Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 18,858, Charles Webber, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Webber, Charles Sarah
P. 18,858
CONTENTS

Statement of Facts.
Charles Webber of Vassalboro in this State, enlisted July 23, 1776, in the United States Revolutionary Army, as Second Lieutenant, in the Lincoln County regiment, continued in the service for several years, serving in Rhode Island in 1777 & '78, and at Bagaduce in Maine in 1779, which latter service did not cease till December of that year; thus making more than three years actual service, from which he was honorably discharged. He received his pay in worthless continental money. He died in Vassalboro in 1819, leaving a widow, who died in 1842. On his return from the army he was poor, but afterwards by his own industry and that of his sons, he acquired a handsome property; but at his death, by bad management or dishonesty in the settlement of his estate, nothing was realized from it to his heirs, or certainly nothing to Samuel Webber, for whose benefit this application is made.
Neither Charles Webber nor his widow ever received any grant of land from Massachusetts or money in lieu thereof, nor did either of them ever apply for a pension or other aid from this State, Massachusetts, or the United States. Samuel Webber, is now the only surviving child of Charles Webber, eighty-one years old, feeble in health, unable to do anything for his own support, and is dependent on the self-sacrificing efforts of his daughters for the necessaries of life. Under these circumstances, the committee thought it was but just to allow to this son the benefit of the Resolves of 1838, instead of his father or mother, who never applied for it; and therefore recommend the passage of the accompanying resolve.

Senate Chamber,
Augusta, March 25, 1860.
The foregoing is a copy of statement accompanying the report of the committee to which was referred the claim of Samuel Webber, and on which the committee reported a resolve in his favor granting him a certain quantity of land. Both branches of the Legislature, as is shown by their votes, admitted the validity of the claim, but disagreed as to the quantity of land. The subject was referred to the Legislature.
James M. Lincoln, Secretary of Senate.

I know all men by these presents That I Charles J. Webber of Lapsalboro County of Kennebec & State of Maine do hereby, that I have always understood by My Grandmother Widow of Charles Webber of Lapsalboro, County and State as aforesaid, that said Charles was honorably discharged from the Revolutionary Army, after performing what services was required of him from Government, and I also depose, that it was always understood that the said Charles, had an honorable discharge. Edward J. Webber Lapsalboro Feb 21 st 1860.
Witness - W. Redington
Then Personally appeared the above named Charles J. Webber and made oath to the truth of the above statements Before me W. Redington Jus of Peace

Feb 22 d 1860
This may give notice to all whom it may concern, that I am Grand Son of Charles Webber of Wapsatborough who was engaged in the service of the United States in the Revolution, And I have frequently heard my Father say that that the said Charles, Was in said service in the State of Rhode Island, and the Current Report has always been that he was Honorably discharged,
Attest Oliver A. Webber
Kennabeck Feb 22 d 1860
Then personally appeared the above named Oliver A. Webber and made oath that the above statement by him subscribed is true — before me
E. Ayers Justice of the Peace

Knoxville Tn Feb 22 d 1860
I Andrew P Smiley of Nashville Depose and Say that I have lived in the neighbourhood of which Charles Wilber formerly lived and have always heard that he served in the Revolutionary Army and that he was honourably discharged from said Army
A P Smiley
Knoxville Tn Feb 22 d 1860
Then personally appeared the above named A P Smiley and made oath that the above statement by him subscribed is true, before me
E Ayers Justice of the Peace }

I William Gablein of Augusta, 66 years old State that I knew Richard Charles Webber of Vassalboro; it was the general report in the community that he was in the Revolutionary Service; that he was called Lieutenant; when one of his children was born he was at Rhode Island, & when he came home he named him George Washington; after died in Vassal- boro where he had lived in 1818 I think; his last wife died in Vassalboro in 1840 to 1845; I know Samuel Webber who now lives in the State of New York in Allegany county, & he was son of Charles Webber above mentioned. I also know Caroline Webber and she is a daughter of Samuel Webber. Charles Webber had some thirteen children by both his wives & only two now living. Samuel Webber before named & Mrs Hannah Childs of Vassalboro. My father married Charles Webber's daughter. Charles Webber was a poor man during the revolution & before, but afterwards became wealthy but when he died, none of his estate came to the hands of Samuel Webber, as I have always understood. etc.
William Gablein
State of Maine.
Skenebears p. Feb 15. 1860. Sworn to before me
Joseph Baker Justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston.
December 19, 1859.
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 the name of Charles Webber is borne upon two lists of commissioned officers in the Second regiment belonging to the county of Lincoln, where he ranks as Second Lieutenant in the fifth company, of which company Dennis Getchell was Captain and Ebenezer Potter or Pettee 1st Lieutenant. He was commissioned July 23, 1776.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Oliver Warner
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES,
made by the Granddaughter of the party who rendered the service.
County of Erie
State of New York, Town of Buffalo.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of Charles Webber, in the war of the Revolution.
He was a native of the Town of  France and was brought in the County  to this country and State of during his infancy.
He enlisted from the Town of Kennebec, in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine  in the year
17 as a lieutenant in the Company commanded by Captain
Witchell, in what Regiment it is not known, and he served as follows,* viz.,  in
Rhode Island, and perhaps elsewhere.
Caroline Webber.
* Here describe, as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank, &c., of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

