Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11734, Edward Whitmore, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Whitmore, Edward
S. 11734
CONTENTS
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Apl. 22/85 Statement sent Ezra B. Stearne, Esq. kindge, A. H. - see copy inside.
Vermont 18.881
Edward Whitney of Georgia Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Dr in the Company commanded by Captain Wilson of the Reg't commanded by Col. Brattle in the Mass'ts Militia
9. 1/10 Private - $ 30.00
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 30 Dollars Less per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of October 1833 and sent to W. Briggs, P. Adams, W.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept 1833 - 75. Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 24. 15
$ 90.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John D. Dyer Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 98

No 4.530 Edward Whitmore Declaration
Adm re
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W. Bridges St. Albans V

DECLARATION. Revolutionary claim, under an Act of Congress, Passed June 7th, A. D. 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT, } DISTRICT OF GEORGIA, ss. }
Franklin County Probate Court, August 17 th
A. D. 1832.
Personally appeared in open Court, being the Probate Court for the County of Franklin, and a Court of Record for said County, and State of Vermont, as will appear by the first section of a Statute Law of said State, entitled "An act, constituting Probate Courts Courts of Record,"—passed November 15th, A. D. 1821, [see 1st. section of said act,]
Edward Whitmore aged 69 years, resident in Berkshire in said County, 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 7th, A. D. 1832.
He was born at Westminster Massachusetts, in the year 1763. Has a record of his age In the year 1779 in the month of September or first of October he volunteered for three months at Ashburnham Mass. with William Kendall, David Chaffee, and Abraham Sampson, making with himself four—that being the number call'd for from the said Town of Ashburnham. marched directly to Boston, with written instructions from his Capt. or from the Selectmen (cannot say which) to go to the State House in Boston. When the party arrived there they were ordered to Castle Island. There remained a short time then went to Governors Island in the Harbour of Boston—there employed in repairing the Fort at Castle William, and clearing trenches at Governors Island under the command of Capt. Wilson (the other Officers names he does not recollect) the Engineers name who had charge of the works was Burbaughs—dismissed in December 1779 but had no written discharge.
He next volunteered for six months with seven others viz David Chaffee, Samuel Woodcock, Isaac Manion, Jacob & Simon Rodiamon & Elijah Mason, in the month of June 1780 marched from Ashburnham to Leicester there mustered—from thence to Springfield again mustered and put under the command of one Capt. Packer—from thence to West Pait—there stationed a few days and then divided and sent to the several companies in which they were to serve—He was put into Capt. Kings Company Col. Bradford & Lieut. Col. Bassett 14 th Massachusetts Regiment. Major Smith, Gen. Patterson Brigade—Soon after he was placed under Capt. King—The Troops were called for to march to White Plains—cross from White Plains, to Robinsons Farms there received counter order and from thence to Scarsdale.

to serve - He was put into Capt King's Company Col Bradford & Lieut Col Bassett 14th Massachusetts Regiment. Major Smith, Gen Patterson Brigade - Soon after he was placed under Capt King - The Troops were called for to march to White Plains - cross from White Plains, to Robinson's Farms there received counter orders and from thence to Verplanck's Point - there one or two days & from there across Kings Ferry to Crangetown (he thinks) from there to Tottoway, Tinnie Plains, Piamas, & other places & in the month of October or November marched to a place call New Windsor above West Point - there employed in taking care of what was called the Park, Military Stores, & Ammunition. There about one month and then joined his Regiment at the Highlands remained there about one week and then received his discharge from Col Bassett which he has lost - he well recollects Arnold's leaving West Point - saw Major Andre executed which he thinks took place at Piamas
He has no documentary evidence whatever.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present,
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Edward Whitmore
And the Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
William Bridges Judge
I, John Gates, jr. Register of the Court of Probate for the district aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matters of the application of Edward Whitmore for a pension.
IN TESTIMONT WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 17th day of August A. D. 1832.
John Gates Jr Register.
No 4. 530

Isaac Whitmore & Edmund Jones Asst for Edward Whit- more
To Edward Whitmore Earl of Ben- nethorne

