Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,910, for Noah Mason, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Mason, Noah Lucretia
W. 23,910
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927 New York City Lucretia Mason widow of Noah Mason Esq who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 47, Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27, day of July 1846 and sent to
Irving Paris New York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 126 Vol. 4.

New York N o . 24,910
Noah Mason
of Queens Co. in the State of N. York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Doff. of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Read in the Mass. Troops time for 14 months 89 days
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 67 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of March 1834 and sent to Hon. A. Huntington N. R.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1834 142.98 Semi-ann. allowance ending 6 Sept. " 23.83
$166.81
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 4 Page 108

In the matter of the application of Noah Mason for a Pension , under the act of June 7, 1832.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7. 1832.
State of New York } County of Queens } ss: On this 30 th day of October 1832, personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the court of common pleas of the county of Queens and State of New York, being a court of record so constituted by an act of the Legislature of said State, NOAH MASON , a resident of the Town of North. Hempstead in the said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, took on his oath, made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That he was born in the Town of Dighton State of Massachusetts in the year 1755, and is now in the 78 th year of his age. That he entered the service of the United States as a volunteer in May 1775, for the term of 8 months under the following named officers and served as here in stated. The Regiment to which this deponent belonged was commanded by Col. Joseph Reed; the company by Capt. Edward Leagraves; the Vamplh Lieutenant & Peter Tapp Ensign. He enlisted at the Town of Uxbridge County of Worcester, State of Massachusetts. Before the expiration of his term of 8 months, orders were received from General Washington (who had then been appointed commander in Chief of the American Army) to enlist men for one year, and this deponent immediately enlisted for that term in the same Regiment; the com- pany to which he belonged was commanded by the said Peter Tapp who had been promoted to a captaincy. They were stationed at Roxbury, and Dorchester - and

This deponent assisted in erecting the fortifications upon Dorchester Heights during the night and were enabled by hard work to complete them by day light. General Putnam was present and recommended that cañons should be filled with sand and placed without the fort for the purpose of being rolled down hill upon the enemy should they attempt to storm the fort. In the morning a flag was sent by the British commander to General Washington, with a message, that unless they (the British) were permitted to depart from Boston unmolested by the American Army, they would reduce the Town to ashes and massacre the inhabitants - to which proposition Genl. Washington acceded, and the British set sail for New York. This deponent then with the Regiment  the marched for New York, under the command of Adjutant Benjamin Read - on his way this deponent was met by his Father at Providence Rhode Island and requested by him on account of his feeble health to return home - This deponent procured a substitute who was accepted by Capt. Galt. After a few months this deponent again enlisted for five months into a Regiment commanded by Col. Denny - his captain's name was Farver, and Green was Lieutenant. They were marched to Westchester in the State of New York, from thence to Tarrytown on the North River, where they erected a fort & planted therein two 18 pound cannon - Soon after day light they commenced firing upon three British frigates, one of which was much injured - the frigates returning the fire - After the expiration of his term, this deponent returned home - and soon afterwards again enlisted for 3 months.

to Garrisonborough heights - they were at this time commanded by Sergeant White (as this deponent thinks) In 1777 more soldiers being required, he again enlisted into a Regiment commanded by Col. Cushing - the com- -pany to which he belonged was commanded by Capt. S. Knapp and they marched for Saratoga - The Gen l in chief at this place was Horatio Gates. This deponent was engaged in the conflict of October 17 - 1777 which resulted in the capture of Gen l Burgoyne and his whole army; at which time he (this deponent) was wounded in the wrist which was not perfectly healed till the expiration of 2 months. Gen l Arnold and Schuyler commanded at this time; the Sergeants names were Oliver Murdoch & Aaron Benson. The company to which deponent was attached took some handsome brass artillery on this occasion. The Regiment was next ordered to Albany and so down the north River - they passed Esopus which had been burnt a few days before by the British - After the time of deponent's enlistment had expired he returned home - The next year 1778 this deponent again enlisted in Col. Carpenter's Regiment, in a company commanded by Capt. Peleg Peck of Swansea Massachusetts. Gen l Sullivan was commander of that part of the Army - Col. Clark was Lieut. Colonel of deponent's Regiment. This deponent was engaged in the battle of Rhode Island - the American crossed Howland's ferry & took possession of Rhode Island and erected fortifications near Newport. The next day were ordered out on fatigue duty and erected breast- -works from each to west of the Island, and often it was dark, were ordered swing over flanks & march in silence to Howland's ferry where were boats to cross us over.

