Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,522, James Webb, Mass.

SERVICE
Walt James
NUMBER _____
NUMBER D. 37522
CONTENTS

1837 Mar 10 John Bailey w/o history Poor
died Sept. 12 1825 (AR)
Application sent to Gen. Rufus Lusk (Orland)
5765.
Maine
James Webb
Capt Smith Ensign
Massachusetts Line
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Subscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence the 28 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th of Jan y 1819 and sent to Albion K. Peiris Esq. Paris Oxford County Maine
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 4 mos \frac{7}{30} = 84.66 Semi-ann. all'ee ending 4 th Mar 1819 120. --
$204.66
65-70
Memorandum
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

1/55. James Webb. copy
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
At a District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland within and for the District of Maine, on the first Tuesday, being the sixth day of June and by adjournment from day to day, on the fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable ALBION K. PARRIS, Judge of said Court.
ON this fifteenth day of June in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Maine District, James Webb aged sixty five years, resident in Westbrook in said District, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as an Ensign in the company commanded by Capt. George Smith in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Dose in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the 20th day of April A. D. 1810, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 5765 was granted. 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; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
James Webb
Sworn to and declared, on the fifteenth day of June A. D. 1820.
BEFORE
Albion K. Parris
U. S. District Judge for the District of Maine.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:
Real estate — none — Personal estate — a few articles of ordinary household stuff — I have no income — and am in debt one hundred and fifty dollars
James Webb
Sworn to June 14. 1820
Before
Albion K. Barris U.S. Dist. Judge
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me James Webb, who, by occupation am have been a farmer which I am not able to pursue by reason of age and bodily infirmity for nine years last past
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Wife, Mary.. 52 a feeble woman   her mother.. 79 helpless   James Webb  
Sworn to Before
Albion K. Barris U.S. Dist. Judge

MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
I, JOHN MUSSEY, JUNR. Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules 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 exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is eight . . . . . dollars and thirty . . . . . cents, and no more .
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fourteenth . day of June . . . . . A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
John Mussey Junr.
Clerk of the U. States District Court for Maine District.
$8.30

James Webb Ensign First Mass Regt. Jan'y 4 th 1777 to May 29. 1780
Apric 28. 1818
Admiller

The Select men of Watbrook
WATBROOK JANUARY SHOWS.... in said Maine District.

We the subscribers Selectmen of the town of Westbrook do hereby certify to whom it may concern that James Webb, an inhabitant of the aforesaid Westbrook is an infirm man, he has not been able to do any work for almost seven years, and not any property at all left him, and is reduced to indigent circumstances and has received assistance from the town for three years past
Westbrook Ap d 5 th 1818 Randall Johnson } Selectmen Silas Estlin } of Butcher Fitch } Westbrook

To the Honorable Albion K. Parris, District Judge of the United States for Maine District.
James Webb
RESPECTFULLY SHOWS.... of Northbrook in said Maine District,
that he served as an Ensign in the war of the revolution on the Continental Establishment, that he yet is a resident citizen of the United States at Northbrook aforesaid, and that by reason of your applicant's reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support.
AND your applicant farther represents, that in the service aforesaid, he belonged in his said capacity of a Ensign to Capt. Smith Company of the first Regiment, of the Massachusetts Line, that he entered said service on or about the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven and that he left said service on or about the twenty ninth day of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty & that he is fifty three years of age . Was discharged at Annapolis as well appear by my commission herewith accompanying.
WHEREFORE, inasmuch as your applicant, as he verily believes, comes under the provisions of the Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," he prays your honor to institute an enquiry into the circumstances of his case, and that such farther proceedings may be had touching the premises as are prescribed by law, in order that your applicant may be placed on the Pension List of the United States.
James Webb
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
BE IT KNOWN, that on the twenty eighth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally came before me, ALBION K. PARRIS, District Judge of the United States for the Maine District, James Webb , the above named appli- cant, and made oath that the several statements by him made in the foregoing application by him signed are true. And the said James Webb farther offered in evidence his commission, and the affidavit of Traceworthy Kilgore, signed and sworn to before me
WHEREUPON it does appear to the satisfaction of me the said Judge, that the said James Webb served in the revolutionary war as alledged in his application, against the common enemy, and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of the assistance of his country for support. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I the said Judge, have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for the Maine District, to be hereunto affixed, this twenty eighth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States the forty-second.
Albion K. Parris

