Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 6213, for Jotham Stebbins, Massachusetts

SERVICE
SERVICE Noass.
NUMBER _____
Stebbins, Gotham 'Hannah
N 6213
CONTENTS

2520 Vermont No. Hannah Stebbins widow of Jotham Stebbins Maj who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 73 Dollars 34. Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of October 1853. and sent to J. G. Mead 1853 Brattleboro Vt.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 33. Vol. A
April 2-1854

N o 18403 Vermont
Jotham Stebbin of Windham Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the company comma. by Captain Browning of the Reg't. comma. by Col. Howe in the Mass. Troops time for 1 year & 10 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 73 Dollars 34 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Aug. 1833 and sent to Asa Keyes 2 d . Putney Vt.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 146.68 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep. 1833 36.67
$183.35
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 91

State of Vermont } Be it remembered that at Windham county } Brookline in said county on the nineteenth day of July in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and twenty nine Jonathan Stebbins of Brookline & Hannah Wendell of Woodbury were duly joined in marriage by me Atty Bryden Justice of the Peace I certify the above to be a true copy of said marriage as per record of Marriage Book page 17 with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in full Sayville figures as follows "19 th day of July 1829" Town clerk's office Joel Caddington clerk Brookline June 24 th 1853
Town clerk
I Joel Caddington above named depose & say that I held the office of Town clerk of the town of Brookline county of Windham in the State of Vermont and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exceptions above named as certified by me Joel Caddington Town clerk
Windham county
Brookline June 24 th 1853
Then personally appeared the above named Joel Caddington and made solemn oath to the truth of the above depose- -sition by him subscribed Before me Ephraim H. Mason Justice of the Peace
anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three
Joel Caddington Clerk

State of Vermont, } WINDHAM, S. S. }
I, ROYALL TYLER, Clerk of the County Court, for the County of Windham, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Ephraim N. Mason
was at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, within and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to the Great
Mason written is genuine; that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State,
and are in due form; and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the
laws of this State to take acknowledgments of Deeds, take Depositions, administer Oaths, &c.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of court, at Brattleborough, this fifth day of September Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- three
Royall Tyler Clerk.

State of Vermont } On this 38 th day of Probate District of Westminster } July A D 1853 personally appeared before the Probate Court for said district Hannah Stebbins a resident of Brookline in the County of Windham Aged Seventy Eight years 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 on the 3 rd day of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war that she is the widow of Jotham Stebbins who was a private soldier in the Army of the Revolution and that the said Jotham Stebbins was a pensioner at the time of his death under the act of Congress passed on the 7 th of June 1832 and resided in the County of Windham & State of Vermont at the time he was pensioned and received the sum of Seventy Three Dollars and Thirty Seven Cents per annum and she further declares that she was married to the said Jotham Stebbins on the 19 th day of July 1829 that her said Husband

died on the 20 th day of March 1850 that she now remains widowed ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to proofs here with filed
Attest
Rufus Stebbins Abishai Steadard
Hannah her  mark Stebbins mark
Abishai Steadard judge.
State of Vermont
District of Westminster } }
I Abishai Steadard judge of Probate for said District certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the declaration of said Hannah Stebbins to obtain a pension.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 28 th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Abishai Steadard

Southam Stebbins
N o 6009.

STATE OF VERMONT.
County of Windham ss.
At a Probate Court held at Southbridge in and for said District on the day of August A.D. 1832 being the last day of Record hours by Law a seal & Clerk
Presiding Hon Peter B. Daff Judge
On this Seventh day of August
A. D. 1832—Personally appeared in open Court,
Before the Probate Court, within and for said District now sitting— Jotham Stebbins a resident of Brookline in the county of Windham and State of Vermont, aged Seventy one years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832—That he entered into the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
Stated
That in the year 1776 he lived at Brimfield in the State of Massachusetts that the last of August or first of September 1776 he entered the service as a substitute for one Pears whose name he cannot recollect and marched to Hartford in the State of Connecticut thence to Fairfield Connecticut then to Horn Hill to Fort Schuyler in the state of New York after remaining there a short time the British landed at Gray's Point under cover of cannon and moved up on the easterly side of the mouth and fired upon our picket guard who returned the fire on the night after the British landed we were ordered to retreat to Valcourts Hill & remained there a few days then retreated to White Plains the British were aiming their course to White Plains at the same time the whole of the opposition was standing in line at Genl. Burnside's where the British opened fire in sight - That the opposition was retreating for gain and was employed in digging trenches - That the British from the Hill attacked our right wing and it was said they cut off most of one of our Regiments - That we then retreated back into the mountains then called by us North Wall and remained there a few days until his time had expired - That he engaged at that period for two months & served out his full time - That his Captain was Joseph Browning, Colonel Moore that his first was Genl. Burnside - That he has not recollect the names of the other officers engaged - That he had no written discharge - That he has no documentary evidence to prove said service and knows of no living witness who can testify to the same - That said Pears had lived for nearly 50 years - That in the Spring of the year 1777 about the first of May he entered the service as a Substitute for Ezer Blackfield of the aforesaid Brimfield for two months under Capt. May of Hallowell Mass & Lieut. for Brown of said Brimfield this his Colonel's name was Leonard who used at the Lake with a small party - That he marched from said Brimfield thro' Northampton, Williamstown to Bennington & Palesce, Vermont, & Skene'sboro now Whitehall to Placerville & took our station on Mount Independence - That he was there when Burgoyne came up the Lake - That he served at Mount Independence - That the army retreated to Castleton about the time of the service of the opponent expired about the same time the British under Genl. Fraser attacked Col. Warner - That he had no written discharge - That he has no documentary evidence to prove said service neither does he know of any living witness by whom he can prove said service - That said Ezer Blackfield for whom he was substitute served ten or twelve years

