Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,131, Jonathan White, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
White, Jonathan Rebecca
NUMBER
W. 20.131
CONTENTS

Reported
8784 New York.
Rebecca White dec d widow of Jonathan White who was a private S er t in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 56 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. Vend 24 Febr y 1846, when she died
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Mar '50 and sent to
M rs J. Meacham House of Reps
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 Page 90.
Payable to only surviving ch d Jacob White & David White

7595 No 7595 A.
14043
Rebecca White do wid of Jonathan New York,
7 July 1838.
  admitted  40. -    1 yr P-  - 50    " 4 days  16.16    - 3:7 Sept -  156.66  
husband died 1808 widow died 21 July 46 children Jacob White David White born 4 March 1836 to 41 from 43 to 26 Feb '46 when she died
Hon: S. Meacham, N.R.

State of New York St Lawrence County ss.
At a term of the Circuit Court held in said County personally appeared in open court on the 11 th Day of October 1847 Jacob White of Stockholm in said County aged sixty four Years And after being Duly sworn according to Law makes the following Declaration for himself and in behalf of David White only surviving children of Jonathan White and Rebecca White Deceased in order to obtain the benefit of the Provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836 3 d Section or if not entitled under said act then he asks for the benefit of the act of July 7 th 1838 and subsequent acts in relation thereto
That they are the only surviving children of the said Jonathan and Rebecca White. That his father has often told him in his lifetime that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War And At the time he entered the service lived in the town of Lancaster Worcester County Massachusetts. Declarant has heard his father state that he was at the battles of Bunker Hill and at Saratoga and also at White Plains and heard him relate many incidents in relation to those battles in which he was personally engaged. He Does not Remember the names of any of the officers under whom he served nor the period of his service but has heard him state that he served at one time a period of nine months And that he was several times in the service and believes that he served for a period of two Years or more
And He further states that his father the said Jonathan White

was married to his mother whose maiden name was Rebecca Haskell in the month of October 1778. by the Rev Mr Harrington Clergyman of the town of Lancaster Massachusetts. He further states that he has no family Records of said Marriage nor Does he believe there is any. He further states that his father the said Jonathan Died in Barnard, Vermont on the 25 th of July 1808. And that after the Death of said father his Mother said Rebecca moved to the town of Pittsfield Vermont where she Lived and continued the widow of the said Jonathan until her Death which occurred on the 22 nd Day of February 1846. He further states that several Years previous to the Death of his said Mother she was Deemed incapable of making a Declaration in Court in account of loss of mind And no application was made for her Pension to which she was supposed to be entitled.
Declarant now asks that the Pension Due his late Mother be allowed and paid to him and his said Brother David White.
Subscribed & sworn before me } Jacob White in open Court the Day and Year above written.
Martin Root Judge Clerk St Lawrence County
I hereby Certify that Jacob White appeared in Open Court and made oath as above, And that satisfactory evidence is adduced to the said Court that the said Jacob White is a person of truth and credibility

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court and County this 18 th day of October A.D. 1849 Martin Katchen Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester County, ss.
I, Charles W. Hartshorn Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, That _____
Silas Thurston. on the twenty ninth day of November. A.D. 1849. was. and still is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this State, to administer oaths and qualified; and that his signature to the certificate, on the deposition of John G. Thurston hereunto annexed, is genuine.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of said County, this fourth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty-five.
Chas. W. Hartshorn Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Worcester ss. Town of Lancaster Extract from the Town Record. "Marriage "Consummated by Rev d Timothy Harrington May "twenty eighth One Thousand Seven Hundred and "Eighty Eight. "Mr Jonathan White, and Miss "Rebecca Haskell Both of Lancaster".
I John G. Thurston clerk of the Town of Lancaster, depose and say, that I hold the office of clerk in the County, Town & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows. "May 28 th 1778"
A true Copy attest John G. Thurston, Town Clerk of Lancaster
Sworn before me Silas Thurston Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss.
I George R. M c Whinington Notary Public duly commissioned and sworn and sitting in Lancaster in said County do hereby certify that Silas Thaxter within named is a Justice of the Peace within or for said County duly Commissioned & sworn.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal this Twenty second day of November A.D. 1849.
George R. M c Whinington Notary Public

