clerk

66.898 3/4 Act March 3/55 3/4 April 13/55
Joanna Vaughan, widow of Ebenezer Vaughan, Private.
Capt. Edward Sparrow. Col. John Jacobs.
Enl. July 23. 1780 3/4 Mass dis. 3/4 Mil
Revolutionary War.
17819 17819 - Feb 48 - 1822
Brynton Private Col Jacobs' Rr Mass Troops
as 160 as Oct 12/55 Dodge
Preston M Carver Shutesbury Franklin Co Mass
Vol. 968. - 6

No. 2.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston.
March 27 th 1855.
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 Owen Vaughan is borne on muster roll of Sturtevant's Washburn's Comp. Col. Owen Sprouts Regt. who marched from Middleboro to Rhode Island on the alarm of Dec. 8. 1776 11 days, as private. Also on pay roll of Capt. Edward Sparrows Comp. Col. John Jacobs Regt. Attached to reinforce the Continental Army for three mos. from July 23. to Oct. 27. 1780. 3 Mos. 5 days, as private.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin, ss.
I, GEO. GRENNELL, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Franklin, do certify, that Joseph L. Smallidge Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the Certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Joseph L. Smallidge and believe his signature to said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth, this Ninth day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
Geo. Grennell Clerk.

We, Eliphal King and Polly King, Residents of New Salem, in the County of Franklin, and State of Massachusetts, Depose and say that in an Old family Bible in the possession of Joanna Vaughan, Claiming Bounty Land as the Widow of Ebenezer Vaughan late of New Salem deceased for Revolutionary services done by him, there is the Record of the Marriage of the aforesaid Ebenezer Vaughan and Joanna his Widow, of which the following is a true copy - Ebenezer Vaughan and Joanna Haskell were Married the Ninth day of November A. D. 1785 by Elder Samuel Bigelow. We further Depose and say that the aforesaid Joanna Vaughan is now a Widow and that the aforesaid Ebenezer Vaughan Died the twenty eighth day of April A. D. 1838 and that we were present at the funeral.  Eliphal King Polly King
State of Massachusetts ss
Franklin County } On this fifth day of April A. D. 1855 Before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared, Eliphal King & Polly King above named who are Credible Witnesses and made Oath to the truth of the foregoing Affidavit by them subscribed
Before me
Joseph S Smallidge Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts, } ss. County of Hampshire,
On this fifth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Joanna Vaughan New Salem aged Ninety Three years, a resident of in the State of Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of Ebenezer Vaughan deceased , who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Lieutenant Captain Edward Sparre in the Regiment of Revolutionary commanded by Colonel John Jacob in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812 , and that her said husband was drafted at  enlisted a Middlesex , on or about the twentieth day of July , A. D., 1780 , for the term of Three months as a private , and continued in actual service in said war for the term of Three months & five days , and was honorably discharged at — , on the — day of — , A. D., — .
She further states that she was married to the said Ebenezer Vaughan in New Salem on the Ninth day of November , A. D., 1785 , by one Samuel Bigelow , a Minister ; and that her name before her said marriage was Joanna Haskins ; that her said husband died at New Salem on the twenty eighth day of April , A. D., 1838 , and that she is now a widow.
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."
Joanna Vaughan We, Eliphal King and John M. King , residents of New Salem , in the State of Massachusetts, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Joanna Vaughan , 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.
Eliphal King John M. King
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.
Before me Joseph L. Prallidge Justice of the Peace.
The Commissioner of Pensions will please forward my Warrant to Edward Dickinson, Amherst, Mass. , who as my agent will receive the same and transmit it to me.

24477 Ebenezer Vaughan Mass
Rate 23 M c 5 days
lock final settle
Letter 15 June 1839 to Hon Geo Greenleaf
L. F. Dickinson Esq. Amherst Mass
Edward Dickinson Amherst Mass

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Ebenezer Verrall  Greenfield Franklin Co State of Mass
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enl 1781 ten years 2 8 Capt Chamberlain Col Smith Genl Jackson 71 years Plymouth Mass Traditionary Evidence only  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS Commissioner of Pensions.
533- 56 277 16.117 56 7.232 193.09

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } ss.
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.  The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
□ The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14077 Joanna Vaughan Widow of Ebenezer Vaughan Priv Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. M , Page 296
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Nov Aug

Ebenezer Vaughan
Certificate of Sec'y of State, Movers Service - 1780 — 3-5 m. 2.  Depo r of Silvanus Wood & Joanna Wood Movers Service declared for fr 1781. —   1.  8.  11.  3    1.  11.  5     v.  m.  2.   

