Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22,584, Jonathan Whitcomb, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass
Whitcomb, Jonathan
S. 22,584
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7563- Vermont
Jonathan Whitcomb
Ludlow in the State of Ver who was a Pri in the Com commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg commanded by Col. Wade in the Massa line for and Gen. Militia - 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 80. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of May 1833. and Rent. Servall Hullam, Ludlow. Vt
Arrears to the 14th of March 33. $ 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep. 11 40 $200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Buel Clerk. Book Co. Vol. 3 Page 97

State of Vermont. District of Windsor ss.
On this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court, before the court of Probate for the District of Windsor, said court being a court of record, and now sitting, Jonathan Whitecomb, a resident of Ludlow in the county of Windsor and state of Vermont, aged sixty nine 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 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, to wit: he enlisted in Sterling in the county of Worcester and state of Massachusetts in the month of June or July A.D. 1777, for six months, under Captain Burt or Birch, I think, and the orderly sergeant's name was Morgan, another sergeant in the company was called Samuel Churchill, the names of the other officers not recollected; he went to Springfield, Massachusetts, to guard the United States stores; there was no other company of troops stationed at Springfield, while we were there. I served out my term of service at said Springfield, Massachusetts, I recollect that while we were at Springfield, that a part of Gen. Burgoyne's army was marched to Springfield, and that Gen. Burgoyne was with them, and I recollect, that I helped to ferry some of the troops across Connecticut River. I had no written discharge but was dismissed at said Springfield, with the rest of the company. He enlisted  the  again in April 1778. for three months under Captain White, Lieutenant Martin, and Ensign Brannan, name of the Col. not.
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recollected; I enlisted at Sterling aforesaid, and marched to Roxbury As , staid there about three weeks, then went to castle William, and staid there, until my time was out, and was discharged at said castle William, and had no written discharge; there was one other company on said castle, while he was there, but don't recollect the name of the capt.; our Colonel was stationed in Boston; our business was repairing the fort on the castle, which had been blown up; he also did some work on Governors Island.
Immediately after I returned from castle William to said Sterling, and in the month of July 1778, I enlisted for six months under capt. Fisher, marched through Worcester, Mass. and crossed at Howlands Ferry to Rhode Island, served a part of my time under said Fisher, and then captain Belknap took the command of our company, we served in Col. Wadsworth's Regiment, while on Rhode Island, and was in an action with the British Troops, and had to retreat to the north end of R.I., took boats and went to Warren R.I. by water, staid there a short time, and then marched with his Regiment to East Greenwich, R.I. and was stationed near Col. Green's Regiment of Artillery - staid there a short time, then marched to South Kingston, R.I. and was discharged at said Kingston in January 1779, but had no written discharge - That he enlisted at said Sterling, Mass. in August or September 1779, under Captain David Moore, in Colonel Farris's Regiment, marched to Newport, R.I. staid there my time out, and was discharged at said Newport; I recollect that, while we were at Newport, we decoyed in a Brig British ship by hoisting British colours, and took it, and also a Schooner -
In July 1780, he again enlisted in a company commanded by Capt. Learned Lieut. Chapin, Ensign Wood in the fourth Mass. Regt., commanded by Col. Shepherd, marched from Sterling aforesaid, where he enlisted, to Springfield, Mass., and then to Litchfield, Connecticut; drew rations, and then marched to West Point, N.Y.; we were put under the command of Capt. Pritchard, a continental capt. at Springfield, and continued under his command, until we got to West Point, and joined Col. Shepherd's Regiment at Robertson's Farms, marched to Pittsfield, N.Y. saw Gen. Washington, while there for the first time, marched down to Kings Ferry, crossed over to the Jerseys, and went

to Orange town, S.D. saw Major Andre hung, while we were there - we marched to what was called the "English Neighbourhood", and our Regiment with many others were inspected by Baron Steuben, marched from there to Paramus, and back to Orange town, staid there, till we went to winter quarters at West Point, where I was discharged, and had a written discharge, which I now have in my possession, and which is herunto annexed -
He enlisted at Sterling aforesaid in August 1781, in the Company commanded by Capt. Wright Hunt Parker - in Col. Dorr's Regiment, marched to Springfield Ms. thence to West Point, and served his time out at said West Point. three months, and was discharged by a written discharge which he now has in his possession, and which is herunto annexed -
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 the agency of any State.
He has no documentary evidence, except the two Discharges, which are herunto annexed, and he knows of no person, whose testimony, he can procure, who can testify to his service, except Ephraim Houghton, whose Deposition herewith accompanies He was born in Sterling in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the twenty third day of October 1762; his age is recorded in the town Records of Sterling aforesaid. He was living in said town of Sterling when called into service. He moved from said Sterling to Westminster, Mass. in April 1784, and lived at said Westminster two years, and then moved to Gardner, Mass. and lived in said Gardner about fourteen years, and then moved to Ludlow in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, where he has ever since resided.
He states the names of Abahel Smith, Esq. - and John Spafford, as persons, to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood, and who can testify, as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services, as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Jonathan Whitcomb
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Isaac Proctor Judge
We Abahel Smith and John Spafford, residing in the town of Ludlow in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Jonathan Whitcomb, who has subscribed, and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be sixty nine years of age.

