Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14181, Lemuel Winslow, Mass. R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass. R.R.
Winslow, Lemuel No. 14181 Sylvina B.L.W. 18397-160-5-5-
CONTENTS

Reported
1837. Massachusetts. Sylvina Winslow, widow of Samuel Winslow,
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a pri. Corp. Hgt Mass
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
40 Dollars 67
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7. day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
Cha s A. Morton Custom House Boston Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 172 Vol. 2,

Massachusetts 15536  Samuel Winslow of Plymouth in the State of — Mass who was a pri' bor' Ser t in the Comp y commanded by Captain Briggs of the Reg t commanded by Colo. Varnum in the — Mass R s line for 5 Months 2 days Pri t 16 89 3 " 20 " Corp t 13 45 2 " 2 " Surg t — 10 33  40 67 Mass
Inscribed on the Roll of — Mass at the rate of 40. Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of July 1834 and sent to Hon d .  J. Reed Yarmouth Mass Arrears to the 4th of 1 st Mar t 1831. $122.01 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sep t " 20 66  $142.67
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk. Book C Vol. 2 Page 94
Certificate issued 1 st July 31 in lieu of one dated June 15 1833 and canceled pension increased from $36.00 to $40.67
Let t . Ch f S. Holmes, Apr 2: 1839
69 77 Plymouth

{ Act. Mar. 27 144.668 } May 23! 1851
Sylvina Winslow wife Lemuel Winslow Left Sept 4 Eng
Revolutionary Pension
Sergeant Col Tyler Mass. Troops
Mass Feb 48-1851
Ad: 160 acs Mar 18/56 Dodge
L. Gullin Can of Harris County Tex. Boston Mass.
Vol. 102 page 14.

State of Massachusetts, County of Bristol
We, Bradford Sherman and Dennis Sherman having been duly sworn, depose and say, that we well knew Samuel Winslow who was a Private, Corporal & Sergeant in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain, declared June 18, 1812, whose widow now applies for bounty land,—that we knew him for more than thirty thirty years before his death, which occurred at Rochester about sixteen years ago,—that we know that he died about that time because we saw him when he was dead and was at his funeral
that we have known his said widow from his death to this time, that she has remained unmarried, and that we are disinterested.
Bradford Sherman
Dennis Sherman
Subscribed, and duly sworn to before me, this twentyfirst day of April A. D. 1855
Alfred Dyer } Justice of the Peace.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, by the affidavits of Bradford Sherman and Dennis Sherman of the said County and State, who are personally known to me, who are entitled to credit, and who swear that they have no pecuniary interest in the result of the above application; that Sylviana is the widow of the late Samuel Winslow who was a Private Corporal & Sergeant and that the said Samuel Winslow died about sixteen years ago
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twentyfirst day of April A.D. 1855
Alfred Dyer } Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, May 17. 1855.
I Hereby Certify , That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
Alfred Vye was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

STATE OF
Mass
COUNTY OF
Bristol
} ss. }
We, Bradford Sherman and Dennis Sherman residents of Woochester in the State of Mass upon our oaths declare that the declaration hereon was signed and acknowledged by Sylvia Winslow 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.
Dennis Sherman
Bradford Sherman
The declaration hereon and the foregoing 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.
Alfred Nye
Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
ss. }
I,
certify that
whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission is dated on the _____ day of _____ A. D. 185_____
his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand
this _____
day of _____
A, D. 185_____

State of Massachusetts, County of Bristol
On this twentyfirst 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, Sylvina Winslow aged 82 years, a resident of Rochester in the State of Massachusetts who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Samuel Winslow deceased, who was a Private, Corporal & Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain  Revolutionary War  in the  in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th of June, 1812, and that she has received a pension of $40,000 per annum since March 4th 1848.
that her said husband on or about the day of A. D., 1814, for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of and was honorably discharged at on the day of A. D., 1814, as will appear by reference to the Rolls, and that he received no printed or written discharge, and never received, and was not entitled to Bounty Land for any other service, except she received Warrant No. for acres, for the above service.
She further states that she was married to the said Samuel Winslow in Sandwich on the Ninth day of April A. D. 1894 by Rev. Jonathan Dyer a clergyman and that her name before said marriage was Sylvina Dyer that her said husband died at Rochester on the eighth day of May A. D. 1839 and that she is still a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the additional bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act passed March 3d, 1855," and prays that the certificate may be sent for her to Joseph Cutter, XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX  Care Harris Cowsles Co Boston  Sylvina Winslow
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written.
Alfred Dyer Justice of the Peace.
144.668