✓ 4463
Massachusetts
Joanna Vaughan widow of Ebenezer Vaughan who was a private in the Mass s Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 77 Dollars 23 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the Eighteenth day of Jan y 1844 and sent to
J. L. Smallidge Shutesbury
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 56

Instructions under the Act of 1844 sent to J. S. Smallidge, Shutesbury. Map a Aug. 20. 1844.

Massachusetts
Joanna Vaughan,
widow of
Ebenezer Vaughan, Deed: who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832, and who died on the 28. April, 1838 — of Franklin in the State of Mass: — who was a private — in the company — commanded by Captain Chambers — of the Regt — commanded by Col: Smith — in the Mass: — line for 23 Months & 5 days —
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 77 — Dollars 23 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1836. 29th: April, 1838. —
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of May 1839 and sent to Elijah Alvord, Greenfield Mass: —
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $65.02
Semi-annual allowance ending 14 Sept: $38.61
$103.63
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by M c Stearns Book A
Vol. 1
Clerk, Page 142

Massachusetts - 2841 -
Joanna Vaughan widow of Ebenezer Vaughan
who was a pensioner under the Act of June '32 and who died on the 28. April, 1838 - of Franklin in the State of Mass - who was a private in the Company: - commanded by Captain Chandler - of the Regt - commanded by Col. Smith - in the Mass - line for 23. mos: & 5 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts - at the rate of 7 75 - Dollars 23 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. & terminating 28 April '38
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of March '43 and sent to E. Clark Brighton, Mass: -
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$100.67-
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by
Clerk,
Book / — Vol. / — Page 142

Rept March 15-43 New certificate ipd. in this case, see opinion of the atty. Genl. of the 20- of September 1842

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L. P. Waldo Esq.
Commission of Russians Washington City (L. 6.)
66.898

Ebenezer Vaughan Mass Ad June 7 when paid 2 . p st . 28 April 1838 $77.23 A B 1/2 914

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No. 66898
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 13, 187
Ebenezer Vaughan Rev. War
Warrant 8191-160-55
Preston H. Gaver Shutesbury Mass

I Joanna Wood of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth & State of Massachusetts on oath declare & say that I am in the seventy second year of my age. That I was born, brought up & always lived in said Middleborough. That I was well acquainted with Ebenezer Vaughan (who formerly lived in Middleborough but now lives in New Salem in the County of Franklin and State of Massachusetts) while he lived in said Middleborough. That he was brought up within half a mile of my Father's. and was about two years younger than myself - That I recollect that said Ebenezer Vaughan went into the service of the United States as a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and was gone for a considerable space of time, but I cannot now tell whether it was one or two years - nor can I now recollect the name of the place where he went. but I do recollect that it was good ways off - That he returned to Middleborough after he left the service, and staid a few years & then moved to New Salem. that I saw him in Middleborough about five years ago -
Joanna Wood
Low mandate of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss On the 5 th day of August 1833, the above named Joanna Wood personally appeared & made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by her subscription
Before me Isaac Stevens Just. Peace
August 5 th 1833. I certify that I am well acquainted with Joanna Wood, that she is a credible person & that her statement is entitled to full faith & Credit - Isaac Stevens Just of the Peace

