Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33219, Samuel Washburn, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Washburn, Samuel S. 33219
CONTENTS

To Massachusetts  9701  New Hampshire
Samuel Washburn, of Cheshire Co 4 in the state of N. Hamp. who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Read, of the Massach ts line, for the term of nine months. 1776
scribed on the Roll of New-Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6. of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21. of April 19, and sent to Levi Woodbury, judge,  Keene, Cheshire Co: N. Hamp.
  Arrears to 4th of March, 1819.  79.74.    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept.  48. "    9 mo s 30 3/31 1819.  $: 127.74  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
continued.

Samuel Washburn's
Application for a transfer from the Pension Roll of New Hampshire to that of Massachusetts.
from N.H. to Mass. Jan 4 March
1833.
Samuel Washburn

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of Massachusetts } County of Worcester } ss.
On this twenty seventh day of September 1833, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Worcester personally appeared Samuel Washburn who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Andrew Seters in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Read in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Hampshire from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Massachusetts - where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from New Hampshire to Massachusetts , viz. that he lost his wife in New Hamp- shire and having no family, he wished to take up his residence among his old acquaintances in Massachusetts , where he resided in the time of the Revolution.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, } the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Washburn
Wm S Hastings Jus. of the Peace.
Pension Certificate No. 9701. under the law of March 18 1818 -
Pension paid to March 4. 1833. & a transfer of his pension from that time is de- sired. -
☞ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The county Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
☞ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the Pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify, that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
See affidavit on next page

I Stephen Wood of Mendon in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, do on oath testify and declare, that Samuel Washburn, who has taken the oath and subscribed the declaration within contained, is the same Samuel Washburn, who served with me in Capt Andrew Peters Company and Col Joseph Root's Regiment in the Revolutionary War in the service of the United States; that he formerly resided in New Hampshire and now resides in Massachusetts.
Stephen Wood.
State of Massachusetts,
Worcester County ss.
On this thirtieth day of September A.D. 1833 personally appeared Stephen Wood, who made and subscribed the above affidavit, and made oath to the truth of the same, before me. And I certify, that I have known the said Stephen Wood for many years, and that he is a person of undoubted veracity.
Wm G. Hastings, Justice of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss. I, Joseph G. Kendall, Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County of Worcester, do certify, that William G. Hastings is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand, and affix the County Seal, at Worcester, this first day of October, in the year 1833.
Jos. G. Kendall Clerk.

Samuel Washburn
pr: Cheshire Co: N.H: Col: Read's reg t . Maspach ts line, 9 months.
6 th May, 1818.
Adm d
9 mo. in 1778.
Levi Woodbury, judge Keene, Cheshire Co: New-Hampshire.
Samuel Washburn
Not on list

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Cheshire SS.) ON this sixth day of May A D 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature for the State
personally appears Samuel Washburn aged sixty years, resident in Newport in the said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he the said Samuel Washburn enlisted in Hendon on the first day of January A D 1776 in the State of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain Andrew Peters of the Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Mead in the Massachusetts Line ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the first of January A D 1777
, when he was discharged from service in Hahnkill State of New York ; that he was in the battles of Long Island and York Island and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support ; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Levi Woodbury As. Ju. Sup. Ct. (N.H.)
I, Levi Woodbury Judge of the Superior Court of Judicature as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Samuel Washburn
did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the com- as a private soldier for more than nine months on the Continental Establishment mon enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
6th May A D 1818
Cheshire Levi Woodbury As. Ju. Sup. Ct. (N.H.)
I Levi Chamberlain Assistant Clerk of the Superi- or Court of Judicature for said County do hereby certify that the above is the proper signature of the Hon. Levi Woodbury who is duly commissioned a justice of said Court by the executive of said State In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court this 9th day of May A.D. 1818
Levi Chamberlain
July 12th 1819 I am satisfied of the power of the above Samuel Washburn to so that he needs assistance from his country for support Levi Woodbury As. Ju.

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Samuel Washburn value 11.75
9.70.
Sept. 10/19
cont balance
Abijah Powers

Cheshire
ss.] STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
ON this 18 th day of July A. D. 1820 personally appeared
before the Justices in open Court  Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the county of Cheshire being a Court of Record, in and for the said county, having the power of fine and imprisonment, Samuel Washburn aged Sixty four years, resident in Newport in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: viz. Served during the year one thousand seven hundred eighty six in Capt. Andrew Peters Company Col. Joseph Reed's Regiment Massachusetts line
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the Sixth day of May 1818 The number of my pension certificate is 9.701 I have received a Pension. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th 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 intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself 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 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. My occupation is Farming; and have sufficient ability to pursue it
In My family residing with me my wife aged Sixty six years, not very well as to her health
Samuel Washburn
and declared at Newport in said County, on the eighteenth day of July A. D. 1820, before
Salmon P. Chase } Judge of the said Court.
The County of Cheshire, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property in the aforesaid schedule, is eleven dollars and twenty five cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 25 th day of July A. D. 1820
J. Hale } Clerk of the said Court.