This deponent recollects seeing General Washington Putnam and Thomas at Poughkeepsie in 1775 - and was well acquainted with General Parsons - This deponent has received written discharges from the Officers under whom he served, but all are now lost or destroyed -
This deponent further says that he has lived for more than 40 years in the State of New York and does not know whether any of his Officers except Elisha Murchock whose certificate is annexed or commanders in arms are living, if whose tes- timony he can substantiate his services above mentioned - nor does he now reside in the neighbor- hood of any clergyman to whom his age services or character is particularly known, or who can upon their own knowledge certify to the reputation of his having been a revolutionary soldier -
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. Noah Mason Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Samuel Sherman Clerk
We Benjamin Shaulter and R. S. Smith residing in the county of Queens and State of New York do certify that we are well acquainted with Noah Mason who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be 75 years of age - that he is reputed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion -

Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Samuel Sherman Clerk
Benjamin Hewlett
R. N. Ames
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the war department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certify, that it appears to them that Benjamin Hewlett and R. N. Ames, who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the said county of Queens and credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Samuel Sherman Clerk of the court of common pleas of Queens County, State of New York, do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Noah Mason for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 20 th day of October 1832.
Samuel Sherman

Coach Mason
Congregationalist
M. E.
Susp d
5 Specifica reg d
Feb. 13
Page 237
Hon. A.
Mr. Huntington M c Lent H d R. Mr. D. D. D. Newton

BRIEF in the case of
Noah Mason of Queens Cy in the State of New York (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? no
3. How old is he? 70
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.     May '75 8 x As a Volunteer Gen. Capt Scagrave, Col Read   Before expiration of above term & also in this year's service 1 x Enlisted Capt Taft - adjt Read ditto   a few months after he left the 2 d period of service 5 " Capt Farmer Col Denny   In 1777 3 " Capt J. Snapp { Col Cushing, Gen Gates   1778 Don't say how long " Capt Pleg Beck - Col Carpenter  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
Burgoyne's Surrender - Battle of Rhode Island
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Uxbridge, Mass.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
One living Witness - Tradition &c
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
The declar n is in several pieces of paper, not properly connected, but is otherwise unobjectionable
* Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
* Murdock says in his affidavit that he served this period out with applicant - In this case Applicant says he left the service before his time expired, in consequence of ill health - & he does not say how much of the term he served.
M c G. Easton Examining Clerk. 17 July 1832

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Lucretia Mason
NY.
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$47. 66
Irving Paris Esq 7 Broad St New York

"Noah Mason and Lucretia Hinne both of Preston." I hereby certify, that the above entry is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, "1786 Dec-14 Noah Mason and " And I further certify, that the above entry is under the head of marriages and is an entry of marriage.
William R. Jewett I the above named William R. Jewett do hereby certify that I hold the office of Pastor of the First Cong. Church in the County of New London, town of Gris- wold, state of Connecticut, and that the above is a true copy from the Records of the said Church with the exception above named as certified by me William R. Jewett Pastor of the First Cong. Church of Griswold, Connecticut, as
New London county ss. Griswold February 17 th AD 1844 Personally appeared Rev William R. Jewett who hath subscribed the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same Before me Nathaniel Stanton Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that Rev William R. Jewett who hath signed above, is the Pastor of the first Cong. Church of Griswold Connecticut, and is the officer having custody of the records of said church Nathaniel Stanton Justice of the peace

State of Connecticut } New London County } Is I. John D e Witt Clerk of the County Court in and for said New London County do hereby Certify that Nathan Stanton Esq r before whom the within deposition of Rev d William R Sewitt was made and Sworn, and also by whom the within Certifi- cate regarding the Rev d William R Sewitt was made, was on said 17 th day of February 1843. and still is a Justice of the peace in and for said New London County. and that his signatures thereto affixed are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County this 18 th day of February A D 1843. —
John D e Witt Clerk

