Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22614, James Young, R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
R. L.
Young, James
S. 22614
CONTENTS

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of an act of Congress passed June 7, 1832
State of New Hampshire
County of Sullivan ss.
on this eighteenth day of October A.D. 1833
personally appeared before me Frederick A. Sumner a Justice of the Peace and Justice of the Probate Court within and for the County of Sullivan - James Young a resident of Wendell in the County of Sullivan and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise times that he entered the service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades
That in the year 1782 he enlisted into Capt. John Angell's company belonging to Smithfield Rhode Island for the term of twelve months, that he was fourteen years of age, and served as a fifer, the company was stationed in Rhode Island, at Providence and other places, as guards that he returned home to his father's family in said Smithfield after his twelve months had expired, that he is unable to state the month that he entered the service or when he left the same - That in a few days, (the number he is unable to state) after his return home he again enlisted into the same company commanded by Capt. Angell for two months, and served the term under him in the same State - that he has forgotten the names of his field officers
That he was born in Smithfield Rhode Island in 1768 and is now sixty five years of age - that he has no record of his age, that he was living at Smithfield aforesaid when called into service, and soon after the Revolutionary War, he moved to Wendell N.H. where he has since resided - that he was called into the service voluntarily - that he is unable to mention the names of his officers, except Capt. Angell who afterwards gave information that he has no recollection of ever having a discharge

Young, James RI 522614

The deposition of Ezek Young & John Hopkins which are hereto annexed are the only evidence that he knows of he is acquainted with Joseph George and Thomas Pike who can testify their belief as to his revolutionary services and to his truth and veracity - Truly which gives my claim whatever there is to a pension or annuity except the present one declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State
Sworn to and subscribed the his day & year of our Lord James J. Young mark
Frederick A. Sumner Judge of Probate
The Joseph George residing in Mendell and Thomas Pike residing in Mendell hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Young who has subscribed & sworn to the above obligation that we believe him to be 65 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion - Joseph George Thomas Pike
Sworn and subscribed to the day & year of our Lord Frederick A. Sumner Judge of Probate
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 certifies that it appears to them that Joseph George who has signed the preceding certificate is a Justice of the Peace residing in the town of Mendell aforesaid and that Thomas Pike who has also signed the same is a Justice of the Peace residing in said Mendell (there being no clergymen in the vicinity) and are credible persons, and that this statement is entitled to credit -
Frederick A. Sumner Judge of Probate
I, Aaron N. Littleton, Junior Register of the Court of Probate afore-mentioned do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Young for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this eighteenth day of October Anno Domini 1833.
Aaron N. Littleton Jr. Register of Probate

Young, James RJ 522614

I Eske Young of Windell in the County of Sullivan & State of N. Hampshire (I dare say that I was born in Smithfield Rhode island Aug. 10. 1748. and am now in my 85 th year, that I am yours of said Windell is my youngest brother then being 7 years the only one living - that he enlisted into Capt. John Angell's company of Smithfield for one year and was stationed in Rhode islands towards the British, the year I can't now recollect it being the same year that I enlisted into Captain's company & was stationed at that time in Boston then marched to N. York I passed through Smithfield as I went to N. York Some have gone into the service on my return it being a little over a year, I am now just got home to my father's - soon after I am now enlisted into the same company for two months and served the full term, I am now Young has lived in Windell of over between forty & fifty years and a near neighbour town and we have frequently talked respecting his services as I have before stated - a few years since perhaps 6 or 7 he had a shock of the numb palsy which renders him unfit for any kind of business -
Eske Young
Sullivan p. August 20. 1832 Personally appeared Eske Young above named & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just as true  Before me Joseph George Justin of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Eske Young of said Windell and his word is entitled to the fullest confidence & belief -  Joseph George Justin of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan p. I Aaron Kittredge & Register of Probate for the county of Sullivan aforesaid do hereby certify that Joseph George is a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Sullivan & that the signature to the foregoing affidavit purporting to be his is genuine  Aaron Kittredge Register of Probate