that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood, where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and, that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to, and subscribed, } Asahel Smith the day and year aforesaid. } John Spafford
Jabez Proctor Judge
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 Asahel Smith and John Spafford, who have signed the preceding certificate, are residents in the town of Ludlow aforesaid, and are credible persons, and, that their statement is entitled to credit.
Jabez Proctor Judge
I, Reuben Washburn, Register of the Probate Court, within and for the District of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jonathan Whitcomb for a Pension.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this eleventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty, two.
Reuben Washburn.
out P. 13 th July 1780
died 18 Dec 1780

Jonathan Whitcomb
Admitted Private - Continental - Militia Service Mass - 2 years
See also Fallam Esq. Ludlow Vernon

BRIEF in the case of Jonathan Whitecomb  of Ludlow in the State of Vermont  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69 years  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.     June or July In 1777 6 As a Gen. Col t Barron R. and C o   April — 78 3 Col t White   July — 78 6 Col t Wades regiment   Aug t or Sept t 79 time not stated 3 Col t Jacobs regiment   July — 80 time not stated 4 Col t Sheph d and   Aug t — 81 3 Col t Denny  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? with the British Troops  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Sterling Massachusetts  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
+ On rolls 5 mo. 25 days
Richard Cutts Examining Clerk.

Jonathan Whitcomb a Soldier in Col. Drury Regt. of Mass'tt Leavies is hereby Discharged the Serous given under my Hand at West Point Decem'r 31
John Hake Lt. Col. Com't
The Issuing Commissary will furnish you With Provisions on your way Home
West Point Decem'r 31
W. H. H. H.

This may Certify that the Barre is furnished with Provisions till the 6 th Instant, Decem r 8 th 81.
Wm A Brooks Annua Hamlen L M Wm J Ford Wm Dag J. Smith at Mrs. J. Smith's (1881) Dist. B. Miller D. C. 16. Dr. J. H. Hall J. Gregg M.D. J. Spence Thru Nation. J. Spence White 167

This Certifies That Mr. William Luce in the 4th Regiment having having performed his duty like a good faithfull soldier is hereby discharged. He owes a greable to Genl Order - he has not received blanket from the Public - All Spring Companies on the Road are to furnish him with provisions a greable to Genl Orders
George Webb.
Garrison Westpoint N.Y. Dec 18 1880
Col. C.

The William Diphany Papers is Vested to And
include the twenty first instant
West Point Dec 18 1800
In behalf of Seth Hamilton
Issued three days. Nation
Dec 21 White HGS
W. D. H. HAMILTON UK
Issued three days White HGS

Revolutions
2258H
INVALID.
File No. 22,584
Jonathan Whitehead
Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index: Vol. 9 , Page 447
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Ephraim Houghton, of Corinth, in the County of Saratoga, State of New York, of lawful age do testify & say, that I enlisted in the service of the United States in the revolutionary war, in 1778 in the town of Sterling Moss, in Reg t Commanded by Col. Back & Company Commanded first by Capt. Fisher, last by Capt. Belnap - I enlisted in July or August for six months, and was acquainted with Jonathan Whitcomb, a private soldier, who belonged to the same Reg t & Company that I did, for the term of six months, said service was done in the State of Pennsylvania, and was in Sullivan's expe- -dition. & I am knowing to said Whitcomb's doing actu- -al service for the term of six months Ephraim Houghton
I Ephraim Houghton, of Corinth in the County of Saratoga & State of New York of lawful age do testify & say that I enlisted in the service of the United States in the revolutionary war, in 1780 in the town of Sterling Moss in Reg t Commanded by Col. Shepherd, & Company Commanded by Capt. Leonard I enlisted in June 1780 for six months. & was acquainted with Jonathan Whitcomb a private soldier who be- -longed to the same Reg t & Capt. Leonard's Company. his enlistment was for six months. & I knew him at active service for six months in said Reg t in Moss line Ephraim Houghton

I Ephraim Houghton of Corinth in the county of Saratoga in the state of New York of lawful age do testify & say that I enlisted in the town of Sterling in 1857 for the term of three months in Reg. Cavalry by Col. Drury in Capt. Bright Company. I enlisted in August & became acquainted with Jonathan Whitcomb & knew him to be a good soldier for three months. said service was done in Mass. line. We were discharged at West Point New York. E. Houghton
State of Vermont } Windsor County ss } Pudlow July 3 d 1832 Personally appeared the above named Ephraim Houghton who after being duly cautioned & carefully examined made oath that the above deposition by him submitted contain the truth and nothing but the truth. I hereby certify that the above named deposition is a creditable witness.
Artemas Spafford Justice of Peace
State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerk's Office August 18 th 1832 Windsor County ss } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court do hereby certify that Artemas Spafford is one of the Justices of the Peace within y s for said County, and that the above is his signature. In Testimony whereof I have affix the Seal of said Court and subscribe my name the day & year last above. Benj. Swan