Personally appeared Truworthy Kelgour I made oath that he was well acquainted with James Webb in the Revolutionary War I will know the within affidavit by him his subscribers in all its parts being remains the same company -
Truworthy Kelgour

May 4, 1938
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Mrs. Frantz Naylor Assembly of Tidewater Virginia Women Norfolk, Virginia
JAMES WEBB S. 37522 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of the Revolutionary War soldier who, you state, was of Falmouth, Massachusetts (later Portland, Maine), born 1745, was married to Elizabeth Mayberry and died in 1825, his name being James Webb.
You are furnished herein the record of the only James Webb, of Maine or Massachusetts, found in the Revolutionary War records of this office, the data of which were obtained from pension claim, S. 37522, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of James Webb are not shown.
James Webb entered the service January 1, 1777, place not given, at which time he was appointed Ensign in Captain George Smith's company, Colonel Joseph Vose's 1 st Massachusetts Regiment, and was discharged May 29, 1780.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed April 28, 1818, while residing in Westbrook, District of Maine, aged sixty-three years.
In 1820, while still living in Westbrook, Maine, James Webb made reference to his wife, Mary, then aged fifty-two years, also to his wife's mother aged seventy-nine years, whose name he did not state. The date and place of birth, maiden name or names of the parents of soldier's wife, Mary, were not given, and no reference was made to children.
The following data are shown on an official paper submitted by James Webb, with no explanation:
"November 7, 1782 I was married to Nancy Conney first child Walter Bettsey 2d child".

James Webb died September 1, 1825, place not shown.
In order to obtain date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person paid in the case of James Webb, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
James Webb Certificate #5765 Issued January 25, 1819. Rate $20 per month Commenced April 28, 1818 Act March 18, 1818 Maine Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

November 17 1782 I was Married to Nancy Gentry my first Child Walter Betsy 2 d Child J. M.

Whereby certify that Benjamin Webb of Co. B, 1st Massachusetts Regiment, is discharged from further service in the Army at his own request and solicitation.
Given at Head Quarters Boston by His Excellency's command This 29 day of May 1865
Robert D. Webb

No 5
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
To James Webb Esquire
Greeting. We, Reposing special trust
and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, and Fidelity, DO by these presents constitute and appoint you, to be an Ensign in the First Massachusetts Regiment in the Army of the United States, to take rank as such from the 10th day of January 1776. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of an Ensign by doing and performing all manner of things thereinunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as Ensign and you are to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from this, or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or a Committee of the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your Superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of Congress before mentioned, or a Committee of the States.
37 522
Entered in the War Office and examined by the Board
Attest Ben: Shredert
Secretary of the Board of War
Witness His Excellency Samuel Huntington Esq. President of the Congress of the United States of America, at Philadelphia the 29th day of September 1776, and in the fourth year of our Independence.
Sam: Huntington President

He made a declaration for a pension in April 1918 & another in June 1920 in both of which he stated that he was residing in Westbrook Maine & in the former he gave his age as 63 years. He entered the Service as Ensign Jan'y 1 1777 in the Co of Capt George Smith in the 1 st Mass t reg t of the Continental Line Com d by Colo Joseph Vose - He filed his Com d as ensign which gave him rank as Ensign in 1 st Mass t reg t from Jan'y 1 1777 which is dated Phila Sept 29 1779 & signed by Sam l Huntington Pres t
He also filed a certificate which the following is a copy
We the Subscribers Select men of the town of Westbrook do hereby certify to whom it may concern that James Noble an inhabitant of of said Westbrook is an information that he has not been able to do any work for about 1 year; not any any property at all left him & is reduced to indigent Circumstances & has rec d assistance from the law for 3 years past
Westbrook April 5 1818
Randall Johnson, Selectmen Silas Estabrook } of Luther Ditch } Westbrook
In June 1820 his family consisted of his wife Mary aged 52 & her mother aged 79 (over)

In his declaration for a pension dated in April 1818 he stated that he was residing in Hart Brook Maine aged 63 yrs

Under head of Col Vols Regt The Casualty Book of Inf t Soldiers has the record
James Webb Ser t Jan 1 1877 - 3 yrs - Capt G Smith Co pro. Enr d Nov 4 1877 disch d Jun 1 1880 -

Feb. 8, 1940
Personal request for copy of Nav record of James Webb, S. 37522 which was furnished May 4, 1938. To
Mrs. Grantz Taylor 611 Boissevan Ave Norfolk, Va.

