Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,284, John Vinton, Cont. (Mass.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Cont. (Mass.)
Vinton, John.
S. 41.284.
CONTENTS

R. 13, 2646
Vermont.
John Vinton 4
of Braintree in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sargent of the Massachusetts line, for the term of one Year
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 of June 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 of July 1819 and sent to the clerk of Bennington Coy Vermont
Arrears to 4th of Semi-annual payment ending 4 Sept 1819 $4.49 9 Mo 2 days ans. $24.49
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Certificate had a wrong direction & was returned to War Dept July 25. 1820 & 26th sent to Clerk of Washington County, Montpelier

John Vinton's Declaration
Adm o .
The Clerk, at Hampshire,
NT sent to Bunnington by M. R. order.

State of Vermont, ss. John Vinton of Braintree in the State of Vermont Washington Co. - 3 of the age of fifty five years, being duly sworn deposes & says that about the first day of Jan- uary A.D. 1776 I was duly inducted by the name of John Vin- ton Jr. in the Company Commanded by my Father Capt. John Vinton in Colonel Sargents Regiment, in the Mass- achusetts line of the continental establishment, as a mu- sician, for the term of one year & was joined to the Regt. at Cambridge, Massachusetts. - I performed duty in said Company & Regiment until sometime in the summer when I had the small-pox, & was permitted to be absent being unfit for duty, after I left the Hospital & I was dis- missed or discharged in January 1777. -
I never had a written discharge. -
I further say that I am now & ever since have been a citizen of the United States & by reason of my re- duced circumstances, stand in need of assistance from my country for support. John Vinton
Sworn & declared before me this 8. day of June A. D. 1819.
Joseph Howes, Judge of C.C.
State of Vermont, ss. Joseph Howes one of the Judges of Washington Co. } The County Court in & for the County aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above named John Vinton did serve in the Army of the Revo- lution on the continental establishment in the manner stated in the above declaration, & that the said Vinton is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support, & I now transmit the above declaration with the proceedings had thereon to the Hon. Secretary of War according to the provisions of the act of Congress of the 18th March 1818. Witness my hand & the seal of the County Court The day & year aforesaid. Joseph Howes Judge of the County Court.

201 John Vintons
Doctorate and
2 d Dec 1823
Schedeell
please make Returns
to H. E. H on Laughlin
Chelsea Vt
Sept 1819-
Recd. 12 Feb. 1824

State of Vermont } on this second day of December 1823 Orange County ss } Personally appeared, before me the Subscribing a Judge of Orange County Court being a Court of Record within and for the County of Orange aforesaid, John Vinton resident in said County, aged about sixty years, who being duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18th of March 1818, the first of May 1820 and first of March 1823. That he the said John Vinton en- listed as a musician for the term of one year, about February 1776 in the company commanded by Capt. John Vinton in the Regiment commanded by Col. Paul Dufay Sargent in the Massachusetts line on the continental establishment, & served the time aforesaid; and was discharged, and that my orig- inal Pension certificate under the act of 1818 is numbered  13.246 dated July 20 th 1819. —
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with a view or intent thereby to diminish it as to bring my self 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, other or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed viz —
  one Cow 11 Dollars one hog 6 dollars old Cullen 5 Dollars  $22.00    Bushels of Potatoes 12 Dollars Grain on hand 15 Dollars  — 27.00    four old casks 3 dollars Pork on hand 2 Dollars 50 cts  — 5.50    old Plow Harrow &c — 7 Dollars old dish & Lumber 12 Dollars  19.00    old Saddle & Port Bags 4 Dollars  4.00         $ 77.50  
That I am unable to attend in person in Court by reason of Disease or bodily Infirmary — That I am by —

Occupation a farmer, but on account of Disease & Infirmary I am wholly unable to Labour, my wife Hannah is of the age of fifty nine years is feeble and unable to Labour but little, I have no other family or — means of Support, — John Vinten, —
Sworn to and declared on the 2 d day of December 1823
Timothy Baylies Assistant Judge of Orange County Court
I Timothy Baylies a Judge of Orange County Court held in the County, where the declarant resides, do hereby certify that the above named John Vinten is from a disease of the Liver inclining to the dropsy and Rheumatism and other bodily infirmities with which I am credib- ly informed and believe he has been afflicted for the space of four years, and is unable to attend the Court of which I am a Judge, and I do not think from present appearances that he will be able to attend above mentioned at its next Session, —
I have therefore in pursuance of the act of congress of the first of March 1823, attended at his place of Abode and administered the foregoing oath,
Timothy Baylies Judge of — Orange County Court, —
J. H. E. G. H. C. Laughlin Clerk of Orange County Court Certify that Timothy Baylies before whom the above affidavit of John Vinten who is now sick and confin'd to his house, was made is Judge as aforesaid I also certify that the said Schedule and Oath

have been admitted to the Records of said Court, and that the same are truly copied therefrom; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said Court that the Total amount in Value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is twenty seven dollars and fifty cents. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 24 th day of December 1823. —
H. E. G. M c Laughlin Clerk of B. County Court