see H1
Irving Paris Eddy New York City No. 7 Broad St
1892

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" and the joint Resolution of August 23 d 1842
In the Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of New York
State of New York City & County of New York ss. On this Tuesday Third day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty three before the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York in Open Court personally appeared Lucretia Mason a resident of the City of New York aged Seventy two years and Nine Months who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath Make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 and the joint resolution of August 23 d 1842
That she is the widow of Noah Mason who was a Private Soldier in the army of the Revolution and served as Declarant has been informed by him and believes to be true under Col. Joseph Read & Capt. Edward Seymour at Redbridge Mass also under Col. Denny & Capt. Farmer stationed at Farmington N.Y. and afterwards under Col. Cushing & Capt. Knapp & was at the Battle of Saratoga & Burgoyne's surrender & was wounded in the wrist; he was also at the battle of Rhode Island all which is contained in a statement in his own hand writing in her possession and that her said husband Noah Mason was a Pensioner of the United States and received pay under the act of 17 th of June 1832 at the rate of Forty Seven 66 /100 dollars per annum until the time of his death.
She further declares that she was married to the said Noah Mason on the Fourteenth day of December 1786 in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty six; that her husband the aforesaid Noah Mason died on the Twenty Seventh day of February Eighteen hundred and forty one and that she this declarant drew the arrears of the Pension of her said husband on the Eleventh day of March

in the said year eighteen hundred and forty one as will appear together with the date of the death of her said husband Noah Mason from the files of the War Department at Washington;
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but that the marriage took place previous to the First of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz on the 14 th day of December 1786 the time specified in the accompanying record of Marriage at Preston in the State of Connecticut by the Reverend Levi Hale Pastor of the Presbyterian Church of the District of Preston was found and that she has not married since the death of the said Noah Mason but remains his widow Lucretia Mason
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me in her presence M: Ulshoffer
Judge Common Pleas of New York
State of New York City & County of New York } S. Nathaniel Jarvis Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York do hereby certify that the said Court of Common Pleas is a Court of Record and that Michael Ulshoffer whose name is signed to the above declaration is the First Judge of the said Court and that the above signature annexed to said declaration is his genuine signature -
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto signed My name and affixed the seal of the said Court -
Nat Jarvis

State of New York. City & County of New York } p. I Irving Paris a Notary Public duly Commissioned and sworn for the said City & County do hereby certify that I have examined a family Bible in the possession of Mrs Lucretia Mason the applicant above named and that in said Bible is a Family Record of Births Marriages & deaths & that under the head of Marriages is the following entry "Noah Mason and Lucretia Renne was married at "Preston Conn AD December 14 th AD 1786" which said entry I believe to be a genuine and true Record of such Marriage.
In testimony Whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name and affixed my Notarial Seal this 23 rd day of February 1843
Irving Paris Notary Public

Feb 7. Hist to ette Myers, Grand Island, Nebraska.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
1893- La Fug
File No. 23910
Lucretia Mason
wid of
Isaac Mason
Pris Pr war.
Act: Feb 2d  1/48
Index:--Vol. 710 , Page 11
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New York City Lucretia Mason
widow of Noah Mason who was a private
in the Massachusetts line for 14 Months & 9 days.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 47 Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of June 1843. and sent to
Irving Paris No. 7. Broad Street New York.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 109.

New-York-7/21
Rept: Mar: 30 - 43
Lucretia Mason
widow of Noah Mason
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 32 and who died on the 27 February 1841 - of N. York (in the State of New-York) who was a private in the commanded by Captain Taft _____ of the commanded by Col. Reed - in the Massachusetts - line for 14 mos: 9 days
Inscribed on the Roll of City N. Y. - at the rate of 47 _____ Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th - day of March 1843 and sent to Irving Paris - New - Yk
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$238.30
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Wm. L. C. - Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 - Page 91

Grand Island Nebr. Sept 13/92 To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Do. Sir
I am trying to trace back my family - My Great Grand Father Noah Mason was a Revolutionary Soldier I think an Officer in a Connecticut or a New York Regiment He Died I think in 1844 His Widow received a Pension in the early Fifties until Her Death Will You kindly inform me whether there is any record of Him and of His services in the Department any information You could give me would be thank fully received
Yours truly Lafayette Mays