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Plymouth
I Theophilus King the subscriber do hereby certify that it appears by the Registry of the intention of Marriage in the Town of Rochester that there is contained the following entry of intention of Marriage viz Lieut. Samuel Winslow of Rochester and Mrs. Vena Age of Sandwich Enter d Janu y 1 st and published Janu y fourteenth Seventeen hundred ninety three By David King Town Clerk
I certify the above to be a true copy of the record with the exception of the dates which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows viz Enter d Janu y 1 st and published Janu y 14 th fourteenth 1793 Seventeen hundred ninety three
Theophilus King Town Clerk
I Theophilus King the above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the Town of Rochester County of Plymouth & State of Massachusetts and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me
Signed Theophilus King Clerk of the Town of Rochester
State of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss May 27 1846 Personally appeared before me the subscriber Theophilus King Esq. above named and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by him signed
Daniel Reagyles Justice of the peace

Intention of Maurice Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 6 th 1846
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the attestation here attached, James Ruggles was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John D. Sleeper, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Plymouth.
S.
On this tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court, before the court of Probate, now held at Warren within and for the County of Plymouth. Samuel Winslow, a resident of Rockport in said county & Commonwealth, of the age of seventy five years, having been born at said Rockport on the first day of March A D 1757, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following de- claration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Con- gress passed June 7. 1832.
That in the latter part of the year 1776 he enlisted in a company of Militia raised by Massachusetts for the term of three months. He enlisted in what is now the town of Fair Haven, then Dartmouth, in the County of Bristol. The company was commanded by Major Kempton, then of Dartmouth, captain Thomas Cook and Pope, both of said Dartmouth, subalterns. The company marched from the Head of Acushnet river, then in Dart- mouth in said Fair Haven. At which place the captain returned to Tiverton in the state of Rhode Island, where it was stationed between Sayland and Warrenton's Ferry, at which place it remained till the time for which it was raised expired when it was dismissed, but without having any written discharges. This he thinks was the first of April 1777.

He was in no battle during the campaign, except an attack made on a British Ship that lay between Fogland Ferry and Rhode Island, which was cannonaded from the shore, and was much injured that she could not be got out without assistance. Two of the enemy's ships came to her aid and she was moved down the river to Newport, then in possession of the British. Col Hathaway of Free-town commanded the regiment, and Col Weaver also. He thinks of Free-town was one of the field officers. He does not recollect any General Officer except General Varnum.
In the latter part of the summer of 1777 he enlisted for one month, in a company raised by Major Charles, in the war of the Revolution. The officers were Samuel Briggs of Rochester captain, Samuel Poey of Waukegan, and Solomon Young of Rochester subalterns. The company marched from Rochester to Tiverton and was stationed at the same place as the company of Capt. Varnum, before named. He was in no other engagement than a skirmish with the outposts of the enemy in the neighborhood of Howland's ferry, on the Island side. The company was dismissed at the end of the time for which it was raised. Col Barton of Plymouth commanded the regiment. General Gurnee I think had the immediate command of the troops. General Spencer had the chief command, tho' I do not recollect to have seen him.
In the beginning of June 1779. He enlisted was drafted for eight months. He thinks, but it might not have been more than six or seven. He was in a company commanded by Edward Sparrow of Middleborough captain, Peter Hoar and John Weston of Middleborough subalterns. A part of the company, of which he was one, under the command of said Weston, was ordered and went to Tiverton and staid there.

a week or two; after which they were ordered, and went to Providence in the State of Rhode Island, where they joined the other part of the company. Col Nathan Tyler commanded the regiment. The other regimental officers were fourteen except the adjutant whose name was Smith. He does not remember the name of any General Officer. Col Webb of the continental Army, was at Providence when we arrived, but afterwards was ordered to the West, towards the Lakes. The company remained at Providence till Rhode Island was evacuated by the enemy when it was ordered and went to Newport, at which place it was discharged. About a week or two before the company was discharged he was ordered to Providence, having the command of a sergeant's guard, to whom was committed the care of a Prison Ship. At Providence he was under the command of Capt Woodbridge, who commanded a company in Tyler's reg t . He was detained at Providence about two weeks, after the retreat of Capt Sparre's company was dismissed on account of guarding said Prison Ship. He was dismissed he thinks in the early part of January 1780. After the evacuation of Newport, by the British and its occupation by us, an English vessel came into the harbor, supposing it still in their possession, and was captured. She was very richly laden with specie, clothing for the army, arms and ammunition, and other articles. Seventeen Officers, who had been to Europe and returned, were on board said Ship and captured. Apprehending that the ship, and her cargo, which had been stowed, were less secure at Newport than they would be at Providence, the cargo was put on board, her former officers and crew were also put on board & she was ordered to Providence. On the passage they attempted to retake her but failed, one or two persons lost their lives in the attempt. The declarant was one of the party to whom was entrusted the safe keeping and delivery of the ship at Providence, which was done.