I am now more fully than above stated.
years old, and my memory does not enable me to state the services
Witness my hand, this A. D. 18
day of
Signed by said in my presence.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. }

State of Maine.
Resolve in favor of Samuel Webber.
Resolved, that the benefit of the resolve entitled "Resolves in favor of certain commissioned officers, and others of the Revolutionary War and the widows of such persons," approved March twentieth eighteen hundred and thirty eight is hereby extended to Samuel Webber the only surviving child of Charles Webber, late of Vassalboro a Revolutionary officer; and the Land Office is authorized to convey to said Webber one block of land containing six hundred acres, from Township 8. Ranges two W. C. S. or the same quantity of equal value from any other loted township, in case the lots in said township have already been selected under said resolve.
In the House of Representatives February 22, 1861. Read and passed J. G. Maine Speaker.
In Senate, February 28, 1861.
Read and passed.
J. H. Goodenow President February 28, 1861. Approved.
Israel Harkness Jr.
Office Secretary of State.
Augusta March 19, 1861
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original deposited in

this office, and in conformity to a law of the United States have caused the seal of this state to be hereunto affixed.
Joseph W. B. Hull
Secy. of State.

Know all Men by these Presents,
That I, Caroline Webber of Augusta County of Kennebec State of Maine do hereby constitute and appoint David A Barr of Washington County of _____ and State District of Columbia my true and lawful Attorney for me, and in my name to establish & prosecute the claim of Samuel Webber of Canadana, Allegany County, State of New York, as only heir of Charles Webber a revolutionary officer, for a pension or the arrearages of a pension for the service of said Charles; & to use all means for that purpose which may be necessary, sign all papers of every description, the same as I could if personally present & acting by virtue of my power of attorney from said Samuel Webber with a power of substitution
Hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my said Attorney may lawfully do, or cause to be done in the premises.
Witness, My Hand and Seal, this 23 rd day of May A. D. 1862.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN PRESENCE OF
Joseph Baker
Caroline Webber

This is to certify that Hannah Childs of Vassalboro, State of Maine, the daughter of Charles Webber of said Vassalboro, a revolutionary officer, and the sister of Samuel Webber Allegany Co, State of New York, the aforesaid Hannah Childs died at my house in Vassalboro aforesaid on the fourteenth day of March, in the year A. D. one thousand eight hundred and sixty,
And that the aforesaid Samuel Webber, is the only child of Charles Webber that is now living, as I have always understood
Enoch Plummer
Kennebec ss. The afore named Enoch Plummer personally appeared before me and made oath that the above statement by him signed is true
Vassalboro March 13 th AD 1860
Timothy Rowell Jus of Peace

State of Maine Kennebec County ss
I hereby certify that Timothy Rowell Esq. before whom the within written affidavit was made and sworn to, was, at the date thereof, a justice of the Peace for the said County, duly authorized to administer oaths &c. and that his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of our Supreme Judicial Court for said County, this 17 th day of August A.D. 1860. Yrs W. Stratton, Clerk of said Court

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. ALLEGANY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, JOHN W. ELDRIDGE, Clerk of said County, and of the Courts thereof, do hereby certify that Henry Burleson Esq. before whom the annexed instrument in writing was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly elected, sworn and authorized to take the same. And that I am well acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe that the signature to said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at Angelica, in said County, this 22 day of February A. D., 1862.
John W. Eldridge
Clerk of Allegany County.