I Silvanus Wood of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth & State of Massachusetts on oath do testify & say that I am seventy four years of age, that I was born & brought up in said Middleborough & have always had my home there, that Ebenezer Vaughan who now lives in New-Salem in the County of Franklin & State of Massachusetts was born & brought up in the said Town of Middleborough & in the same neighbourhood with me - that said Vaughan was a few years younger than myself - that he the said Vaughan lived in said Middleborough till after the close of the Revolutionary War - that I well recollect that said Vaughan enlisted as a soldier into the Continental army in the war of the Revolution, and was absent in the continental service in the State of New York for a considerable period, but I cannot recollect the length of time for which he enlisted nor for which he served - nor do I know anything of the names of the officers under whom he served - I think it was towards the close of the war when he enlisted as I recollect that he was engaged by a Clapp - that he received money as a bounty from the Clapp or otherwise before he went into the service - after the close of the war, he returned to Middleborough & staid a few years & then moved to New Salem and that the said Vaughan died at Middleborough about five years ago -
Silvanus Wood
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss. On the 5 th day of August 1833, personally appeared the above named Silvanus Wood & made solemn oath to the truth of the above written affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me Isaac Stevens Justice of Peace Augt. 5. 1833 I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Silvanus Wood who has subscribed and sworn to

the foregoing affidavit, that he is a respectable and credible person & that the said Affidavit is entitled to full faith & credit.
Isaac Stevens Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Plymouth ss. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for the County of Plymouth do hereby certify that Isaac Stevens Esq before whom the two foregoing Depositions were sworn to & subscribed is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that the several foregoing signatures purporting to be his are true & genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this sixth day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Jacob H. Lord

Ebenezer D. Langhane
Secretary of States' Certificate. Aug. 1833.
Samuel F. Dickinson Architect Massachusetts.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 6 th 1833.
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 Ebenezer Vaughn is borne on a Muster Roll of Lieut. Jonah Washburn's company, in Col. Ebenezer Sproat's Regiment, on the Alarm at Rhode Island, the 8 th of Decem r 1776, where he is allowed, for services and travel eleven days. — — — — — mo days 0 = 11
Ebenezer Vaughn's name is found on a Pay Roll of Capt. Edward Sparrow's company, in Col. John Jacob's Regiment, to reinforce the Continental Army, by order of Council June 24 th 1780, where he is allowed, for services and travel, from July 23 d to Oct. 27 th 1780, three months and five days. — — — — — 3 = 5 3 = 16
Ebenezer Vaughn claims further services, under Capt. John Chambers, Col. Calvin Smith, and Gen l Jackson, the rolls of which are not found in this Office.
Edward D. Dags Ly

Claremont Mrs. Joanna Vaughan Mass. At 7. July 38 7723 from March '36 to 28 ap. '38
Elijah Clark Brighton Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Franklin ss.
On this first day of March eighteen hundred and forty three Personally appeared before me Joseph L. Smallledge a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Franklin. Joanna Vaughan a resident of New Salem in said county, eighty one years of age, who being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims from the fourth of March 1836. to the twenty eighth day of April in the year A D 1838. from which period she has been already paid under the act of the seventh of July 1838. and the Declarant further alleges that she is the widow of Ebenezer Vaughan who was a private in the Revolutionary War. that her pension was allowed at the rate of seventy seven dollars and twenty three cents per an- num. and was paid to her at the agency at Boston in the State of Massachusetts. and further she saith not.
Joanna Vaughan
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before Me, Joseph L. Smallledge
Franklin ss New Salem March 1 st 1843
I hereby certify that Joanna Vaughan who has signed the above declaration and made oath to the same is well known to me to be the Widow of Ebenezer Vaughan of this town (Deceased), and that she has received a pension from the United States
Joseph L. Smallledge Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary's Office March 6 th 1843.
I hereby Certify that at the date of the within attestation Joseph L. Smallidge was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Franklin.
Witness the seal of the State
Geo. A. Bolles Secretary of the Commonwealth

United States of America
State of Massachusetts County of Franklin ss
Be it known that before me Joseph L. Snell Esq. Esquire in and for the County of said personally appeared Joanna Vaughan and made oath in due form of law that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of the 3 d of March 1843 an act of the revolutionary services of her husband the late Ebenezer Vaughan at the rate of $77.23 3/4 dollars per annum that she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a pension under the Act of Congress passed the 17 th day of June 1844 entitled an Act to contain the pensions of Certain Widows: That she has not intermarried but continues to be a Widow; That she now resides in New Salem in the County of Franklin & State of Massachusetts & has resided there for the space of forty three years past & that previous thereto she resided in Shutesbury
Sworn and subscribed this
Joanna F. Vaughan mark
13 th day of August 1844 in presence Savonia H. King
Before me Joseph L. Snell Esq. Justice Peace
I certify that the above named official is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her by the foregoing Affidavit Joseph L. Snell Esq. Justice Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Franklin. ss.
I, Henry Chapman, clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Franklin, do certify that Joseph L. Smallbridge Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on this paper, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within & for said County, duly commissioned and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that full faith & credit is sought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Joseph L. Smallbridge Esq. and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth this 13th. day of August A.D. 1844.
H. Chapman. Clerk