Can... be cont'd Statement not satisfactory. Principal object... Relation purchased property & debts... equity contract
Notification sent to H. E. G. McLaughlin Chelsea, Vt.
let to S. M. Flint Mar 31. 1845. Same Mar 24. 1846.
John Vinton Vermont
Application to be continued under Act 1 st May 1820
Brief within
See letter 4 June 1825, to H. E. G. McLaughlin Esq re Chelsea Vermont
Sep 19 Discontinued
(last evidence 16 th May 1825)

John Vinton - Musician - Braintree Vermont Enlisted in 1776 in Col. P. D. Sergeant's regiment Mass line for 1 yr. Application to be continued under act 1 st May 1820. 3 rd Schedule dated 2 nd December 1823.
  1. Cow 11. 1 hog 6.00 - old cutter 5.00  22. 00    Potatoes 12. Grain 15.00  27. 00    4 old carts 3.00 Pork 2.50  5. 00    old plough harrow 7.00 old desk and furniture 12.00  19. 00    old saddle and post bags  4. 50     $77. 50  
On 15 th June 1824 Claimant states that on the 18 th March 1818, he owned a small farm, with some stock and farming utensils.
In October 1823 conveyed said farm to Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton, who in consideration thereof, agreed to pay off all Claimant's debts prior to 18. Oct. 1823, amounting to $400. He was compelled to this measure to prevent the sacrifice of his property; being harassed with law suits. Exhibits a list of debts - upwards of $500. Says - "not knowing all the acts of Congress, relative to Pensioners, I did not think of applying, till my creditors had taken my property"
Since said conveyance he has disposed of the remains of his personal estate, except an old mare, and some trifling articles of household and farming utensils, to pay other creditors, not included in Flint & Vinton's contract.
In support of the foregoing - This Deed to Flint & Vinton is produced: dated and acknowledged 20 th Oct 1823 - 42 days before his first Schedule - Not recorded till 25 th Feb. 1824. Consideration $700
James Parker testifies that he was present at the execution of said Deed, and that the Claimant was to receive but $400, to be paid by the Grantees to his creditors.
Ammi Nichols, says, he understood the same.
Solomon Holman - a Justice of the Peace, and others, state, that it is a very common thing in that country, to insert in deeds a greater consideration than that paid. Spear, Craig, Todd, Baps, Tiddler, Hutchinson & Partridge, state, that Claimant offered the farm to any one who would discharge his debts to the time mentioned, amounting to $400. That Flint and Vinton were the only

persons, who would accept the offer. Baylies, Bafs, Craig and Mann, testify that $400 is a good price, and as much as said farm would sell for "in good pay."
Augustus Flint states, that he was to give, in conjunction with B Vinton $400 for said land, to be paid by discharging claimants debts to that amount. They have paid off the following, per affidavits of creditors.
   To William Lord. for goods . . . . . 31. 00   Samuel Mann for ditto . . . . . 43. 76.   Joseph French cash and shingles . . . . . 32. 50   Shubel Wales for dressing cloth . . . . . 5. 14   Dana Steer Parish. goods and merchandise . . . . . 46. 68   Ditto . . . . . do. . . . . do. . . . . 18. 00   Joseph Washburn. do. . . . . do. . . . . 25. 50   Capt n Charles Brackett. a steer . . . . . 14. 50   William Smith leather . . . . . 3. 94   Luther Braybe. salt . . . . . 3. 00   Samuel Rice shoe making . . . . . 3. 00   Rufus Hutchinson. taxes and use of a cow . . . . . 19. 00   Capt n J. Orcutt. goods. &c. . . . . 18. 00   John Hutchinson cash lent . . . . . 29. 00   Joel Mann merchandise . . . . . 5. 00   Eliphalett Flint, tending sheep &c. . . . . 4. 00   Augustus Flint, cash lent . . . . . 23. 52   Benjamin Vinton yoke of steers . . . . . 27. 00   Doctor Craig medicine . . . . . 16. 00   Doctor Thayer. do. . . . . 21. 60   William B Chandler Blacksmiths work . . . . . 6. 58.   Timothy Baylies, legal services . . . . . 3. 00   All discharged in October 1823, . . . . . $ 399. 72.  
And appear to have been contracted since 18 th March 1818.
— Claimant aged 60. A farmer wife 59 both infirm, and unable to work. no other persons in family.
I certify that I have examined the

case, and am of the opinion, that according to the principles which have governed in previous decisions - The claim ought to be admitted.

