Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18102, for Jacob Marsh, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Hoass. H. H.
Marsh, Jacob
S. 18102
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10.332
New Hampshire
Jacob Spash
of Hillsboro in the State of N.H. who was a Pirate in the company commanded by Captain  of the  commanded by Col Cilly in the N.H. line for 11  Days
Inscribed on the Roll of N.H. at the rate of 39 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of April 1833 and sent to Richardson Pelham N.H.
  Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1830  $79.32    Semi-ant. allowance ending 2 Sept.  19.83     $99.15  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H. Spash Clerk, Book  Vol. 1 st Page 102

9160 Jacob Marsh
Private
11 Mo 27 days
Alb W.C.E
Papers not properly authenticated, official character & signature of the Magistrate not certified
Nov 21. 1832
$ 39.66.
John Richardson Pelham NH

9160  BRIEF in the case of  Jacob Marsh of Pelham,  Hillsboro' Co  in the State of  Nitnapapoline  (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? —  3. How old is he? 72  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.     1776, March 2 private Gen. Col. Barbour   1777, Jan 15 1 " Capt. Hays   1780 June ✱ 8 27 " Major Scott, Com'd. Lt. How. Col. Cilly   1781 August (Plan 1/2) 3 Substitute Lt Davis, Genl. McDowell    ✱ on Rolls of Service 5 mos & 27 days
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Pelham  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Several living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
The affidavits are not sealed nor connected with sealed paper  I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. C. Easton Examining Clerk.

State of New Hampshire } County of Hillsborough } ss
On the twenty eighth day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Court of Probate of Wills &c for said County of Hillsborough now sitting at Amherst within and for said County, Jacob Marsh a resident in Pelham in said County of Hillsborough aged seventy two years, who being first 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. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated.
2 months In the year A.D. 1776, in the month of March if I rightly recollect, men were called for to go to the Castle in Boston Harbor to repair the fort there, which had been destroyed by the British. I enlisted as a volunteer for this service, for three months. I staid in the service at this time but two months, as I was unwell and obtained liberty to return home. Colonel Burleigh commanded the detachment to which I belonged. I had no regular written discharge at this time, but was verbally dismissed, after having served two months as aforesaid.
See the accompanying Affidavits of
William Beard & } Benjamin Sweeney }
I further state that,
1 month In the year A.D. 1777, a call was made on the Town of Pelham, for men to assist in capturing Burgoin's Army. About thirty men volunteered for this service from said Town, of whom I was one. We chose our Officers from those who volunteered, before we started as follows, to wit. Amos Gage, was chosen Captain, & Robert Newton Lieutenant, but whether they were commissioned or not, I am not able to say. Capt. Thomas Shafford of this Town acted as orderly Sergeant. Some men from other towns joined us, to make up the company, & some of the Officers were chosen from these. We commenced our march as soon as we were organized, & marched to Bennington, and from thence to Fort Miller, where we staid a short time, and then marched to Fort Edward, and were stationed at this Fort the greater part of the time for which we engaged. We afterward crossed the North River where we were in hourly expectation of an engagement with the Hessians, but no battle took place, as the British Army surrendered. While at Fort Edward a party of our men captured & brought in, over fifty Indians, and a number of British Soldiers who had been wounded. The time for which I engaged was one month which time I fully served, and was dismissed the service verbally. I recd no written discharge at this time.
See the accompanying Affidavit of Capt. Shafford

I further state that,
In the year A.D. 1780 in the month of June, but what day of the month I do not now recollect, I voluntarily enlisted into the regular service of the Revolutionary war for six months . I immediately went to Worcester in Massachusetts, from whence a Sergeant belonging to the Army conducted us to West Point, where Arnold commanded. We were there mustered and attached to Major Scott's Company commanded by Lieut. How and Col. Cilly's Regiment. The Regiment to which I belonged, if I rightly recollect, the main army, were stationed in sight of the City of New York. After Arnold's villainy was discovered the Regiment to which I belonged marched in great haste to West Point, where we staid a greater part of the time for which we engaged. But before our time was out, we marched to a place called Soldier's Fortune , & there the time for which I engaged expired & I received a regular Discharge from Col. Cilly. Not supposing that said Discharge could be of any use to me, I did not take that care of it which I otherwise should have done, and it cannot now be found. I served the full term of six months under this engagement, and was honorably discharged as aforesaid.
In the accompanying Affidavit of Josiah Wyman for proof of the above service —
I further state that
In the year A.D. 1781, Six men were called for from Newbury Port in Massachusetts to go to West Point. I think in the month of August in said year. Capt. Whittier of Methuen was employed by the men whose duty it was to go, to procure men to go as Substitutes for them. Six men from the town of Pelham engaged to go, to wit. Edmund Tenney John Ferguson Amos Kimb, Josiah Coburn, James Ferguson & myself. We went to said Newbury Port enlisted for three months and passed muster. I do not now recollect the person's name for whom I served as a Substitute. We started from said Newbury Port and went to Worcester in Massachusetts, & were there put under the command of Lieut. Davis of said Newbury Port. I do not now recollect the Colonel's name of the Regiment to which we belonged, but think that General M c Doodle commanded at West Point at this time. I staid the time out for which I engaged, & I had a regular discharge, but it is not now to be found. I served in the Revolutionary war at this time for the full term of three months and was honorably discharged as aforesaid. I was born in Bradford Massachusetts, as I am told August 22, 1760, & there is a record of my age on the Books of that town as I have been told but I never saw it. I lived in Pelham aforesaid when I enlisted into the service — hence lived there ever since the Revolutionary war, & live there at the present time —
In the accompanying Affidavits of Josiah Coburn & Edmund Tenney for proof of the above service —

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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
Jacob Marsh
Sworn to and subscribed, the day & year aforesaid
Col Edmund Parker, Judge of Probate
We John H. Church D.D. a clergyman residing in the Town of Pelham aforesaid and Saml. M. Richardson Esq. residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jacob Marsh, who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration: that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, & that we concur in that opinion.
John H. Church Saml. M. Richardson
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Col Edmund Parker, Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, & served as he states. And the Court further certifies that the Rev. Dr. Church, who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman, resident in said town of Pelham & that Saml. M. Richardson Esq. who has signed the same, is a resident in the same town, & is a credible person, & that their statement is entitled to credit
Col Edmund Parker, Judge of Probate
Charles H. Atherton Register and Clerk of the Court of Probate for the said County of Hillsborough Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the application for a Pension of the said Jacob Marsh -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court of Probate at Amherst in said County this 28th day of August Anno Domini 1832.
C. H. Atherton Regr

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 Isaac Marsh 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feb. 1776 2 mos. Pvt. ✓ Burkett N.H.   1777 1 mo. Amos Gage ✓   June 1780 6 mos. Eiley "   Aug. 1781 3 mos. French Putnam Mass.  
Battles engaged in, none stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Pelham, N.H. Date of application for pension, Aug 28, 1832. His cl. was al Residence at date of application, Pelham, Hillsborough Co. N.H. Age at date of application, born Aug. 22, 1760 at Bradford, Mass.
Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

9160 Jacob Marsh
Dear Mr. Richardson P.S. Barn N.H.
Sent the Cpt of 13 in Sawyer to the Y.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Jacob Marsh 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? Yes 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? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? 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? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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? And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office? No  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
No
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. 21

Rev 1/21
Orland Calif Glenn Co.
May 7, 1921.
Pension Bureau Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:— Will you please send me the Revolutionary war record of Jacob Marsh of Hillsborough Co. New Hampshire. He received a pension. Would like all the data you have of him and his family.
Respectfully yours, Mrs. Wm Charney.

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18102
1921 May 27 Hist. to Mrs. H. C. Chaney.
INVALID.
File No. 18102
Jacob Marsh
Pre Rev War
Act: June 7" 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 241
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Benjamin Sawyer of Warner in the county of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire of lawfull age depore and say that there was a call for men to go to Boston harbour to rebuild the Fort there which had been destroyed by the British I went myself and staid there three months and Jacob Mark who now lives in Pelham in the county of Hillsborough in said State was there with me and according to my best knowledge and belief he was there two months or upwards when he was taken sick and discharged, this was in the spring of the year 1776 we went in March and I staid three months it being the time I engaged for Benjamin Sawyer
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss July 10 th 1832
Then personally appeared the above named Benjamin Sawyer and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me Benjamin Sawyer Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Deponent is a credible witness and is entitled to full credit for truth and veracity and sustains a good character - Benjamin Evans Justice Peace