State of Massachusetts } ss
Franklin County }
On this twenty ninth day of October 1852, before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Joanna Vaughan, and made oath in due form of Law, that she is the widow of Ebenezer Vaughan who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, that she is now receiving a pension from the United States at the rate of Seventy seven dollars and twenty three cents per annum, under the Act of February 2d, 1848, that her husband drew a pension at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum, that she asks for an increase of her present pension to which she may be found entitled under any and all of the Acts of Congress which are applicable to her case; That she is a resident of New Salem in said County of Franklin and is a Widow and is Ninety Years of age
Sworn and subscribed on this { Twenty ninth day of October 1852}
Joanna x Vaughan her mark
In presence of Frances M. Smallidge,
Before me
Joseph Smallidge Justice Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
FRANKLIN, S.S.
Geo. Gremell I, XXXXX Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Franklin, do certify, that Joseph L. Smallidge Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the Certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is, and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Joseph L. Smallidge Esq and believe his signature to said Certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth, this - third - day of October , in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty two .
Geo Gremell Clerk pro tem

Mr Willis L Williams Clerk in the Post Office Washington

Amhurst Aug 19. 1833.
Dear Sir,
Your kind offer to under such option as may be in your power, I received gratefully: and, am induced to ask you to inquire for, & and forward the examination of the cases ac- companying this; viz, those of Lewis Gilbert & Charles Vaughan. Which have been returned for informality & proof. Which I have been sup- plied, as they are now returned - Also two cases remaining in the Persian Office; viz Peter King & John Ingersoll. King is undoubt- edly entitled to $800 per annum  on . His papers have once been returned & sent back corrected and, as I thought, made conformably to the requirements of the Department, accompanied by the proof necessary to support the claim. I feel very unwilling to reject any thing, which may, in any way, interrupt the course of examina- tion - yet should feel very much obliged, if these

could be examined & decided. The three former names, I should think, could not take much time, having been before examined, the deficiencies pointed out, & those supposed by us to be supplied.
My family are enjoying usual health. None at home excepting Sarah & Elizabeth. Mrs. Montague's family are now better, having been unwell, this summer, both Mrs. M. & Harriet. George, the son, is now at home from Georgia. They anticipate their return in college & go on as usual. The President has been almost nearly all the summer past, on account of his health, is now better & at home. Com- mencement is near work, & the bright days. Professor Hovey's health is declining - has not been able to discharge his duties this term - probably will not again.
A few words, inter nos , respecting myself. I have about made up my mind to leave the profession, & go into the employment of instruction. I should like to find an Academy, or high school, at the South - say in Virginia. Do you know such a place vacant?
If so, I would thank you to write me. I observed an advertisement, in the National Intelligencer.

 from Leesburg in Virginia; stating that the Academy in that place wanted an Instructor - This advertisement was signed by a Mr. Mason & some other gentlemen, whose names I have forgotten - & stated that a Committee of the Trustees would attend at the Academy on the 26 th Aug. & through that week, to examine the claims of applicants. I wrote to these gentlemen - men, but I did not feel like accompanying my letter with recommendations - & they probably will pay no regard to it, from a stranger. If on looking at that paper - (the notice has been published probably weekly, for several weeks) you should recognize any acquaintance with that Committee, perhaps an admiss from you - at least satisfy them, that I was not an impostor. I could procure any recommendations required, as I have once taught an Academy, & am known to have been once qualified to instruct. It was stated to be 20 or 30 miles S.W. from Washington - I should like much to spend a while in ancient Virginia. I take the liberty to make these statements, as possibly you may use them for my benefit. I do not wish this men- -tioned in any letters you may write to your friends here. I should be pleased to receive a letter from you, stating your success & time leaving Annapolis - you must be fortunate in obtaining your place - you may always count upon me as a friend - & am sincerely yours Sam. F. Dickinson. 

Joanna Vaughan-

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Franklin ss. On the twenty fourth day of August A. D. 1838, before me the subscriber, a justice of the peace in and for said County, personally appeared Joanna King and Avis Powers of New Salem in said county of Franklin, who on their oaths testify and declare, that they are well acquainted with Joanna Vaughan, who was the wife of Ebenezer Vaughan, late of New Salem in said county, deceased, at the time of his death; and she now is, and has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Ebenezer Vaughan, which occurred in the month of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
Joanna King Avis Powers
Subscribed and sworn to, the day and year first above written.
William Whitaker , Jus. of the peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin County ss. August 24. 1838. I the subscriber, a justice of the peace, within and for the said county of Franklin, hereby certify, that Joanna King, and Avis Powers, above named, are credible and disinterested witnesses.
William Whitaker justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss
I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that William Whitaker, on the twenty fourth day of August last was, and still is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and that the several within signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, this third day of October A.D. 1838
E. Alvord Clerk

Stratford Feb. 21 - 1853
Dear Sir, Some months ago I sent an paper to the Pension Office asking an increase of Joanna Vaughan's Pension, enclosing her certificate granting her from the seven dollars & twenty three cents per annum - The 4th of March being close at hand and not hearing from the Pension Department, I had some fears that the paper had miscarried - You could much oblige me by writing me And oblige
Yours &c.
Joseph L. Snoddy
10012

Widow Joanna Vanghe / Du lara tiu-
$17.23
J. L. Smallidge Shutesbury Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin County ss
On this twenty eighth day of June Eighteen hundred and forty three Personally appeared before me Joseph L Snellidge a Justice of the peace in & for the said County of Franklin Joanna Vaughan a resident in New Salem in said County Eighty one years of age 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 third day of March 1843.
Granting pensions to widows of Persons who served in or during the Revolutionary War: That she is the widow of Ebenezer Vaughan who was a private in the Continental Army in the last three years service - And that she has received seventy seven dollars and twenty three cents per annum under the act of the seventh of July A D 1838 -
She further declares that she is still a widow -
Attest
Joseph King Lavonia King
Joanna her X Vaughan mark
Franklin ss Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me Joseph L Snellidge - Justice of the Peace
Franklin ss Newbury June 28 - 1843
I hereby Certify that Joanna Vaughan who has signed and made oath to the above Declaration is personally known to me to be the widow of Ebenezer Vaughan (Deceased) of New Salem in the said County of Franklin and that she is the same person who has received a pension under the Act of July seventh 1838
Joseph L Snellidge Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Franklin ss. I Henry Chapman, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Franklin, do certify that Joseph L. Smallbridge Esquire whose signature is affixed to the certificate on this paper, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth and that full faith and credit is sought to be given to his acts & attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand writing of the said Joseph, and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth this 29th day of July in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand eight hundred & forty three.
H Chapman. Clerk.
Henry Chapman
L 960

Joanna Vaughan (Duration for Purdian
ad 4463
admitted?
S. L. Smallidge Shutesbury Mass

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 2d. February 1848 entitled an Act making further provision for surviving Widows & Soldiers of the Revolution Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin County
On this fourth day of August 1848, personally
appeared before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Franklin aforesaid, Joanna Vaughan a resident of New Salem in the County of Franklin aforesaid aged eighty six 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 2d. February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the Widow of Ebenezer Vaughan who was a resident of New Salem, and who was a private in the war of the Revolution and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 17th June 1844 an account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid at the rate of twenty seven dollars twenty three cents per annum -
She further declares that she is a Widow
Sworn and subscribed on the day above written and the year above written
Joanna bin Vaughan mark
In presence of Eliphal Lins
Joseph S. Smallidge Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify, that declarant is personally known to me, a Widow and a Pensioner as she declares -
Joseph S. Smallidge Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin County
I Henry Chapman Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph S. Smallidge Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this seventeenth day of August 1848
H. Chapman, Clerk