Rev Sec
Feb. 2, 1922.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I am anxious to find whatever I can concerning the Revolutionary War records of the following men.
 1. John Brazier, Capt. Nicholas Blasdell's Co., 13th Mass.  2. John Brazier, Alexander's Co., 13th Mass.  3. John Brazier, 3d Mass., and remnant of 13th Mass. 
I want to know especially whether any of the above saw service at Valley Forge. Also, if possible, their homes, or where they enlisted.
I would also like to get records of Benjamin Bailey and Col. or Capt. James Webb, both of Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Mass. (Now Maine)
Have been to the War Department and have secured some information, and have been referred to you for whatever additional you may have.
Very truly,
Ernest Kelly
The Cordova, Washington, D.C.
P.S. I wish this material for family history, and not for commercial gain in any way. E.K.

Washington D.C.
March 8. 1889.
Mr Murphy Chief Clerk Pension Office
Dear Sir - I desire for a historical purpose, an extract of the record of my Grandfather Jas. Webb of Maine. He was a Revolutionary Soldier - in what battles did he serve - a copy of the Certificate of the Select-men of the Town of Westbrook, in which he resided - and any other minor item contained in his declaration - all of which is required for the purpose above

37522 Buy INVALID.
1922, Mar. 2 - hist. to Ernest Kelly En 1937, Oct. 5 - hist. to Miss Jessie Porter 1938 May 4 - hist. to Mrs. Grant on B. Naylor on B. 1940, Feb. 12 - copy of hist. to Mrs. Skantz Naylor (on B)
File No. 87,522
James Webb Ensign Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 2, Page 333
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hon. Reps. Washington Mar. 12. 1882
Sir
In the examination of a pension matter which is in my hands it becomes very necessary that I should see the Declaration of James Webb formerly U. S. Pensioner of Westbrook, Maine
Will you have the goodness to send me a copy of said declaration? I enclose a letter from the Department which may be of some assistance in the matter. You will please return the enclosed when you communicate.
Very respectfully Yours Obl. ss.
To James E. Heath Esq.      Jno Seader Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Pension Office, March 18, 1852.
Sir:
Agreeably to your request, I transmit herewith, certified copies of the papers upon which James Webb deceased, was allowed a revolutionary pension, also the notification enclosed with your letter.
Hon Zeno Scudder, N O R
See
Rev

National Society Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America
My dear Mrs. Finch;
Could you tell me whether your Department has any record of James Webb, born Portland, Maine, 1745. Married Elizabeth Mayberry. Retired 1781. Died 1825.
I will greatly appreciate any information upon this subject.
Sincerely yours,
(Miss) Bessie Porter National Registrar, 3333 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland.
September 20, 1937.

Assembly of Tidewater Virginia Women
MRS. FRANTZ NAYLOR, SPEAKER
Norfolk, Virginia April 19, 1938
COUNCIL OF THIRTY
MRS. BARTON MYERS,
PAST SPEAKER
LYNNHAVEN—
MISS ELIZABETH HILL
NORFOLK—
MRS. F. R. BARRETT
MRS. NATHANIEL BEAMAN
MRS. JOHN I. BRYAN
MRS. W. E. CALLENDER
MRS. CADWALLADER COLLINS
MRS. ALLEN M. COOK
MRS. W. M. COOKE
MRS. F. F. HARRINGTON
MRS. E. M. HOLMES
MISS HARRIET HUNTER
MRS. M. N. KING
MRS. FRANTZ NAYLOR
MISS CHERRY NOTTINGHAM
MRS. W. T. OLD
MRS. L. S. PALEN
MISS MARY DENSON PRETLAW
MRS. R. W. SHULTICE
MRS. WILLIAM SLOANE
MISS JANET TAYLOR
MISS NONIE WILKINSON
MISS ARABELLE WINSTON
PORTSMOUTH—
MRS. W. T. CLAUD
MRS. W. W. WRIGHT
PRINCESS ANNE—
MRS. R. B. TAYLOR
RICHMOND—
MRS. JAMES BRANCH CABELL
SMITHFIELD—
MRS. L. L. CHAPMAN
SUFFOLK—
MRS. E. E. HOLLAND
VIRGINIA BEACH—
MRS. J. D. DEAL
MRS. J. P. GRIMES
PRESS MEMBERS—
MRS. CLYDE BROCKETT
MRS. CHARLTON PATRICK
SERVICE MEMBERS—
WIVES OF RANKING ARMY AND NAVY OFFICIALS
Veterans Administration Archives Bureau Washington
Dear Sirs:
I am advised by the Adjutant General's Office that it is possible that you may have a record to indicate the wife or wives of James Webb of Falmouth, Mass. (now Portland, Maine) born 1745-died 1825.
I have his Revolutionary Service record. As he lived 44 years after the Revolution, he may have married a young wife who survived him. I believe (and have a record which says) he was married to Elizabeth Mayberry. I do not know however, how many wives he may have had.
Thanking you, I am
Sincerely,
William Webb Taylor (Mrs. Frantz Naylor)