John Vinton
Vermont
Application to be continued under Acts of 1. May 1820
Brief
(Last evidence 16 th May 1825)

41 284 INVALID.
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John Watson Dr. Dr. Mrs
Act: 15 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 524
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan. 12. 1897 History to Mrs. Geo. H. Newcomb Hoburn Mass. (see Inv. 13234)

Mar 27. 46
Waukegan Ill March 14 th
Paid 14
J. L. Edmonds Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
M o Vinton vt rle 1818 died 1826

Hancock W. Addison Co. Mar. 14 th /46
To J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions.
Dr Sir. I have the honor to solicit some information from you concerning the pension of John Vinton late of Braintree W. deceased, he was a soldier of the Revolution, died Nov 17 th 1836 leaving five children, his wid. died 1838.
Mr Vinton was a pensioner under the act of 18. His pension was stop't under the law of May 1. 1820. in consequence of the misrepresentations of some person concerning his property. He then being sick & never recovering from that sickness, & poor & unable to employ assistance, did not again apply for a pension or attempt to produce the evidence of indigence required under 2 d act.
He had no property at the time his pension ceased which was 4 th March 1820. & even his physicians now remain unpaid. All of the facts as above stated can now be substantiated by numerous witnesses now living in W. & by his companions in arms. Under the above statement of facts can the heirs of said Vinton draw said pension money.
Please inform at your earliest convenience & oblige
Your opt & humble Servt J. M. Flint
J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Braintree no 43 March 25 th 1818
Mr. Jonathan Edwards
— Edwards Comt. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Braintree Vt March 25 th 1845 Mr Edwards Com. of Rev. s , Dr Sir:-
I write you at this time per request of the heirs of John Vinton Jr. late of Braintree Vt deceased. Mr Vinton served some time in the War of the Revolution, as a drummer, under the command of his father John Vinton then of Mass. and during his life time drew a sum of pension money once or twice, when an act was passed for Com. or some other difficulty arose which debared him for the then time being from drawing. It is now the opinion of his heirs that there is money in the hands of the Government which justly belongs to them, on account of the afsd services of John Vinton Jr. & also for the services of his father John Vinton. If such be the fact, I wish you to write me at your earliest convenience & I wish also to know what measures are necessary to be taken in order to obtain the same -
In complying with the above you will confer a favor on the afsd heirs & much oblige
Your Ob t & humble Serv t
S. Knowlton Flint.

We the Selectmen, of the Town of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont, do state and say that some time in the year 1823, John Vinton of said Braintree, was called upon by law to settle with his creditors, and that he could not pay his debts any other way than by selling his Farm, and that he did offer it to any person that would pay his debts, and that it was actually sold to pay said debts, which were contracted before that date, and that the debts, some of which had not come in at the time of the last report made to you and were included in the above contract, amounted to more than $400, and no other person but the two that did purchase would give so much for the same, and by reason of sickness the said John Vinton is so reduced that he has been under the necessity of asking help from the Town, and in the disposal of his property there is no farm, for if he had not disposed of it as he did, it would would have been attached and sold to pay said debts.
Braintree May 6, 1823
Levi Spear (Selectmen Samuel Craig ) William Lord justice of peace Jonathan B. Gustin Justice of peace Simon Nichols Minister of Gospel Lyman Hiddler justice of peace Rufus Hutchinson constable David Fairbridge justice of peace

I Solomon Holman can say that I am con- siderable acquainted with Mr. Vinton's Farm and that Four Hundred Dollars is all that the farm is worth and that in conversation with Esqr. Hutchinson he told me that Mr. Vinton did offer to Deed said Farm to him if that he the said Hutchinson would pay his Debts and the said Hutchinson can have two or three years to pay said Debts and Esqr. Hutchinson was able to pay for said farm any time if he had thought it worth that sum and I have taken the acknowledgment of several Deeds in Braintree and it is a common practice in this place to insert in a Deed a consideration of a larger amount than what the Land is worth for this reason that when Land is new and no Building on it of any consequence of the Purchaser should Build on Land and his title should not be good then he would have a fair chance to recover his Betterments and that was the case with Mr. Vinton when he sold his Farm the consideration was Seven Hundred Dollars when the farm was sold for Four Hundred Dollars which was all that said Farm was worth.
Solomon Holman justiciary State of Vermont } I, H. E. G. H. Laughlin Clerk Orange County } of Orange County Court do hereby certify that Solomon Holman the person before whom the accompanying Affidavits were taken is a Justice of the Peace acting within the County of Orange and under the authority of this State and this his signature to the accompanying Certificate is in his own hand writing — And I also certify that I am acquainted with the within named Deponents and do consider them credible Witnesses — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand I have also affixed the Seal of the County Court this 16th day of May 1825 H. E. G. H. Laughlin Clerk

Samuel Manus Esqr Deceased
May 1825 Evidence of the value of Newton Farm

I Samuel Mann Esqr of Randolph in the County of Orange and State of Vermont do hereby being of lawful age do testify and say that John Vinton's farm lying in Braintree Orange County and State of Vermont is not worth more than four hundred dollars
Sam l Mann
State of Vermont } Orange County } } Randolph May 4 th 1825 Personally appeared Samuel Mann Esqr and made solemn oath to The above Deposition before me Solomon Holman Just Peace

