Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14101, Benjamin Webber, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Webber, Benjamin Betsy
W. 14101
CONTENTS

✓ 16.980 Massachusetts
Benjamin Webber
of Gloucester Co in the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Swasey of the regt commanded by Colonel Gorges in the Massachusetts line, for the term of one year. from 1 March 1776 to 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 day of October 1819 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 of May 1820 and sent to William Watson Esq. Boston.
Restored to the Roll on 20 day of February 1830 and notification sent to Thos Stephenson at Gloucester Mass. Pension commencing on the 20 of February 1830
Amount due on 4th of March 1830 }
$ 2.57
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. 1 March 1823. }
See letter to Hon. S. C. Phillips Oct. 18. 1837

Massachusetts 4209
Delsey Webber widow of Benjamin Webber who was a Mass Private in the Massachusetts line for 19 mo 27 days
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Sixty Six — Dollars thirty two Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of January 1844 and sent to R. Baldwin Boston Mass
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 38

908.6 Betsy alias Elizabeth Webber, widow of Benjamin Webber due

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows."
State of Massachusetts, } ss. County of Essex
On this Ninth day of May in the year Eighteen Hundred and Forty Three, Personally appeared in open court before the subscriber-judge of the court of Probate in Essex county in said state Betsy Webber a resident of Gloucester in the county of Essex aged Eighty one years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Benjamin Webber late of said Gloucester deceased That her late Husband Benjamin Webber aforesaid was a private Soldier in the Army of the Revolutionary War, in service therein during its continuance by two terms of enlistment, First in 1775 in Captain Swasey's company of Colonel John Glousters Regiment of 8 months men, stationed at Cambridge, and thence afterwards all the year 1776 in Captain Wanners Company of Colonel Moses Lillies Regiment of Massachussetts Troops. For which service the said Benjamin Webber received a Pension from the United States of $96 per, ann. under the act of Congress of the 15 th March 18 th 1818
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Webber on the Thirtyfirst day of December in the year seventeen hundred and eighty ; that her husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Webber died on the Ninth day of January in the year Eighteen Hundred and Forty one 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.
Witness Charles Kimball.
her Betsy Webber Mark
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me,
D. D. D. Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Essex, ss. Probate office.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that the honorable Daniel A. White, before whom the foregoing declaration of Betsey Webber purports to have been taken, is the judge of probate for said county, and that his name, subscribed to the certificate thereon, is his genuine signature; and the same was done in open probate court; and that William Ferson and Charles Kimball esquires, before whom the affidavits hereto annexed and following, of William Saville and William Ferson respectively, purport to have been taken, are justices of the peace for said county; and that their names, subscribed to the several certificates thereon, are their genuine signatures respectively, each of which is to me well known.
Given under my hand and seal of office this ninth day of May, A.D. 1843.
Nath. Lord jr.

Gloucester, Town Clerks Office, County of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts May 9. 1843.
I William Saville do hereby certify, that from an examination of the original Records of Marriages Recorded for the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty, I find that Benjamin Webber and Betsey Webber were joined in Marriage by the Rev d Eli Forbes, on the thirty first day of December, One thousand seven hundred and eighty.
That the foregoing, is a true extract from the Records of said Town, with the exception of the date, found in said Record, in fair legible letters and figures viz. Benjamin Webber and Betsey Webber December 31. 1780.
William Saville
I William Saville, above named, testify that I held the office of Town Clerk of Gloucester in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, That the foregoing is a true extract from the Records of said Town with the exception above, as certified by me.
William Saville Town Clerk
Essex, ss. May 9. 1843
Sworn and subscribed before me
William Ferson, Justice of Peace

I John Webber of Gloucester in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged 56 years, on oath testify that I have been acquainted with Betsy Webber forty years, the declarant within named, who drew the balance of her said husband Ben. Webbers pension after his decease in 1811 by the baptismal name of Elizabeth ; that said Elizabeth is the identical person who signed and attested to the foregoing declaration; and that she is the widow of said Benjamin Webber and is now living.
John Webber
Essex, ss. May 9th. 1823
Sworn and subscribed before me by said John Webber, who is well known to me as a credible witness
William Terson, Justice of Peace

I William Ferson of Gloucester of Gloucester, in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts, aged 68 years, on oath declare that I was well acquainted with Benjamin Webber, of sd Gloucester deceased, who was a pensioner under the act of 18 March, 1818, who died on the ninth day of January, Eighteen hundred and forty one, leaving his widow Betsy Webber, who is still living, is still a widow and residing in said Gloucester.
William Ferson
Essex, ss. May 9. 1843. William Ferson makes solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit before me. He is a credible witness well known to me.
Charles Kimball, justice of the peace.

Benjamin Webber act March 1828.

County of Essex ss. On this twentieth day of March 1829, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Common Pleas for the county of Essex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, & also a Court of Record, by the Statute of said Commonwealth, Benjamin Webber of Gloucester, resident in said County, aged seventy three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818. and the 1st of May 1820, that he said Webber enlisted for the term of eight months, on the twenty first day of April 1775, in the State of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain Nathaniel Warner, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Little, in the line of the State of Massachusetts, on the continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the said corps until the 21st of February 1776, when he was discharged from the service at Prospect Hill, so called, in Cambridge or Charlestown in the State of Massachusetts, that he soon after, on the first day of March 1776, again enlisted as a private for the term of twelve months in the State of Massachusetts, in the company commanded by Captain Joseph Swasey, in the regiments commanded by Col. John Glover, in the line of Massachusetts, on the continental establishment, that he continued to serve in said corps until some time in the summer of said year, when he was drafted (with the consent of his colonel) as an able seaman, and served as such on board the United States Schooner Hancock, Samuel Tucker, commander until the last day of February 1777, when he was discharged from the service in Boston in the State of Mass: that his name has been placed on the pension list as will appear by his pension certificate No. 16,980 & the accompanying papers, now on file in the War Department, reference to which may be had.
And

And in pursuance of the Act of the 1st. Mar. 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 & that I have not since that time by Gift, Sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income whatever, but I am entirely dependant on my hard labour & the kindness & generosity of my friends for a support.
Benjamin Webber
That, since the exhibition of my first schedule, all my property, real, personal or mixed, has been taken possession of, by my numerous creditors, under their several mortgage deeds, & by executions issued in due form of law, to satisfy the notes &c. enumerated in my first schedule. That on a note, in favour of John Tylee of Boston, mentioned in my first schedule, which note was sold by said Tylee to one Joseph Babson, with the special promise of said Babson, that he would not distress me said Webber, he said Babson has attached for want of Real estate, what little furniture &c. I had, as exhibited in my first schedule and the action is now pending in the Supreme Court of Massachusetts. I said Webber have a wound in my right arm received in the battle of Bunker Hill, which injures the use of it, in consequence of which, & my advanced age, I am unable to do much hard labour
I

I have four in my family, beside myself, who are dependant upon me for a support, viz: Elizabeth my wife aged 58 years & 2 daughters Mary aged 43 y. very sick: - in a consumption - Nancy aged 40 y. & a boy 12 years of age. Benjamin Webbe.
Sworn to, and declared, on the twentieth day of March before the Hon: Solomon Strong presiding Judge
I John Prince Jr. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid, do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Benjamin Webbe did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath is truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the value of said Webbe's property is nothing.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of March 1829.
John Prince Jr. Cler.