Young James RI 522614

27305 New Hampshire
James Young of Milford in the State of N.H. who was a Officer in the Company commanded by Captain Spang of the Infy commanded by _____ in the N Hampshire time for 12 months died
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 51 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31/56 day of March 1831 and Stat 41th Hutbard House of Reps
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 $ 133.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 1,  25.67 $179.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded By W. H. Adams Clerk, Book 156 Vol. _____ Page 133

Deed - let to J. C. Paine, Mar. 7. 1840.
Letter to 3 rd Auditor W. H. H. 1841.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 1 st April 1838 from 4 th March 1831 to 27. December 1833. Agt notified 16. March 1841.
Hullam Apr 26. 1838

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office, February 8 th 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Stephen C. Badger, adm or of James Young a Pensioner on the Roll of the Portsmouth, NH Agency, at the rate of Fifty One Dollars and 33 Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1831, to the 27 th December 1833.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Parrish
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

No 25245
James Young Sullivan Co - N. Hampshire
Fifteen months Adm'd
Wm. H. Hubbard
Charleston
44 7 33 51.35
Hon. H. Hubbard
Aaron Hattleton Registrar of Probate Sullivan Co N. Hampshire

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
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 subjunct 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. Those 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.
Geo H. Thompson
A Statement, shewing the Service of James Young Sullivan
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted Vol 1782 1 Infan Capt Angel 64 years Traditional evidence.   ditto 2 NO field offi cer stated Smiths field ex George shined stated credible & witness stated credible by the Judge  
mention the name of the Colonel who commanded the Regt & what month in 1782 you entered the service
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

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)                      , who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with                      , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the                      and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the                      and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I,                      Clerk of the Court of                      do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
It must appear that the Magistrate before whom the declaration was made is a Justice of a Court of Record
How long did you make this engagement?
[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 [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [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.
John N. Ashton

Young, James D + 91 < 22614

I John Hopkins Physician of Windell in the county of Sullivan depose & say that I have been acquainted with James Young of Windell for a number of years past & have rendered him medical assistance, that he is unable to leave home or even to go as far as the door except he's carried in consequence of a shock of the nerve palsy and other bodily infirmities & that his mental faculties are also very much impaired - When I first became acquainted with him, he could tell distinctly almost every incident of the revolutionary services but now it seems to have almost gone from him - I have the fullest confidence that he served as he & his Bro. Ezek Young have stated in the revolutionary war  John Hopkins
Sullivan ss August 30, 1832
Personally appeared before me John Hopkins above named and much I solemnly oath that the above statement by him & subscribed is just & true -
Joseph George Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with John Hopkins of said and his statement is entitled to the fullest confidence & belief
Joseph George Justice of the Peace
State of Pennsylvania
Sullivan ss I Aaron Nittleton Register of Probate for the county of Sullivan do hereby certify that the signature of Joseph George Justice of the Peace within the said of Sullivan to the foregoing affidavit of James Hopkins is genuine  Aaron Nittleton Register of Probate

Reproduction 22614 INVALID.
File No. 22614
James Young His wife Rev Mrs
Act: June 7 th 89.
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 226
[Arrangement of 1870.]

James Young, New Hampshire roll, act June 7. 1832 at $57:33 per Annum.
Be pleased to say to what time the pension was paid.
Pension office } He does not appear to have Mar 6. 1840. } been paid JH

Mar. 5. 1840
Jas. Young NA
27305
Miss J. G. Stewart Esqr Commissaire-Admiral
J. G. Stewart
Whitney Ave City 2c.

Concord N. Feb. 27, 40
Sir James Young of the State of New Hampshire was allowed a pension under some one of the different pension acts. He died however interfering the allowance of the pension and said the time for drawing the money so that nothing was ever drawn by him - whether the certificate ever issued or not the heirs (who are now in this State) do not know. They request me to enquire of the Department whether a pension certificate was ever issued to Mr. James Young of New Hampshire?
I have the honor to be with great Regard your obed Serv
W. C. Faine
James L. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions Washington City