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That he was not recalled That he was never engaged - that he had no written discharge - That he has no documentary evidence to prove said service and knows of no living witness who can testify to the same - That said Brown has lived near 30 years That in the Spring of the year 1777 about the first of May he entered the service as a Substitute for Ezra Brainerd of the aforesaid Brainerd for two months under Capt May of Hattin's Mass & Genl Lord Howe's of said Brainerd this his Colonel's name was Brown who was at the Lake with the small pay - That he marched from said Brainerd thro' Claverdon New- liamstown to Bennington & Paleset Vermont, & Skene'sboro now Whitehall to Placerville & took up station on Mount Independence That he was there when Burgoyne came up the Lake - That he served at least 60 days until the army retreated to Castleton where the time of service of this applicant expired about the same time the British under Genl Fraser attacked Col Warner - That he had no written discharge that he has no documentary evidence to prove said service neither does he know of any living witness by whom he can prove said service & that said Ezra Brainerd for whom he was substitute since ten or twelve years ago -
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That immediately on his return home from T. which was about the tenth of July 1777 at said Brainerd he enlisted under Capt. Lieutenant John Colburn & Capt Joseph Sibley of Sutton for six months and marched to Providence in the State of Rhode Island thence to Obecks Newtown a village in or near South Kingston and remained there two or three months - Thence marched to Warwick point & on to Warren & Bristol, Swansey & Tiverton and in different places to fortify and the various posts guarding the coast The British were on the Island at the time & in the River - That he served out said time of six months & was discharged - That he thinks Col Keyes commanded at that time but cannot positively say - That he had no writ-

an discharge. has no documentary evidence to prove said service & knows of no living witness to prove the same except Peter Gerson who lives in the village in the town of Shofford in the state of Vermont--
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That about the first day of June 1778 at the place of Brimfield he encountered in the service of the United States in pursuance to drafting order Captain Skelbins of Milfordham Massachusetts and Lieutenant Spear of Connecticut assigned for six months. That he marched with his gun and equipment to Boston & to Dorchester heights at the barracks and near there stationed. That after he arrived there Mr. Vine Election the commissary said he had a right to pay of the soldier to assist him in the commissary department and he required this applicant and he did assist said commissary during most of the period of service, in said department - that he was during all the period of six months furnished and equipped and liable as he supposed to go on fatigue ordered whenever he should be called upon but that he did not actually go out to make with his gun but once - that he then received the of course time of six months - that he had no written discharge & has no documentary evidence to prove said service - that he has no living witness to prove said service excepting Sgt. Foss of Connecticut Vermont - That he received no pay of said commissary but received the same from the Captain in the same way as other soldiers of the company -
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That in the month of June 1780 he was hired by the Town of Brimfield of said service and engaged to serve in the army of the Revolution for six months and were called the "new levies" and marched to West Point - the continental office took us at Springfield, Mass. sent his name that applicant cannot remember - That he joined Col. Shephard's Regiment that he was taken on to a place called Robertson's farm & arrived there General Mearns selected the applicant as one of the light Infantry - That he was placed under Capt. Noble and Lieut. Strong - That said Shepherdson was still his colonel - and Genl. Poor was his General - General Lafayette was Major General & commanded the Light Infantry - That he marched to Kings Ferry & crossed the river under cover of the fog - That he was on guard when Andre was hung. That he saw the Rebel in the River to which he understood Genl. Arnold fled when he discovered - That he & others were kept seven days at one time without crowding provisions - That he was discharged at West Point a few days before the six months expired but only time enough to get home within the time - that he had a written discharge but has lost it & cannot say where it is - that he has no documentary evidence to prove said service - & has not known that he can prove the same by any living witness -