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Decem r 13 th 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Noah Mason, as a private, is borne on a Muster Roll of Capt. Edward Seagraves' Company, in Col. Joseph Read's Regt. where he is allowed from May 8 th to August 1 st 1775, for services and travel, three months and one day. m dp 3=1
Noah Mason's name is found on a Pay Roll of Capt. Job Hnaph's Company, in Col. Cushing's Regt., where he is allowed from August 17 th to Nov 29 th , 1777, for services and travel, three months and twenty three days. 3=23
Noah Mason claims for further service under Capt. Seagraves in '75. the rolls of which, after the 1 st of August, in 1775, are not found. 6=24
Noah Mason also claims for services under Capt. Farrar, in Col. Dana's Regiment in 1776, and in August, 1778, under Capt. Peleg Peck; the rolls of which are not found in this Office except

Amount brought over m do 6 = 24 one of Capt Peleg Peck's Company from Jan y 1 st to April 1 st 1778. on which the name of Noah Mason is not borne. —
Edward D Bangs. Ly
Noah Mason's name is also found on a Mustering Roll of Capt. Sam l Baldwin's Company in Col Dikes' Regt. where he is allowed from Decem r 14 th 1776. to the last day of Feb y 1777. where he is allowed two months and fifteen days. — — — — —
Edward D Bangs. Ly
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end.

J. L. Edwards Esq.-

Sir
Enclosed I send the Proofs of Marriage & a declaration Made by Lucretia Mason "Widow of Noah Mason a Pensioner of the Revolution on the Roll at New York. I believe these Proofs are complete to entitle her to her husband's pay for five years under the Act of 7 th July 1838 and the Joint-Resolution of August-23 rd 1842. Should these documents be approved & deemed sufficient I hope her application may be successful and available at-as early a period as may be practicable. The certificates &c on the single sheet were obtained by her more than a year ago & not being in conformity with the instructions I obtained the others but enclose those by way of corroborative evidence.
New York February 23 rd 1843
Respt Yours &c.
Irving Parrs
7 Broad St.
Please address Mrs Lucretia Mason to my care -
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Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., _____, 189____
Sir
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Noah Mason , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     see attached  
Battles engaged in, Burgoyne's surrender & R.I. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Newbridge Mass. Date of application for pension, Oct 30 1832 Residence at date of application, No Hempstead NY. Age at date of application, Born Dighton Mass 1755 Remarks: See add.
Very respectfully,
Lafayette Myers  Grand Island Nebr.
Commissioner.

Noah Mason
Mr Kent

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Noah Mason which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? [Handwritten line] IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Each term of actual service in field & garrison showed } No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? he distinctly alleged in the supplemental affidavit } Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
Yes
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days. I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

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Ms.
Mar 3 1843
Lucius Mann
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Sir
I enclose a declaration made by Mrs Lucretia Mason after receiving her pension under the Act of July 7. 1838, for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the Act of March 3 d 1843 - New York Aprie 4. 1843
Yours &c
Irving Paris
7 Broad St.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissary Pension Washington.

John L. Edwards Esq.
Hempstead (N.Y.) Dec. 27 1833
Sir Immediately upon the receipt of your letter stating that the application of Mark Marsh has been suspended, for want of the evidence to be procured from Massachusetts; He went there and procured the certificate herewith enclosed. While there he accidentally heard of the existence of some of his revolutionary comrades, and was so happy as to procure a number of additional certificates which are also herewith sent - He hopes now that all obstacles are removed and that he will be so happy as to receive information of the success of his application for the bounty of his country -
Be so good sir, when you have decided in his favor as to send his Pension certificate to me, designating where application should be made for payment -
Very respectfully
B. F. Thompson

I Baxter Hall of Uxbridge in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy six years do testify and say, that I have been acquainted with Noah Mason now of North East in the County of Lewis in the State of New York ever since we were boys, that the said Mason and myself enlisted to serve as tans in the war of the Revolution under Capt. Benjamin Foxcroft & Lt. Benjamin Green in the Regiment of Col. Denny was enlisted for three months in the 1776 and marched to Poughkeepsie on the Hudson's river in the State of New York, & served out the said term of three months together in that place & its vicinity & then we were verbally discharged & returned home together & further saith not. Baxter Hall
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester County ss. December 14 - 1823. Personally appeared the above named Baxter Hall & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
I further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Baxter Hall that he is a credible witness & that full faith & credit may be given to his testimony.
Benjamin D. Dames Justice of the peace

I Elisha Murdock of Uxbridge in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy eight years, do testify & say I have been well acquainted with Noah Mason formerly of Uxbridge aforesaid but now of Northampton in the County of Essex in the State of New York, that the said Mason & myself enlisted for the term of three months in the latter part of the year 1776 in the Company Commanded by Capt. Samuel Baldwin in the regiment commanded by Col. Dyer we were stationed at Dorchester near Boston in this State, where we served out the said three months when we were verbally dismissed & returned home together.
I further testify, that I was at Rhode- Island in the 1778. in Sullivan's Expedition, in the time of the fight on the Island I saw the said very then Mason in the engagement & near where five of our men were killed, I did not again see Mason on the Island & I do not know how long he served & further the Deponent saith not. Elisha Murdock
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester County ss December 14-1833
Personally appeared Elisha Murdock & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed. I further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Elisha Murdock, that he is a competent witness in full faith & credit may be given to his testimony. Benjamin Adams Justice of the peace

I Frederic Saff of Uxbridge in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged twenty four years, do testify & say that I was formerly well acquainted with Nash Mason formerly of said Uxbridge but now of Northampton in the County of Essex & State of New York (as it is said) I well remember that the said Mason & myself served a tour of three months together in the latter part of the year 1776 & the fore part of the year 1777, at Dorchester in this State near Boston in the Company commanded by Samuel James Baldwin in the Regiment of Col. Byke, at the expiration of the said three months the said Mason & myself were verbally discharged. and further the deponent saith not.
Frederic Saff
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester County ss December 14 th 1832. Mr. Saff appeared Frederic Saff Esq. and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed. I further certify that I am well acquainted with the said Frederic Saff, that he is a competent witness & that full faith & credit may be given to his testimony.
Benjamin Adams Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss I, Jos. G. Kendall, Clerk of the Common Pleas Court within and for the County of Worcester certify, that the above named Benjamin Adams Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, & duly qualified to act as such, & his signature above written in the three foregoing Affidavits, is genuine. In witness whereof I have set my hand and the seal of said Common Pleas Court this seventeenth day of December A. D. 1832.
Jos. G. Kendall Clerk

(supp. mtr. affidavit)
State of New York } County of Queens } ss: Personally appeared before me Singleton Mitchell first Judge of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Queens in the State of New York, Noah Mason to me well known, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he served in the Revolutionary war, as stated in his Declaration made before the said court of common pleas private on the 30 th day of October last past, as a and volunteer, and served for a period in the whole not less than four years, and during the whole of that time employed in active field service. That deponent assisted in erecting fortifications as stated in his former Declaration above referred to, but was never attached to any particular fortification or did any gar- rison duty - and this deponent further says that by reason of old age and the consequen- ces of memory, he cannot state the periods and circumstances of his services in the Revolution more particularly than he has done in his said Declaration and in this present deposition.
Subscribed and sworn to } Noah Mason the 19 th day of Feby 1833. } before me Singleton Mitchell First Judge of Queens County
I Samuel Sherman clerk of the county of Queens in the state of New York, do certify that Singleton Mitchell whose name is subscribed to the preceding affidavit is first Judge of the said county of Queens - that I am ac- quainted with his hand writing and believe the signature aforesaid to be the proper hand writing of the said Singleton Mitchell - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county the 19 th day of Feby 1833 - Samuel Sherman Clerk

We the undersigned have been acquainted with Capt Noah Mason for a number of years, and believe him to be a man of integrity, and truth of good standing in society; and that any oath or statement made by him, we should implicitly believe as witness our names. -
Corr Neck L Island 26 Sept 1832
Robert N Ames Daniel Bahals Leonard Nott Benjamin Howlett Nase W Townsend Forrest C Baxter Peter Underwood Peter Griffin Francis Blake William Dodge Geo. Connell John Fredwell Richardson Cornwall
Queens County p: I Robert N Ames of North Huntington in said county do mean that I join the persons whose names are hereto subscribed sign the above certificate -
known before me this 26th day of September 1832
Frederick Hubbell Just Judge Queens County
I Frederick Mitchell First Judge of the county of Queens in the State of New York, do hereby certify that I am acquainted with all the persons whose names are subscribed to the above certificate, and that they are people of the first respectability and credit - and that I believe the signatures to be the proper hand writing of the said persons respectively - Oct 27 th 1832.
Frederick Mitchell First Judge of Queens County

In the matter of Noah Mason Applicant for a Pension under the Act of 7 th June 1832.
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Wore I Elisha Murdock of Uxbridge in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify & say, I have been acquainted with Noah Mason formerly of Said Uxbridge but now of Sandy Point in the State of New York (as I believe) from his youth I will remember that the said Noah Mason enlisted with me into the company com- manded by Capt Edward Segrave in the regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Read for the term of eight months from the first of May in the year 1775, said regiment was stationed at Roxbury near Boston in said State where the said Mason & myself served out our term of enlistment & were dismissed. I further testify that in the year 1777, the said Mason and myself went to Bennington & from thence to Saratoga to the taking of Burgoyne, the said Mason & myself were in the company of Capt Job Snapp, in the Regiment com- manded by Col. Cushing, the said Mason & myself left home in August in said year & returned home in the December following & were gone about four months - After General Burgoyne & his army capitulated we went with the said re- giment, down & by the north river & were dismissed near White Plains and further the deponent saith not
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Elisha Murdock Worcester ss. Uxbridge August 30 th 1832. Then personally appeared Elisha Murdock who signed the above deposition & made solemn oath to the truth of the same - I further testify that I am well acquainted with the said deponent & know him to be a man of truth and a credible witness. Benjamin Adams Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss.
I, Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the Judicial Court within and for the County of Worcester, certify That Benjamin Adams, Esquire, before whom the annexed Deposition of Elisha Murdock was signed and sworn to, is a Justice of the peace in and for said County - and that his signature to the certificate of such oath appears to be in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County Seal, this fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

Smetham Mason
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Irving Paris New York

State of New York City & County of New York } p: On this sixth day of June AD 1848, before me, George Ireland Jr a Commissioner of Deeds duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for said county, personally appeared Lucretia Mason, a resident of the City of New York, aged Seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, with me her oath made the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war: That she is the widow of Noah Mason, who was a Pirate in the War of the Revolution, and that she received a pension at the New York City Agency under the Act of 17 June 1844, of Forty Seven Dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow living and abiding in the City of New York on the day and year above written.
before me Geo. Ireland Jr Commr of Deeds
Lucretia Mason
I, James Conner, Clerk of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That George Ireland Jr before whom the annexed deposition taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that I believe the Signature of said Commissioner thereunto subscribed is genuine.
It is per me the same indi- by her in the presence of Commr of Deeds
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 6 day of June 1848
James Conner Clerk

State of New York City & County of New York } p: On this sixth day of June at 1848, before me, George Ireland Jr a Commission- er of Deeds duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for said county, personally appeared Lucretia Mason, a resident of the City of New York, aged Seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, with me her oath made the follow- ing declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the pension made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 nd February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war: That she is the widow of Noah Mason, who was a Pirate in the War of the Revolution, and that she received a pension at the New York City Agency, under the Act of 17 June 1844, of Forty Seven Dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow surviving and independent on the day and year above written
Lucretia Mason
before me Geo. Ireland Jr Comm d Deeds
STATE OF NEW YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner, CLERK of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That George Ireland Jr before whom the annexed deposition taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that I believe the Signature of said Commissioner thereunto subscribed is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 6 day of June 1848
James Conner Clerk
That is person to same indi- y her in the in of m of Deeds,

State of New York City & County of New York } p: On this sixth day of June AD 1848, before me, George Ireland Jr a Commis- sioner of deeds duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for said county, personally appeared Lucretia Mason, a resident of the City of New York, aged Seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, with me her oath made the follow- ing declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the pension made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war: That she is the widow of Noah Mason, who was a Private in the War of the Revolution, and that she received a pension at the New York City Agency under the Act of 17 June 1844, of Forty Seven Dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow born to and presented on the day and year above written before me
Lucretia Mason
Geo. Ireland Jr Commr of Deeds
I hereby certify that the foregoing declaration is person- ally known to me and that she is the same indi- vidual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration.
Geo. Ireland Jr Commr of Deeds

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State & County of New York } ss. On this Third day of April in the year One thousand Eight-hundred and forty three before the subscriber a Commissioner of deeds for the City and County of New York personally appeared Lucretia Mason a resident of the City of New York aged Seventy two years and upwards who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Noah Mason who was a Private in the War of the Revolution and served as follows according to a statement in the hand writing of her said husband now in her possession and which she believes to be true. At Uxbridge in Massachusetts in a Regiment commanded by Colonel Read, Edward Lapham Lieutenant afterwards in the same Regiment in a Company commanded