SCHEDULE, CONTAINING the whole estate and income of Samuel Washburn (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscrib- ed, exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Cheshire in the State of New-Hampshire, on the eighteenth day of  July 1820, and annexed to his oath, viz.
  4. Chairs  $00. 75    1. Tea kettles - 25  25    1. Dish kettles 25  25    1 Scythes & Handle $1.00  1.00    1 Old harness  1.50    2. Old axes  2.00    2 looms, 25  0.25    3 Barrels  1.50    2 old Barrels  25    1. Old Saddle  1.00    1. old W Table  2.00    1. Trap  1.00     $11.75  
Samuel Washburn

For Transfer: Sam: Washburn
8.38 80.00 88.38
(For the Pension Office)
Hon Lewis Day
Secretary of War
204 60
Washington (city)
WRET

Mendon Ms. Oct. 1. 1833.
Sir Enclosed is the application of Samuel Washburn for a transfer of his name as a Pensioner from the Pension Roll of New Hampshire to that of Massachusetts. I understand that under an order from the Department, he received his pension to the 4 th of March last from the Agent in New Hampshire. He wishes the transfer to commence at that time - so that he may receive his pension from that time in Boston.
Respectfully Yours &c. W m G. Hastings. -

State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss.
I Levi Chamberlain, Assistant Clerk of the Courts for said County hereby certify that Hubbard Newton Dyer of Newport in said County whose proper hand is subscribed to the certificate hereto annexed is a Justice of the peace for said County duly commissioned, and qualified according to Law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of our Superior Court of Judicature this seventh Day of January A.D. 1811
Levi Chamberlain

James Bruck's affidavit knowing the poverty of Samuel Washburn

I James Bruck of Newport in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, and one of the select men of said Newport, testify and say that I have been for a number of years last past intimately acquainted with circumstances of Samuel Washburn of Newport and can safely affirm that he does not own or possess any property whatever to the amount of one hundred dollars
James Bruck
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. 24 th December A.D. 1818 Then James Bruck above named made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true before me. Hubbard Newton Justice Peace

33219 Rev INVALID.
File No. 88, 219
Samuel Washburn
Rev Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 338
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Andrew Peter's Deposition Application of Samuel Washburn
Samt. Washburn.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, ss.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Judicial Courts holden within and for said County of Worcester, certify, that Breck Parkman , Esquire , before whom the annexed affidavit was — been made, in a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified for the purpose, acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County seal, this eleventh day of November ,
A. D. 1818.
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.
Verification of David Walcutt.

Andrew Peters of Westborough in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age, testify & say, that Samuel Washburn late of Mendon in said County of Worcester, (but now of Newport in the County of Cheshire in the state of New Hampshire as he says,) did in list into my Company on the 27 th day of April 1775 as a private soldier in the land service in the war of the Revolution, and the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Drea, in the Massachusetts line & upon the Continental establishment, & served untill the last day of December 1775 & was then discharged, - and I further say, that the said Samuel Washburn again enlisted into my Company as a private soldier in the war aforesaid, in the land service of the United States against the common enemy in said Drea's Regiment, in Massachusetts line & on the Continental establishment, on some day previous to the first day of April 1776, & although I cannot find his enlistment, I do find by my pay rolls that he the said Samuel was actually made up for, and received wages in my said company as a private soldier from the first day of April to the last day of December Anno. Dom. 1776 inclusive, at which time the said Regiment was disbanded, & the said Samuel was in that way discharged. and further say not. Andrew Peters. November 10 th 1818.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss. November 11 th 1818. Then the above named Andrew Peters personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed, - and I certify, that his credibility is in my opinion unimpeachable, & that he is a disinterested witness, Done before me, Breck Parkman Justice Peace

David Ellis's deposition Application of Samuel Washburn

I David Ellis of Newport in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, sixtytwo years of age and upwards, testify and say that Samuel Washburn of Newport in the County of said did serve as a soldier in the revolutionary war in the Company commanded by Capt. Andrew Pitins of the regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Read in the Massachusetts line from the four port of February Anno Domini 1776 to the first day of January Anno Domini 1777 when he was discharged. I can not recollect the day when said Washburn enlisted, but am confident that he enlisted for one year, and have no doubt but he served out his time, as he was a townsman of mine, and as I was in the same regiment with him, I am confident that he was honorably discharged near the City of New York in the winter of 1777.
State of New Hampshire David Ellis Cheshire ss. December 28 th A.D. 1818 Then the above named David Ellis made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just and true. And I hereby certify that the credibility of the said David Ellis is unimpeachable, and that he is, from my own knowledge , a disinterested witness.
Subscribed and sworn before me.
Hubbard Newton Justice Peace