I John Hutchinson of Braintree in Orange County and State of Vermont being of Lawfull age Do testify and say that sometime in the year Eighteen Hundred and twenty three John Clinton of Braintree Did offer to Deed all his all Landed Property to me if that I would pay his Debts but I Did not think it any object worthy Attention
John Hutchinson {Select man
State of Vermont } Orange County } Braintree May 3 rd 1825 John Hutchinson Personally appeared, and made, Oath to the above Deposition by him subscribed
Before me
Solomon Holman Just Peace

For I recd your letter Dated March the 29 1825 in forming me that my Pension could not be continued by reason of my not giving satisfactory evidence how I disposed of my property I will now for inducement give you a true statement of the state of the business when the Pension law was altered George Rich Esqr of Montpelier wrote to me and informed me that I could not draw any more til I sent on a new claim and paid no attention to it as I thought it would be of no use as I held my property in my hands altho I then owed as much as it would fetch and after my property was - gone I applied to Esqr Rich to assist me in filing my Pension and he told me that I might have drawn all the time he then told me he had filed it clear back he then made out a claim clear back with claim I expect is on file in your office for I will now try to show you how I have disposed of my property October the 19 1823 I was sued three times as soon as that fact was abroad on the several of my creditors I then see it must go in spite of all I could due I then reckoned up what I owed as far as I could and it amounted to $400 but since I find it is enough I then thought if it went through the course of law it would not pay my debts I then offered it to any one that would pay my debts but I could not agree with any one to take it at least I sold it to Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton they agreeing to pay all my debts back of October the 19 1823 and I gave them a quit right deed with property I have inducement to show was sold for - the full value and I further say I have not tried to get part of my property no way nor no how in order to draw my pension but was obliged to sell it to pay my debts and I have not given to my children nor to other pension one cent and I have not been any property in order to receive any pension and I am not the owner of one foot of land in the world

I am sick and under the Doctors hands and have not been able to due one days work for above three years and I am a poor needy man and am owing the doctors and others sum considerable for which I am unable to pay and I now send to you in my own hand writing hoping you will find it out this is from your friend John Vinton to J. L. Edwards Vermont Braintree April the 29 1825
State of Vermont } Braintree May 14 th 1825 Orange County } personally appeared John Vinton and made solemn oath
To the foregoing before me Salomon Holman Just Peace
I Augustus Flint being of lawful age do testify and say that I live in the same house with the aforesaid John Vinton and am knowing to his business as well as I am to my own and that the foregoing is a true statement of facts Augustus Flint Grand Jury
State of Vermont } Braintree May 14 th 1825 Orange County } personally appeared Augustus Flint one of the Grand Jurors for the town of Braintree and made solemn oath to the deposition by him Subscribed before me Salomon Holman Just Peace

I John Vinton of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont do hereby certify that in respect to my age Under the Acts of Congress for the purpose of lawful Age do testify and say that in respect to my age it is a fact that I was about Twelve years of Age at the time I entered the Service and that I was enrolled as a Musician and that there were several others belonging to the Regiment about my age
State of Vermont } Braintree Dec. 10 th 1824 Orange County } Then John Vinton personally appear- ed and after being carefully examined and duly cau- tioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing De- position by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan Baps Justin Pease
I Daniel Flint of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont do hereby certify and say that I belong- ed to Col. Dushes's Regiment in the Continental Service in the Revolutionary War and that there were a number of the Musicians belonging to said Regiment that were not more than twelve or thirteen years of Age Daniel Flint
State of Vermont } Braintree Dec. 10 th 1824 Orange County } Then personally appeared Daniel Flint and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan Baps Justin Pease

I William Ford Genl of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of Lawfull Age do testify and say that John Vinton of Braintree an Applicant for a Pension for services performed in the Revolutionary War was indebted to me the sum of Thirty one Dollars for goods & merchandise had out of my Store at being a Balance due me for articles had out of my Store at the time said Vinton sold his Store for the payment of his just Debts in October 1823. and that Augustus Flint & Benjamin Vinton became obligated to pay me the above mentioned Sum for said Vinton William Ford
State of Vermont of Orange County ss
Braintree Dec. 6 th 1824.
Then William Ford Jr personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan Bops Justice Peace

I Eliphalet Flint of Braintree in the County of Orange & State of Vermont do hereby certify testify and say that for keeping sheep, grain and work done for him in the years 1822. & 1823 about five Dollars, which warden from John Vinton Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton have paid me for him according to agreement
Eliphalet Flint
State of Vermont Orange County ss
Braintree October 4 th 1824.
Then Eliphalet Flint personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath, that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing, but the truth before me.
Jonathan Baps Justin Pease
I John Hutchinson of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont do hereby certify and say that in the month of October A.D. 1822 I let John Vinton of Braintree have Twenty five Dollars in Money, which Debt with the interest Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton have paid a part and become holders for the remainder
John Hutchinson
State of Vermont
Braintree October 4 th 1824
Orange County ss) Then Personally appeared John Hutchinson and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing, but the truth before me.
Jonathan Baps Justin Pease