I Isaac Whitmer, of Ashburnham, in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, testify & say that my brother Edward Whitmer, formerly of said Ashburnham, now of Berkshire, in the County of Franklin & State of Vermont - left my father's family in June 1780 for the purpose of joining the Continental Army - then at West Point - he was about six months, as I believe, served, during that period, in a company commanded by Capt. King, in the 16th Regiment - About the first of January 1781 I went from home for the purpose of assisting my brother on his return to my father's & met him at Simsbury - Connecticut - as near as I can recollect - I further testify that it was generally believed in the neighborhood, where we lived & in my father's family that my brother had served in the Army during the six months that he was absent from home & that I have not been able to find any person now living in this town who was in the service with him, though I have formerly known several & have often heard them speak of my brother being with them in the Army at West Point -
Ashburnham 30 July 1832
Isaac Whitmer
I Edmund Jones, of Ashburnham in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Mass. testify & say that I am acquainted with Edward Whitmer, now of Berkshire in the State of Vermont, but formerly of said Ashburnham, - that in the Spring of 1780, he was employed by my father then living in the same neighborhood with said Whitmer's father - that he left my father for the purpose of joining the Army then at West Point & that he returned to Ashburnham same time during the winter of 1780-1781 - & as I believe, was in the Army during his absence -
Worcester 30 July 1832
Edmund Jones
Then the above named Isaac Whitmer & Edmund Jones personally appeared & made oath that the above affidavits by them subscribed & the statements therein contained are true -
Before me I certify that I have been acquainted with Isaac Whitmer & Edmund Jones above named, about fifty years - that they - Joseph Jewett { Jur. Pa. Cts }

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcesters. I Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the Judicial court, holden within and for the county of Worcester, do hereby certify, that Joseph Jewett, Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affi- davits of Isaac Whitmore and Edmund Jones were 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 thirty first day of July in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two. Abijah Bigelow, Clk.
are both, in my opinion clerical, with credible witnesses That I believe the said Whitmore to be seventy five years of age the said Jewett sixty years
Joseph Jewett Vice Pres.

Rev man
11734 ✓ INVALID.
File No. 11734
Edward Whitmore
Dis. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index: Vol. A, Page 404
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Mar. 13-1903 - H. L. C. Clarence H Smith Crookston Cal -

U. S. Pension Office
Edward Whitmore - of Berkshire State, Franklin Co. Vt. Aug. 17 th 1832 - aged 69 yrs -
Alleged - was born at Leominster Mass. in 1763 -
In 1779 - in Sept. or Oct. - enlisted at Ashburnham, for three mos - with W m Kendall - David Chaffee & Abraham Sampson, making with themselves four, that being the number called for from said Ashburnham - marched directly to Boston with written instructions from their Capt. or from the Selectmen (he could not say which) to go to the State House in Boston - When they arrived there they were then ordered to Castle Island - there remained a short time - then went to Governor Island, in the Harbor of Boston - there employed in repairing the fort on Castle William, and clearing trenches at Governors Island, under the command of Capt. Wilson - The engineers name who had charge of the works was Burroughs.
He next enlisted for 6 mos. with (13979-200,000.) seven others viz; David Chaffee - Samuel Redcalf - Isaac Marden - Jacob Rodiamon - Simon Rodiamon - & Elijah Mason - in the month of June 1780 - marched from Ashburnham to Leicester - there mustered - from thence

to Springfield - again mustered & put under command of one Capt. Parker. from thence to West Point - there stationed a few days & then divided & sent to the several companies in which they were to serve. He was put into Capt. King's Co. Col. Bradford & Lt. Col. Bassett. 14 th Mass. 1 st B ty . Maj. Smith - Genl. Patterson's Brigade. Soon after he was placed under Capt. King the troops were called for to march to White Plains - Cross from White Plains to Robinsons Farm; there received orders to return from thence to Verplank's Point - there one or two days & from there across Kings Ferry to Orangeburg (he thinks) - from thence to Tappan - White Plains - Peramus - & other places. & in the month of Oct. or Nov. marched to a place called New Windsor above West- Point - there employed in taking care of what was called the Parke, Military Store & Arms - there about one month & then joined his Regt. at the Highlands - remained there about one week & then received his discharge. He will recollect Arnold's leaving West Point - saw Maj. Andre executed, which he thinks took place at Peramur."

U. S. Pension Office.
Says he lived at Ash- burnham at the time of his enlistment. After the war removed to Rindge N. H. where he resided for 12 years.
Isaac Whitmore of Ash- burnham - a brother of Edward Whitmore - says that Edward left their father's family in June 1880 to join the Continental army. & that "about the 1st of Jan'y 1881. I went from home for the purpose of assisting assisting my brother on his return to my father's resi- dence at Simsbury Conn. as near as I can recollect.
Edmund Jones of Ashburn- ham stated that Edward Whitmore was in the spring of 1880 in the employ of his (Jones) father left his father's house for the purpose of joining the army -
No claims are found in the records of the Kendall - Chaffee or Sampson - as stated by the claimant - no etc.
(In regard to the first service mentioned in 1879 in Boston Harbor, no claims are found in the Pension Office from either Chaffee or David Chaffee or Abraham Sampson - and no claim
(13979-200,000.)
by Wm Kendall for the par-

particular service named - but notes from a claim by a Wm & a David Clapp Kendall in which sev- eral other services are alleged, are sent herewith.
For the other service named. No claims are found, for Simon or Jacob Rodman or David Clapp
Notes will be found in regard to services among those sent you in regard to services by Saml. Metcalf - Isaac Dyer. Main & David Clapp.
No claim found for an Elijah Mason whose service corresponds to that alleged by Whitcomb
Copy of statement from this case submitted to Ezra D. Stearns of Robert Prindge N. H. for further and purpose - connected with the history of Ashburnham Mass.

