Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37546, Thomas Whitcomb, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Whitcomb, Thomas
S. 37546
CONTENTS

13,325
Maine 4
Thomas Whitecomb
of Norridgewock in the Dist of Maine who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Beadle of the St. Lawrence line, for the term of ten months.
Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist: of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 d of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th of July 1819 and sent to R.C. Vose, Esq Augusta, Maine.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 13 3/4 83.46 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept 1819. 48.00
$131.46
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Information sent July 24th 1819 to Frank B. 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 Thomas Whitcomb , a citizen of the United States, now resident in Norridgewock , in the said County of Somerset , in the District of Maine, on the twentysixth 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 twentysixth day of May in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Nathan Weston  for C. J. but 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.
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "Nathaniel D. Dinsmore".

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I Thomas Whitcomb aged eighty one years, a citizen of the United States born in Littleton, Massachusetts, now resident in Norridgewock Maine, upon oath testify and declare that, about the tenth of March 1776 I enlisted as a private soldier for the term of one year in the war of the revolution against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment in Captain Jacob Hinds company in Col. Bellows Regiment in the New Hampshire troops or line I served till the latter part of December 1776 when I was finally and honourably, but verbally discharged at Mount Independence, Ticonderoga: I was taken prisoner in May or June 1776 at a place called the cedars near Montreal and after I was exchanged, which was to the best of my recollection about one month, I rejoined the army at Ticonderoga prior to my being discharged as above mentioned. From my reduced circumstances I need assistance of my country for support. And I do hereby relinquish all my claim to every 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 for the District of Maine. Thomas mark Whitcomb
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Simsbury Jp
On the twenty second day of April A D 1818, Thomas Whitcomb, above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the above declaration by him signed, after the same having been distinctly read to him.
Deputy Clerk Nathan Weston Clerk Chief Justice C. Court C. Plus Second Eastern Circuit
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I Joseph Maynard of Solon in the District of Maine of lawful age testify and declare that I am well acquainted with Thomas Whitcomb above named, I know that he enlisted into the continental service, the first part of 1776: I served in the army with him and know that he served till he was honorably discharged at the close of the year 1776. I saw him frequently except about six weeks while he was a prisoner with the enemy: From his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for a support. He sustains the character of a man of truth. Joseph Maynard

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Somerset Js.
On the twenty second day of April A D 1818 Joseph Maynard witness named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the within deposition by him subscribed —
Before me, Nathan Weston Esq.
Chief Justice C. Court C. Plus Second Eastern Circuit
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Jonas Gould of a place called East pond in the county of Somerset district of Maine of lawful age testify and declare that I was in the Continental army in the year 1776 and afirst know the witness named Thomas Whitcomb personally and verily believe that he belongs to the party called the year's men which were made prisoners by the enemy at a place called the Cedars. I know several of the party and was stationed near by at the same time; and verily believe that the within Deposition by him subscribed is true: I further testify that he needs the assistance of his country for support
Jonas Gould

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Somerset Jp.
On the twenty second day of April A D 1818 Jonas Gould above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed —
Before me, Nathan Weston Esq. The above deposition is known to me to be a true and disinterested witness Nathan Weston Esq.
Chief Justice C. Court C. Pleas, Second Eastern Circuit —
Adm l J. Root of Boston Ward #1 First Precinct Cornhill Bank John White
Thomas Whitcomb Pr. Col. Beecher's H. Reg. March 1796. 10 mo April 22. 1818 Objected to being a witness not a true and disinterested witness Adm l J. Root of Boston

Thomas Whitecomb Pr. Col. Beadle's N.H. Reg March 1796. 10mo
April 22. 1818
Rejected Beadle's Rept not on Continental Estab at Newbern
Adm. Proof of seven wants
# Prof. Emory Gould Cornelius Dampier Isaac White
On the twenty second day of April A.D. 1818 Jonas Gould above named, after having been carefully examined, made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed — Deponents, Nathan Weston Jun Chief Justice C. Court C.J. The above deposition is known to me to be a true bill and also to be in truth Nathan Weston Jun Nathan Weston Jun Nathan Weston Jun
General G.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