Benj. Webber
Enlisted in April 1775 - 9 months
Benjamin Webber Did not enlist for the Continental Establishments
Admissible There was no enlistment prior to Dec r 1775 for a longer period than 6 months. 30 Dec. 1819. Evid. as to service of one year 1776. now certified
Benj m Webber Prio:
Col. Glover's Massach ts Regt 1776 - 1 year
30 Oct r 1819.
Admitted.
Benjamin Webber Col d . Glover's Regt 1776 - 1 yr
Credible proof of having served in Col d Glover's Regt Year 1776
Gloster - Feb 4 1819

I Jabez Tarr of Gloucester in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts, doon oath testify, that in the war of the Revolution, I served as a private in Capt. Joseph Swarney's Company in Col. John Glover's Regiment from January 1776 to the last day of December of the same year; that while in said service, I was well acquainted with Benjamin Webber, a private in the same Company and Regiment with me, on the Continental establishment in the Massachusetts line; and according to the best of my knowledge and belief, he served from the month of February 1776 to the end of the same year; and that to the best of my knowledge and belief, received a regular discharge at the end of the same year. And I further testify, that Benjamin Webber now present, is the identical person who served as aforesaid.
Jabez Tarr
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss Gloucester September 11 th 1819 Personally Appeared before me the above named Jabez Tarr who Subscribed and Made Oath to the truth of the foregoing Declaration — and I Certify that the said Tarr is Well Known To me as a Credible Witness and Believed to be Disinterested in his Testimony
Isaac Elwell { Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex ss: Oct. 28. 1819 I certify that Isaac Elwell and Brimmer Esqrs are Justices of the Peace for said County and their respective signatures on this and the next pages are genuine.
John D. Sleeper, Clerk of the Sup. Jud. Court

I William R. Lee Esq r Collector of the Customs for the Port of Salem and Beverly in Mass ts on oath testify: —
That I was Major of Col. Glover's Continental Reg t in the Mass ts Line during the years 1775 and 1776: I well remember Benjamin Webber, of Gloucester, who is here present: at the beginning of 1776 he enlisted as private in Capt. Jos. Swasey's Company in said Reg t and I have no doubt he served till the latter part of the Summer of that year at Beverly where our Regiment was stationed: That Regiment contained many experienced Seamen; and the purpose of stationing the Regiment at the Port of Beverly was from time to time to man cruises to intercept the Provision and ordinance vessels of the enemy: a day or two before our Regiment marched to New York, orders came to furnish Volunteers to man the Fleet of Capt. Tucker: a sufficient number stepped forward when the drum beat round the Regiment: I have no doubt the said Benjamin Webber then volunteered and served out the residue of the year for which he enlisted. He was a year's man for 1776.
Will m R Lee
Subscribed: Oct r 28, 1819 Then the said William R. Lee Esq r a respectable gentleman, made oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed before me
Rich d Merrill Just. Peace.

State of Massachusetts.
I Benjamin Webber Gloucester in the County of Essex
a Citizen of the United States, now resident at in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, in the month of April A. D. 1775
I entered and was engaged in the land service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the month of January A. D. 1777.
as a private against the common enemy, without any interruption or absence: that I belonged to the company of Capt. Warner & the regiment of Col. Moses Little for the first eight months in the year 1775 & served at Cambridge & Charlestown, at the expiration of which term I enlisted into the company of Capt. Swasey & regiment of Col. Glover for one year from the 1st of January A. D. 1776 & served accordingly and that I left the service on the last of December A. D. 1776 being honourably discharged
and that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of sixty four years, I was in the battle of Bunker's hill & was shot thro' my arm with a musket ball & while a soldier in Col. Glover's regiment was sometimes detached to serve on board the Continental armed vessels, to intercept the provision ships & other vessels of the Enemy in Boston bay, & particularly at one time, on board the Hancock, Capt. Tucker.
And I hereby relinquish all claim to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
Benjamin Webber
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this third day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen Pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me the subscriber one of the Associate Judges of the circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit within the said state & presiding pro hac vice
the abovenamed Benjamin Webber and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination duly made the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true.
Wm Wetmore
Boston October 30. 1819. I now further certify
the

The evidence of Jabez Tan, & W m R. Lee as to the service of the said Declarant for one year in 1776, not heretofore transmitted to the war department & that on full examin- ation by me had, it appears to my satisfaction that the said declarant, did perform all the service stated by him and that, at & from the time of making his declaration aforesaid before me, to this day, he was & continues to be in such reduced circumstances in life, as to stand in need of the assistance of his country for his support. Witness my hand & the seal of the Court aforesaid as within affixed. — W m Wetmore

I William Kinsman of Gloucester in the county of Essex & commonwealth of Massachusetts of the age of sixty three years testify & say: That I was a Serjeant in the Revolutionary War, in the service of the United States against the common enemy. I served in Capt. Nathaniel Wain's company in the Regiment of foot commanded by Col. Little, for eight months in 1775, and for six weeks at the least, immediately after the expiration of said eight months. By request of my officers I was induced to continue six or eight weeks in said company immediately after the expiration of my eight months service as aforesaid, in order that the soldiers who were newly enlisted, might come into camp, to take our places. During the whole time that I served as aforesaid, Benjamin Webber of the same Gloucester was a private soldier in the same company, and he was wounded by a musket ball thro' his right arm at Bunker's Hill battle. And I further testify that the said Benjamin Webber who is here present, is the same Benjamin Webber, who served with me as aforesaid.
Wm Kinsman
Essex ss. June 12. 1818.
Then the above named William Kinsman made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition, by him subscribed. Nath. Lonsdale Nash, Jus. Pacis.

I John Burnham of Londonderry in the County of Rockingham & State of New- Hampshire of the age of sixty eight years testify & say that I was a Lieutenant in Capt. Nathaniel Warner's company in the Regiment of foot commanded by Col. Sibley in the Revolutionary war in the service of the United States against the common enemy AD 1775 & in the year 1776. William Kinsman & Benjamin Webber of Gloucester in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Mas- -sachusetts were soldiers in the same com- -pany: the said Kinsman was a sergeant in the same company & said Webber was a private soldier in the same company for eight months in AD 1775 & for more than one month immediately after. The said Kinsman & Webber being requested did continue in the service as aforesaid until some new recruits should arrive to join said company and they actually did continue as aforesaid. I further testify that the said Benjamin Webber who is here present is the same Benjamin Webb who served as aforesaid. The said William Kinsman is not present but I received a letter from him in his own hand writing dated June 12 th 1818 in which he requests my testimony to his services as aforesaid.
John Burnham
State of New Hampshire } Londonderry June Rockingham ss. } 13 th AD 1818
Then the above named John Burnham personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above Deposition by him signed is just and true. Before me James Thom Justice of the Peace

16980
May 1820
Benj a Webber
not entitled

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX. ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas of the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Salem, within and for the County of Essex, on the third Monday of June, A. D. 1820.
Present, Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Chief Justice.
Hon. WILLIAM WETMORE, and
Hon. STEPHEN MINOT, Associate Justices.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Benjamin Webber resident in Gloucester in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. 16,980 now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
"WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM."
"I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, Benjamin Webber late a private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per month, to commence on the thirtieth day of October one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
***** * L. S. * *****
"Given at the War Office of the United States, this 16th day of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty
J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War,"
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit,
   1 house 2 storys high 3 rooms on the floor old & in bad repair $350.00   1 small house 1 story high one room unimproved & in bad repair 15.00   1 Do in bad repair 25.00 1/4 of store & wharf in bad repair 75.00 100.00   1 room, chamber, old & in bad repair 12.00 1 barn 40.00 stores 30.00 3 fishhouses 90.00 wharf 30.00 10 3/4 acres mowing & tillage 322.00 1/3 of acre orcharding 12.00 172.00   4 cow rights 100.00 22 acres woodland 170.11 acres unimproved land rocky 33.00 364.00   Personal Property - 303.00   1 horse 15.00 old horse plough 1.00 4 cows 48.00 old horse cart 3.00 1 scythe $1304.00   2 tables 4.50 18 chairs 6.00 2 desks 7.00 clock 12.00 18 knives & forks 1.00 shovel & tongs 2.50 67.00   bellows & andirons 4.00 silver spoons 2.00 crockery ware 4.00 2 lookg. glasses 6.00 33.00   Pots & kettles 3.00 tin ware 1.50 1 old chaise 12.00 16.00   16.50   a just account of what he owes $1436.50   1 note of hand & interest Judith Atkins 178.00   1 Do Do Hannah Morgan 130.00   1 Do Do Gloucester Bank 264.00   1 Do Do John Tyler 280.00   1 Do Do Wm Babson 42.00   1 Do Do Jas Mansfield 100.00   994.00   money owing on mortgage of real estate detail- ed above 700.00   $1694.00  

