Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18,636, Samuel Upham, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Upham, Samuel
S.18.636
Carded
CONTENTS

8183 Vermont
Samuel Upham
of Washington in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Groot of the Regt commanded by Col: Hall in the Massachusetts line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 20 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 day of March 1833 and sent to H. S. Haight Montpelier, Vermont
Arrears to the 14th of Mar 33. $ 40 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep 33 10
$ 50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by A. B. Thruston Clerk, Book D Vol. 4 Page 88
Rate of death next in A. B.

Declaration of 6533
Samuel Upham
N.Y. Mail Agent - Montpelier Vt.

DECLARATION in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT, } COUNTY OF Washington ss. } On this 8 th day of August A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Honorable County Court, within and for the County of Washington now sitting, Samuel Alphin a resident of Montpelier in the County of Washington and State of Vermont, aged 60 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832:—
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:
That he enlisted for three months in the Massachusetts Militia Marched the 1 st day of July, 1779 went to Rutland in Massachusetts to guard part of Burgoyne's Army kept there as prisoners. Served under Captain Adam Henry. There was but one Company then under the Command of Capt Henry. Jonathan Stone 1 st Lieut & Pratt 2 d Lieut. Served his term out & was discharged the 1 st or 2 d day of April — That in 1780 he again enlisted for three months Marched the 1 st day of August & went to Rhode Island. was in Capt Ghouk's Company Col. S. How Regiment part of time & then in Col. Hallett's Regiment, Genl. Heath was in Command when he first arrived but soon left went to West Point — Col. Jacobs then had the Command of the forces there — Col. Thayer was also stationed there as a Colonel. Served his term out & was discharged the first day of November after — were employed in building Entrenchments — Has no documentary evidence of his service, but presents the Affidavit of Caleb Bartow as proof of his service which is all the proof he now knows of that he can obtain.
In answer to the questions propounded to him under the instructions of the Hon. Secretary at War he states, that he was born at Leicester in Massachusetts 15 th September 1762 — Has no record of his age, but supposes he believes there is a record thereof in said town of Leicester was living at said Leicester when called into service at each time — and lived there

I Caleb Barton of Leicester in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify and say, that in the year 1779 I resided in the town of Leicester aforesaid and made it my home in the family of Samuel Upham, and know that Samuel Upham served as a soldier at Brattleboro in said County three months in the Company of Capt Adams Henry to guard the prisoners of war stationed in that place and as nearly as I can recollect returned in the month of April of that year. I was also knowing to his departure from Leicester in the year 1780 for Rhode Island, as a soldier and was absent on that service as nearly as I can recollect about three months but cannot positively recollect the precise time when he went or when he returned but think he returned in the fall of that year.
Caleb Barton
Worster ss. July 20th 1832 Personally appeared Caleb Barton and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me John Strong Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that according to the best of my knowledge the character of Caleb Barton in points of veracity is good.
John Strong
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss.
I Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Court, holding within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that John Strong Esquire, before whom the above affidavit was made and sworn to, is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County of Worcester, and that his signature thereto appears to me to be in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal, this thirtieth day of July A.D. 1832.
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.
Mr. S. Upham Dear Sir

untill he moved to Montpelier Vt. thirty years ago where he has resided ever since & where he now resides - He entered the Service by Vol. unteering or Enlisting Each time - Recollects no other Officers than those before mentioned - never received any written discharge -
He states the names of Nahum Rice of Berlin & Aaron D. H. Cadwell of Montpelier who have been acquainted with him and can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his Services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension, or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Upham Attest, J. S. Gail Clerk
We, Nahum Rice residing in the town of Berlin - County of Washington and Aaron D. H. Cadwell of Montpelier hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Samuel Upham who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 69 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Nahum Rice
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
A. D. H. Cadwell Attest, J. S. Gail Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
And the court further certifies that it appears to them that Nahum Rice who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the said town of Berlin in the neighborhood of Applicant and that A. D. H. Cadwell who has also signed the same, is a resident in the said town of Montpelier and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest, Joshua Gail Clerk.
I Joshua Gail Clerk of the County
Court for the said County of Washington
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the orig-
inal proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of
the application of Samuel Upham for a
pension.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 9th day of August A. D. 183 2
Attest, Joshua Gail Clerk.