I Jonah Washburn 2 nd of Randolph in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that in the fall of 1823 John Vinton of Braintree County & State of one said was in my debt for goods and merchandise had out of my store twenty five Dollars and 41/100 and the same was then settled by a note signed by Augustus Flint and Benja Vinton Jonah Washburn 2 nd Randolph Nov 27 1824
State of Vermont Randolph Dec. 27 th 1824. Orange County ss) Then Jonah Washburn 2 nd personally appeared, and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan B. Pease Justin Pease
I Samuel Craig of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that John Vinton was indebted to me in October 1823 fifteen Dollars for medicine and attendance on his family while Sam Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton became obligated to pay me for him after they purchased his farm Samuel Craig
State of Vermont T Braintree Dec. 7 th 1824. Orange County ss) Then Samuel Craig personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan B. Pease Justin Pease

I Samuel W Thayer of Braintree in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify & say that the Twenty one Dollars and Sixty Cents due from John Vinton to me as contained in Augustus Flint's Bill was for Medicine and attendance on him and his Wife from December 1822 to March 1824.
Braintree September 20 th 1824. Samuel W Thayer State of Vermont } Braintree Sept. 20 th 1824. Orange County ss } Then Samuel W Thayer personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made Solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan B. Foster Jr. Plan
I Jacob K. Parish of Randolph in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that I have been the acting partner in trade of the late firm of Dana Stearns & Parish in said Randolph, and that in referring to the books of the said firm I find that John Vinton of Braintree was in our debt for goods and merchandise had out of our store previous to the fall of 1822 about Sixty dollars and that the same was settled by Augustus Flint and B. M c Vinton and according to my best recollection something like $50.00 was settled in the fall of 1823 - then was probably interest on it Jacob K. Parish Randolph September 21 st 1824
State of Vermont } Randolph September 21 st 1824 Orange County ss } Then Jacob K. Parish personally appeared, and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned, made Solemn Oath, that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan B. Foster Jr. Plan

Joseph W French of Randolph in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that sometime in the Winter of 1822. I sold to John Vinton Nine Thousand of Shingles and let him have twenty Dollars in Money amounting in the whole to thirty three Dollars or about that Sum, which Debt Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton have become obligated to pay me Joseph W French State of Vermont } Orange County, ss } Brattleboro October 14 th 1822. Then Joseph W French personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cau- tioned made solemn Oath That the foregoing Depo- sition by him subscribed contains the truth and no- thing, but the truth before me Jonathan Bass Justice Peace
Charles Brackett of Brattleboro in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that sometime in the month of November 1822 I sold to John Vinton one Steam for which Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton have become obligated to pay me four hundred dollars and fifty cents Charles Brackett State of Vermont } Orange County, ss } Brattleboro October 14 th 1822. Then Charles Brackett personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath That the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan Bass Justice Peace

I Leonard Holman of Branton in the County of Orange do testify and say and State of Vermont do testify and say that I have been the Acting partner in trade of the late firm of Samuel, Joel, and Blisha Mann and Company and that in referring to the Books of said Firm I find that John Vinton of Branton was indebted for goods and Merchandise had out of our Store in the year 1823 a few Cents over Five Dollars which debt was paid said Firm last Spring by Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton
Leonard Holman
State of Vermont Orange County ss
Brain ton October 5 th 1824. Then Leonard Holman personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the fore- going Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan Baps Justin Pease
I Shubael Wales of Randolph in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of Lawful Age do testify and say that John Vinton of Branton was indebted to me in the year 1823 five Dollars and fourteen Cents which Augustus Flint & Benjamin Vinton became obligated to pay me on his Account it being for drying Cloth for said Vinton
Shubael Wales
State of Vermont Orange County ss
Randolph Dec. 4 th 1824.
Then Shubael Wales personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the fore- going Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan Baps Justin Pease

Samuel Rue of Randolph in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful Age do testify and say that John Vinton of Branton in the County & State aforesaid was indebted to me the Sum of about Three Dollars for Shoe making and in the year 1823 Augustus Flint & Benjamin Vinton became obligated to pay me the same for him Samuel Rue
State of Vermont Randolph Dec. 27 th 1824.
Orange County ss } Then Samuel Rue personally appear- ed and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me Jonathan Baps Justin Dean
William Smith of Randolph in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful Age do testify and say that John Vinton of Branton in the County & State aforesaid an Applicant for a Pension was indebted to me the Sum of Three Dollars and Ninety four Cents it being for Leather he had of me which Augustus Flint & Benjamin Vinton became holden to pay me State of Vermont } Wm Smith
Orange County ss } Randolph Dec. 27 th 1824.
Then William Smith personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth Before me Jonathan Baps Justin Dean

I Samuel Mann of Randolph in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify & say that John Vinton of Braintree in the County of Orange & State of Vermont an Applicant for a Pension was indebted to me the Sum of Forty three Dollars and Seventy Six Cents it being for grain and provisions delivered him from time to time previous to the year 1823 and for which Sum Augustus Flint & Benjamin Vinton became obligated to pay me after they had made a free share of his Farm Samuel Mann
State of Vermont } Chelsea January 1 st 1825 Orange County } Then Sam l Mann Personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan Waples Justice Peace

