Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B. L. Wt. 47967-160-55, for Isaac King, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
King, Isaac
NUMBER _____
BL Ut 47967-160-55
CONTENTS

Adm 10/5/55 Adm 10/5/55 Adm 10/5/55 Adm 10/5/55
Adm 10/5/55 April 26 1855 Isaac Hsing
James Capt Daniel Grant Revolutionary War Aug 1780 Nov 1780 Private
Mass Troops Mass Troops
Ad. 160th Nov 1956 Dodge Vol 11. page 80.
A. L. Richardson Nail House Cycle Bois St.

102.042 Isaac King Dutton. Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 23, 1858.
I Hereby Certify , That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
Horace Leland was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. M. Wingate Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION FOR BOUNTY LAND.
(By a person who has never before had a Land Warrant, or made a declaration therefor.)
STATE OF Massachusetts } COUNTY OF Worcester } p
On this Seventh day of April A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five , personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Isaac King aged Ninety two years, a resident of Sutton in the State of Massachusetts who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical Isaac King who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Daniel Groot
in the Regiment of commanded by in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812, of the Revolution
that he enlisted at Leicester on or about the day of August A. D. 1780 for the term of Three months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days, and was honorably discharged at on the day of November A. D. 1780
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the act approved March, 3d 1855. He also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
and that he says that the certificate thereof in presence of me, is sent for and D. L. Richardson also Heuben. B. Chase Boston Mass. Isaac King X Mark Ebenezer Putnam

STATE OF Massachusetts COUNTY OF Worcester } p
We, Richard Chase and Estlin Putnam residents of Sutton in the State of Massachusetts upon our oaths declare that the declaration foregoing was signed and acknowledged by Isaac King in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Richard F Chase Estlin Putnam
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Horace Libard
Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF } COUNTY OF ss. }
I, _____ certify that whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission is dated on the _____ day of _____ A. D. 185 _____ that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand this _____ day of _____
A. D. 185 _____

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I William Smith Assistant Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court , which is a court of record for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify that
John A. Denny Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the Certificate on the paper hereunto annexed, was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth to take the acknowledgement of deeds and administer oaths, that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity, and that his SIGNATURE to said CERTIFICATE is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court, this twelfth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty- six .
W. Smith, Asst. Clerk.

I John King of Leicester in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, depose and say that Isaac King of Sutton in said County was during a part of the Revolutionary War a resident of Leicester and lived with my father Henry King. That I recollect the circumstances of his return from the War, and that I often heard my father and others afterwards speak of the said Isaac King having served in the War, and that the same person is now living at the age of ninety two years in Sutton, in this County, and that I have this day seen and conversed with him —
Dated at Leicester aforesaid this twentieth day of March A.D. 1885 John King
Worcester R. March 20, 1885 Then the above named John King appeared and made oath that the above statement by him subscribed is true —
Before me
Jos. A. Denny Jus. Pac.

I hereby certify that I have been acquainted for forty years with the within named John King, that he is, and has always been a man of upright and moral character, has for most of his life been a Magistrate in the County of Worcester, and is at this time one of our most worthy and respected citizens, and is now according to the second eighth year of
Jos. A. Denny Town Clerk
Leicester April 5. 1855.

Additional Evidence Rev Land N o 102,042 Isaac King
Isaac King 102,042 Feb 17/73
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Nov-30/73 ss

Additional Evidence New Land N o 102042 Isaac King
Isaac King 102,042
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Mar 11 1883
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20. 11 No. 361 ss

47.967
S.
Meo Am

Additional Evidence No 102042
Boston April 14 (Monday) 1856
To the Comm ee of Pensions Sir.
In case of app n Isaac King 42 years old for Bounty Land No 102042 Apr 25/55 Suspended for proof of Identity We send you the Affidavits of
John King of Leicester Mass Vs Samuel Taylor of Sutton Mass.
When decided please communicate to us. Vs as the old gentleman is very feeble , early action will be very material that he may get his land before his death
Respectfully A. L. Richardson & Co

Isaac King
Additional Evidence to be attached to Case No 102042
Beynton
A. S. Richardson & Co Boston Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston. February 27, 1856.
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 Isaac Hings is borne on pay roll of Capt. (Daniel) Givens Comp. Col. Enoch Hall's Regt. from Aug. 1. 1780 to Dec. 1. 1780 as private.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
A. D. Witt Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Isaac King Case Dec 13th 1855
126 5 1/2
340 126 264
95 120 145 140 114 5 570
93 160 53 3 48.80
798 526 29 271.71
8 Wm 5.95 120
2634.64 2108.35 526.29
180 110 110 110 110 570.00 114 114 79.8
Isaac King 92 yrs Sutton Mass. Enlisted Leicester Aug 1 1780 Private
discharged Oct 30 1780 Capt. Dm's Gunt Col. E. Hatt.

Isaac King? Can see 13th 1855
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390 126 264
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8 March 1956
Isaac King 92 yrs Sutton Mass. Enlisted Leicester Aug 1 1780 Private discharged Oct 30 1780
Oct 30 1980
Capt. Dan. Grant Col. E. Hallett

Isaac King. Served in Revolutionary War. Enlisted at Leicester Mass August 1 1780 as private Discharged October 30 1780 Officers Capt Danl Graft Col E Halkett
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
PENSION OFFICE,
Gentlemen,
Dec: 13"
1855.
The claim of Isaac King, for bounty land under the act of the 3d of March, 1855; No. 102, 042 has been examined and suspended.
The revolutionary service of Mr. King, the husband of the applicant, does not appear of record in this office.
The 3d section of said act requires a service of "FOURTEEN DAYS" to be established by "RECORD EVIDENCE."
Upon the production of such evidence of service, the claim will be favorably considered.
Very respectfully,
J. MINOT, Commissioner.
A. S. Richardson Secy. "Rail Road Exchange" Boston, Mass;

I, Samuel Sawyer of Sutton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Twenty years make oath that I am acquainted with Isaac King, the person applying for Bounty Land at the Pension Office, Washington City D.C. under the Law passed March 3. 1836. That I have been acquainted with him during the most part of my life Time That I have always understood from him and from others, that he did service in the war of The Revolution, and I have understood from him that he served in Capt Daniel Groot's Company; and further more I say that I have been called upon as a Magistrate to take his affidavit of the service with him,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, William A. Smith assistant Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, which is a court of record for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify that
Horace Leland Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the Certificate on the paper hereunto annexed, was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth to take the acknowledgement of deeds and administer oaths, that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity, and that his SIGNATURE to said CERTIFICATE is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court, this twelfth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty- six
Wm. A. Smith. Asst. Clerk.

I, Samuel Taylor of Sutton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Twenty years. Make Oath That I am acquainted with Isaac Fling, the person applying for Bounty Land at the Pensions Office, Washington City No. under the Law passed March 3. 1836, That I have been acquainted with him during the most part of my life time. What I have always understood from him and from others, that he did service in the war of the Revolution, and I have understood from him, that he served in Capt Daniel Groot's Company, and further more I say that I have been called upon as a Magistrate to take his affidavit of the service of one or more persons who did service with him, for purpose of obtaining a Pension. Done at Sutton this Eleventh day of April A. D. 1836. Samuel Taylor
Worcester ss. April 11. 1836. The person above The above named Samuel Taylor came made Oath, that the above certificate made and subscribed is true. Before me - Horace Leland Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that I have been acquainted with the within named Samuel Gaylord for many years that he is and always has been a man of upright and moral character, has been a magistrate for many years in the county of Worcester, and is at this time one of our most worthy and respected citizens.
Sutton April 11 th 1856.
Solomon Chamberlain Town Clerk