Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2201, Christopher Ward, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Ward, Christopher Sybil or Sybel
W 2201 BLK 34536-160-55
CONTENTS

20. 184
Massachusetts
Christopher Ward
of Hampden Co in the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Myles in the Massachusetts line, for the term of the war, from _____ 1776 to _____ 1783.
Inscribed on the roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st day of January 1828.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th of July 1830 and sent to Hon. D. C. Bates, Northampton, Mass.
Arrears to 4th of March 1830. $209 03 Semi-annual all'ce ending Sep: 48. —
$257. 03
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 19, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
May 20. 1830
Rec: Book D. Vol: 2. fol: 92,

April 20. 1864 J. E. Mc Guffin,
2324
Massachusetts
Sabie Ward widow of Christopher, Ward who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a priv
Massachusetts Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of Oct. 1853, and sent to
H. S. Noyes Springfield Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 47 Vol. X
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94.606
Act March 3/55
July 24/55
Sylvie Ward wid of Christopher Ward Park
Capt Williams Col Vose Mass Mil
Ent 17 th May 1781 dis 1782
Revolutionary War
Map July 53-2324
110:16 Oct 11/56
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B. D. [unclear]
Hoster Henshaw Present
Vol W=1=19

" Marriages
October Thirteenth one Thousand eight hundred Thirty Three Christopher Ward and Wd Sybel Bond by Rev. Joseph Vaille."
The above is a true copy from the records of the Town of Brimfield in my possession, excepting the dates which are in plain legible figures as follows " Octr 13. 1833."
I further certify that I do not find among the aforesaid records, the death of the said Christopher Ward, and that such omissions are not uncommon
Chas. H. Le Baron Town Clerk
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hampden County July 13 1853 Then personally appeared the said Charles Le Baron and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed before me a justice of the Peace in and for said County. and I further certify that I am not interested in the case of procuring a pension for the Wd (Sybel Ward) of the above named Christopher Ward and am not concerned in the prosecution of the same.
Asa Smith Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the following is a copy from the records of the Congregational Church & Society in Brimfield now in my possession
* " Christopher Ward died October fourteenth one Thousand eight hundred & forty,, excepting the dates, which are in plain legible figures as follows " Octr 14. 1840.,,"
I further certify that Rev. Joseph Vaille above named in the marriage of Christopher Ward was Pastor of the Cong Church & Society in Brimfield at the date of said marriage Jason Moore Pas. Cong Ch.
The 14 th of October 1840

* These dates probably refer to the funeral, which occurred on his death morning taken from the day before.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hampden County July 13 1853 Then personally appeared the said Jason Morse and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, and that he was not interested in the cause or concerned in the prosecution of getting a pension for Sybel Ward, widow of the late Christopher Ward before me Asa Simons Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the following is a copy from the records of the Sexton of the Town of Brimfield now in my possession.
Died October fourteenth one thousand eight hundred and forty Mr Christopher Ward E eightyfour,, excepting The dates, which are in plain legible figures as follows. Oct. 14. 1840,,
I further certify that I was present at the funeral & burial of the above named Christopher Ward, and that there is a monument at his grave, on which is inscribed as follows Christopher Ward, died Oct 14. 1840 aged 84 I further certify that I am not interested in the case or concerned in the prosecution of procuring a pension for Sybel Ward, widow of the late Christopher Ward.

grave, on which is inscribed as follows Christopher Ward, died Oct. 14. 1840 aged 84 I further certify that I am not interested in the case or concerned in the prosecution of procuring a pension for Sybil Ward, widow of the late Christopher Ward
Eli Barrows Section of the Town of Brimfield Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden County July 13. 1853 Then personally appeared the said Eli Barrows and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed before me a justice of the peace in and for said County
Asa Lincoln Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Jaron Morse, Chas H. Le Baron and Eli Barrows. The above deponents and also that they are credible witnesses
Brimfield July 13 - 1853
Asa Lincoln Justice of the peace in - Hampden County - Commonwealth of Massachusetts