He is sixty five years of age, a mariner, has a wound in the right arm received in the battle of Bunker-hill which injures the use of it; and has not been able to get a voyage for three years last past -
He has 5 in family residing with and depending solely upon him for their support - Elizabeth his wife, aged 59, Mary aged 34, Nancy aged 32, Eliza, aged 23, Benjamin aged 13 - the latter is feeble of his age
He served as a private in the Revolutionary war in Capt. Joseph Swaseys company in Col: John Glover's Regiment in the Massachusetts line from Feby 1776 to some time in the summer of said year, when he was drafted (with the consent of his Colonel) as an able seaman, and served as such on board the U States scho r Hancock, Samuel Tucker, commander, until February 1777 - Benjamin Webber
Sworn to & declared before Wm Wetmore Judge within named

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. William Wetmore a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
I, Benjamin Webber do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed. So help me GOD.
Benjamin Webber
Essex, ss. C. C. C. P. June, Term, A. D. 1820.
Then the abovenamed Benjamin Webber took and subscribed the aforewritten Oath before me
Wm Wetmore
Judge of said Court.
I, ICHABOD TUCKER, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath, and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is
dollars  nothing bal.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Salem, in said County of Essex, on this 17 th day of July A. D. 1820
Attr.
Ichabod Tucker, Clerk

V No 9086 Betsey Webber Mass 5
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I Benjamin Webber of Gloucester, Massachusetts, testify and depose, that, according to my best knowledge & recollection, "the house, two stories high , three rooms on the floor, old & in bad repair" first mentioned in the schedule, sworn to & declared before, Judge Wetmore, A.D. 1820, was my dwelling house, taken possession of on exon. by George Morey Esq. Atty. of Charles Guild, on the 28 th day of June, 1825; - that the one half acre of land, more or less, mentioned in said exon. as under & adjoining said dwelling house, & which land, was taken, at the same time, as will appear by said exon., is the same piece of land, as the 1/3 of acre orcharding" mentioned in 5 th schedule. The "small house, one story high, one room, unimproved & in bad repair" valued at $15" being untenanted, & an incumbrance to the ground, was taken down, as near as I can recollect, some time in the year 1823, & burnt, by my family for firewood. The other small house, in said schedule, mentioned valued at $25., the barn, valued at $140.- the store, valued at $30. (which store, is nothing but an old lumber-house, attached to the barn, aforesaid) & the "22 acres of wood land" mentioned in 1 st schedule, is the same property conveyed to Geo. W. Dexter, by deed of 22 nd May 1826, reference to which may be had. The " 1/4 of stores & wharf, in bad repair, valued at $75." & "eleven acres unimproved land - rocky", is the same,

same, property conveyed to Gorham, Parsons by deed of the 23 rd day of May A.D. 1823. The "one room, a chamber, old & ruin, bad repair valued at $12" was attached by Eliphalee Davis since deceased, on a debt for borrowed money, which chamber was afterwards taken on exon. on 3 rd day of March 1829. by Tho s Stephenson the atty. of s d Davis. The "3 fish houses valued at $902, the wharf at $30, & 10 3/4 acres of mowing & tillage land valued at $322" are the same as conveyed to Nathan Dane Esq. by deed of 25 th of May 1820. The "4 cow rights" is the same land as conveyed to William, Pease & Benjamin Atkins by deeds of the 3 rd day of December 1823 reference to which may be had. — I further depose as aforesaid that the note $178. in favour of Judith Atkins, first mentioned in s d schedule, according to my best recollection, was taken up in the year 1823 - a certain sum paid upon the note & a new note given for $166 11 / 125 the balance still due, - for which sum a mortgage deed of a parcel of my real estate, was given on 3 rd Dec r 1823, (as will appear by deed to B. Atkins) as collateral security to s d Atkins the son of s d Judith, - which property was afterwards taken possession of by s d Benjamin A. under his deed aforesaid - to pay s d last mentioned note & interest - The note & interest next mentioned in favour of Harriet Morgan for the sum of $130 have never been paid

paid in consequence of my inability. The remaining notes mentioned in s d schedule, in favour of Gloucester Bank for the sum of $2511 - of John Tyle, for the sum of $280 - of William Babson, for the sum of $42 - of James Mansfield for $100, have been ultimately paid with the proceeds of the sales of a portion of my real estate, conveyed to George N. Dexter by deed of 22 d May 1826 - & to William Peace, by deed of 3 d Dec. 1823. reference to which may be had. The our remaining balance due on the notes aforesaid has been paid by the hard earnings of my own personal labour.
I said Benjamin would further depose for the purpose of rectifying an unintentional mistake in a statement in my declaration before the Court of C. Pleas in March A.D. 1829. - that in consequence of my advanced age - failure of memory & the hurried manner in which my declaration was prepared at the sitting of the Court - I confounded the note in favour of John Tyle for $280 mentioned in s d schedule with another note which I afterwards gave to s d Tyle in the year A.D. 1822 for another & different sum of $500, in an entirely different transaction. The note of John Tyle for $280 referred to in my declaration of 20th March 1829 - which note I stated had been sold to Joseph Babson & on which s d Babson caused my furniture &c to be attached - is not the note I interested; It is the note above for $500 first given to s d Tyle in 1822 upon which

which, the aforesaid attachment of said Barron & the proceedings thereon, still pending before the Supreme Court of Mass., was meant by me, to be stated at the time. The note of five hundred dollars above mentioned given to Mr. Tyler originated from the unfortunate termination of the voyage in the Sch. "Freetown" to the W. Indies & back, more particularly referred to in Mr. Morry's accompanying affidavit. Said note was given by me, for goods received of Mr. Tyler on credit, at my risk, for lading s d Sch. Freetown for the voyage aforesaid. The other note in favour of Tyler for $280 originated in dealings with Mr. Tyler previous to the s d voyage in the "Freetown". Benjamin Webber
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Essex ss. Gloucester January 19th. 1830 -
Then personally appeared the above named Benjamin Webber & made oath that the aforesaid affidavit by him subscribed, is true - Before me -
Henry Bulpr, Jus. Peace.
B. Webber's Affidavit Jan. 4. 1830

Copy Benjamin Webber to Nathan Lane

KNOW all Men by these Presents,
That I Benjamin Webber of Gloucester in the County of Essex, Merchant
in Consideration of Seven hundred dollars to me paid by
Nathan Dane of Beverly in said County Esquire
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Nathan Dane his heirs and assigns, a certain neck of land called Dolliver's neck situated in said Gloucester, which neck of land contains about sixteen acres, more or less, and consists of upland and salt marsh and bounded easterly and northerly by the Sea, northwesterly or westerly by fresh water Cove, so called, till it comes to the marsh of William Peew , thence southeasterly by his said marsh about eighteen rods to a stone wall which divides the said Marsh from the granted premises, then southwesterly by said wall about eighty rods more or less to a stone wall running across the westerly end of said Neck, thence by said Wall easterly across said Neck to the Sea first mentioned; with all the fish houses, flakes and wharves on said Sixteen Acres and with the appurtenances thereto appertaining.
To Have and to Hold the afore-granted Premises to the said Nathan Dane his Heirs and Assigns, to his & their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I for the  Dane  his  heirs, executors, and administrators , do covenant with the said his Heirs and Assigns, That Dane lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Dane to hold as aforesaid.
AND that I for the  Dane  his  heirs, executors, and administrators , will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Dane his Heirs and Assigns, forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
PROVIDED NEVERTHELESS , That if the said Benjamin Webber his Heirs, Executors, or Administrators, pay to the said Dane his Heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the Sum of Seven hundred dollars in one year from this date with lawful interest for the same.
then this Deed, as also a certain Bond bearing even Date with these Presents, given by the said Webber to the said Dane to pay the same Sum at the Time aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full Force.
In Witness whereof , we the said Webber and Elisabeth his wife who in consideration of ten cents paid her by said Dane releases her right of dower in the granted and mortgaged premises
have hereunto set our Hands and Seals this twenty fifth Day of May in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Twenty
Signed, sealed, and delivered in Presence of us,
Abijah Littlefield Esther Jones Charles Marble
Benjamin Webber  seal Elizabeth Webber  seal
Essex ss. Rec d May 29. 1820 Recorded & Examined by Amos Chuate Reg t
Essex ss. May 26. A.D. — 1820 Then the above-named Benjamin Webber acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and Deed— before me, Robert Rantoul { Just. of Peace.
True Copy of record; Book 222 Leaf 297

Copy Benjamin Webber to Benjamin Athins

KNOW all Men by these Presents,
That I Benjamin Webber of Gloucester, County of Essex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Mariner in Consideration of One hundred sixty six dollars and 45/100 paid by
Benjamin Atkins of Gloucester aforesaid, Mariner
The Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Benjamin Atkins his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece of pasture land situate at fresh water Cove in said Gloucester, thus bounded, viz, beginning at the corner of the same by the Road leading to the Pest House, thence by the wall as it now stands northerly and easterly to a bend in the wall fifty four rods, thence northerly and westerly as the wall stands to the corner of the same forty six rods, thence southwesterly by the wall and land of Paul Soliver heirs sixty rods to a pile of rocks in the wall, thence southerly and easterly to a white oak stump with stones about it twenty five rods, thence southwesterly by Abigail Trask's land thirty four rods to the road leading to Salem, thence southwesterly by said road and wall thirty four rods to a corner of the wall, thence by said wall northerly and easterly twenty rods, thence southerly and easterly by the wall to the highway twenty rods, thence southwesterly to the bound first mentioned eleven rods; with all the privileges thereto appertaining, containing twenty Seven acres and thirteen rods more or less.
To Have and to Hold the afore-granted Premises to the said Benjamin Atkins his Heirs and Assigns, to his and their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred sixty six dollars and 45/100 to me in hand paid by the said Benjamin Atkins his Heirs and Assigns, That I have lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Benjamin Atkins
AND that I for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred sixty six dollars and 45/100 to me in hand paid by the said Benjamin Atkins his Heirs and Assigns, forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
PROVIDED NEVERTHELESS, That if the said Benjamin Webber his Heirs, Executors, or Administrators, pay to the said Benjamin Atkins his Heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the Sum of One hundred sixty six dollars and 45/100 in three years from the date hereof
then this Deed, as also a certain Note bearing even Date with these Presents, given by the said Benjamin Webber to the said Benjamin Atkins to pay the same Sum and interest at the Time aforesaid, shall be void; otherwise shall remain in full Force.
In Witness whereof, I the said Benjamin Webber with Elizabeth my wife in token of her relinquishment of dower therein
have hereunto set our Hands and Seals this Third Day of December in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Twenty Three.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in Presence of us,
Wm Pearce. Henry Phelps
word six interlined before signing
Benjamin Webber Seal
Elisabeth Webber Seal
Essex ss. Received March 29. 1824. Recorded & Examined by Amos Choate Reg.
Essex ss. December 3. 1823. Then the above-named Benjamin Webber
acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and Deed before me, Henry Phelps Just. of Peace.
True Copy of record; Book 235 Page 201
Wm Amos Choate Reg.

Copy Benjamin Webber to William Pearce

KNOW all Men by these Presents,
That I Benjamin Webber of Gloucester, County of Essex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Maine
in Consideration of One hundred and forty three dollars paid by
William Pearce of Gloucester aforesaid, Esquire
The Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said William Pearce his heirs and assigns forever a certain piece of woodland situate at Fresh water Cove in said Gloucester, thus bounded, viz, beginning at the southeasterly corner of the same by land of the Grantee at a white oak stump with stones about it, thence running northerly and westerly to a stake and stones, thence southerly and westerly to another stake & stones, thence southerly and easterly to another stake and stones, thence Northerly and Easterly by the Grantee's and Grantor's land to the bound first mentioned containing four acres more or less. Also one other piece situate as aforesaid, bounded thus, viz, beginning at the southeasterly corner of the same at a stake and stones, adjoining on the northwesterly corner of the land above described, thence running northerly and westerly to a white Pine with stones about it, thence westerly and southerly to a Hemlock tree with stones about it, thence southerly and easterly to a Stake and stones, thence northerly and easterly to the first bound mentioned, containing four acres more or less, with all the privileges appertaining to the aforesaid premises.
To Have and to Hold the afore-granted Premises to the said William Pearce his Heirs and Assigns, to his & their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I for set heirs, executors, and administrators, do covenant with the said William Pearce his Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said William Pearce
And that I for set heirs, executors, and administrators, will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said William Pearce his Heirs and Assigns, forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
PROVIDED NEVERTHELESS, That if the said Benjamin Webber his Heirs, Executors, or Administrators, pay to the said William Pearce his Heirs, Executors, Administrators or Assigns, the Sum of one hundred and forty three dollars in three years from the date hereof then this Deed, as also a certain Note bearing even Date with these Presents, given by the said Benjamin Webber to the said William Pearce to pay the same Sum and interest at the Time aforesaid, shall be void; otherwise shall remain in full Force.
In Witness whereof, I the said Benjamin Webber with Elizabeth my wife in token of her relinquishment of Dower there in have hereunto set our Hands and Seals this Third Day of December in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Twenty Three.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in Presence of us, Benj a Atkins. Henry Phelps
Benjamin Webber Seal
Elisabeth Webber Seal
Essex ss. Rec d May 29. 1824 Recorded & Exam d by Amos Choate Reg r
Essex ss. December 3. 1823. True Copy of record; Lib o 235 Fol o 201 Then the above-named Benjamin Webber
acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and Deed before me, Henry Phelps Just. of Peace.
Attest Amos Choate Reg r

Capt Ben Webbs obligation to convey Wharf & Store Ground lot as security for payment of note for $650 dollars dated May 23 1823 -
The mortgage herein mentioned is supposed to be at Registry Office Salem, shall be applied for and when received assigned over to Trustees or Treasurers Gloucester Ministerial Fund in manner as note for which mortgage is given is transferred by
Gorham Parsons

Brighton May 23. 1823 — The subscriber having given to Gehanna Parsons this day a note of hand for Six hundred fifty dollars payable in ten years with interest annually — do promise to make and send said Parsons as security for the payment of said note and interest a mortgage deed of all my interest in a Wharf, Store, & Dock in Gloucester situated in said town at the beach so called, and also a mortgage on a ten Acre wood lot in said Gloucester in Little Cove Woods so called. — which property is conveyed as security for the payment of above mentioned note and interest — Benjamin D. Dyer
Hanson Bingham
Witness to signature.

Brighton May 23. 1823 - For value received of Gorham Parsons balance due on Note given up - and on settlement of a voyage in Big Joseph in 1805. my (settlement delayed by my having lost a part of my accounts in the West Indies) I promise to pay said Parsons or his order in ten years from above date with lawful interest annually till paid Six hundred and fifty dollars in Current Coin Gold or Silver Benjamin W. Webber $650 dollars
Witness the signing
Manson B. Bingham

Pay Trustees of Fund for First Parish in Gloucester Rev d Horace Hildreth now Pastor, or to Mr David Worcester the Treasurer or his Successor in Office, all my right and title to this note is given to said Trustees in aid of the fund but no recourse is ever to be had to me, my Heirs Executors or Administrators for payment thereof in default of promise, and the property is transferred without any responsibility on the part of-
Gorham Parsons
Rev. Rev. "Reserve Note for 650 dollars payable in 10 years from May 23. 1823.