By Capt. Taft at Dorchester & Roxbury - We afterwards enlisted under Colonel Denny & Capt. Farmer stationed at Tarrytown N.Y. We again enlisted under Colonel Cushing & Capt. Knapp and was at the Battle of Saratoga and the surrender of Burgoyne and was wounded in his wrist. He was afterwards in the battle of Rhode Island under Colonel Carpenter and Capt. Peck, General Sullivan Commander of the army - She further declares that she received a Pension at the New York City Agency under the act of July 7. 1838 at the rate of Forty Seven dollars & sixty six cents per annum. She further declares that she is still a Mason
STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, NATHANIEL JARVIS, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That George Deland Jr. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgement of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement a Commissioner of Deeds for said City and County, dwelling in the said City, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Commissioner, and verily believe that the signa- ture to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine. I further certify, that said in- strument is executed according to the laws of this State, as appears by said certificate.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court and County, the 10 th day of April 1842
Nathl. Jarvis Clerk.
is known mentioned Deeds New York

By Capt. Traft at Dorchester & Roxbury - We afterwards enlisted under Colonel Denny & Capt. Faxon stationed at Tarrytown N.Y. We again enlisted under Colonel Cushing & Capt. Knapp and was at the Battle of Saratoga and the surrender of Burgoyne and was wounded in his wrist. He was afterwards in the battle of Rhode Island under Colonel Carpenter and Capt. Peck, General Sullivan Commander of the army - She further declares that she received a Pension at the New York City Agency under the act of July 7. 1838 at the rate of Forty Seven dollars & sixty six cents per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow
Lucretia Mason
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above written before me Geo Ireland Jr Comm. of Deeds
City and County of New York
I do hereby certify that the above Deponent is known to me to be the identical Lucretia Mason mentioned in the above deposition.
Geo. Ireland Jr Comm. of Deeds City & County of New York

I George Boardman of Halifax in the County of Windham & State of Vermont being of lawful age depose & say - That on or about the 14 th day of December in the year 1786 in Preston in NewLondon County (that part of Preston now Griswold) Connecticut. I saw Lucretia Kimme married to Noah Mason, I was present at their wedding, they were married by Rev Levi Hart who was then a minister in that Society, I then resided in d Preston that part now Griswold but now reside in d Halifax as stated above. I shall be seventy-two years old if I live to see the 16 th day of June next - and further the Deponent saith not Dated at Griswold in NewLondon County Con. this 19 th day of February Anno Domini 1842 George Boardman
NewLondon County ss Griswold February 19 th 1842 Personally appeared George Boardman Esq, who hath signed the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same - Before me
Nathan Stanton
Justice of the peace
I hereby certify, that I have in my possession a book of Church records formerly kept as I believe by Rev Hart one pastor of the Church in the sec- ond society in Preston now Griswold in which book of records I find the following entry of marriage "1786 Dec 14. Noah Mason and Lucretia Kimme both of Preston" and I further certify, that I fully believe that the said entry of marriage was

made by Levi Hart formerly pastor of the church in the second society in Preston now Griswold.
William R. Jewett Pastor of the 1 st Church in Griswold formerly the 2 nd church of Preston.
New London County p Griswold February 19 th 1842 Personally appeared Rev William R Jewett and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate by him subscribed. Before me Nathan Stanton Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that the Rev William R Jewett is a clergyman in good & regular standing & is entitled to the fullest confidence Nathan Stanton Justice of the peace
I Henry Kinne of Griswold in the County of New London & State of Connecticut being of lawful age depose & say that I well recollect of seeing the Rev Levi Hart Marry Noah Mason and Lucretia Kinne. I was present at their wedding. They were married in Preston in New London County Connecticut in that part of Preston now Griswold I cannot certainly tell the year they were married. I am now about Eighty Two years old. I resided then in Preston (now Griswold) & have resided there ever since, & further the deponent saith not Signed in presence of Nathan Stanton Alexander Kimsey Henry X Kinne mat.
New London County p Griswold February 19 th 1842. Personally appeared Mr Henry Kinne who hath subscribed the above deposition by making his mark thereto and made solemn oath to the truth of the same Nathan Stanton Justice of the peace Before me