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.
To the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, he answers, upon his said oath, as follows:
 1. Born at Brimfield Mass in the year 1761  2. Has no record of his age but believes it is recorded in said Brimfield  3. Lived at said Brimfield when called into service and should now live at the farm of the late Mrs. Martha Moore to said Brook  4. He has already answered  5. He has a record of his age  6. Had a carriage at Westport but has lost it  7. John Blandin & William Perry - Gotham Stebbins 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Peter M Safford - Judge
We John Blandin residing in the town of Brookline in said County and William Perry of Brookline in said County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Blandin who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy one years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
John Blandin Wm Perry
Peter M Safford - Judge
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that John Blandin who has signed the preceding certificate, is a soldier, resident in the said town of Brookline and that William Perry who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Brookline in said county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Amasa Freeman Clerk of the District Court, within and for the District of Massachusetts aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Gotham Stebbins for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this seventh day of August
Amasa Freeman
A. D. 1832.
make Return to the Amasa Freeman Clerk

December 6, 1937
Jotham Stebbins W. 6213 BA-J/AWF
Mr. John Clark Mansfield 1213 Milton Avenue Regent Square Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Jotham Stebbins, who served with the Massachusetts troops, and was a pensioner.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 6213, based upon the service of Jotham Stebbins in the War of the Revolution.
Jotham Stebbins was born in the year 1761 in Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Brimfield, Massachusetts, Jotham Stebbins enlisted the last of August or first of September, 1776, served two months as private in Captain Joseph Browning's company, Colonel Howe's Massachusetts regiment, was in the battle of White Plains and several skirmishes. He enlisted sometime in May, 1777, served two months in Captain Nehemiah May's company, Colonel Leonard's regiment, marched to Ticonderoga and was stationed at Mount Independence. He enlisted July 20,  in July, 1777, served six months in Captain Joseph Sibley's company, Colonel Keyes' regiment. He enlisted June 1, 1778, served six months in Captain Stebbins' company, part of the time under Commissary Vine Eldrikin at Dorchester Heights. He enlisted sometime in June, 1780, served six months in Captain Webb's company, Colonel

Shepherd's regiment, and was on guard when Major Andre was hanged.
About six years after the close of the Revolution, the soldier, Jotham Stebbins, moved from Bromfield, Massachusetts to Brookline, Windham County, Vermont. He was allowed pension on his application executed August 7, 1832, then a resident of said Brookline.
Jotham Stebbins married July 19, 1829 in Brookline, Hannah Newell of Wardsborough, Vermont. He died March 20, 1850.
His widow, Hannah Stebbins, was allowed pension on her application executed July 28, 1853, at which time she was seventy-eight years of age and living in Brookline, Vermont. She died April 2, 1854.
It was not stated whether they had children.
In 1833, Abner Stebbins a resident of Brimfield, Massachusetts then aged seventy-five years, stated that he was in the service with Jotham Stebbins in the spring of 1777. Francis B. Stebbins in 1833 was Justice of the Peace in Hampden County, Massachusetts, and reference was made in 1833 to Benjamin Stebbins. In 1853, Rufus Stebbins was of Vermont. It was not shown that these persons were related to the soldier, Jotham Stebbins, nor was it stated that the Captain Stebbins under whom he served in 1778 was a relative.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

The appearance of Ebenezer Dyer of Leominster Town had in the County of Worcester and State of Vermont aged about eighty one years who testified and says that about the first of August - 1778 he became acquainted with Nathan Stobins. Nathan of Brimfield Massachusetts now of Brookline Vermont. That he became acquainted with said Stobins on Dorchester heights. That the said Stobins and said Nathan were in the Low country about mid of the year 1778 and received orders for their regiments after we became acquainted. That we kept our guns & equipments with us during all said time - August 4. 1832. Ebenezer Dyer
State of Vermont Windham County ss I do hereby certify that the copy of the original Attest Oct 1832 Orpha one Ohio page 2 of 10th Dec
I certify that the foregoing Elmer Roper is an exact copy of his will & testament to which testimony full faith credit ought to be given

State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office, New Haven May 27. 1833.
I certify that Asa Keyes, the  last  of August 1832 Esquire, and was of one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Windham, and that the within are his signatures - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said County Court on the day and year first above written.
James Elliot, Clerk.
Charles Foster, Assistant. in favor of Nathan Dinsmore