In the summer of 1778. He enlisted in a Company raised for one month, for the service of the State of Rhode Island. commanded by Ephraim Simmons then of Little Compton now in the state of Rhode Island, many of their home in the County of Bristol & State of Massachusetts. He enlisted as a substitute for Brownell of said Little Compton at said Little Com- ton, and then had his name substituted for said Brownell on the Company roll. He and about twenty other members of the com- pany were conducted by John Davis the adj t to Fayland ferry and from there to Rhode Island, and they joined the company regiments of Col. Cook. Some days after we had arrived on the Island, Col. Simmons and the rest of the company came, when we joined the regiment of Col. Cook, to which it belonged. He was on the Island at the time of the battle, but he was in the left wing of the Army, and it was the right wing that was engaged. He remained there till after the evacuation of the Island by the Americans. After which he was ordered to assist in the manag- ment of the boats that transported men, families, furniture, beef & pork, & stock &c. He was not dismissed with the rest of the company, having been separated from it by the seamen aforesaid, but afterwards. He later voluntarily discharged. Said Simmons, Samuel Sawy, are the only officers under whom he served that he knows to be living. He has a record of his age, and it is on the records of the town where he was born & lives. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sealed & Witnesseth
We Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid Attest Jacob Howland Register
We Jonathan Bigelow a Clergyman residing in the town of Rochester & Charles J. Holmes Also residing in the same town do hereby certify that we are well ac- quainted with the above named Samuel Winslow who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration & that we believe him to be seventy five years of age that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood

where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion. —
Jonathan Bigelow.
C. J. Holmes
Sworn to and subscribed the / day & year aforesaid
Attest Jacob H. Lord
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & 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 said Court further certifies that it appears to them that the above named Jonathan Bigelow who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Rochester and that the Hon. Charles J. Holmes who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town & is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court, Attest
Jacob H. Lord Register
I Jacob H. Lord Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Lemuel Wierlow for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this tenth day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Jacob H. Lord

Lemuel Winslow
20589

20689
Samuel Winslow Man
March 11 M rs
[Faint signature] Secy Committee
J. H. Lord Plymouth Man

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 Samuel Winslow Plymouth Co Massachusetts
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enl 1776 3 Capt Cook Col. Bath R Island Rhode Island 75 traditional   1777 41 2 Capt Bragg Col. Bragg Genl M'Kinley Verity Rochester Darkn Living Will   Draft 1779 86 serg. Capt Brown serg. Capt Brown Genl M'Kinley R Island Swanton Mass refused   Sub 1778 1 in german in german Col. Tyler Weston   Genl Spencer Swanton   Col. Tyler R Island   Col. Cook Newport   R Island   5 yrs 12 mos 5 12 Private   3 " 120 " 3 120 Corporal   2 " 120 " 2 120 Sergeant   10 10 24  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
13/366 122 124 2.45
16.67 22 11.00 2.45 10.00 33 40.67

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 }
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 day 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 he 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.
[k] 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.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Silvina Winslow
declaration
3133
Mass.
act. 7. July '98
72 m 98

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hampshire County ss. On this twenty fourth day of August in the year eighteen hundred & thirty eight before me Wilkes Wood Judge of the Court of Pro- bate for said County personally appeared Sylvina Winslow of Rochester in said County aged sixty six years who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the seventh day of July 1838 entitled an act grant- ing half pay and pensions to certain Widows;
That she is the widow of Samuel Winslow late of Rochester in said County, deceased, who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and who for his services in said war obtained a pension from the United States No 15536 in the certificate of his pension now in very proper order. His declaration & proof of service now in the pension office at Washington will fully show his said services.
She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Winslow her said husband on the ninth
That he died died on the eighth day of May in the year eighteen hundred and thirty eight. That she was not married before her said husband left the the service, but that the marriage took place before the first of January seventeen hundred & ninety four viz. at the time above stated. And that she has not been married since the death of the said Samuel. - N.B. The words "of Rochester in said County" were inserted before the signature hereof. -
Sylvina Winslow
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written. Before me Wilkes Wood Judge of Probate

Plymouth ss I Jacob H Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Hon. Wilkes Wood is Judge of Probate for said County & that the within signature purporting to be signed by him is his true & genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the Court of Probate for said County this twenty eighth day of August 1838
Jacob H. Lord

Sylvania Menikew.