V.L.M. Rev. War Section.
June 19, 1916.
Mrs. C. W. Lamb, 146 Sherman Avenue, New Haven, Conn.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the tenth instant, you are advised in regard to the Revolutionary War pension claim W. F. No. 20,131 , that Jacob White of Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, New York, aged sixty-four years, and David White, the only surviving children of Jonathan White , were allowed pension on an application executed October 18, 1949, on account of their father's services as Private for one year and fourteen days, and Sergeant for three months and seven days in the Massachusetts troops Revolutionary War . He was in the battles of Bunker Hill, White Plains, and Saratoga.
He was born in Lancaster, Worcester County Massachusetts, date is not stated, and resided there when he enlisted. He married May 28, 1778, at Lancaster, Massachusetts, Miss Rebecca Haskell, and died July 25, 1808, at Barnard Vermont. She died February 22, 1846, at Pittsfield Vermont over ninety years of age. One Cephas is referred to as one of her children.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.

O. W. & N. Div.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C. July 13, 1895.
Respectfully returned to
Miss Myra L. White,
354 Main St.,
Haverhill, Mass.,
with the information that the courtesy of furnishing the military history of Revolutionary soldiers is extended by this Bureau when the same is desired by descendants for historical and genealogical purposes only, and then only when the soldier or his widow applied for pension, their papers being the principal source from which data is collected for a report. The history of not more than two soldiers can be furnished to each applicant because of the large number of such requests and the time and labor it is necessary to expend upon each report.
For purposes of identification the soldier's full name should be furnished, his place of residence before and after service (town, county, and State, if possible), and the christian name of his widow, if one survived him.
Please return all papers with your reply.
G. H. Lockhorn
Commissioner.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Wilson Rowlandson
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Wethersfield, Hartford Co., Conn.
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Date of death (as near as possible):
July 1, 1774 in Prison Boston
Christian name of widow:
Anna
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Wish to know
Remarks:
I wish very much to know where his widow lived. Mr. B. belonged to my family
Your name and address:
Myra L. White, 344 Main Street Haverhill Mass.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Jonathan White Jr.
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Leominster Mass., Worcester Co.
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Concord
Date of death (as near as possible):
Christian name of widow:
Rebecca
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Remarks:
I am compiling a Genealogy to which Jonathan White belonged and wish very much to know where he lived
Your name and address:
Myra L. White 354 Main Street Haverhill Mass.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20131
Rebecca White widow of Jonathan White Sergt Penn War
Act March 3 rd & June 12 th 44
Index: Vol. M , Page 333
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ans. 3/95 Disd. 4 Mrs. Myra L. White, 354 Main St. to Myrhill Mass. Mi. El. 1916 June 19 Hist. To Mrs. C. H. Lamb

N 14043
Rebecca White do
N. Y.
Letter Henry Wedel 23 d July 1850
ad 7 July 1838

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New York
Rebecca White dec d
Widow of Jonathan White who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died in the year 1818 of in the State of who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain of the commanded by in
the 1 year & 4 days fine for private 3 mo & 7 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 56 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Mar. 1857 and sent to Hon J. Meacham. H R Payable to surviving children Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
Vol.
Chas Clerk, Page 539

146 Sherman Ave New Haven Co K. T. R. Rev. Sec.
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C. Seattle Wn!
Can you give me any information of Colonel John athan White Who Marched on alarm at Brunswick in Me Greenleafs Co. and Col. Josiah Reynolds Reg. mustered Aug 22/77 discharged Aug 26. Thanking you fr.

Your Courtesy Sam Very truly yours Mrs C. W. Lamb. June 10/16.