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office July 11. 1832
The within named Benjamin Evans is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Merrimack, duly constituted and sworn, and his signature as such genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of State.
Ralph Metcalf Secy.
July 11/32
Affidavit. Henry Sawyer for Jacob Merrill

Affidavit Capt. Spofford for Jacob North

I Thomas Spafford of Peterborough in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire Gentleman of lawful age on my oath depose and say that men were called for for to go to Saratoga to take Burgoyne's Army. A number of men went from this town & Amos Gage commanded the Company & I served as orderly Sergeant. We engaged for thirty days. Jacob Marsh of this town went with us & staid as long as the rest of us. I have no doubt but said Jacob Marsh continued in the service at this time one month. Thomas Spafford.
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss - July 20. 1832.
Then personally appeared the above named Thomas Spafford and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me, Saml M Richardson Just. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Deposition is entitled to full credit for truth and veracity.
Saml M Richardson Just. Peace

Affidavit W m Beard for Jacob Marple
William Beard's Affidavit.

I, William Beard of Dunbarton in the County of Merrimack in the State of New Hampshire of law- ful age on my oath depose and say that men were sent for to go to the Castle in Boston Harbor to repair the Fort which had been destroyed by the British. I went myself, and Mr Jacob Marsh of Pelham in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire went with me. I staid three months, but Mr Marsh did not stay but two months, as he was unwell I had to come home. This was in the year A.D. 1776. We commenced the ser- -vice in the month of March of said year
William Beard
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough-ss - June 27. 1832
Then the above named William Beard made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true -
Before me - Sam l M c Richardson Just. Peace
I certify that the above named deponent is a credible witness so far as has come to my knowledge
Sam l M c Richardson Just. Peace

Affidavit for Josiah Coburn Jacob Marsh

County of Hillsborough I Josiah Coburn of Pelham in the State of New Hampshire of lawful age on my oath depose and say that in the year A.D. 1781 men were called for from Newbury Port in Massachusetts to go to West Point. I engaged for one, and Mr Jacob Marsh now of Pelham in said County also engaged at the same time. He enlisted for three months and belonged to Capt. French's Company of Col. Putnam's Regiment and staid in the service the time we engaged for. Mr Marsh and myself, mused together the whole time and I have no hesitation in saying that he served in the Revolutionary war at this time for the full term of three months. Josiah Coburn
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss - July 20. 1832.
Then personally appeared the above named Josiah Coburn and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me, Lam. M. Richardson Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is entitled to full credit for truth & veracity
Lam. M. Richardson Justice of Peace

Affidavit Edmund Turrey for Jacob Marsh

I, Edmund Tenney of Pelham in the County of Hills- borough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age on my oath depose and say that in the year A.D. 1781, men were sent from Newbury Port for to go to West Point. I engaged for one, and Mr Jacob Marsh now of Pelham in said County also engaged at the same time. We enlisted for three months & staid in the service the time we engaged for. Mr. Marsh & myself mused together the whole time & I have no hesitation in saying that he served in the Revolutionary war at this time for the full term of three months —
Edmund Tenney
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss - July 20. 1832.
Then personally appeared the above named Edmund Tenney and made solemn oath that the above Affidavit by him subscribed is true
Deponent, Sam l M c Richardson Just. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Deponent is entitled to full credit for truth & veracity
S am l M c Richardson Just. Peace

I Josiah Wyman of Hudson in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire of lawful age on my oath depose & say that men were called for to go to West Point in June A.D. 1780. I enlisted for one and Jacob Marsh of Pelham in said County of Hillsborough also enlisted at the same time. We enlisted for six months. We immediately joined the army at said West Point in Major Scott's Company commanded by Lieut. How. We continued in the Army the time for which we enlisted; & I have no doubt but said Mr. Marsh served at this time in the Revolutionary war for the full term of six months Josiah Wyman
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss - July 20. 1832 - Then personally appeared the above named Josiah Wyman and made solemn oath that the above affi- -davit by him subscribed is true - Before me, Saml. Richardson Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Deponent is entitled to full credit for truth & veracity S. Richardson Just. Peace

Apprentice for Josiah Hemen Jacob Merrill
I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire, certify that Samuel M. Richardson within named is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough and that the signatures on this paper and on those attached thereto, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this first day of January in the year of our Lord 1833.
A. Wallace Clerk