To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Please to deliver to H. S. Noyes, my attorney, of Springfield Mass. any and all papers or munis which may issue from your office in consequence of my declaration hereto attached, made by me, for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the act of Feb. 3 rd 1853 - Springfield July 5 th 1853
In presence of
Sybel her Ward mark
William B. D.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hampshire County ss.
On this fifth day of July A.D. 1853, personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for said County, Sybel Ward who signed the above instrument, and acknowledged her signature to be her free act and deed, and I further certify that I have no interest in the case, and am not concerned in the prosecution of it.
Hiram Hester Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
HAMPDEN, ss.
Geo B Morris
I, RICHARD BLISS , Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampden, do certify, that Asa Lincoln Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Asa Lincoln and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
Geo B Morris
Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
HAMPDEN, ss.
J. G. Morris
I, RICHARD BLISS , Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampden, do certify, that Hiram Newton Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Hiram Newton and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, this fourteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
J. G. Morris
Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hampshire County, ss.
On this Fifth day of July A.D. 1853, personally appeared before the Probate Court of said County and State, Sybel Ward a resident of Brimfield in said County, aged seventy five years, who first being 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 3 d of February 1853, granting pension to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Christopher Ward, who was a private in said war, and served until the end of it, and was pensioned for his said services until his death, as will appear by reference to the rolls and records in the department at Washington, his pension certificate having been forwarded to Washington after his death; She further declares that she was married to the said Christopher Ward on the thirteenth day of October, Eighteen hundred and thirty three; that her said husband died on the thirteenth day of October Eighteen hundred and forty; that she was not married to him prior to the second of January, Eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Sybel her X Ward mark
Subscribed and sworn to, the year and day first above written, before me, Oliver B. Morris, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who am not interested in the result of the case, and am not concerned in its prosecution. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused my official seal to be affixed.
Oliver B Morris Judge of Probate
Attest
Wendell Smith
Registrar of Probate,

Christopher Ward
Dec. 15 '1829 Ref. to Com. Mil. Pensions
Bill $8. —
Hon. Mr. Preter of Mass.
30 Sec. act 20 May 1830 $8 pr mo. for 1828

To the Honorable Senators & House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled
Humbly shews Christopher Ward of Brimfield in the County of Hampden & Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts that he served as a soldier in the war of the Revolution for & during the whole of the war - that he enlisted on the 1 st day of May A.D. 1828 into the company commanded by Capt Joseph Thompson in Col Sim t Danielsons Regiment & served in said Com- pany 8 months and that he enlisted into the company commanded by Capt Warham Parks in Col Larneds Regt in the year 1776 and served in D Company one year - in the month of April A.D. 1777 he enlisted in Capt W m Good- company in Col. Thos. Nixons Regt - for the term of 3 years and served during that time - in 1780 he enlisted in Capt Williams' Company in the Regt commanded by Col Joseph Vose and served in that company the full term of 3 years - and was never absent from the service during any part of the War of the Revolution & remained in it until its close - And your petitioner would beg leave further to represent to your honorable body that he is of the age of 71 years & that by reason of his advanced age, he is unable to do very little towards the support of himself & family; that his family is very expensive by reason of the sickness of his wife who has been confined to her bed by sickness for a long time, & that he has one daughter who is wholly incapable of doing anything towards her own support and that the little property which remains in his possession, which is estimated at between $600 & $700 consists almost wholly of real estate, and that he is now in debt by reason of nec- essary articles furnished by him for himself & his sick family for more than one half the amount at which his property has been estimated and that a continual bill of expense is resting upon him by reason of the situation of himself & family and that he already sees poverty staring him in the face - Wherefore your petitioner humbly prays your honorable body to