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October 5, 1937
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Miss Bessie Porter 3333 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland
JAMES WEBB S. 37522 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of James Webb who, you state, was born in Portland, Maine, in 1745, married Elizabeth Mayberry and died in 1825.
You are furnished herein the record of the only James Webb of Maine or Massachusetts found in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data therein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 37522, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of James Webb are not shown.
James Webb entered the service January 1, 1777, at which time he was appointed Ensign in Captain George Smith's company, Colonel Joseph Vose's 1 st Massachusetts Regiment, and was discharged May 29, 1780.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed April 28, 1818, at which time he was aged sixty-three years and a resident of Westbrook, District of Maine. He died September 1, 1825.
In 1820, while still a resident of Westbrook, Maine, James Webb referred to his wife, Mary, then aged fifty-two years, also to his wife's mother aged seventy-nine years, whose name he did not state. The date and place of birth, maiden name or names of the parents of soldier's wife, Mary, were not given. No reference was made to children.
The following data were shown on an official paper submitted by the soldier, with no explanation:
"November 7, 1782 I was married to Nancy Conney first child Walter Bettsey 2d child".

REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION In order to obtain date of last payment of pension and name and address of person paid, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
James Webb Certificate No. 5765 Issued January 25, 1819 Rate $20 per month Commenced April 28, 1818 Act March 18, 1818 Maine Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., 3-2 , 19 22
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Webb a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan 1777 May 29 1780 Ensign Geo. Smith Gen. Foss Mass.                                                   
Battles engaged in, None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Not stated Date of application for pension, Apr 28 1818 Residence at date of application, Westport, Me. Dist. Age at date of application, 63 years
Remarks: In 1818 his wife Mary (widow) applied for a pension, was at 52 years. She was not stated with him. They had children.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

February 12, 1940
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Mrs. Frantz Naylor 611 Boissevan Avenue Norfolk, Virginia
JAMES WEBB S. 37522 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your personal request of February 8, for a copy of Revolutionary War record of James Webb, S. 37522, which was furnished you May 4, 1938.
You are furnished herein the record of the only James Webb, of Maine or Massachusetts, found in the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data therein were obtained from the papers in pension claim, S. 37522, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of James Webb and names of his parents are not shown.
James Webb entered the service January 1, 1777, place not stated, at which time he was appointed Ensign in Captain George Smith's company, Colonel Joseph Vose's 1 st Massachusetts Regiment, and was discharged May 29, 1780.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed April 28, 1818, while a resident of Westbrook, District of Maine, aged sixty-three years.
In 1820, while still living in Westbrook, Maine, James Webb made reference to his wife, Mary, then aged fifty-two years, also to his wife's mother aged seventy-nine years, whose name he did not give. The date and place of birth, maiden name or names of the parents of soldier's wife, Mary, were not stated and no reference was made to children.
The following data are shown on an official paper submitted by

James Webb, with no explanation:
"November 7, 1782, I was married to Nancy Conney first child Walter Bettsey 2d child".
The soldier, James Webb, died September 1, 1825, place not shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension and name and address of the person paid in the case of James Webb, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
James Webb Certificate #5765 Issued January 25, 1819 Rate $20 per month Commenced April 28, 1818 Act March 18, 1818 Maine Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator