Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43991, for Joel Steuart, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
or Stewart, Joel or Steward
S. 43991
CONTENTS

13-407.
New Hampshire
Joel Stewart - Steward of Grafton in the state of New Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Reed — of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of Eleven Months
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th of May 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1819 and sent to E. Evans Esq r — Infield N. Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819. 3m \frac{17}{31} \frac{4}{30} — 29:44
Sept r 1819. 3m 17/31 4/30
Amount pay d 4 th Sept r 1819 — 29:44
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

I Joel Stuart of Grafton County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire Do here & say that A.D. 1776 on or about the first day of January in said year I enlisted into company of the revolution army was with Genl. Warren for the term of one year in Capt Benjamin Stearns company & Col. Gabriel Dole Regiment & faithfully served the United States against the common enemy for the term of eleven months & on account of ill health was furloughed for the term of one month which ended the term of my engagement which service was performed in the New Hampshire line
That on or about the fifteenth of August A.D. 1779 I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Col. Mayhew Regiment for the term of nine months & faithfully served in said company until the on or about the fifteenth of May 1780 when I was honorably discharged from said service that I have no further evidence of said service now in my power said service performed in the Massachusetts line That I am now in the sixty fourth year of my age am a citizen of the United States & am in reduced circumstances & need assistance from my country for my support May 15th 1819 Joel Stuart

Paul Stewart Declaration May 19th 1819
Grafton ss
State of Vermont Hampshire Mary 16 th 1819 then person affirmed the with in named Paul Stewart & made solemn oath that the with in declaration by him sub- scribed contains the truth & nothing but the truth before me the day & date above in
Deems Judge of probate
I here and be now judge of probate of the Court for the probate of wills &c for said County of Grafton do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the above said Paul Stewart did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common country enemy & that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of assistance from his country for his support
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand & have affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written
Deems Judge of probate

Concord, Mass. Sept. 29, 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
I wish to obtain the military history of the following Revolutionary pensioners as given in their applications on file,
1. James Reed, of Cheshire Co. N.H. Sergt., N.H. Continental, pensioned in 1819. 2. Joshua Reed, of Middlesex Co. Mass. musician, R.I. Continental, pensioned 1819. 3. Joel Stewart, of Grafton Co., N.H.
Thanking you in advance for these records, I am.
Respectfully
George S. Stewart Concord, Mass.

43991
INVALID.
Rev
File No.
43991
Joel Stewart Pri Rev Ind
Act:
15 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol.
3
Page
490
[Arrangement of 1870.]

History of history to Aug. 1780
A. Gibson L.A.
1913. Oct 24 - sent to Mr. Geo. B. Stewart L. Miller in S.F. 45098 James Reed J M.B.H.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joel Stewart or Steward 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. 43991
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan 1 1776 11 mos. Pvt. Benjamin Mann James Beard N.H. out   Aug 15 1779 9 mos. Marshall Madison Bailly Mass.  
Battles engaged in, Danvers Station
Residence of soldier at enlistment, 1
Date of application for pension, May 15 1819 His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Groton, Grafton Co. N. H.
Age at date of application, 63.
Remarks: There is no family data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.