Benjamin Webber to
Gotham Parsons Essex Rec d in the Registry of Deeds May 29. 1823..
Recorded Book 232
Leaf 83 Examined by
Amos Choate Reg

Know all Men by these Presents, that I Benjamin Webber of Gloucester County, of Great Cambridge, Mass. of Massachusetts, Maine. —
in consideration of six hundred & fifty dollars — — — — — paid by Warham Parsons of Brighton County of Middlesex, Merchant, (the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge) do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said
Warham Parsons his heirs & assigns forever a certain piece of wood land situate at Kettle Cove in Gloucester aforesaid, this bounded, viz, beginning at the corner of the garden wall near the road leading to Manchester, thence running Southerly & Westerly by Goldsmith's land to a stake & stones to land of Jonathan Gilbert, thence by said Gilbert's land Southerly & Easterly to a stake & stones by Grant's (so called) thence by said Grant's land northerly & easterly to the wall by the highway leading to Manchester; thence northerly & westerly about two rods to the garden wall afore, thence by said garden wall to the first bound; containing ten acres more or less. Also the Southerly quarter part of a certain wharf (in common with Isaac Duce Esq.) situate on the Beach (so called), in Gloucester aforesaid, together with two stores standing thereon, with all the privileges to the aforesaid described premises appertaining.
To have and to hold the granted premises, with the appurtenances, to the said Warham Parsons his heirs and assigns, to his & their use and benefit forever. And I the said Benjamin Webber his heirs, executors, and administrators, do hereby covenant with the said Warham Parsons his heirs and assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises — That they are free of all incumbrances — That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Warham Parsons his heirs, executors and administrators shall, warrant and defend the same to the said Warham Parsons his heirs and assigns, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of any persons.
Provided nevertheless , That if said Benjamin Webber his heirs, executors, or administrators, shall pay said Warham Parsons his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, said sum of six hundred & fifty dollars on or before the twenty third day of May which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three with lawful interest therefor then this Deed, as also a certain note bearing even date with these presents, given by said Benjamin Webber to said Warham Parsons the first mentioned sum and interest at the time aforesaid, shall both be void; otherwise shall remain absolute.
In witness whereof , I the said Benjamin Webber have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three.
Signed, sealed and delivered, in presence of us, Henry Phelps, Mary Phelps. The word "land" was interlined before signing. Benjamin Webber
Recd. 25. May 23. 1843. then Benjamin Webber acknowledged before me the above instrument to be his free act & deed. Henry Phelps, Jn. Parsons.

4 Brighton Jan 24. 1828. The Subscriber do assign to the Trustees of Gloucester Fund (the First Parish in said Town, the Rev. Hosea Stetson now Pastor) all my right and title to the within Mortgage Deed taken as security for the payment of Note within mentioned, which note has been previously assigned over to in aid of the fund before mentioned - relinquishing all my right and title thereto - but in no any event, am not in any way or manner to be considered responsible.
Goshen Parsons
Witness H. P. Edwards

Exon Charles Guild v. Benjamin Webber Copy.

Suffolk ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
To the several Sheriffs of our Counties of Suffolk
& Essex or their Deputies respectively. Greeting;
Whereas Charles Guild of Boston in our County of Suffolk, wharfinger, by the consideration of our Justices of our Court of Common Pleas holden at Boston for and within our County of Suffolk aforesaid, on the first Tuesday of April last recovered judgment against Benjamin Webber of Gloucester in said County of Essex yeoman for the sum of seven hundred
$763. 10 15. 90 779. 00 25
Sixty three dollars and ten cents damages and fifteen dollars and ninety cents costs of suit as to us appears of record whereof Execution remains to be done. We command you, therefore, that of the goods, chattels or lands of the said Benjamin within your precinct, you cause to be paid and satisfied unto the said Charles at the value thereof in money, the aforesaid sums being Seven hundred Seventy nine dollars in the whole with twenty five cents more for this Writ, and thereof also to satisfy yourself for your own fees. And for want of goods, chattels, or lands of the said Benjamin to be by him shown unto you or found within your precinct, to the assistance of the said Charles to satisfy the sums aforesaid, we command you to take the body of the said Benjamin and him commit unto either of our Gaols in Boston, Salem, Ipswich or Newburyport in our Counties of Suffolk and Essex aforesaid and detain him in your custody within either of our said gaols until he pay the full sums above mentioned, with your fees, or that he be discharged by the said Charles the Creditor, or otherwise by order of law. Hereof fail not and make return of this Writ, with your doings therein unto our said Court of Common Pleas, to be holden at Boston within our County of Suffolk aforesaid upon the First Tuesday of July next.
Witness Artemas Ward Esq. at Boston the Fourth day of June 1784

lance of the said Charles to satisfy the sums aforesaid, we command you to take the body of the said Benjamin and him commit unto either of our Gaols in Boston, Salem, Ipswich or Newburyport in our Counties of Suffolk and Essex aforesaid and detain in your custody within either of our said gaols until he pay the full sums above mentioned, with your fees, or that he be discharged by the said Charles the Creditor, or otherwise by order of law. Hereof fail not and make return of this Writ, with your doings therein unto our said Court of Common Pleas, to be holden at Boston within our County of Suffolk aforesaid upon the First Tuesday of July next.
WITNESS Artemas Ward Esq. at Boston the Fourth day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Twenty five. William C. Aylwin Cler.
Essex ss. June 28. A.D. 1825. Then personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Essex, James Mansfield, John Mason and Robert Pele and made solemn oath that they would faithfully and impartially appraise such real estate as should be shewn unto them to satisfy the within Execution with all fees and charges. Henry Phelps Justice of the Peace
June 28. A.D. 1825. We the Subscribers being duly chosen to appraise such real Estate as the within named Charles Guild the Creditor should shew unto us in satisfaction of this Execution

Execution and duty sworn as above have viewed the following land and tenements, viz, a tract of land situated in Gloucester in said County of Essex on the northern side of the highway and road leading to Manchester and adjoining said highway and bounded as follows, viz, beginning at the said highway at a corner dividing said tract of land from land formerly owned by Ignatius Webber, deceased, thence running northerly and westerly to a Wall that divides said tract of land from land of said Ignatius Webber deceased, thence westerly and southerly to a ledge of rocks, thence southerly and easterly by said highway, thence northerly & easterly by said highway to the bounds first mentioned, containing about half an acre more or less, with the house and all the outhouses and buildings thereon, or however otherwise the aforesaid Premises may be described; the same being the house in said Gloucester in which said Benjamin now lives, and all the land under and adjoining the same on the said Northern side of said highway and all the other buildings on said northern side; the same being shewn to us by the within named Charles Guild the Creditor, as the property and Estate of the within named Benjamin Webber the debtor, and we have appraised said land and tenements at the sum of Seven hundred and ninety eight dollars and ninety nine cents the amount of this Execution with all fees and charges which said land and tenements the said Charles Guild is to hold to him and his heirs forever, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging.

now lives, and all the land under and adjoining the same on the said Northern side of said highway and all the other buildings on said northern side; the same being shewn to us by the within named Charles Guild the Creditor, as the property and Estate of the within named Benjamin Webber the debtor, and we have appraised said land and tenements at the sum of Seven hundred and ninety eight dollars and ninety nine cents the amount of this Execution with all fees and charges which said land and tenements the said Charles Guild is to hold to him and his heirs forever, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging.
James Mansfield John Mason } Appraisers Robert Feele
Essex ss. June 28. 1825. Benjamin Webber within named, not having satisfied this Execution by money or other specie, and the Creditor not being able to find any personal Estate wherewith to satisfy this Execution to his acceptance and thinking proper to Levy the same on the Real Estate of said Webber, I have caused to be chosen three disinterested and discreet men being freeholders in said County, viz, John Mason chosen by the within named Guild the Creditor, James Mansfield chosen by said Webber and Robert Feele chosen by myself, who after having been duly sworn viewed the Real Estate described in this Execution, the same being shewn to them as the real estate of said Webber, and on oath appraised the same at the sum of Seven hundred and ninety eight dollars and ninety nine cents, in full satisfaction of this Execution and the fees; which fees amount to Nineteen dollars and Seventy four cents; and said Appraisers set out the same by metes and bounds; and I have this day levied this Execution thereon and delivered seizure and possession thereof to George Morey junior Esquire Attorney to said Guild who accepted the same in full satisfaction of this Execution. I therefore Return this Execution fully satisfied. W m Mansfield Dep. Sheriff. Essex

Essex ss. June 28. 1825. Received of William Mansfield one of the Deputy Sheriffs of the said County of Essex seisin and possession of the above described Premises.
Charles Guild by George Morey jr his Attorney,
Essex ss. Received June 30. 1825. Recorded and Examined by Amos Choate Reg d
True Copy of record Book of Ex cts N o 4 Leaf 234
Attest Amos Choate Reg d

Pension Office 20 th Sept. 1829.
Pension

Gloucester, April 11 th . 1899.
Sir Herewith I take the liberty to forward the pension certificates, and 2 nd declarations of Benjamin Webber & Isaac Dennis of this Town, with the accompanying vouchers, respectfully requesting that they may be restored to the Pension list. Should they be restored, will you be pleased to take it into consideration, whether they are not entitled to the arrears of pension money, of which they have been deprived, since they were struck from the pension list. They are men of good habits & deserving.
Hon. John H. Eaton Secretary of War
Very Respectfully Your obedient Servt. Thomas Stephenson

This certifies that William Pearce is a person of probity, uprightness, & a respecta- ble merchant, & that any statement by him subscribed is entitled to full belief. Henry Phelps, Lin. Pacis.
Gloucester June 2. 1829.