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354 Main St. Haverhill Mass.
July 3, 1896
Commissioner of Pensions Dear Sir
The following was sent me in regard to a party I am very anxious to locate
Montpelier Vt June 28, 1896
The records in the our Adjutant Adjutant-General's office show the name of Jonathan White on the Pay Roll of Capt. Benj. Cox's company of militia, for scouting done pressing after the enemy to Brookfield, service Oct. 11, 1880. Paid for 3 days service and 25 miles travel.
Also on Pay Roll of Capt. Beriah Green's company of Rangers raised for the defense of the frontiers of the State of Vermont. He enlisted Dec 10, 1781, and was discharged Mar. 31, 1782. Paid for 3 months and 22 days service.
Also the name of Jonathan White of Charlestown Vt. H. (which was then Apr 17, 1781 of Vermont) to be captain

I wish you to tell me if you find the name of Jonathan White of Vermont on your Revolutionary Pension Rolls, if so to what town did he belong and to whom was the pension paid
Also please answer the same questions in regard to the following men from Connecticut
William Rowlandson, Enlisted Feb. 28, 1778 for the war
Wilson Rowlandson, Enlisted May 11 d. in Prison in Boston July 1, 1779
Wilson Rowlandson, served on board the State Man of War Oliver Cromwell, Feb. 20, 1778
Jos Rowlandson, May 10, discharged Oct. 24, 1776; and that Joseph Rowlandson, of Wethersfield Conn. Enlisted June 8, 1775 for the war
Benhen Rowlandson discharged Nov. 20, 1776
Please answer and oblige Yours Sincely
Miss Myra L. White

Abstract of the name of Rebecca White married

No. 1. Declaration Jacob White who states that his father entered the army at Lancaster Mo. and was married to Rebecca Haskell his mother in 1779 and that his father died July. 1808. and his mother died Feb. 22. 1846 No. 2. Certificate Secy. State - Map of service of Jonathan White of Lancaster No. 3. Affd. & record of town Clerk Lancaster Mass of the marriage of Jonathan White and Rebecca Haskell May 28. 1778 by Rev Timothy Harrington No. 4. Affd. George M c Collom that he made a coffin & attended funeral of Rebecca White deceased Feb. 1846 No. 5. Affd. Wm. R Bloson who states that Rebecca White died at his house 1846. and that she often spoke having been a resident of Lancaster Mo & that her husband was a soldier &c No. 6 Affd. Charles Hathaway who knew White & that he stated he came from Lancaster & was reputed a soldier & died forty years ago and that his widow died Feb. 1846 No. 7. Amos Holt. Testimony & that Rebecca White had sons Jacob & David White - No. 8. Luther Goff. Testimony &c - No. 9 Certificate Circuit Court St Lawrence Co. That Rebecca White died Feb. 22. 1846 and that

Isaac White & David White are her only surviving children
Abner of the town of Rebecca White's name

Starksboro Vt Mar 12 Resp J Case Rebecca White widow of Jonathan 8784-42 A.Y. Pt
Free
Col J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions Washington D. C.

Hinsburgh Vermont. March 12. 1850
Sir
Your letter of Jan. y 23 d 1850 returning the record of the marriage of Jonathan & Rebecca White requiring the certificate of the County Clerk was rec d & the certificate of the Clerk obtained and returned to you Feb. 1. I supposed from your letter of the above date that the evidence in the case was satisfactory and that a certificate would be forwarded at an early day.
I am respectfully your Ob t Servant Henry W rd
Col S d L. Edwards Washington & C y

7595
4 July 1836

Washington Jany 9. 1850.
Sir
I enclose papers in regard to the Claims of Rebecca White. I shall be happy to report your decision in the case to Mr. Mudd of Hinesburg Vt. who is agent in this case.
Respectfully yours J. M. Chapman. M.C.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
November 7. 1849.
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 Jonathan White is borne
on a list of men marched from Lancaster, under command of Capt.
13 John Prescott, Apr 19. 1775. as a private, 13 days service. _____
On rolls of 8 mos. service, in Capt. Andrew Haskell's Co. Col. Whitcomb's
Regt. as a private of Lancaster: enlisted May 8. returns dated Aug.
7-231 st & Oct 6. 1775. no coat roll of Co. found. John Hewitt of Lancaster
was 1 st Sergt of this Company. _____ On a pay roll of Capt. Fortunatus Eager's Co. Col. Josiah Whitney's Regt. from Lancaster marched to the Jerseys; - as a private. from Dec 17. 1776 to March 17. 1777. 3 mos.
3-24 24 days, including 14 days to return: - The name of Samuel Fairbanks
12.00 P is on this roll, with John Wheelock, drummer & J. Wheelock Jr. as fifer. _____
On a pay roll of Capt. W m Greenleaf's Co. Col. Josiah Whitney's Regt.
48 th Alarm Aug. 22. 1777. as corporal. 4 days service & 50 miles travel.
many names on this roll, are also on the preceding roll. _____