I Benjamin Vinton of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of Lawfull Age do testify and say that John Vinton of Braintree was indebted to me for a sum of money which he purchased of me in the year 1809 twenty seven Dollars at the time Augustus Flint and I purchased his Farm of him in 1823.
State of Vermont Orange County ss
Braintree Dec. 22 nd 1824.
Then Benjamin Vinton personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me
Jonathan Baps Justin Pease
and State of Vermont I Augustus Flint of Braintree in the County of Orange of Lawfull Age do testify and say that John Vinton of Braintree aforesaid was indebted to me the sum of Twenty three Dollars and fifty two cents, at being for money which I lent him in the year 1822. at the time Benjamin Vinton and myself purchased his Farm
Augustus Flint
State of Vermont Orange County ss
Braintree Dec. 10 th 1824.
Then Augustus Flint personally appeared after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me
Jonathan Baps Justin Pease

I William B. Chandler of Randolph in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that John Vinton of Braintree was indebted to me Six Dollars and fifty eight cents for Blacksmith work done in the years 1820, 1, 2, and 3. which Vinton his Agent & Benjamin Vinton became obligated to pay me on his account
W. B. Chandler
State of Vermont Orange County ss
Randolph Dec 8 th 1824.
Then William B. Chandler personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me
Jonathan Bales Justice Peace
I John Creutt of Randolph in the County of Orange and the State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that John Vinton of Braintree an Applicant for a Pension was indebted to me for the Sum of Eighteen Dollars for Goods and Merchandise had out of my Store subsequent to the year 1820 which Sum Vinton his Agent and Benjamin Vinton became obligated to pay me on his account
John Creutt
State of Vermont Orange County ss
Randolph Dec. 9 th 1824.
Then John Creutt personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me
Jonathan Bales Justice Peace

Affidavit of Creditors paid off by Augustus Flint and Benjamin Ninton

I Timothy Baylies of Randolph in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify & say that in December A D 1823 I made a journey from sd Randolph to Braintree to hear John Vinton an Applicant for a Pension make his declaration and to administer to him the oath pertaining thereto, as he at that time by reason of bodily infirmities was unable to attend Court at Chelsea. I then being one of the Judges of the County Court for the County of Orange for the aforesaid services Augustus Gilbert & Benjamin Vinton became holden to me by note for the sum of three dollars.
Timothy Baylies.
State of Vermont Orange County to } Randolph Dec. 18 th 1824.
Then Personally appeared Timothy Baylies and after being first fully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath, that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth. Before me Jonathan Waples Justice Peace

Timothy Baylies
Affectionately

John Vincent paper
with

I Augustus Flint of Braintree in the County of Orange & state of Vermont of lawful age do testify & say that in October 1823 Benjamin Vinton a resident in Massachusetts and myself Purchased the farm of John Vinton of said Braintree for which farm we gave the said John Vinton four hundred dollars which sum we paid to the said John Vinton's creditors at his request in the manner following viz. —
  to M rs William Ford $31.00   to Samuel Mann 43.76   to Joseph French 32.50   do. Shubel Wales 5.14   do. Dana Stearns & Parish 46.68   Dana Stearns & Parish note & int. 18.00   Jonah Washburn 25.50   Capt. Charles Brackett 14.50   William Smith 3.94   Sather Bagbee 3.00   Samuel Rice 3.00   Rufus Hutchinson 19.00   Capt. J. Orcutt 18.00   John Hutchinson 29.30   Joel Mann 5.00   Eliphalet Flint 4.00   Augustus Flint 23.52   Benj m Vinton 27.00   Doct r Samuel Gneig 16.00   Doct r S. W. Thayer 21.60   Wm B Chandler 6.58   Timothy Baylies 3.00   $400.00 
Augustus Flint
State of Vermont } Chelsea June 15 th AD 1824 Orange County } Then the above named Augustus

Slent personally appeared, and after being duly cautioned and carefully examined made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit and statement contained the Truth and nothing but the Truth before me H E McLaughlin Clerk of Orange County, Gaet Notary Public
John Vinson papers

I Rufus Hutchinson of Braintree in the County of Orange & State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that John Vinton of Brain- tree aforesaid an Applicant for a Pension was indebted to me for Taxes and the Morgan Cove in the year 1823 which Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton became obligated to pay me Rufus Hutchinson
State of Vermont } Orange County } Braintree January 3 d 1825. Then Rufus Hutchinson personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me Jonathan Babb Justice Peace
I Jonathan Babb of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont do testify and say that I have attended to taking the foregoing Depositions for John Vinton the said Applicant and that the Deponents comprising all those required excepting that of Luther Buxton were for & willing to give their affidavits, and that said Buxton stated to the Deponent that the Debt due from Vinton to him was for a Burial and oil & salt and that Flint & Vinton had paid him the same but owing to some cliff existing between them he declined giving his