State of New York } ss County of Allegany }
I Samuel Webber heir at law of Charles Webber deceased, do upon oath testify and declare, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that Charles Webber did enter the service of the revolutionary war in 1775 for the term of the war, and served as a Commissioned lieutenant in the second regiment, belonging to Lincoln County, under the Command of Colonel Joseph North of the Continental line, Dennis Getchel Captain. Ezekiel Patten Major, Second Major Rowland Cushing. Estenger Patten first Lieutenant. The aforesaid Charles Webber, enlisted at Russelborough, was commissioned lieutenant July 23 1775, was out in Rhode Island and Bayaduce, and continued in the Service aforesaid four or five years. Was honorably discharged and paid. I further declare that I have seen and handled a portion of the Continental money that My Father received in pay. I further declare that Charles Webber never received a warrant of the Land promised him on the part of the United States nor do I believe he ever tendered his claim to it in any manner whatever. I also declare that I have never received a warrant of the land promised to my Father Charles Webber died not about the year 1811 his widow Sarah Webber died Nov 1843 I further declare that I Samuel Webber of the age of 51 Feb 26 1860 and Hannah Childs of town of Russelborough of the age of 78 March 6th 1860 are the only surviving heirs of the aforesaid Charles Webber

I know all men by these presents, that I Samuel Webber aforesaid, do hereby appoint and constitute, Caroline Webber to be my true and lawful attorney for me, and in my name to demand and receive, from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of land due to me, as aforesaid, by acts of Continental Federal Congress, Sept. 15 1775. and also of May 15 1778. And My Said Attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered, to constitute and appoint one or more Substitutes, or attorneys, for the Special purpose above expressed.
State of New York } ss      J. W. S. M. V. & J. H. V. Albany County }
On this 21 day of February 1850 before me the Subscriber, personally appeared Samuel Webber above named and subscribed to the foregoing declaration and made oath to the same and in my presence acknowledged the power of Attorney thereto subscribed to be his free act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned.
Henry Burlison Justice Peace

State of New York } Albany County } ss
On this 21 st day of February 1850 before me the Subscriber, personally appeared Samuel Webber aged 81 years a resident of Cannonsville County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the acts of July 7 th 1838.
I Samuel Webber. Heir at law of Charles Webber deceased, do testify and declare, that Charles Webber did enter the service of the revolutionary war, in 1775 for a term of years, and was commissioned lieutenant July 23 rd 1775 in the second regiment, at Poughkeepsie Ulster County, under Colonel Joseph North. Major Ezekiel Root, Second Major Newland Cushing, Captain Dennis Gitchel, First Lieutenant Ebenezer Root, and continued in the service aforesaid 4 or 5 years, and was honorably discharged. I further declare that I saw a portion of the continental money which my father received in pay. Charles Webber died in the year 1817, his wife Sarah Webber died 1843. Hannah Childs of Poughkeepsie aged 78 and myself aged 81, are the only surviving heirs of Charles Webber aforesaid. I also declare that my father Charles Webber nor any of his heirs ever applied for or received any pension whatever. Therefore know all men by these presents, that I Samuel Webber aforesaid, do hereby appoint and constitute Caroline Webber, to be my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the secretary of war of the United States, any pension due me, as son and heir of Charles Webber deceased by resolution of Congress May 15 th 1778 also Oct 21 st 1780 and March 8 th 1785 or pension due my father by act of Congress March 18 th 1818 and my attorney is fully authorized to appoint one or more attorneys for the special purpose above expressed.

State of New York } ss Albany County }
On this 21 day of February in the year 1858 John Kauff and Hiram Stearns Presently came before me who being duly sworn deposed and said that they are acquainted with the said Samuel Webber, and have reason to believe, from the appearance of said applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, and that they were present and saw him execute the foregoing, by signing his name to the above declaration, and making oath thereto, in due form of law, and further that they deponents do reside, in town of Canajoharie, State and County aforesaid.
John Kauff
Hiram Stearns
And I further certify that I know the persons making the said affidavit, to be residents of State and County aforesaid, and that they are respectable and entitled to credit. Also certify that I know the said Samuel Webber, and believe him to be of the age above stated, and that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Henry Burlison Justice Peace

Tadoussac Jan y . 25 th 1880
We truly certify that we have this day visited the Grave of Charles Webber formerly of this Town, and find inscribed upon the Head covering his Grave,
Sacred To the Memory of Charles Webber a Native of Old York
Born Jan y . 1741
Died Nov. 20 th 1819
in the 79 th year of his age
M c Redington
G th Smiley

How all Men by these presents
That I Charles J. Nelson Grand Son, of Charles Nelson of Hopkinton do depose that I well knew my Grand Father, and saw him in his Chair after his decease, and I have always understood that my Grand Father was in the wars of the Revolution and I also understood by my Grand Mother, Wife of said Charles Nelson that her Husband served in the old Revolutionary Army, and also, that my Grand Mother frequently shewed me some of the Continental money which her Husband said Charles rec d for his services while belonging to the army, and I have also understood by my Grand Mother that her Husband received nothing for his services, except that worth- less money.