I William Pearce of lawful age testify & say, that the mortgage deed made to me by Benjamin Webber for certain real estate as described in said deed, dated December third, eighteen hundred & twenty three, was given as collateral se- curity for the sum of one hundred & forty three dollars for money lent him at the date of the said deed. I further depose, that I took possession of the land at the time of receiving the deed.
W m Pearce —
Testen. ss: April 5. 1923. Then William Pearce made solemn oaths to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed. Rev. Henry Phelps, Jus. Pacis.

I John Prince Jr. Clerk of the Court of the County of Essex in the State of Massachusetts, do hereby certify, that Henry Phelps, before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn, was at the time, a Justice of the Peace, and duly empowered to administer oaths
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Com- mon Pleas this seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine
John Prince Jr. Clerk
Wm Pearce s Deposition

This certifies that Lydia Pearce is a person of respectability & truth, & that any statement by her subscribed is intitled to full credit.
Henry Phelps, Lm. Parish. Alacutis June 2. 1829.

I Indith Pearce (formerly Indith Atkins) of lawful age depose & testify, that the mortgage deed made to my son Benjamin Atkins, by Benjamin Webber, dated December third, eighteen hundred & twenty three was given for collateral security for the payment of the sum of one hundred & sixty six dollars & 45/100, & which sum was lent to the said Benjamin Webber by me, about two years before the said deed was given to said Benjamin Atkins, & was due to him at the date of said deed.
I further depose that it became at that time, his property, by his arriving at the age of twenty one years, & that he took possession of the land at the date of the deed.
Indith Pearce

Simsbury: March 24 th 1828. Then Judith Pearce made solemn oath to the truth of the within affidavit by her subscribed.
Cler. Henry Phelps, Jus. Pacis
Judith Pearce's Deposition
I John Prince junior Clerk of the Court of the County of Essex in the State of Massachusetts, do hereby certify that Henry Phelps before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn, was, at the time, a justice of the Peace, and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, this seventh day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine.
John Prince, Cler:

Benj a Webber Geo to W. Dexter Essex ss. Received in the Reg- istry of deeds May 23. 1826. 20 minutes past 6 o'clock A.M. recorded Book 241 Leaf 249 Examined by Amos Choate Reg

Know all Men by these Presents,
That I Benjamin Webber of Gloucester in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman
in Consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars paid me by George W. Dexter of the same Gloucester Merchant.
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said George W. Dexter his heirs & assigns a certain Dwelling house and Barn with the land on which they stand, and all the land adjoining which I the said Benjamin bought of James Garcelon, reference being had to his said deed to me, for a more particular description of the premises, together with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging. Also a certain wood lot situate & adjoining the above premises, bounded as follows vizt. Beginning at the south east corner of the premises at a stone wall, thence running Northerly & Westerly to Paul Dorrance's land; thence Northeasterly by said Dorrance's land to a corner of a wall; thence Northwesterly to another corner of a wall by said Dorrance's land; thence Westerly to a red oak tree in said Dorrance's wall; thence Northerly & Westerly to a stake & stones; thence Northeasterly to a stake & stones about it; thence Southeasterly to a stake & stones; thence Northeasterly to a stake & stones; thence Southeasterly to a stone wall enclosing my orchard in the rear of my Dwelling house; thence Southerly & Westerly to the bounds first mentioned, containing about twenty acres be the same more or less.
To HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said George W. Dexter his Heirs and Assigns, to his & their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, do covenant with the said George W. Dexter his Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said George W. Dexter
AND that I for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said George W. Dexter his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said Benjamin Webber
have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this twenty second Day of May in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty six.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in Presence of us,
Miles Dexter Lanson Wash
}
Benjamin Webber
Essex ss. May 22 nd 1826. Then the above-named Benjamin Webber acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and Deed—before me,
Lanson Wash. Just. of Peace.

George Morey's Affidavit-

I, George Morey Junior of Boston in the county of Suffolk & commonwealth of Massachusetts, Counsel- lor at law, on oath depose and say. That I was well acquainted with Charles Guild late of said Bos- -ton for many years, and for a considerable period prior to his death, which took place upward of three years since. I transacted whatever business he had, requir- -ing the aid of a lawyer. I am also acquainted with Capt. Benjamin Webber of Gloucester, Cape Ann, and have been for several years: — on the eighteenth day of July A.D. 1822 said Guild being the owner of a cer- -tain Schooner called the "Freetown" of the burden of about one hundred & sixteen tons, chartered and let her to freight to said Webber for a voyage to be made to one or more ports in the West Indies and thence to Boston; "the said Webber to pay for the freight or hire of said Schooner one dollar & fifty cents for each every month that said Schooner might be em- -ployed on the voyage aforesaid per Ton " — Capt. Webber procured a cargo of beef, lumber &c., which was ob- -tained by him on credit in Boston to the amount of

about $6000. and went the voyage, which turned out to be a long and unfortunate one. The outward cargo was sold to great disadvantage, & the proceeds were invested in a return cargo of undulates which did not sell for enough to pay for the outward cargo by about five or six hundred dollars, by which means Capt. Webber was left without funds to pay Mr Guild the money due for the charter and hire of said Schooner amounting to $835. 20, and Mr Guild not being able to get any money took Capt Webber's note for said sum bearing date Oct. 4. A.D. 1822. payable on demand with interest = Mr Guild soon began to call on Capt. Webber to pay the amount of this note or a part of it, & took a good deal of pains to obtain some money from him but could not. - Mr Guild soon became alarmed, and was apprehensive that the person or persons, whom he owed a balance for the outward cargo, & others whom he probably owed, might make an attachment of Capt. Webber's little estate at Gloucester, and that he, the said Guild, would thereby lose all chance of obtaining payment of any part of what Capt. Webber owed him. Mr Guild therefore brought the note to my office and directed me to make a writ and send it to an officer in the County of Essex with instructions to make a private at-

achment upon Capt. Webber's house and the land adjacent. — He wished it to be kept private as long as it could be with safety, as he entertained some hope of getting some money from Capt. Webber, which he thought he would be more likely to obtain by borrowing or other- wise before he knew of the attachment than after. -ward. — I accordingly made a writ & sent the same to the officer, who laid an attachment on the said property. Mr. Guild then pursued Capt. Webber and kept writing & sending to him & urging him to pay, but it was all to no purpose, for he did not appear to have any means of paying a dollar. At length Mr. Guild fearing it would not be safe to suffer the attachment to be continued in this way any longer, & seeing no prospect of obtaining any money from Capt. Webber directed me to instruct the officer to leave a summons . I did so and the offi- -cer gave him a summons about the 14 th of June 1823. — as soon as Capt. Webber received the sum- -mons he came in much distress to Boston & called on Mr. Guild & intreated him to wait with patience a little longer, as he had some expectation of obtain- -ing certain employment by which he might procure the

means of making a payment. He also turned out two old stale notes , one against Caleb Prentiss of Paris in the state of Maine, & the other against Chase Pressy & Company of some Island in Penobscot Bay, I think, and it was then agreed that Mr Guild should take these notes and collect them, if possible, with full authority to compound them in any way he should deem proper, and apply the net proceeds to the payment of the said demand against Capt. Webber, and that the said action should be entered in court and continued with as little cost as possible and be so managed that the attachment should be kept in force, while Mr Guild should be making an attempt to collect these notes. — The note against Prentiss was sent immediately to an attorney in Maine who put it in suit and after keeping it in court a year or more, finally compounded the demand & obtained a small sum. Prentiss being very poor. — Chase Pressy & others lived on an Island out of the reach of Law & Lawyers. Mr Guild sent to them & wrote to them and did collect a small sum from them, but he found that the debt was a poor concern enough, and finally gave it up in despair, or at any rate came to the conclusion that if more collections should be made, they would come in small pittance & at long inter-