Also on a pay abstract of Capt W m Greenleafs Co. Col. Job Kushingys Regt. - from Lancaster, as a Sergeant, from Sept 3. to Nov 29. 1777. including 11 3-7 days to return, 3 mos. 7 days. _____
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 within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth the date above written.
J. B. Callan , Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Application for record of the service of a Heir of The Revolution made by the son of the soldier who rendered the service. The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is requested to furnish evidence of the service of Jonathan White
He was a native of the town of Lancaster Worcester County Massachusetts - Applicant has heard his father say he was at the battles of Bunker Hill and Saratoga and at White Plains - but does not remember any names of the officers under whom he served - but has heard him speak of Sargent Jewett who was at Bunker Hill and assisted in moving some guns there. And that Luther Fairbanks who was forage master or teamster who was in the service at one period with him - And of the name of Jonathan Wheelock who was drum major - and one - Fowler a private - some or all of whom were his acquaintances and one Joseph Page who was with him at Saratoga
Applicant resides in Stockholm St. Lawrence County New York and is fifty four years of age & cannot at this time further identify his late deceased father with his service in the Revolution Jacob White
Personally appeared before the subscriber on the 11. Oct 1849 and made the foregoing statement and signed the same in my presence
Henry Ward Just. Peace

No 4-16.8

Charles Hathaway of Pittsfield Rut- -nel County Vermont aged Sixty six years after being duly sworn saith. That he formerly resided in the Town of Barnard in said State of Vermont. That he was then acquainted with one Jonathan White who died more than forty years ago. The said Jonathan was reported to be a soldier in the Revolution & he concurs in that opinion - he further saith that after the death of the said Jonathan his widow moved to this town (Pittsfield) where she lived and continued the widow of the said Jonathan until her death which took place in the month of February 1846. He says that he always understood from the said Jonathan and his widow whose name was Rebecca that they moved to Vermont from the town of Leicester Massachusetts - and further saith not
Charles Hathaway
State of Vermont } Pittsfield December 29. 1849 Rutland County } Personally appeared Charles Hathaway above named and under oath to the facts therein stated & I certify the said affidavit is personally known to me & of truth & credibility Geo. H. Collier } Justice Peace

William R Blossom of Pittsfield Rutland County State of Vermont aged Sixty years after being duly sworn saith. That he has acquaintance with Rebecca White widow of Jonathan White near forty years ago. She moved from Barre to the Town of Pittsfield about forty years ago & her husband the said Jonathan White died there as deponent was told & believes
The said Rebecca White resided in deponent's family about five years previous to her death which took place in February 1846. She often told deponent that she moved to Vermont from the Town of Lancaster Worcester County Massachusetts and that her maiden name was Rebecca Haskell - and that her husband the said Jonathan White was a soldier in the Revolutionary war - deponent has also heard the said Rebecca say that she was married to the said Jonathan by Rev Mr Harrington during the war of the Revolution - deponent saith that some of his inquiries of the said Rebecca was with reference to making application for a pension supposed due her but she didn't know where it was not presented. Deponent saith that she died at his residence as aforesaid at the age of more than Ninety years as he believes and that he

attended her funeral. And further saith not Wm. R. Blossom
State of Vermont } Pittsfield December 29 th Rutland County } 1849 - Then personally appeared William R Blossom above named and made oath to the facts herein stated. And I certify he is well known to me and a man of truth & credibility — Lyman Gibbs Justice Peace

George McCollom of Pittsfield Rutland County Vermont aged forty one years after being duly sworn saith That he is by occupation a Cabinet-maker and Joiner and That during the month of February 1846 he made a Coffin for Rebecca White deceased and attended her funeral - he believes about the 20th Feby. 1846. he has no records to refresh his memory as to the precise time. He further saith that Rebecca was a very aged person and reputed to be the widow of Jonathan White who died a good many years ago.  Geo McCollom
State of Vermont } Rutland County } Pittsfield December 29. 1849  Then personally appeared George McCollom above named & made oath to the facts above stated. And I certify he is a man of truth & credibility -  x Power Morace S Child } Justice