I also depose, that I was of mature age sufficient to well understand the time when my Grand Father died, and the knowl- edge I rec d from my Grand Mother respecting his services in the Army, has after I had arrived at the age of manhood.
Witness my hand Charles J. H. H. H. W. Redington
Kennebec Co. Jan. 25 th 1860.
Personally appeared the above named Charles J. H. H. and made oath to the truth of the within statement.
W. Redington      Justice of Peace

State of Maine County of Kennebec ss
I hereby certify that William Redington Esq. before whom the annexed affidavits were made and sworn to, was, at the dates thereof, a Justice of the Peace for the said County, duly authorized to administer oaths &c and that his signatures thereto are genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of our Supreme Judicial Court for said County this twenty sixth day of January A D 1860
W m M Stratton, Clerk of said Court

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Rev 18858
P. O. _____
Maine
Sarah Webber
Service: widow of Charles
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____
Rev
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18 .

Charles Sarah Webber.
Widow of Charles Webber.
Maine.
Letter David A. Burr.
May 29. '62
" Caroline Webber. June 7. '62
Act. 7 th July 1838

August 1st June 3. 1862.
Mr. Barrett.
Sir I have just received your decision, respecting the claim of the heir of Charles Webb. The claim was not for a pension, but for the pension which was due the parents at their death. Charles Webb was entitled to one year & eight months pension under act of Congress of 1818. The widow if married in 1833 would be entitled under act of 1836 pension commencing in 1834 full pay Indian at her death. if married previous to 1834, half pay for five years. This information I have had from agents who have been long in the business, and also that the new attorney General has ruled that heirs shall receive pensions due their parents, returning the custom which had obtained for so many years, previous to Judge Black. I cannot see that the recent act of Congress has affected the matter.

of this claim at all, you will ob- serve that it would be senseless to say that heirs should not receive the pension due the parents at their death if they had not claimed that was their due.
I earnestly entreat you to faithfully consider this matter with a clear apprehension of the case. You cer- tainly must know if you are allowed to pay to the heirs of Revolutionary Sol- diers what was due at their death in accordance with long standing custom. You must have perceived, neither that Nath- aniel or his heirs have ever received one cent for his services.
The Attorney General is there, the Mon- cote presented the Reddue to Congress last April is there, it seems easy to understand perfectly the intentions and relations all and each.
I earnestly entreat your patience

and attention, I have been in much trouble and expense and do not wish my efforts to be lost merely from misun- derstanding.
If the recent act of Congress is made to cover this claim, I had left it with Mr. Bode to whom that I sent the pa- pers to Washington to be filed the 27 of Feb. last, and thought you would not consider the delinquency of the agent suf- ficient cause rejecting the application. Please be patient, prompt, and thorough.
Very Respectfully.
Caroline Webber.
Hon. Jas. A. Barrett Commissioner of Pensions

To all to whom this may concern
Know all men by these presents. That I Andrew P. Smiley in the Town of Lapsabore County of Kennebec & State of Maine do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Mrs Sarah Webber, second wife of Charles Webber, of said Lapsabore County & State as aforesaid and that said Sarah was the wife of said Charles at his demise, and was his widow at his demise, and also that I belonged to, and was in the same family, at the time of said Sarah Webbers death, which took place in the month of November One Thousand Eight Hundred and forty Six.
I also depose that said Sarah, Widow of said Charles Webber, did never make application for, nor receive any pension from Government for the services of her Husband in the War of the Revolution.
Witness
A P Smiley
Kennebec ss. Jan y 25 th 1860.
Personally appeared the above named Andrew P. Smiley and made oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed was true. W. Rosebury Justice of the Peace

To all, to whom this may concern-
I know all men by these presents, that I Oliver H. Webber of Vassalboro in the County of Kennebec & State of Maine, do depose, that I was well acquainted with Charles Webber of Vassalboro County & State as aforesaid, and was believed that said Charles, had served in the wars of the Revolution, and I have heard by a man by the name of John Gaskin, who saw the said Charles Webber when he left home for Rhode Island Providence, and also when he returned and was absent more than six months, and that the said Gaskin could not be mistaken, as he at the time was the said Webbers nearest neighbor. The above conversation with Mr Gaskin was of a recent date but he is now deceased, and I also depose that I was present at the funeral of said Charles Webber, which took place in the year one thousand eight hundred & twenty, and that there was no other Charles Webber living in Vassalboro at that time or in the time of the Revolution. I also depose, that said Charles Webber was twice married, and had a numerous family, and among the children by his first wife was a son by the name of Samuel Webber, and I have information that said Samuel now resides in Allegany County, State of New York. I also depose, that the name of said Charles Webbers last wife before her marriage, was Sarah Emery, and that she died some twelve or fifteen years ago.

I also depose that the within named Gaskin told me, that he was present at said Charles Webber's house when he left for Rhode Island, and also when he returned. I also depose that I am not in any way interested in establishing any fact relating to the within deposition.
Witness, N. F. Dingley
Oliver A. Webber
The word Rhode Island & last were interlined before signing
Yarmouth, Jany 25 th 1860
Personally appeared the within named Oliver A. Webber and made oath, that the statement which he has subscribed is true.
Before me
N. F. Dingley Justice of the Peace

Know all men by their Resents,
That I Jos. Hastings of the the Town of Sidney, County of Kennebec & State of Maine was acquainted with Mr Charles Webber of Vespasian County and State as aforesaid, and that he was among the first settlers upon the Kennebec, and I depone that he was twice married, and that his last marriage was consummated soon after the close of the Revolution and that the name of the second and last wife before her marriage, was Sarah Smiley, and that, said Sarah, wife of said Charles Webber, lived some twenty years, after the death of said Charles her husband, and I do also depone, that I was present at the funeral of said said Sarah, wife of said Charles, in the year 1841. or /42, and that I was at that time, of mature age, and was competent to well remember incidents passing at that time, and am now seventy three years of age.
Witness W. Redington
Joseph Hastings
Kennebec ss. Jan'y 23. 1860
Personally appeared Joseph Hastings, and made oath, to the foregoing statement to be true. Before me
W. Redington re Justice of the Peace

To whom this may Concern
Know all men by these presents, that I Joseph Clark of Sidney, County of Kennebec & State Maine do depone that I was well acquainted with Mr Charles Webber of Vassalboro, County and State as aforesaid, and I always understood by him, that he was in the skirmishes of the Revolution was at Baggaduce etc. I have also understood by him, that for his services in the war of the Revolution, he made no application, and rec d nothing from Government. I also depone that it was the general understanding that the said Charles Webber had been an officer, or soldier in the Revolution, and I will remember that the said Charles Webber went by the title of Lieutenant, which he received in the army. I also depone that I am at this time, more than Ninety two years of Age
Witness W. D. Edgington
Joseph Clark
Kennebec ss. Jan y 23-1850-
Personally appeared the above named Joseph Clark and made oath to the truth of the above statement, Before Me
W. D. Edgington Justice of the Peace

Washington May 27 th 1862.
Hon. Jos. H. Barrett Commissioner of Pensions - Sir -
I take the liberty of enclosing a power of attorney, authorizing me to take all necessary steps in obtaining the claim of Samuel Webber Esq., for the Pension which was due his mother as the widow of Charles Webber, an officer in the Revolutionary War. The evidence already on file in your office establishes me believe fully the fact of Chas. Webber's services in the Revolutionary War, his commission as a 2 nd Lieut in the 2 nd Regt. of Mass. Troops being dated July 23. 1776 - and also the fact that his his widow never obtained or even applied for the pension to which she was entitled.
All the facts upon which the present application is founded were established during the year 1860 as the dates of the different affidavits will prove, & this fact appears more fully from the enclosed copy of a Resolution which passed the Legislature of Maine in February 1861 - granting Mr. Sam l . Webber a certain amount of land appropriated by Act to the heirs of Revolutionary Soldiers -
If the evidence offered is sufficient to prove all essential facts we opine that the claim will not be barred by the recent Act of Congress in

in reference to the heirs of Revolutionary soldiers as the procurement of the evidence - if this be evidence be sufficient & satisfactory - must be held to have established the claim at the date the evidence was given, which in this case was as early as March 1860 -
The application of Mr. Samuel Webber which is made, executed & attested in due form - is substantiated by a certificate from the Secty. of State of Massachusetts giving date & fact of Chas. Webber's service - & by some 8 or 10 affidavits of different witnesses setting forth not only facts of service, &c - but date of marriage death &c, of Sam l . Webber's parents. Proof is also furnished that all these facts were satisfactorily established before the Legislature of Maine as early as February 1861 -
An early decision upon the merits of this case is respectfully requested -
Yours Truly -
David A Burr, Atty.