671474-75 W.C.
Crockett Cal., Feb., 24, 1903.
U.S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:- Being a lineal descendant of Edward Whitmore, who saw services during the War of American Independence , I ask for all the information the records show, if his name can be found on the same.
He the said Edward Whitmore was born in the state of New Hampshire about 1767, entered the army when about 15 years of age, served during the last two years of the war, during his enlistment he was wounded or taken sick, so he drew a pension up to the time of his death, which occurred at East Berkshire Vt. about Oct 1844. Any information in regards to his birth, death, and services will be thankfully received.
Clarence H. Smith

Edward Whitmore Claim for a pension

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 27th  7th , 1832.
STATE OF VERMONT, } ON this 13th day of September 1833, personally appeared in open FRANKLIN COUNTY, ss. } Court, before the Court of Probate, now sitting, Edward Whitmore a resident of Berkshire in the county of Franklin, and State of Vermont, age 70 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 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
In the year 1779, the first of October he volunteered for three months at Ashburnham, Mass. with William Kendall, David Chaffee, & Abraham Sampson, making with himself four, that being the number called for from said Ashburnham; marched directly to Boston, with written instructions from his capt or from the Select men (cannot say which) to go to the State House in Boston. When the party arrived there they were ordered to Castle Island; there remained a short time then went to Governors Island, in the Harbour of Boston; there employed in repairing the Fort on Castle William, and clearing trenches at Governors Island, under the command of Capt Wilson, the other officers names he does not recollect. The Engineers name who had charge of the works was Burbanks dismissed in December 1779, but had no written discharge.
He next volunteered for six months with seven others viz David Chaffee,

Samuel Medcalf, Isaac Moriam, Jacob Rodiamon, Simon Rodiamon, & Elijah Mason, in the month of June 1780, marched from Ashburnham to Leicester; there mustered. From thence to Springfield; again mustered and put under the command of one Captain Parker; from thence to Westpoint, there stationed a few days and then divided and sent to the several companys in which they were to serve. The Applicant was put into Captain Kings company 14th Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col Bradford, & Lieut Col Bassett, in Major Smith & General Pattersons Brigade. Soon after he was placed under Capt King. The Troops were called for to march to Whiteplains, crossed from Whiteplains to Robinsons Farms, there received counter orders, and from thence to Verplancks point remained there one or two days, and from thence across Kingsferry, to Orange town, (he thinks) from there to Totoway, Tineplains, Piamus, and other places; and in the month of October or November marched to a place called New Windsor, above Westpoint; there employed in taking care of what was called the Park Military Stores, & Arms; there about one month, and then joined his Regiment at the Highlands, remained there about one week & then received his discharge from Colonel Bassett, which he has lost. He will recollect Amolds leaving Westpoint. Saw Major Andre executed which he thinks took place at Piamus.

He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts in the year 1763.
Has a record of his age Lived in Ashburnham, when he entered the service. After the war removed to Bridgewater New Hampshire, where he has resided for twelve years
The Applicant states that he never received a written discharge at the end of either of his campaigns.
He is acquainted with the following named Gentlemen, who can testify to his character for veracity and their belief respecting his service in the Revolutionary War.
(W) William C. Ellsworth Esqr. James C. Stone Esqr Benjamin Searle, (Physician) Rev. Perley Heat, W Joseph Smith ( Charge of County Court )
He has no documentary evidence.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State Agency
Sworn to and subscribed } Edward Whitmore the day & year aforesaid }

We Phineas Bailey (a Clergyman) and Amhurst Willoughby residing in Berkshire, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Edward Whitmore who has subscribed and sworn to the a- bove declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. We further certify that the above named Edward Whitmore is a man of truth and veracity —
Phineas Bailey
Amhurst Willoughby
And the said Court do hereby declare their opin- ion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the before named Applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Phineas Bailey who has signed the preceding cer- tificate is a clergyman, resident in said

Berkshire, and that Anheist Willoughby who has also signed the same has formerly been a Justice of the Peace for said Town & is a respectable Physician, and a credible person and their statements are entitled to credit
Stephen S Brown Judge
I Aaron S Beeman Clerk of the Court of Probate hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the mat- ter of the Application of Edward Whitmore for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal at Office this 13th day of Septem- ber 1833
Aaron S Beeman Clerk

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Whitmore, Enoch GRADE Private LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 5332 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED May 31, 1790 to Theodosius Fowler
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.