grant to him, the portion which had been allowed to other Soldiers of the Revolution such relief in the premises as you may think proper. Dated at Brimfield the 23 d day of November A.D. 1828
Christopher Ward
Hampden ss: Nov-24. 1828 Personally appeared Christopher Ward and made oath that the foregoing petition & statement of his circumstances by him subscribed contains the truth in all its parts -
Before me John B. Cooley Justice of Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hampden ss. I John Ingersoll Clerk of the Court within & for the County of Hampden do certify that John B. Cooley Esq. was on the 24 th day of November 1828 & now is a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Hampden duly Commissioned and qualified agreeable to the laws of this Commonwealth and that full faith & credit is & ought to be given to all acts done by him in said Capacity and that the above signature of John B. Cooley is his proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Hampden this twenty ninth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & twenty
John Ingersoll Clerk
Mr Ward's statement is entitled to full credit.
J. C. Bates m.c.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTIVELY.
The paper must be filled up and signed and sworn to by the widow before a Magistrate or Justice of the Peace. State in what war the husband served; whether in the war of 1812 with Great Britain, or in either of the Indian wars, describing the same. If Militia, what State Militia was it? If the widow has her husband's certificate of discharge, it must be sent to me. In that case strike out the words "she has not his discharge certificate." If there be a public or private record of the marriage, a certified copy under the signature of the Justice must be sent to me. In that case strike out the words "there is no public or private record of the marriage." If there be no record let the words remain. The name of the Captain is indispensable.
DECLARATION FOR WIDOW
Who has never received Bounty Land, and whose husband served 14 days in any war.
STATE OF Massachusetts County of Worcester } 88. On this 10th day of July 18 55 , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sybil Ward aged 77 years, a resident of the County of Hampden in the State of Massachusetts who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Christopher Ward deceased, who was a private soldier in the company commanded by Captain Williams , in the first Regiment of Massachusetts commanded by Col. Nose in the war with Great Britain in the Revolution
That her said husband entered the service at Boston on or about the Seventeenth day of May  1781 A. D., 1781 for the term of nine months and continued in actual service in said war for as much as fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at New York State of New York on _____ day of _____ A. D., 1782 and that she has not his discharge certificate. She further states that she was married to the said Christopher Ward at Brimfield in the County of Hampden State of Massachusetts on the fourteenth day of October , A. D., 1838 the ceremony was performed by Joseph Vail a minister of the Gospel, and that her name before her said marriage was Cybil Borda and that there is no private or public record of her marriage; that her said husband died at Brimfield State of Massachusetts on the fourteenth day of October A. D., 1840 and that she is still a widow. She has never before applied for, nor received land under this or any other act of Congress. She has not married since the death of her said husband.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act passed March 3, 1855. She also requests the Commissioner of Pensions to deliver the warrant to Foster Manshaw of Washington city, D. C., whom the claimant hereby appoints as her attorney to receive and take charge of the same.
Her signature here. Sybil Ward
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written, and I certify that I believe the applicant to be the widow of the said soldier. I also certify that I am not interested in this claim, concerned in the result thereof.
James T. Davis Justice of the Peace.
(If there be any Record of the marriage in the family Bible, the Justice will here insert, under his own signature, a correct copy of the same.) Copy
J. P.
(Procure two respectable persons who can swear to the following.)
AFFIDAVIT OF TWO WITNESSES.
STATE OF Massachusetts County of Worcester } 88. On this 10th day of July A. D, 18 55 , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the State and county aforesaid, the two persons whose names are under-signed, residents of the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts who being duly sworn according to law, declared that Mrs. Sybil Ward is the widow of Christopher Ward deceased, who was a private in the