Affidavit about the same
Jonathan Baps Chester Penn
State of Vermont
Orange County Clerks Office January 10 th 1825. I H. E. G th Laughlin Clerk of Orange County Court Do hereby certify that Jonathan Baps of Braintree in said Orange County before whom the accompanying affidavits of John Vinton, Daniel Flint, William Forster, John Hutchinson, Jonok Workum 2 nd Samuel Craige, Sam l W m Thayer, Jacob H. Parish, Joseph W. French, Charles Brackett, Leonard Holman, Shebal Wales, Wm B. Chandler, John Breutt, Benjamin Vinton, Augustus Flint, Samuel Mann, Samuel Rice, Wm Smith, Timothy Douglas & Rufus Hutchinson were taken as a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Orange and acting under the authority of this State. That his signature to the accompanying certificate in his own hand writing in testimony whereof I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of Orange County Court. H. E. G th Laughlin Clerk of O. C. Court

Evidence of the value of Newton Farms.

With the Subscribers of Lawfull age Depose and Say that we are acquainted with a Small farm lately owned by Mr John Vinten of Drayton in the County of Orange and State of Vermont, and that has lately been sold to Messrs Benjamin Vinten and Augustus Flint, for the Sum of four hundred Dollars (as we understand,) and in our opinion four hundred Dollars is a fair price for said farm, as much as it could be sold for in good money, and further the Deponents saith not
June 16 th A 1824.
Timothy Baylies Jonathan Bap Samuel Craig
State of Vermont
Orange County Bkrs office June 15 th
1824. Then the Timothy Baylies Jonathan
Bap & Samuel Craig the above signers all personally appeared and after being carefully examined made solemn oath that the
foregoing affidavit contained the whole truth and nothing but the truth before me
H. E. H. Laughlin Notary Public
I further certify that the above Deponent are all credible Witnesses attested H. E. H. Laughlin Notary Public

John Vinton's papers
Statement 13 th June 1824.
applicant wishes return to be made to H. E. G. McLaughlin Chelsea Co County Vt
Recd 14 July 1824.
H. E. G. McLaughlin, Chelsea, Vt.

To the Hon Secretary of War - Sir in answer to yours of the 27 th of Oct r last
I have disposed of Property since the 18 th of March 1868 - I was then considerably in Debt - I then had a small farm, some stock, and farming utensils and while able to labor, my creditors did not distress me for their demands
The Property which I have disposed of, according to my recollection and papers, since that date, was disposed of to pay my debt and in the following manner (Viz)
   Paid to Maj Wm Ford  77  Balance due him  31 = 00    in stock       Paid to Sam l Mason  42  Bal. due him  43 = 76    in stock       Note Due J. Warren  32 = 50      Note Due Capt. Bish  46 = 68      Acct. Due Shubal Wales  5 = 14      Note D. S. & Parish  8 = 00      Account Due Do Do  10 = 00      Note & Acct. J. Nashburn  25 = 50      Acct. Due Wm Smith  3 = 94      Note Capt. B. Bruckhoff  4 = 50      L. Burgess  41 = 75      Sam l Rice  3 = 00      R. Hutchinson  19 = 00      Note & Acct. Capt. Hunt  18 = 00      John Hutchinson  29 = 30      Joel Mann  5 = 00      Elipha t Flint  4 = 00      Augustus Flint  23 = 52      Benj o Vinton  27 = 00      Doford's Bill {  D r Bissett  9 = 00     D r Barnham  9 = 50     D r Thayer  53 = 55     D r Craig  25 = 82     D r Dubois  1 = 50     Nurses Bish & and Women half  48 = 61      Note Due W. B. Chandler  6 = 58      Judge Bailis  3 = 00     
The above sums not mentioned in the affidavit of Augustus Flint (accompanying this,) has been paid out of the remains of my personal property - and I am now destitute of property, except one cow, one Old Mare worth a mere trifle, and some trifling remain

On the 20 th of October 1823 I sold my place for four hundred Dollars, received my pay of the Purchasers by their becoming responsible to the above creditors to pay that sum
Previous to that time my creditors seized and attached what little personal estate that I had - and were about taking my real estate which obliged me to sell my place to the best advantage
I have been sick the greater part of the time for about five years and under medical attendance - And not knowing all the Acts of Congress relative to Pardoners I did not think of applying till my creditors had taken my property
3 of Household Furniture & farming utensils and I am fatally unable to labor any John Barton Sworn to and Declared on the 15 th day of June 1824 before the County Court within for the County of Orange in open Court
I H. E. McLaughlin Clerk of Orange County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Statement was made on oath in open Court in Session on the 15 th day of June 1824 said Court being a Court of Record and having the power of fine & imprisonment,
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court on this 15 th day of June 1824
H. E. McLaughlin Clerk of Orange County Court