I Barnabas Nye of Sandwich in the County of Barnstable, legally qualified to give evidence testify and say that Sylvina Weston, widow of Leonard Weston late of Rochester in the County of Plymouth, deceased, formerly Sylvina Nye, is my sister. I was present at her marriage with said Weston. They were married by the Rev. Mr. Burn. I am not able to state the day of the marriage, but it is I have no doubt more than forty five years since. It was in the spring of the year, I think. Barnabas Nye Commence with all legal oaths Barnstable ss. Barnabas Nye, Sept. 6. 1838, affirmed small sum oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by them subscribed before me the undersigned; and I further certify that said Nye is known to me, and that he is of reputation for truth. B. J. Warner Just Peace.
I William J. Freeman town clerk of the town of Sandwich in the County of Plymouth Barnstable, certify that the foregoing is a true extract and transcript from the Records of said Town of Sandwich in my possession to wit. "On the second seven hundred and ninety two, November twenty third. Leonard Weston of Rochester and Sylvina Nye of Sandwich, intend to be married" except that the year and day of the month instead of being in letters are in plain legible figures. I further depose that I have inspected with care & diligence the records of said Town and find no entry of the marriage of said Leonard & Sylvina.
Attest William J. Freeman Town Clerk
Commence with all legal oaths Barnstable ss. Sept. 6. 1838. William J. Freeman affirmed small sum oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate & affidavit by them above subscribed, before me. Chas. Warner Just Peace.
I Clifton Waring of Sandwich in the County of Barnstable legally qualified to give evidence testify and say that William J. Freeman is Town clerk of the town of Sandwich; and I further can depose that I am personally acquainted with said Freeman.

and that he is of good reputation for truth.
Clifton May
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Barnstable ss. Stephen May, on the 6 th September 1838. appeared & made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed; and I further certify that I am personally acquainted with said May and that he is of good reputation for truth. G. J. Norcross. J. S. Pierce.
I Alfred Nye of Fair Haven in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, legally qualified to give evidence, testify and say that Sylvina Winslow, widow of Lemuel Winslow late of Rochester in the County of Plymouth deceased, is my sister. I was present at their marriage, by the Rev. Jonathan Bane of Sandwich. I was a small boy at the time and do not recollect precisely how long ago this event happened. It was in the spring of the year. There is an entry in the family Bible that Lemuel Winslow and Sylvina Nye were married the ninth of April one thousand seven hundred and ninety three. It is an old entry and I have no doubt of its truth. I am in the fifty fourth year of my age.
Alfred Nye
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Plymouth ss. Nov. 7. 1838. Alfred Nye appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed before me the undersigned; and I further certify that the deponent is known to me now that he is of good character for truth.
G. J. Norcross. J. S. Pierce.

I Elisha Richards of Rochester in the County of Plym- outh legally qualified to give evidence, testify and say that I was personally acquainted with Capt. Samuel Winslow late of said Rochester deceased. was present at his death. He died the night after of illness last past. He left a widow who is still living and has not since been married.
Elisha Richards
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Myrs. Aug. 24. 1838. Elisha Richards appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the affidavit above by him subscribed, before me the undersigned; and I further certify that I am acquainted with said Richards, and that he is of good character for truth.
H. J. Holman Just Peace.
I Jesse Pratt Jr. formerly of Indiana in the State of Indiana, now resident in Rochester, State of Massachusetts legally qualified to give evidence testify & say, that I was personally acquainted with Capt. Samuel Winslow late of said Rochester deceased. I was present when he died which event took place on or about the night after of illness last past. He left a widow who is still living and who has not been married since the death of her husband.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Jesse Pratt Jr.
Myrs. Aug. 24. 1838. Jesse Pratt Jr. appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, before me the undersigned; and I further certify that I personally know affiant, and that he is of good character for truth.
H. J. Holman Just Peace.