No 27 Thomas Whitcomb Norridgewock
13.325
Sept 1819
R. C. Foss August. Maine

State of Maine.
Somerset
KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this twenty seventh day of June , 1820, personally appeared before  in open Court before  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, Thomas Whitcomb aged Eighty four years, resident in Norridgewock in the County of Somerset 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 Hinds and Regiment commanded by Colonel Beedle of the line of the State of New Hampshire upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of One year, and was taken prisoner in the battle with Indians, at the Cedars
that his original declaration was made before Judge Weston on the twenty second day of April 1818; that he is now on the Pension Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 13.325 . And I, the said Thomas Whitcomb 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.
Attest R.C. Vose
his Thomas X Whitcomb mark.
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz: One yoke of oxen which I purchased with my pension money, of the value of forty dollars. My family consists of myself my wife Anna aged seventy nine years both live with our son Nathaniel. I have no income derived from any property whatever; and am supported by the bounty of Government and the aid of my children. I am wholly unable to labor.
Attest R.C. Vose
his Thomas X Whitcomb mark.
Somerset, ss. Subscribed, sworn to and declared the both the oath and schedule this twenty sixth day of June A.D. 1820 before me Ebenezer Thatcher a Judge of C.C.C.P. 2 d Cir.

State of Maine.
I William Allen Jr. Clerk, for the County of Somerset , 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 forty 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 forty dollars and  Cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty fifth day of June 1820.
William Allen Jr. Clerk of said Court for the County of Somerset

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Thomas Whitcomb 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.
S. File 37546
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 10. 76 10 mos. Pri. Jacob Hinds Bedel N.H.   He was captured at The Cedars, & held a prisoner about 1 mo.          
Battles engaged in, The Cedars, Canada.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓
Date of application for pension, Apr. 22. 1818. Ald.
Residence at date of application, Norridgewock, Maine.
Age at date of application, 81, born at Littleton, Mass.
Remarks: In 1820 he stated that he and his wife Anna aged 79 yrs., resided with their son Nathaniel.

37 546 Rev INVALID.
1910 Dec. 16: Hist. to Geo. L. Stewart letter in S. file 17120 amasa Stewart 1914 Oct. 30. Hist. to Miss Lucia M. Bovee, &
File No. 37 546
Thomas Whitcomb Rev Rev 185
Act: 18 m March 18 m
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 375
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
✓ JHS
Dear Sir,-
I wish very much to obtain the military history of
Thomas Whitcomb of Somerset Co. Maine, pensioned 1819, who served in the Revolution from N.H. & am told this information is on file in the records in your department.
I would appreciate it very much if you would send me the above at your convenience, & greatly oblige.
(Miss) Lucia M. Dovee Sheldon, Iowa.
Oct 26, 1914.

I Cornelius Durnfee of Sidney in the County of Kennebec and District of Maine do upon oath testify and declare that I well knew Thomas Whitcomb a Con- tinental Soldier in the War of the Revolution - The said Whitcomb served in Col. Beadle's Regiment, New Hampshire Regiment, from March 1775 to the close of the year a period of more than ten months, in continuation - I served in the same Regiment with him - and was in the Battle at the Cedars with him, where we were taken prisoners by the British and Indians - I know the said Whitcomb served more than ten months in the Regiment aforesaid in continuation - The said Whitcomb now lives in Norridgewock in the County of Somerset
Witness Calvin Selden
Cornelius his Durnfee mark
John Wason Jr Somerset ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts June 4 th 1819 The above named Cornelius Durnfee known to me as a credible witness, appeared and made oath to the truth of the above deposition him subscribed Before me Calvin Selden Justice of the Peace
Calvin Selden Esq is a Justice of the Peace for the county of Somerset; and the above deposition is in my opinion a credible and disinterested witness.
Nathan Weston Jun. C. Just. C. C. C. Phas -

I Joshua White of Fairfield in the county of Somerset & District of Maine do upon oath testify & declare that I well knew Thomas Whitcomb a continental soldier in the war of the american revolution. The said Whitcomb to my knowledge served in Col. Biedlis New Hampshire Regiment. From March 1776 to June following, I served with him in the same regiment. and we were enlisted for one year. we were both in the Battle of Red Bank and were taken prisoners by the British and Indians. I am sixty four years old. I further testify that I left said Whitcomb in the service after after we were released from our captivity. Joshua White
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Somerset County ss
June 5 th 1819 Personally appeared Joshua White above named known to me as a credible witness & made oath to the truth of the above statement & deposition by him subscribed before me Stephen Thayer Justice of the Peace
Stephen Thayer Esq is a Justice of the Peace for the county of Somerset. Nathan Weston Jun. C. Clerk. C.C.C. Pias -