Caleb Barton
Affidavit
for S. Upham
Tucker 31
July 31
The foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office.
James Upham
Notary Public
Vermont
I certify this affidavit was used in the case of Saml. Upham before the court August 8. 1832 -
Attest W. H. Neil Clerk

1533 Samuel Upham
Adm C Private 6 mos $ 20 -
Hon. G. Haight
Joshua G. Neil
Montpelier
Vermont

BRIEF in the case of Samuel Upham of Montpelier  County of Washington in the State of Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 69
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Enlisted 1. Jan'y In 1779 — 3 — private Gen. Capt Adam Henry Map te Militia   Enlisted 1 st Aug t 1780 — 3 — " Col. Hallett Map. Militia Capt. Groot  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
not any
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Leicester Massachusetts
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
By a living witness & by traditional evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
not properly attached
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. S. Wilcox Examining Clerk.
22. June 1833

February 18, 1931
Hon. T. J. B. Robinson House of Representatives
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
My dear Mr. Robinson:
Reference is made to your letter of February 14, in which you enclosed a communication, returned herewith, from Mrs. Kate C. Miniger, of 713 West First Street, Waterloo, Iowa, requesting the Revolutionary War record of Samuel Upham.
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 18636, that Samuel Upham was born September 15, 1762 in Leicester, Massachusetts.
While residing in said Leicester, he enlisted January 1, 1779 and served three months as a private in Captain Adam Henry's Massachusetts company. He enlisted August 1, 1780 and served three months as private in Captain Grout's company, Colonels S. Howe's and Hallet's Massachusetts regiments.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 8, 1832, at which time he was living in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont.
There are no data relative to family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Samuel Upham a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 18,636.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1 1779 3 mos. Priv. Adam Hemen Mass.   Aug. 1 1780 3 " Groot (2) S. Howe   Hallet  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Leicester Mass Date of application for pension, Aug 8 1872  Ch. al. Residence at date of application, Wentworth Washington Co. N.H. Age at date of application, Born Sept 15 1762 at Leicester Mass Remarks: There are no data relative to family.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

P 18636
INVALID.
File No. 18636
Samuel Upham
Rev Rev War
Act: Jan 7 " 89
Index:—Vol. / , Page 384
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931-Feb. 18-List to Hon. J. G. B. Robinson for Mrs. Kate C. Miniger Curtis
1913, Apr. 30. History to the Geneva N. Dodge, N.Y. City.
Jan 4 transferred Geneva N. Dodge pension 45 96 recd Jan 18

June 12 96 road pound 50 Zenas W Dodge San Francisco Cal
SMJ
1913, Apr. 30. History to Br. Zenas W Dodge, N. Y. City.
1931-32-18-1922 to H.M. J. G. B. Retired for Mrs. Helen C. Mingeant

T. J. B. ROBINSON 3D DIST. IOWA ROOM 267 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING RESIDENCE: HAMPTON, IOWA
MEMBER INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE COMMITTEE
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
February 14, 1931
Hon. E. W. Morgan, Commissioner, Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Morgan;
I am enclosing you herein letter from Mrs. Kate C. Miniger of 713 West 1st St., Waterloo, Iowa, my District, regarding the war record of Samuel Upham, who was placed on the pension roll of Vermont at the age of 69, (1831).
I will be glad if you will furnish me with this record, or if I should take the matter up with someone else advise me with whom, so that I may forward same to Mrs. Miniger.
Please return the enclosed letter with your reply.
Thanking you, I am
Sincerely yours,
T. J. B. Robinson T. J. B. Robinson
TJBR/DO

W EVERETT PARSONS, M. E CONSULTING ENGINEER
ZENAS U. DODGE PRESIDENT
UNITED ICE IMPROVEMENT CO. ENGINEERS QUICK-FREEZE SYSTEM MARBRIDGE BLDG. 34TH & BROADWAY NEW YORK
APRIL Twenty-Second 1913.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly forward to me a certificate from your Bureau, setting out the service of Samuel Upham, as given in Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the War of the Revolution, Vol. XVI, page 265, as follows:
"Private, Captain Grout's Company, Lt.-Col. "Enoch Hallet's Regt.; enlisted August 1, "1780, discharged October 4, 1780; service "2 mos. and 4 days; Regiment raised to re- "inforce the Continental Army 3 months."
I shall be glad to pay any fee that may be required by you. I intend to attach this certificate to my application for membership in the "Sons of the Revolution" in the State of New York.
Hoping to receive an early reply, I remain
Yours very truly,
ZUD/HS

O. W. & N. Div. L. W. B. I. 18636.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
June 12th, 1896.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Samuel Upham, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on August 8th, 1832, at which time he was residing at Montpelier, Vermont, and 69 years of age, and his pension was allowed for his actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of six months; a part of the time he served under Capt. Grout and Col. Howe. He enlisted at Leicester, Mass.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Zenas U. Dodge, 508 California St., San Francisco, Cal.

ZENAS U. DODGE. ATTORNEY AT LAW, 508 CALIFORNIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO.
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June 3, 1896.
Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- Will you kindly inform me whether Samuel Upham was a Revolutionary Pensioner? I remain,
Respectfully yours,
O
Zenas Dodge