- vals, and that the demand would not pay for the trouble of collecting it or attempting to collect it. - At length the Guild perceiving that he could never get his pay of Capt. Webber in any other mode, and being apprehensive that Capt. Webber, who was ad- -vanced in life, might die, in which event the attach- -ment would be vacated, came to the conclusion to take judgment for the amount due to him and levy his execution upon the estate attached. -
I accordingly computed the amount due to the Guild after giving credit for the net amount then realized out of the said notes. I took judgment for $763.10 balance of debt. I cost taxed at $16.15 amounting in all to $779.25 and took out exe- -cution for the same. This was June 3. A.D. 1825.
I then informed Capt. Webber that I held the execu- -tion and should be obliged to levy it within thirty days from the time of the rendition of judgment. - He came immediately to Boston & appeared in great afflic- -tion. - He said that his wife, with whom he had lived more than half a century would be overwhelmed with distress, when she found that they were to be turned out of their old habitation. I concluded to let the matter rest until

the last of June, and to give Capt. Webber the opportunity, before he was deprived of his dwelling house, to come to Charlestown on the seventeenth of June to be present on Bunker Hill at the laying of the corner stone of the monument on the same spot, where fifty years before he fought from the beginning to the end of the celebrated battle on that field. —
on the 20 th of June I went to Gloucester and caused the execution to be levied on his dwelling house and the land under & adjoining the same consisting of about half an acre. The appraisers estimated it by my consent for a sum equal to the amount of the execution and all cost. It was all that could be got and I thought it might as well be set off for the whole sum, as he could never pay any balance. —
I have thus endeavoured to give an accurate history of this whole transaction. With regard to what I have stated respecting the commencement of the said voyage to the West Indies, I was not personally acquainted with the matter at the time. All I knew I derived from the statements of Mr. Guild, who was a very respectable & honest man, and I always had the most perfect confidence in his statements. He died leaving a very handsome estate. I also had occasion to see his papers & books during the settlement of his estate as attorney to Mrs. Guild, who was the executrix of the last will & testament of her husband, and every thing I have seen confirms my opinion that the origin of the voyage

was as I have stated. - I have recently taken from Mr Guild's papers the original charter party of said Schomoe Fratercula, & it is now before me, and its date and provisions are precisely as I have stated, and it is executed by said Guild & Webber with the handwriting of both of whom I am well acquainted. And at the end of the voyage I heard Capt. Webber and Guild talk about the voyage, & all their conversation satis- fied my mind that the transaction was just what every thing else proved it to be. All the matters and things touching the said efforts to collect said debt occurred under my personal observation as I have before stated, & Throughout the whole business Mr Guild acted the part of a creditor desirous & determined to get his money if he could, and yet disposed to be kind and forbearing & humane to his unfortunate debtor Capt. Webber. - In short in the course of thirteen years practice, I have never been called upon to collect a debt, which I had more convincing & satisfactory evi- -dences for believing to be justly & actually  due than this: And the whole history - every circumstance connected with it creates the highest degree of moral cer- -tainty that the said demand was justly & equitably due from Capt. Webber to Mr. Guild, & that it arose in the manner before stated; and I verily believe that said voyage and the hire of said Schomoe was for the ex-

- In witness of sole use & benefit of said Master.
Boston July 27 1829.
Geo. Morey Jr
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Suffolk, ss. Boston July 31 1829.
I certify that the above named George Morey, junior, then personally ap- peared, and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit is true, - & I further certify that the said George Morey, Jr. is a credible witness, and a coun- sellor of the Supreme Judicial Court of the State of Massachusetts. Andrew Damp, Justice of Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Suffolk ss.
Charles A. Parker, Clerk of the Court of Com- mon Pleas for the County of Suffolk, hereby certify that Andrew Damp before whom the above Affidavit was sworn to, was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace for said County & that the foregoing is his signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the Seal of said Court of Common Pleas, this thirty first day of July in the Year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine.
Chas. A. Parker, Clerk.

I, the said George Morey Jr. mentioned in the foregoing affidavit, having been requested to describe more particularly the property or land referred to in my said affidavit, and to amend my statement in this respect, on oath do further depose & say. That the said property or estate, levied upon by Charles Guild & taken on his execution as before stated, is "a tract of land situated in Gloucester in the county of Essex on the northern side of the highway and road leading to Manchester & adjoining said highway, and bounded as follows, viz beginning at said highway at a corner dividing said tract of land from land formerly owned by Ignatius Webber, deceased, thence running northerly & westerly to a wall that divides said tract of land from land of said Ignatius Webber, deceased, thence westerly & southerly to a ledge of rocks, thence southerly & easterly to said highway, thence northerly & easterly by said highway to the corner first mentioned, containing about half an acre more or less with the dwelling house thereon; or however otherwise bounded or described, the same being the house in said Gloucester in which said Benjamin Webber now lives or did live", - I further say that said house is an old wooden house, out of repair, old and decayed; It is two stories high, has three rooms on a floor etc. The house stands pretty near the road, and the land back of the same extends, according to the best of my recollection, to a ledge of rocks - This piece of land back of the house consists of about one third of an acre; there were a few old apple trees upon it five or six years since - I recollect it was spoken of as "the orchard behind the house".
Geo. Morey Jr.
Boston Sept. 25. 1829
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Suffolk ss. Boston Sept. 25. 1829. Then personally appeared the abovenamed George Morey Jr. & made oath that the above supplementary affidavit, by him subscribed, is true. Before me
Andrew D. Sleeper
Justice of the Peace

James L. Edwards Esq.
Washington,

Gloucester, Janu y . 22 d . 1830.
Sir, In pursuance of your instructions of the 10 th . of August last, herewith, are returned the papers in the case of Benjamin Webber; likewise, some further documents for the purpose of explaining the additional affidavit required of Mr. Webber, showing the manner in which his land, houses &c. described in the schedule of 1820, have been disposed of; how the notes described as aforesaid have been paid, - & what debts remain unpaid. Mr. Moore has also made a supplementary affidavit, more particularly describing the property which he took possession of as the attorney of Guild. In truth Mr. Webber is in a much worse situation than appears by the papers inasmuch as many debts contracted for his support & comfort since 1820, are not brought forward in his several statements. You will perceive some considerable difference in the value of the real estate as stated in the schedule of 1820, & the considerations of the several deeds; but the considerations in most instances embrace the debts large or small, & the grantors took such real estate as they could find for the whole amount of their debts paying little regard to the price named in the deeds, because they well knew that they must take what real estate was conveyed to them or get nothing - Mr. Webber being a very active, enterprising

enterprising man, in early life, & a ship-master, was engaged in a great number of different transactions with merchants & others, & his business was of a very fluctuating character. He was finally reduced from easy circumstances to his present extreme poverty. By duly weighing these suggestions you will easily perceive how difficult it is to produce satisfactory testimony of every transaction after the lapse of many years. Mr. Webber requests me particularly to state that he has been at great trouble & some considerable expense in collecting papers & gathering the necessary memoranda, to refresh his recollection, which expense, he is ill able to bear. The trouble attending his explanations is no inconsiderable consideration to a man of his advanced age. His memory & strength begin to fail. If he should not secure his pension soon, he will not much longer be able to bear up under repeated disappointments. His fellow-townsmen have taken the trouble to prepare a statement of his character, his situation as to property & of his peculiar claims to a pension, for the more particular consideration of the Honorable Secretary of War - which statement will be seasonably directed to him forwarded -
Herewith are transmitted the original deed in favour of G. W. Deyo, & also the original deed to Gosham Parsons with the accompanying note & the obligation of Mr. Webber - which deeds &c, being of importance

to the parties concerned & their only vouchers, you will have the goodness to return, after they have been sufficiently examined -
I am sir your obedt. Servt.
Thomas Stephenson
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington

Pension Office
27. Jan. 1830.
Benj. Webber Bt 1 March 1823.
Massachusetts.
By Hon. Wm. Johnson
Secretary
Washington

Gloucester Jan. 9. 22 d 1830,
Sir,
Herein, I transmit the representation, of some, of the most respectable inhabitants of, this town, in behalf, of their worthy fellow-townsman, capt. Benjamin, Webber, in whom they take, great interest; which, representation, they request, leave, to submit, to your, personal consideration,.
His industry, personal worth, indigence, advanced age, & the sacrifices that, he, made, during the, Revolutionary struggle, justly give, him, superior, claims to restoration, to the Pension List. All, the necessary papers relating to capt. Webber's claim, will, be forwarded, forthwith, to James L. Edwards Esq. of the War Department. Any aid, that, you, may give, in, behalf, of the claim, of Webber, will, be bestowed upon, a most, deserving man.
Hon. John H. Eaton, Secretary of War, Washington,
Very respectfully Your Obedt. Servant Thomas Stephenson,

Restore - pen: to com: Feb. 20. 1830.
2nd Feb. 20. 1830

Gloucester, Feb. 15. 1830
Sir,
Your favour, of the 8th inst. with the accompanying deeds, has been duly received. In consequence of the expense, to Mr. Webber, attending the procurement of copies, the parties to whom the originals belong, after taking copies for themselves, have consented that Mr. Webber should have the sole disposal of them. He accordingly herewith returns the originals & appeals to their remaining in the Department. The Trustees of the Gloucester Funds have lately disposed of the property conveyed to them, by Graham, Parsons Esquire, & they feel perfectly satisfied with this arrangement.
I am, respectfully, Your Obt. Servt. Thomas Stephenson,
J. L. Edwards Esquire Washington,

To the Honourable John H Caton Secretary of War. —
The undersigned citizens of Gloucester, Mass ts would respectfully represent, that the claims of Cap t Benjamin Webber, of this place to a Pension, are more than of an ordinary character . He engaged early in the Revolutionary contest, fought and was wounded at the battle of Bunker Hill. After he faithfully served as a Soldier the periods of his enlistment, he returned to private life, where by the practice of all those virtues which distinguish a good citizen, he acquired a handsome Estate; which by various reverses of fortune, he has since entirely lost. He has, in our decided opinion been entitled to a Pension a number of years, but has been discouraged from pressing his claims, on account of the nature and difficulty of the testimony required. He now at an advanced age, prays that his case may receive the favorable notice of the Hon ble Secretary of war: and we may safely add, so far as Revolutionary services — personal worth and absolute poverty are concerned, his claims to a Pension are undoubted. — Gloucester January. 1830.
William Beach Ebenezer Dole Addison Plumer.
William Stevens —
D. H. Rogers.
William Saville
Alphonso Mason
Benj a H. Hough
William Harrington
Wm. H. H. H. H.
George W. Dexter
John H. Hovey
James Davis
Samuel Pearce.
William Ferson
James Mansfield
William Mansfield
Samuel Dexter
David W. Lord
Samuel Gilbert
John Mason
W. Center
Edward H. Pearce
Harmon Plummer
James W. Dexter

Essex ss. Gloucester Jan 4. 19th, 1831 -
I hereby certify that the within signatures embrace the names of the principal officers of the General Government in this place, & those of the highest municipal officers and of the most respectable citizens -
Thos Stephenson Notary Public Justice of Peace

Boston Massachusetts October 17 th 1843.
Sir
I transmit herewith the application papers, in favour of Mrs Belsey Webber, widow of Benjamin Webber deceased, and Rebecca Tinsen, widow of John Tinsen deceased; claiming the one year Pension for them under the act 3 rd March 1843.
Be pleased to give the above mentioned cases the usual course of investigation & action, and forward the result to me.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient Servant
Benjamin Baldwin
James L. Edmonds Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

N o 9086
Betsy alias, Elizabeth Webber
Mass s
Act July 7 th 38
Admitted
19 mo. 27 days
Pris
$66.32 per an
Reuben Baldwin Esq.
Boston
Mass s

Boston, Massachusetts.
July 21 st 1845.
Sir
I transmit herewith the certificate of the secretary of this commonwealth as proof of the service of Benjamin Webber in the first & months service in 1825, which proof is offered in support of the claim of Mrs Elizabeth alias Betsey Webber to a Pension under the Act of July 1 st 1832.
I would respectfully call your attention to the case of the children of Henry & Elizabeth Standley and under the Act of July 1836 the papers of application were forwarded with those relating to the case of Mrs Webber above named, and up to this time no answer is received.
Very Respectfully the same Your Obedient Servant
William Baldwin
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office,
July 19 1843
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 Benjamin Noble is found upon the eight months rolls as a private in the Company of Capt. Nathaniel Warner in Col. Mose's Little's regiment and that he enlisted May 4. 1778 in returned in October and Dec 28. 1778 received a coat as an eight months soldier from the town of Gloucester.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this

Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno. A. Dole
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Pension Office
July 11. 1843
Sir,
The papers in the Case of Mrs. Belsey, alias Elizabeth, Webber claiming a pension under the act of 7 July 1838 have been examined and placed on file. The proofs of Marriage and identity, are satisfactory. When Claimants husband applied there were no rolls to test the Service. There are now in the possession of the Secretary of Massachusetts, Rolls which show the Service; and his Certificate must be produced as the best evidence of the fact. Benjamin Webber claims to have served in 1775 in Captain Nathaniel Warner's Company for eight Months, Colonel Little's Regiment, also enlisted in March 1776, under Captain Hovey for twelve Months; the latter is sufficiently established under former application, but as the widows pension is a pro rata one, her allowance would be increased if the first Service can be established in the way pointed out.
I am very respectfully, Your obedt Servant, J L Edwards
Reuben Waldo, Esq., Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston Massachusetts.
May 13 th 1843.
Sir
I herewith transmit the claim for a five years Pension under the act of 7 th July 1838. by Mrs Betsey, alias Elizabeth Webber, widow of Benjamin Webber deceased
Be pleased to give this case the usual course of investigation, and forward the result to me.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient Servant
Reuben Baldwin
James L. Edwards Esqr Commr of Pensions Washington

4128 Mrs. Betsy Webber widow of Benjamin Webber and
$66:32 per an
4209
58
R. Baldwin Boston Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston Octobr 18 th 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation William Ferson was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex and all the other Counties,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; 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.
Jno A. Dole Secretary of the Commonwealth.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838, and the amended act of 23d August, 1842.
State of Massachusetts } ss. County of Essex }
On this Sixteenth day of October in the year Eighteen hundred and Forty three personally appeared before the undersigned Justice of the Peace of the county & state aforesaid Betsy Webber a resident of Gloucester in the County of Essex aged Eighty-one 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 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Benjamin  Webber late of said Gloucester deceased. And that said Benjamin was a private soldier in the Army of the Revolutionary War, and served as such under Captains Warner & Swabey's companies during the campaigns of 1775 & 1776; for which service the said Betsy has received a Pension from the United States of $66.32 per annum under the act of Congress of the 3d March 1843.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Betsy Webber
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me. I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Betsy Webber , the above declarant, and know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be William Ferson, Justice of Peace

7722 Massachusetts
Betsy Webber widow of Benjamin Webber
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 4 th January 1841 of Essex Co. in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Swasey of the regt. commanded by Col. Glover in the Mass. — line for 19 mos. 27 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 66 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 9 — day of October 1843, and sent to Reuben Baldwin, Boston, Mass.
Total amount, $331 60
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by L. Brown Clerk, Book 4. Vol. 1. Page 145.

16900 P Massachusetts
Benjamin Webber
of Gloucester in the state of Massach ts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Glover of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 1 year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 th of October 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th of May 1820 and sent to Mrs. Betmore Esq re Boston, Massachusetts.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820. 33.54 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept: 1820. 40.00 4 Mo. d  \frac{6}{31}
$101.54
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Effet 607

See letters to Tho' Stopford May 26, 1829 & Aug. 10, 1829.

2 Ray
WIDOW, &c.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]