I Abraham Holmes of Rochester in the County of Plymouth legally qualified to give evidence, testify and say that I have long known Sylvina formerly the wife, now the widow of Leonard Winslow, and she is the same person now applying by the name of Sylvina Winslow for a pension.
Abraham Holmes
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss. Aug. 24. 1838. Abraham Holmes affirmed & made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, before me the undersigned; and I further certify that I am well acquainted with the deponent and that he is of good character for truth.
G. F. Holmes Secy Prov.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth Yr. I Jacob H Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Charles J. Holmes Esq is a Justice of the Peace throughout the Commonwealth aforesaid & that the several foregoing signatures purporting to be signed by him are his his true & genuine signatures. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the Seal of the Court of Probate for said County this ninth day of November 1838.
Jacob H. Lord

11.730
P. O. Sylvina Lucina  Winslow
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18 .
Discharged: _____, 18 .
Application filed: _____, 18 .
Alleges: _____ _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____

Rejected Mass abt 7. July 38. See ch. 1. volume, No. 2: 1839.
11730

✓ 18397
S. Nov 1897

11097.
Massachusetts.
Sylvina Winslow,
Widow of Lemuel Winslow who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 8 th May 1838, of Plymouth in the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Briggs of the Regt. commanded by Col. Varnum in the Mass. line for 5 mo. 2 days Pv. 3.20. Cnt. 7 2.2. Sergt.
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston at the rate of 40 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836. 8 th May 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Sept. 1846 and sent to C. A. Morton, Treasurer, Mass.
Total amount, $ 203.35
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by S. H. Wood Clerk, Book S. Vol. 1. Page 73.

Rev-WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14181
Sylvina Winslow Widow of Samuel Winslow Sergt. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2 nd 1848
Index:—Vol. M , Page 342
[Arrangement of 1870.]

7943. Massachusetts.
Sylvina Winslow widow of Lemuel Winslow who was a Private, Corporal and Sergeant in the Massachusetts Line.
Husband died May 8. 1838.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Sept. 1846, and sent to
Charles A. Morton, Freetown, Bristol Co., Mass.
[Acts of March 3, 1843.] and June 17. 1844.
Recorded in Book 4. Vol. 2. Page 40.
D. H. Wood, Clk.
Rev. 2 Cents Acts 1838 & 43 & 44.

See letter to the Hon J. Reed. March 19, 1834 As to March 25, 1834
15536 Massachusetts
Samuel Winslow of Plymouth in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Briggs of the Regt commanded by Col. Varnum in the Mass line for 14 days allow 5 mos 12 days Private 16.89 " 3 " 20 " Corporal - 13.45 " 2 " 2 " Sgt 10.33 $40.67
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 36 Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of June 1833, and sent J. H. Saml Plymouth Mass
Arrears to the 4th of March 1835 $73.34 Semi-ant. allowance ending 1 Sept. 18.33 New John Reed $91.67 Net Repts 3
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. Atkinson Clerk. Book Vol. 2a Page 93.
increased July 14 th 34 To $40.67

Boston June Boston August 16/68
T. E. Cannon Esq Sir I herewith transmit the Declarations of Mr. Sylvester Whipple and Mr. Simon Lempke, for your consideration.
Respectfully Your humble servant
Chas. S. Morton

chap.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions
Recd. Jan 10

Sir
Will You have the goodness to inform me when Mr. Lemuel Hinslow lives & return the enclosed letter
Yr Ob t Serv t H. Rep March 22 1834 John Reed

chap.
James L. Edwards Esq. J.P. Commission of Pension

Sir
I herewith enclose you some papers in the case of the application for a pension of Lem s . Winslow Washington City March 8 th 1834
With Respect
Yours &
John Reid
J. L. Edwards Esq

N 12981 } 9040. 1210
Sylvina Minton
Widow of Samuel
Map
act 7 July, 1838
Alam!
5 Mo 20s per #16.89
3 Mo 20s per 13.45
2 " 2 " Sept. 10.33
$40.67
Commencing June 8 May 1838.
Alma act 3 March 1843
and 17 June 1844
$40 67 / 100 per ann
Charles A. Martin
Freetown
Bristol Co
Mass

Prussian Office September.
1846
Sir
You will please
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Payments to be made at Boston Mass by Pres. Commonwealth Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Massachusetts
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E. Vol. 2 Page 94 by George Taylor Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Simuel Winslow of the State of Massachusetts who was a pri. cor. Berg. t in the war of the Revolution
is entitled to receive. — — Forty — — dollars and Sixty seven cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year. This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated
June 22. 1830 cancelled.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this fifteenth day of July — one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four .
Secy of War. Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Geo. M c Brumf chf. C. for and in behalf of Commissioner of Pensions.