copy of Deed from John Vinton to Augustus Flint and Binyon Vinton.
James Vinton

I know all men by these presents that I John Vinton of Braintree in Orange County to the State of Vermont for the consideration of Seven Hundred Dollars to him in paid to my full satisfaction by Augustus Flint & Benjamin Vinton of Braintree in Orange County and State of Vermont have given granted bargained and sold and hereby do freely give grant bargain sell and confirm unto the said A. Flint and Benjamin Vinton their heirs and assigns forever a certain piece of land in Braintree aforesaid described as follows vizt. All that part of the lot vizt. Forty in the second division which Henry Brown deeded to me on the third day of April 1810 and also all that part of the aforesaid lot which E. Hayden deeded to me on the 25th day of April 1809 everything that part which I deeded to Lielder Clark on the south end of said lot, and also about one acre where John Vinton for house now stands, as the fence now stands.
To have and to hold said granted premises with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof to the said Augustus Flint and Benj. Vinton their heirs and assigns to his and their own use and behoof forever; and I the said John Vinton for myself and my heirs executors and administrators do covenant with the said Augustus Flint and Benja- min Vinton that until the enrolling of these presents I am the sole owner of the premises, and have good right and title to convey the same in manner aforesaid; that they are free from every incumbrance, and I hereby engage to warrant & and defend the same against all lawful claims whatever.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of October 1823.
John Vinton ss
In presence of
Wm. Lamb Charles Brackett
State of Vermont } Braintree October 20th. 1823 Orange County } John Vinton Personally appeared and acknowledged this Instrument by him sealed and subscribed to be his free act and deed. Before
Simeon Nichols Justice of Peace
Attest Simeon Nichols Town Clerk
Oct. 20: 1823
Received for Record-
Feb: 25th: 1824
Recorded -
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy as appears of Record in my Office
Attest Simeon Nichols Town Clerk

State of Vermont
Orange County Clerk's office June 15 th 1824 -
I H E & W c Laughlin Clerk of Orange County do hereby certify, that Sampson Nichols the person before whom the foregoing deed was acknowledged was at the time of taking said acknowledgement a Justice of the Peace for said Orange County, and also, that Solomon Holman the person before whom the accompanying affidavit of James Parker was taken is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Orange aforesaid. - and also that Ammi Nichols who certifies the the foregoing copy of Deed from John Winter to Augustus Flint and Benjamin Winter is the Town Clerk of Braintree in the County of Orange - all which appears by plenary evidence now before me -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the County Seal this 15 th day of June A 1824
H E & W c Laughlin Clerk of B C County Notary Public

I Ammi Nichols of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of lawful age, do testify and say that I have uniformly understood that John Vinton did not receive so much for his farm, a copy of the deed of which, is contained on this sheet, as is expressed in the consideration of said deed, into two or three hundred dollars. And I furthermore testify, it is not a custom in this place, to be particular to specify as the consideration of a deed, the mere sum received, for the property conveyed by deed --
Ammi Nichols State of Vermont } At Braintree on the 18th day of June A.D. 1824
Orange County ss } Then Ammi Nichols of Braintree in the County aforesaid personally appearing and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
before me
Solomon Holman Just Peace
I James Parker of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that I was present at the time the deed, a copy of which is on this sheet was given, and distinctly understood that John Vinton the Grantor was not to receive more than four hundred dollars, his farm it being the amount of the debts he was then owing, which sum Augustus Flint and Benjamin Vinton the Grantees became obligated to pay. And I furthermore testify that it is a custom in this place, frequently to name a greater sum in the consideration of a deed than is received for the property deeded --
before me
James Parker
State of Vermont } Braintree on the 18th day of June A.D. 1824 Orange County ss } Then James Parker of Braintree in the County aforesaid personally appearing and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
before me
Solomon Holman Just Peace
State of Vermont } Orange County }
Braintree June 18 th 1824
The Above Depositions were taken at the request of John Vinton before me Solomon Holman Just Peace

State of Vermont Orange County } I Edward Baps of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont do testify and say that in the year 1776 I belonged I belonged to Capt John Vinton's Company in the Continental establishment, in the Massachusetts Line in the year 1776 as it was called and that John Vinton Jr. then of Braintree in the State of Massachusetts now residing in Braintree in the State of Vermont belonged to said Capt. John Vinton's Company in said said Service Edward Baps
Braintree May 14 th 1819.
State of Vermont } Braintree May 14 th 1819. Orange County } Then Personally appeared Edward Baps and made solemn oath to the above Deposition by him subscribed before me Jonathan Baps Justice of Peace
State of Vermont } We Eliza French and Ezra Thayer Orange County } of Braintree in the County of Orange and State of Vermont do testify and say that we are well acquainted with the said John Vinton Jr. and are of Opinion that from his Reduced Circumstances he requires the Assistance of his Country for support
Braintree May 17. 1819.
Eliza French
Ezra Thayer

State of Vermont ) Elijah French and Ezra Thayer personally Franklin Co. ) appeared and acknowledged their Deposition and attested solemn Oath to the above Deposition by them subscribed before me Jonathan Bap. Just. Pease Braintree May 17. 1819.
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the said Elijah French and Ezra Thayer and that they are Persons of truth and veracity Jonathan Bap. Just. Pease