war with Great Britain in the Revolution
That the said widow was married to the said Christopher Ward deceased, at Brimfield in the State of Massachusetts on the fourteenth day of October A. D., 1833 by one Joseph Vail a minister of the Gospel, that the name of the said widow before her marriage aforesaid was Sarah Bona , that her husband, the said Christopher Ward died at Brimfield on the fourteenth day of October A. D., 1840 and that she is still a widow. That they of their own personal knowledge know that the soldier died at or about the time stated; that they were well acquainted with the parties during the lifetime of the husband, and knew them to live together as husband and wife, and to be so reputed. They swear that they are disinterested witnesses, and that her signature is genuine, written in their presence.
(Signature of witnesses here.)
Rachel Cutting William Ward
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Eleventh day of July A. D., 1855. And I hereby certify that Rachel Cutting and William M. Ward are credible witnesses. I also certify that I am not interested in this matter, or concerned with the result thereof.
James S. Davis Justice of the Peace.
(After the Justice of the Peace has signed the above, it must be sent to the County Clerk, who will fill up and sign the following under seal of the Court.)
STATE OF Massachusetts } ss. County of Worcester }
I Joseph Mason Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court , in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that James S. Davis whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction. I also certify that I am not interested in this claim, or concerned in the result thereof. said Court
GIVEN under my hand and Seal of Office, at Worcester this thirteenth day of July A. D., 1855.
Jo. Mason Clerk
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We whose names are underwritten, Inhabitants of the Town of Brimfield in the County of Hampden & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do certify that we are well acquainted with Mr Christopher Ward of said Brimfield who was a soldier in the war of the American Revolution and have been acquainted with him for a number of years. He is a man of good moral character in every respect; of regular & industrious habits; and of strict honesty & integrity. He has by his industry & economy acquired a small property of some six or seven hundred dollars but his estate is now every day growing less by reason of a long & expensive sickness of his wife who has been confined to her bed by sickness for almost one year past & is still confined with a slow lingering disease. He has one daughter that is an Idiot from her birth who is wholly unable to provide for or take care of herself. Mr Ward is now over 70 years of age, and although the resolution which he is reputed to have manifested while fighting the battles of his country does not wholly forsake him, yet at his advanced age he is unable to do very little towards his support; and from a view of his situation & circumstances, and considering the rapid inroads which have been made, & still are necessarily making upon the little property he has heretofore in his possession, we do not hesitate to recommend him as a proper subject to receive from the nation the tribute of gratitudes which they are wont to bestow upon the veteran soldiers.
Eliaz Cartee Philamon Watson Austin Stinson Joke Witchcock Truman Charles S. E. Trask Springfield
Irvis Williams Asa Lincoln Julius Burt Lyman Burt Oliver Blair Gustus Foster John Wyles Ervin Williams Augustus Jones Cyril R Brown Alured Hoar Charles Berrill Garrison Bishop
Selectmen of Brimfield

In the within certificate the subscriber fully accords. He also certifies that the within named Christopher Ward is a member of the Congregational church in this place, and as such sustains a respectable and worthy standing.
Joseph Vail Pastor of Brimfield Nov 23 d 1825 the Church in Brimfield

Brief in the case of Mrs Sybil Ward widow of Christopher Hampton County and State of Massachusetts act of Feb. 3 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under the act of March 18. 1818 at $96 per annum
Private & paid to his death dec. Oct 14. 1840
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by public record
Death " " auditor's report
Identity " " credible witnesses & circumstantial
Name and residence of Agent
H. S. Noyes Esq. Springfield Mass
Examining Clerk.
J. S. Gray

Dear Helen and

It is impracticable as you that makes impracticable to collect (at least for 24) the authorizations of so many heirs - some of whom can not be found
I await your rulings
With Respect
Yours J. A. M. Dutra
W. L. Offin Patton 15 Apr 1884.
hi -
Your Enquiry above

being an unusual case reference should be referred by you to Honble Court of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Yours J. H. Thomas U.S.P. Agt. G. S. [unclear]