12 th Born March 1757. Capt Edward Sparrow, Co. Col Tyler reg.
15536

Capt Samuel Winton certificate for Pension
Payments to be made at Boston Mass by Mr Nathl B. D. Smith Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Mass
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 2 Page 12 by W. W. Atkinson Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Samuel Winslow of the State of Massachusetts who was a Mate in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty Six dollars and Sixty Seven cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty Second day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three .
Acting John P. Kirtland Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. P. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Samuel Winslow Bengs Wife

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Feb. 21 st 1834.
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 Lemuel Winslow is borne on a Bounty Roll of Capt. Samuel Briggs' Company, Col. Scott's Regiment, where he is allowed for service, Sept. 29. 1777, thirty two days — mo. days 32
Lemuel Winslow's name, as Corporal, is borne on a Pay Roll of Capt. Edward Sparrow, Col. Nathan Tyler's Regiment, where he is allowed for service from July 11 to Oct. 31 st 1779, three months and twenty - days — 3. 20
Lemuel Winslow, as Serjeant, is borne on a Pay Roll of Capt. Sparrow, where he is allowed for service and travel from Nov. 1 st to Dec. 31, 1779, two months and two days. — 2. 02
Lemuel Williams claims further service under Capt. Kempton, in 1776 and Capt. Linnun in 1778 — but the rolls he describes are not found in this office. 1. 24
Edward D. Bangs. Secy

I Benjamin White formerly of Dartmouth, now Fairhaven in the County of Bristol, State of Massachusetts of the age of Eighty three years, testify and say that I was a Soldier in the war of the American Revolution in the year 1776 & 77 three months at Rhode Island in Capt Moses Kempton's Company, Col. Hathaway of Freetown Regiment
I knew Lemuel Winslow of Rochester and he was in said Company and served three months which was the term of Enlistment according to the best of my recollection and believe said Lemuel Winslow has resided in Rochester in the County of Plymouth ever since Fairhaven August 6-1832 Benjamin White Present M. E. Cumlin

Bristol J s August 6 th 1832 Then the within named Benjamin White personally appeared and solemnly swore to the within deposition by him subscribed together with his answers to the interrogatories therein contained before me
Jabez Fales Justice of the Peace
and I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Benjamin White; that he is of good character for truth, and that his testimony is entitled to credit
Jabez Fales Justice of the Peace

Bristol P. August 8 th 1832 Then the within named Samuel Savery personally appeared and solemnly swore to the within deposition by him subscribed together with his answers to the interrogations therein contained before me Joby Fisher Justice of the Peace And I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Samuel Savery, that he is of good character for truth, and that his testimony is entitled to credit.
Joby Fisher Justice of the Peace

I Samuel Savary (intendant) formerly of Wairham in the County of Plymouth Now in Fairhaven in the County of Bristol State of Massachusetts of the age of Eighty four years Testify and say that I was a Soldier in the war of the American Revolution in the year 1777 one month at Finestown in the State of Rhode Island in Capt Samuel Briggs Company Colonel Cattens Regiment
I knew Samuel Winslow of Rochester and he was in said Company and served one month which was the term of enlistment according to the best of my recollection and believe said Samuel Winslow has Resided in Rochester ever since in the County of Plymouth Saml Savary Present Fairhaven August 6 th 1832
Saml Savary

I Eliphaas Weston formerly of Dartmouth Now Fairhaven in the County of Bristol State of Massachusetts of the age of sixty seven years testify and say that I was a soldier in the war of the American Revolution in the year 1779 I served seven months from the 8th of June till the Last of December before we was discharged in the State of Rhode Island in Capt Edmund Sparrows Company Colonel Nathan Tyler's Regiment I knew Lemuel Winslow Corporal of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and he was in said Company and served seven months which was the term he served according to the best of my recollection and believe said Lemuel Winslow has Resided in the Town of Rochester ever since Fairhaven August 13 1832 Eliphaas Weston Present John Stokes

Bristol ss August 13 th 1832 Then the within Named Eliphas Weston personally appeared and solemnly swore to the truth in deposition by him subscribed together with his answers to the interrogatories therein contained before me
Job Sayer Justice of the Peace
And I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Eliphas Weston that he is of good character for truth and think his testimony is intitled to credit
Job Sayer Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol ss.
I James Spratt Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Job Sayer Justice of the Peace whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing and annexed certificates is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
Job Sayer Justice of the Peace for Massachusetts
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this Eleventh day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two. J. Spratt.

James S. Edwards Esq Census of Pensylvania.
Washington City D.C.