I Jonathan Huntley of Danneiston in the county of Windham and State of Vermont, Minister of the Gospel, aged seventy seven years, do hereby say, that I have been well acquainted with Nathan Stebbins of Brookline in said county, more than thirty six years, who subscribed and made oath to a declaration for a pension on the seventh day of August A.D. 1832, that I believe him to be seventy two years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbour- hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that I concur in that opinion
Danneiston 17-1833
Jonathan Huntley
State of Vermont } Windham County ss. } Danneiston June 17-1833 personally appeared Jonathan Huntley, a minister of the gospel, and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me Marshall Miller Justice of the peace I hereby certify that the above named Jonathan Huntley is a credible witness Attest Marshall Miller Justice of the peace

State of Vermont Windham County Court Clerk's Office, New Haven, June 17. 1833 —
I certify that Marshall Miller Esquire, is one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Windham aforesaid, and that the within is his signature. Wit- ness my hand and the Seal of said Court.
James Elliot, Clerk.
In Witness Whereof
Power Attorney, Department

Lotham Stebbins case
Thomas Charles } Abner Stebbins } Deposition

I Thomas Charles of Brimfield in the County of Hampden Commonwealth of Massachusetts, testify & say that I was well acquainted with Jotham Stebbins, (now of Brookline in Vermont,) during the war of the Revolution, & that he then lived in Brimfield, that in the year 1776 said Stebbins served two months in a company of militia with me in the State of New York. The company was under Capt Joseph Browning in a Regiment commanded by Col. Howe The said Jotham Stebbins marched from Brimfield with me in said Company & continued in service in said company two months & until we were dismissed . The Brigade assembled at Fairfield in Connecticut under Gen. Lincoln & marched to Horse Neck & thence to East Chester where we remained a week or two & our army had a skirmish with the British. From thence we retreated to Valentines Hill & from thence we marched soon after, to White Plains where an engagement took place with the enemy. Not long after we marched to North Castle & remained until our two months had expired, when we were disband- ed. No written discharge was given. Said Stebbins was dismissed at the same time returned with me at that time. I also remember that afterwards the said Jotham Stebbins was absent from Brimfield several times during the war, & it was said that he was in the army.
Thomas Charles
Hampden Jct. June 14. 1833 Then the above named Thomas Charles who is known to me as a credible person made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Francis B. Stebbins Justice of the peace

I Abner Stebbins of Brimfield in the County of Hampden & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Seventy five years testify and say. That in May 1777 I was drafted for two months service to go & join the Northern Army near Ticonderoga. I was then well acquainted with Jotham Stebbins who now lives in Brookline in Vermont. Said Jotham Stebbins was a soldier with me in the same company at that time under the command of Capt. Nehemiah May in the Regiment of Col. Leonard who died of the small pox about that time. Said Jotham marched with me from Brimfield on the tenth day of May to join the army. We joined it at Mount Independence opposite Ticonderoga where we remained until the British under Gen. Burgoyne came down the lake & our troops retreated. I was then sick, & was helped on board of a boat & went up to Skeneborough (now called Whitehall) And from thence with the assistance of one of the soldiers to Pawlet. Our time was out about the time of our arrival there & I was told that our company was dismissed. From Pawlet I rode to Bennington & remained there till my father came & carried me home. I know that said Jotham Stebbins served with me in the same company till the retreat in the first part of July and that he occupied the same tent with me. Abner Stebbins
Hampden Jy. June 14. 1833
Then the above named Abner Stebbins who is known to me to be a credible person personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Francis B. Stebbins Justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss. I John Ingersoll a Clerk of the Common Pleas Court being a Court of Record in the County of Hampden do hereby certify that Francis B. Stebbins Esq r before whom the foregoing Depositions were verified is a justice of the Peace for the County of Hampden and that his name thereunto subscribed is his true & genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said Common Pleas Court at Springfield on this fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred thirty three
John Ingersoll Clerk

Providence R.I. June 15. 1833
On
Continuing after Nathan Stebbins Declaration was sent to the Pension office, I sent to the office the Depositions of Benjamin Stebbins and Peter Benson to prove his applicant's service. As these depositions were not returned with his papers I concluded the latter enclosing them had not then been opened. But you probably have or will soon come across them. These depositions together with what I now send will probably be considered conclusive as to the first four periods of service, and as to the fifth, Mr. Stebbins has to have much pains to get the testimony of a living witness, but has not as yet succeeded. But is it likely that his having proved four periods of service, according to the minutes of his specification in the fifth period will give him such a great deal of credit to the whole he has succeeded for. From my personal acquaintance with the applicant I feel positive he would not swear and swear to services unless he absolutely knew he performed said services.
As there is no Clergyman in Brookline I have taken the Certificate of Mr. Hunt, the nearest Clergyman, who has formerly been the minister of Brookline.
Yours Sincerely Isa. Taylor