Levi Fay of Brimfield in the County of Hampden & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the age of seventy five years do testify & say that I was a soldier in the war of the Revolution for & during the term of four years & eight months, and that I was well acquainted with Christopher Ward who was a soldier of the Revolution also; and I further testify & say that I know that the S d Christopher Ward did serve in the Army of the Revolution for & during the term of four years & eight months and that I have full reason to believe, and do not doubt, that the S d Christopher Ward did serve in the army of the Revolution for & during the whole of the war of the Revolution & that he was honorably discharged from the service. Dated at Brimfield this 22 d day of November A.D. 1828 -
Signed in presence of Benjamin Sherman John B Booley -
Levi Fay
Zadok Nichols of Brimfield in the County of Hampden & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify & say that I have been acquainted with Mr Christopher Ward for more than fifty years now last past and that I was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, and do know that the S d Ward did serve in the army of the Revolution for the term of one year and that I have no doubt or hesitation in saying that I fully believe that the S d Ward did serve in the army of the Revolution for & during the whole term of the war of the Revolution. Dated at Brimfield this 22 d day of November A.D. 1828 -
Signed in presence of Benjamin Sherman John B Booley -
Zadok Nichols

Hampden ss: Nov 22. 1828 Personally appeared Levi Fay who is named in a foregoing affidavit & also Zadok Nichols who is named in the other of the foregoing affidavits & severally made oath that the affidavits by them subscribed contain - the truth in all their parts -
Before me John B Cooley Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hampden ss
I John Ingersoll Clerk of the Courts within and for the County of Hampden do hereby Certify that John B. Cooley Esquire was, on the 22 nd day of November 1828 & now is as Justice of the Peace acting for the County of Hampden duly Commissioned & qualified agreeable to the Laws of this Commonwealth and that full faith & Credit is & ought to be given to all acts done by him in said Capacity that the above signature of John B. Cooley is his proper hand writing - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Hampden this twenty Ninth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred twenty eight
John Ingersoll Clerk

20 Engr. 2 Lf.
The Com tee to whom was referred the case  Petition of Chris- topher Ward Rupert.
That the said Ward served in the army as a soldier during most of the War of the Revolution & more than nine months at one time in the Continental establishment and that he needs & is entitled to the support of the Gov t provided by the pension laws. They therefore report a bill for his relief at the rate of $8. a month.

Two miles
J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington D.C.

Northampton July 9. 1820.
Dr Sir,
Your favor of June 26. is recd.
It says certificates will be issued to those whose names are in the will of the last opinion upon proof of identity as the enclosed printed sheet dis- counts; and this seems to pre-suppose they have the certificates already. I cannot be complied with. Perhaps it will answer the purpose, so far as I am concerned, to state that Christopher Ward of Primrosefield & Elizabeth Clapp of Chester, both in the country of Hampshire & Co. of Mps. are the persons whose names are in that will & for whom processes are promised. If so, please send me the certificates; if not, what else is to be done.
Yours obediently, J. C. Byles
C. N. of Primrosefield Elizabeth Clapp of Chester

Springfield Mass. July 14 th 1853
Hon Loren R. Waldo
Comt. of Pensions
Dear Sir,
I send enclosed the declaration of Widow Sybilla Ward, with certificates &c.
Very respectfully,
H. S. Noyes.

Par
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2201
Sybil Ward Widow Christopher Ward Br. Rev. War
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 304
[Arrangement of 1870.]

# 2988 July 16, 1853.
Appl. of Sybil Ward, widow of Christopher Ward, Hampden co. Mass.
$, 30
Act 3 d Feby. 1853.
Rev. Allowed $96 per an- num Feb 3 1853
H. G. Noyes, Springfield, Mass.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Pension Office Sept. 20/53
Sir Please report time of last payment to or death of within named pensioner
Respectfully &c
H Burt Esq
Baud
Present
J. Cole
for Count
Christopher Ward, abt 1818, $8. p. month.- Died 14 th October 1840, Paid to the death.-
F Burt Auditor.

194.606
194.606
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.