Brocton, Bristol County, August 12 th 1886 J. S. Edwards Esq.
Sir Sir I herewith transmit the papers of Application of Mrs. Silvina Winslow, Widow of Samuel Winslow deceased, to be placed on the United States Pension List.
It will be seen that there is no Record of marriage, as none could be found. In lieu there- of I send a Certified copy of the Entry of Intention of Marriage and the Affidavit of General Benj. Dinsmore of New Bedford, who was present at the Marriage.
I also forward the Pension Certificate of the Husband of Mrs. Winslow, believing it will facilitate an Examination of the Claim. At the death of Claimant's Husband there was an Arrearage due - from 4 th March 1838 up to 8 th May 1838, and although the Widow went into Court and made oath to the facts in the case, her Agent never forwarded the Papers to Washington, consequently the Certificate remained in her hands, which is forwarded as above.
The name of the Pastor who married Mrs. Wins- low is spelt rather blindly, as I wrote in haste it is Jonathan Burns. Please address me as Mrs. Winslow's Agent North Rochester Plymouth County Mass.
Very Respectfully yours &c Chas. A. Morton

Commonwealth Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bristol ss.
I James Sproat Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol do hereby certify that Charles A. Morton Esq. whose signature is affixed to the within certificate is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Bristol and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twelfth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty six. J. Sproat
General Williams

State of Massachusetts Bristol County } ss.
I Benjamin Lincoln of New Bedford in the County and State aforesaid, Being sworn do testify and say, That I am Seventy six years of age; That I was well acquainted with Samuel Winslow of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and State aforesaid, having lived within half a mile of him until my sixteenth year, I further testify and say that I was present at the Marriage of the said Samuel Winslow to Miss Silvina Nye of Sandwich which Event took place according to the best of my recollection April 9 th 1793. The ceremony being performed by the Reverend Jonathan Burr of Sandwich. I further testify and say that I have known the said Samuel and Silvina Winslow to live together as husband and Wife until the said Samuel's death. I further testify and say that Mrs. Winslow's name is Silvina Winslow, and further say not.
Benj. Lincoln
State of Massachusetts Bristol County } ss.
New Bedford August 11 th 1826 }
Then personally appeared Benjamin Lincoln subscribed to the foregoing affidavit and known by me to be a credible witness, and made oath to the same. Before me Wm. H. Morton Justice of the Peace

I Ephraim Simons Varmeny of Little Compton now of Fairhaven in the county of Bristol & state of Massachusetts of the age of Ninety three years Testify & Say that I was commander of a company in the war of the American Revolution & that General Winslow of Man- chester in the county of Plymouth & state of Massachusetts was a soldier in the company under my command at Foggin- ferry Bulls-hill & Hazard's ferry about thirty days in the months of August or September in the year 1778 & that John Cook - Commander the Regiment & that Lafayette Com- mander the French Troop at the same time Deparant further saith that he & his company was in- gaged in taking care of the boats after Sullivan's retreat
Eph. Simons
Plymouth S.S. Sept 4 ad 1832
Then personally appeared the above named Ephraim Simons and was thereunto solemnly swore the above Deposition by him subscribed to gether with the interrogatories answers to the interrogatories therein contained before me and I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Ephraim Simons that he is of good character character for truth & that his testimony is intitled to credit
Lothrop Perkins Justice of Peace

I Several Winters of Haver in the County of Plymouth & State of Massachusetts gen. I suppose to say that
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Plymouth Y. I Jacob H. Lord Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Lothrop Perkins Esq is a Justice of the Peace for said County & that I believe his name subscribed to the within Certificate is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto to set my hand & the seal of said Court this twenty fourth day of December A.D. 1832
Jacob H. Lord

To the Hon Lewis Casp Secretary at War.
The Memorial of Samuel of Roxbury Weston, in the County of Plymouth, Commonwealth of Massachusetts respectfully represents that, in a declaration by him made for maw, in order to obtain a pension for services in the War of the revolution, under the act of June 1832, and in consequence of which a pension of $34.67 per annum has been allowed, no discrimination, so far as he recollects, and as he fully believes, was made between his services as a private, and his services, as a noncommissioned officer. At the time said declaration was made he was not aware that any distinction in favor of the latter was to be made. He supposes that amount of pension allowed him was computed as for the services rendered as a private.
He further represents that a portion of the time he was in the service he was a noncommissioned officer, and did duty and received pay as such. viz. He was a corporal in the company of Capt Edward Sparre Col Nathan Dyer's regiment from July 11. 1779, to Oct 31. 1779. inclusive; and as sergeant in the same company from Nov. 1. 1779, to Dec 31. 1779. inclusive. Of this service he has obtained the certificate of the Secretary of this Commonwealth wherefor he prays he prays that he may have such addition