We Samuel Adams & Samuel Cutler of Brookline in the County of Windham & State of Vermont on oath do say that we have been acquainted with Nathan Stebbins late of Brookline in Sd County for twenty years - the said Nathan was a Revolutionary Warrior and Died on the 20 th day of March 1850 - Hannah Stebbins his widow is now living and is the identical person who has applied for a pension under the act of Feb. 9 th 1853 and the said Hannah is still living and is the widow of the Nathan Stebbins - we further say that we have no interest in said Hannahs pension
Samuel Adams
Samuel Cutler
State of Vermont Windham County ss
Subscribed & sworn to the truth the Said Adams & Cutler before me & I further say certify that the deponents are credible witnesses & I have no interest in her claim Sept 5 to 1853
E. H. Mason Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont, }
WINDHAM, S.S. }
I, ROYALL TYLER, Clerk of the County Court, for the County of Windham, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Ebenezer H. Mason
was at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, within and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to the certificate  thereunto is genuine; that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State,
and are in due form; and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgments of Deeds, take Depositions, administer Oaths, &c.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of court, at
Brattleborough, this fifth day of September
Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- three ,
Royall Tyler Clerk.
See Dep

Brief in the case of Samuel Shelburne vs. off. Thos. Windham County and State of Vt. act 3 d Feby. 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Substant. Was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June 1832. Recon d Evidence of Marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
J. G. Mead, Esq r Brattleboro, Vt. Name and residence of Agent
J. H. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

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Private Col. Brock Gen Lincoln 71 years Private Col. Lincoln " " Donor Col. Keyes (in trunk) " " do Capt. Stephens " " do Col. Shepherd 3 " Gen. Stevenson 2 " Gen. Dyer 3 " Gen. Lafayette 3 "
Depositors Thomas Charles, Benjamin Stephens Henry Stephens, Benjamin Stephens Peter Benson, Benjamin Stephens Emma Tapp Fructuary
Huntingburg Virginia

Pension Office, 14 th Nov. 1853.
Sir: Please certify that the sum to which the within named pension was paid, on the date of his death, being Respectfully,
I remain
Comptroller
Jotham Stebbins, abt 1832 $73.34. p. annum. Died 20 th March 1850, Paid to his death.
F. Burt Auditor.
Francis Burt. Esq. Hiring Auditor. (Mead)

6213
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 6213
Hannah Stebbins Widow Jotham Stebbins Rev. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 30/53
Index:—Vol. Ms , Page 241
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr 2/86 Soldier pensioned E.S. Clutton, St. Paul, Minn W.C.O.
Jan- 3/98 Hist. to Mrs. F. A. Hancock, Morris - Vt.
Oct 28/98. Mrs. J. O. P. Smith. Brattleboro, Vt.
Dec. 28-1909 Mrs. L. C. Johnson Winona Minn. 1937-Dec 6. Hist. to John C. Mansfield

own
Brattleboro, Vermont.
October tenth-1898.
Hon. H. Cabot Evans:
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: I am looking for records which will enable me to become a Daughter of the American Revolution. My great grandfather - Jonathan Abbott - was born in, and enlisted from the town of Brimfield, Mass. as a soldier of the Revolution. He drew a pension in the latter part of his life and was at that time a resident of Brookline, Vermont where he died in 1800. Can you furnish me with the necessary information? Thanking you in advance for any courtesy shown me, I am very respectfully Ermine Adams Stephens Smith. 22 Canal St. (Mrs. J. C. P. Smith.)

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Owens
S
December 17- 1897.
Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me information in regard to the services of Jotham Stebbins who served under Maj. Arnold during the Revolutionary War.
He was born in Mass. and drew a pension while a resident of Brookline Windham Co. Vermont
Mrs. S. A. Hancock
Marie
Stearns Co.
Vermont

Governor JOHN CLARK MANSFIELD 1213 MILTON AVENUE REGENT SQUARE PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF THE ORDER OF THE FOUNDERS AND PATRIOTS OF AMERICA
November 21, 1937
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:
Reference is had to Jotham Stebbins of Brimfield, Vermont, who served with the Massachusetts troops during the American Revolution. He was a pensioner.
That as the records of the Pension Office show in respect to his
(a) military service. (b) name of wife - date of birth, marriage etc. (c) names and dates of birth of his children.
Respectfully,
J. Clark Mansfield