Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41795, for Jacob Martin, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Martin, Jacob
S. 41795
CONTENTS

Vermont Roll.
1410
Jacob Martin Shepherd's Regiment Private Massachusetts line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of June 1818, and sent to Jonathan Robinson, Esq. Bennington, Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818.
Remained after ending
4 months 31/30 $ 40.26
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
79 One Year —
not entitled Re-instated Bennington, Bennington Co.
October 16. 1820 Re-instated and noted given Stephen, Bennington Vt
Re-instated with July 26th 1820 to A. Harris, Bennington, Vermont

Vermont Roll.
1410
Jacob Martyn Shepherd's Private Massachusetts Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th June 1818, and sent to Jonathan Robinson, Esq. Bennington, Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. Quarterly allowance ending 4 months 31/30 $ 40.26
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
79 One Year
Not entitled Re-instated Bennington, Vt.
Application sent July 26 th 1821 to A. C. Merrill, Bennington, Vermont October 16. 1820 Re-instated and notice given to pensioner, Bennington Vt.

Jacob Martin
Petition -
Admitted
Judge Robinson
Burlington
Vt

I Jacob Martin of Bennington in the county of Bennington and State of Vermont testify and say, that in the month of June - 1779 - I engaged in the Continental Service - I was mustered at Springfield - and drew my arms - marched to West Point - I was again mustered by Baron Stuber - I joined the army at Lower Saloon - entered Capt Webb's company in the 4 th Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col d Shepherd - I was discharged at the Highlands 22 nd April 1780 - I enlisted for Nine months, which time I faithfully served my country - I have left my discharge -
I further say I am possessed of but very little property - I am more than I possess - My circumstances are reduced so that I am need of assistance from my country for support, being in my twenty fourth year - - Jacob Martin
State of Vermont } Bennington County } Bennington April 4 th 1818
Then personally appeared Jacob Martin and made oath that the facts by him stated in the above affidavit are true - Before me John H. Dinsmore Justice of the Court

We whose names are hereunto subscribed testify and say that we are acquainted with Jacob Martin of Bennington - and by his request have carefully examined into his circumstances. find that he is possessed of about 15 acres of land - but no house - he has a cow & seven sheep - & some debts owing to him - but he is indebted to a consi- derable amount - more than his property is worth - & we consider him entitled to support - from government - Daniel Mayes James Martin.
Sworn before John H. Olin Dist. Judge of C. Court
I David Robinson here testify & say that Daniel Mayes and James Martin are near of both vicinity - David Robinson Jur.
Sworn before John H. Olin Dist. Judge of C. Court -

I Jacob Martin testify & say that in the form David Martin to whom the following order for provision was given -
Jacob Martin
Sworn before John H. Olin Atty at Bridge of C. Canal
the issuing Commissioners will deliver provision to Jacob Martin Simeon Morse Comfort Peters & Samuel Brown or either discharged from the 4 Massachusetts Regt Sufficient to support them from Camp to the Town of Gaglious
Highland
22 d April 1780
Lt. Col. Maj r Comd g of the 4 th M a Regt
To the Hon ble & Col. Nathan Sweets Dr WAT

To the Hon ble J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War
On the 4 th Day of April A D 1818 before me the subscribers one of the Judges of the County Court within and for the County of Bennington and State of Vermont. Personally appeared Jacob Martin Resident in Bennington who being duly sworn according to Law, on his oath, did make the foregoing declaration in his affidavit by him subscribed in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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 — I do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Jacob Martin did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceeding and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress. — Dated at Bennington this 11 th day of April A D 1818 —
John H. Olin J d Judge of C. Court

I John H Olin Judge as aforesaid - from a further and more critical examination of the said Jacob Martin, & James Martin, am convinced that although he has about three hundred dollars worth of property in his hands - that he is justly indebted to more than that amount, for the payment of which his property has been in long pledged. I would therefore recommend him as one, who from his advanced age & reduced circumstances, stands in need of assistance from government
John H. Olin J. Commissioner of U. States
April 28 th 1818.
Jacob Martin
Petition -
Admitted
Joseph Rothchild
Benjamin
etc

Isabella Martin
Declaration
CHVR
Barnesboro 1410.
June 1888
North pl. 39.
Sep. 1815
Not entitled

DISTRICT OF VERMONT, SS.
ON this 22 d day of June 1820 personally appeared in open court, being a county court and court of record, which has power to fine and imprison, and is constituted a court of record by a special act of the Legislature of the state of Vermont, creating said court, within and for the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, Jacob Martin aged 76 years, resident in Bennington in said county of Bennington who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war, as follows:
I served in the Colo W m Shepherd company, commanded by Capt Webb in the 4 th regiment, commanded by Colo W m Shepherd of the Massachusetts line, for the period of nine months and was honorably discharged as will appear by reference to his discharge forwarded with his declaration to the war department
as will appear by my original declaration on file in the War office, dated the 4 th day of April A D 1818 on which original declaration I have received a pension certificate bearing the number 14110
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.
The following is a schedule of all the real and personal estate, to wit:
14 acres of land which is mortgaged for the full value thereof. 1 Cow and 7 sheep - 1/4 part of a pew in Hosick meeting house - 1 old hand saw - 1 demand against Joseph Rose amounting to $197.21 - 1 do - do - M c Aye - do - 4.50 very few articles of old wicks worn and unfashionable kitchen furniture and several old articles of farming utensils all of very little value. I owe to sundry persons the sum of $654.05 The said Jacob Martin further states that he is by occupation a farmer & from age and infirmity is unable to pursue it to any benefit or profit and at most can labor but trifle - he has a wife named Hannah aged 77 years who is infirm and almost blind and can do but little - and that without private or public aid he cannot support himself and wife
Jacob Martin

old wards worn and unfashionable kitchen furniture and several old articles of farming utensils all of very little value owe to sundry persons the sum of $654.05 The said Jacob Martin further states that he is by occupation a farmer & from age and infirmary is unable to pursue it to any benefit or profit and at most can labour but trifle - he has a wife named Hannah aged 77 years who is infirm and almost blind and can do but little - and that without private or public aid he cannot support himself an wife Jacob Martin
Sworn to and declared at Bennington in the county of Bennington, and state of Vermont, on the 22 d day of June 1820 in open court, before
Lou Pratt Clerk -
1, Lou Pratt clerk of Bennington County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration, Oath and the schedule 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 189 dollars and 75 cents. besides the sum of 100 mentioned above & upon full proof it is the opinion of the court that all the property of the said Jacob Martin is not sufficient to satisfy his just debts - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 27 th day of June 1820
Lou Pratt Clerk of the Court for the county of Bennington

41795 INVALID.
Revz
File No. 41795-
Jacob Martin P. B. 100
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 807
[Arrangement of 1870.]