to his present pension, as the circumstances expressed stated may entitle him to, upon the principles upon which pensions are applied to service.
Levi W. Weston
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Plymouth ss. March 1. 1834. I, Levi Weston, of Plymouth, and make solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration, as herein subscribed, before me this day signed. And I further certify that I am personally acquainted with said declarant, and that he is of good character for truth.
Charles J. Holmes Esq. Pres.
I hereby certify that Charles J. Holmes is a Justice of Peace, and that the above is his signature. Washington March 8 th 1834 John Reed

12881. Mt. Silvana Winslow Widow of Daniel Winslow Researched Married
Act 7 July 1838
Married 1793
Husband died 8 May 1838

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the July 1838, entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows, and also to obtain the benefit of the Acts of Congress passed 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844, entitled An Act to con- tinue the pensions of certain Widows.
State of Massachusetts
Plymouth County ss
On this fourth day of August in the year Eighteen - hundred and Forty Six, personally appeared, before the Subscriber, Judge of the Probate Court within and for said County of Plymouth, Silvina Winslow a Resident of Rochester in the County of Plymouth, aged twenty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Con- gress, passed 7 July 1838 entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows, and also to obtain the benefit of the Acts of Congress passed 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844, entitled An Act to continue the pensions of certain Widows; That she is the Widow of Samuel Winslow late of said Rochester deceased; That her husband the aforesaid Samuel Winslow performed several terms of Military service in the Army of the Revolutionary War as Private Corporal and Sergeant. For which service he the said Samuel Winslow received a Pension from the United States as a Plymouth County Pensioner under the Act of Congress of the Seventh of June 1832, at the Rate of 40.67 cents per annum, which Pension he continued to receive until his Death.
For the particulars of the service of the said over -

Samuel Winslow, she refers to his Original Declaration and the accompanying proofs, which documents are now on the files, in the Pension Office at Washington.
She further avers that she was married to the said Samuel Winslow on the Ninth day of April in the year Seventeen hundred and ninety three; That her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Winslow died on the Eighth day of May Eighteen hundred and Ninety eight; That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated.
Silvina Winslow
Plymouth Y. At a Court of Probate now held at Middleborough in & for said County on the first Tuesday of August 1846.
Then the above named Silvina Winslow personally appeared in open Court & made oath to & subscribed the foregoing declaration. Before me
Carson Hobart J. Probate
Plymouth Y. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Hon. Carson Hobart is Judge of Probate for said County & that the above is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this fourth day of August 1846.
Jacob H. Lord Register

Sir
Plymouth Mass.
Nov 10. 1838
I send herewith the Pension Applications of Silvina Winslow & Lydia Wood for Pensions under the Act of July 7. 1838.
Communications in relation thereto may be addressed to
Yours &c
J. H. Lord
J. L. Edwards Esq. = Com. of Pensions. Washington D. C.

for
Providence RI July 9 July 14 Maj. Col. ret'd for increase
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions War Department Washington City D.C.

Boston Mass July 9 1834
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir: I received of this town, Mr. Pease the sum of John Reed, a communication received by him to him, stating that when Mr. Winstanley received from the Department a pension certificate for $36.67, he should receive in exchange for it one for $40.67.
He has handed his certificate to me and I enclose it for the purpose above named. Very respectfully I am your obedient servant G. H. Hobson
P.S. Be so kind as to inform me whether he will not be entitled to the $4. increase from the time at which his pension commenced, and if he is well it will be proper to indicate that opinion on the certificate.
G. H.

Admitted
Chas. A. Morton Boston Mass

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Plymouth COUNTY, }
On this Eighth day of August 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Sylvina Winslow a resident of Rochester in the county of Plymouth aforesaid aged Seventy four 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 Lemuel Winslow who was a resident of Rochester and who was a private, corporal & Sergeant in the War of the Revolution
and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid, at the rate of forty dollars and sixty seven cents per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sylvina Winslow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me, and year above written, }
In presence of Elizabeth Dine  Isaac C. Perkins Justice of the Peace.
I Certify , That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
Isaac C. Perkins Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY, }
I, Clerk of the Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that _____ 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 _____ day of _____ 18_____
CLERK.