No - 7
Amos Holt of Pittsfield Rutland County state of Vermont and fifty years of the being sworn saith that he became acquainted with Rebecca White the widow of Jonathan White more than thirty years ago. she had sons named David Cephas and Jacob. The said Rebecca often told deponent that she was a resident of Lancaster Massachusetts before she came to Vermont and that her maiden name was Rebecca Haskell and that she was married there. To the s d White. said Rebecca White died about four years ago - and he has been informed and believes her sons David & Jacob White before named now live in St. Lawrence County New-York and further saith not
Amos Holt
State of Vermont Rutland County } Pittsfield Dec 29 1849. Personally appeared the above named Amos Holt and made oath to the facts above stated. And I certify the said Holt is well known to me and is a man of truth & credibility
Horace S Child } Justice Peace

No. 8.
Luther Goff of Barn Washington County state of Vermont aged fifty eight years after being sworn saith that he was acquainted with with Jonathan White of Barnard in said state - he was reported to have been a soldier of the Revolution and I concur in that opinion. The said White died about forty years ago - leaving a widow and further saith not
Luther Goff
State of Vermont } Rutland County } } Pittsfield December 29. 1849
Then personally appeared the above named Luther Goff and made oath to the facts above stated And I certify that Goff is personally known to me and is a man of truth and credibility
Horace B Child, Justice Peace

State of Vermont, } I, Fredk. W. Dophin, Clerk of the County Rutland County, ss. } Court of the County of Rutland in the State of Vermont, which is a court of record, do hereby certify that Horace G. Child, Esq. and George M. Colburn, Esquires are is an acting Justices of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his  their commission was dated on the thirtieth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine and will expire on the thirtieth day of November next; that his  their signatures to the foregoing five Depositions are genuine, and that he is  they are duly qualified by the laws of this State to admin- ister oaths, to the Depositions &c.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, this twentieth ninth day of December A.D. 184 9 .
A.D. 1849
B. W. Hopkins
CLERK.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
O. W. & N. Div. P. S. M. E. C.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., August 3, 1895.
Madam:
Replying to your request for the military history of Jonathan White, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that in 1849 an application for pension was filed by his heirs, Jacob and David White, and from an examination of the papers it appears that the soldier rendered the following services: 13 days from April 19, 1775, as a private in Capt. John Prescott's company; 7 months and 23 days from May 8, 1775, as a private in Capt. Andrew Haskell's company Col. Whitcomb's Mass. regiment; 3 months and 24 days from December 17, 1776, as a private in Capt. Fortunatus Eager's company, Col. Josiah Whitney's regiment; 4 days from August 22, 1777, as a Corporal in Capt. Wm. Greenleaf's company, Col. Josiah Whitney's regiment; 3 months and 7 days from September 3, 1777, as a Sergeant in Capt. Wm. Greenleaf's company, Col. Job Cushing's regiment.
He married Rebecca Haskell, at Lancaster, Mass., on May 28, 1778, and died in July, 1808.
The name of William Rowlandson does not appear upon the Revolutionary pension records and the Bureau is, therefore, unable to

supply you with his military history.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Miss Myra L. White,
354 Main St.,
Haverhill, Mass.

At a term of the Circuit Court and Court of Oyer & terminer held at the Court-House in the Town of Canton, in and for the County of St Lawrence in the State of New York on the 18 th day of October 1849.
Satisfactory evidence was adduced to said Court, That Rebecca White widow of Jonathan White died in Pittsfield State of Vermont on the 22 nd day of February A.D. 1846 - And that Jacob White and David White both residing in the Town of Stockholm in said County of St Lawrence are her only surviving children
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court and County this 18 th day of October A.D. 1849
Martin Hatchue Clarke,

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME White, Jonathan GRADE Private LINE Lamb's Artillery (New York)
WARRANT NUMBER 8051 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED January 29, 1793 to — Not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.