Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 35491, for David Kezer, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Kezer, David
S 35491
CONTENTS

15.843  District of Maine.
David Hezer,
of Wash m Co. in the state of Massach tt s who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel H: Jackson, of the Massach tt s me, for the term of three years.
scribed on the roll of Dist. of Maine, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 23. of July, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24. of Nov r 1819, and sent to James Campbell, judge  Columbia, Wash m Co. Dist. Maine
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819. $ 107.39 semi-ann. all ce ending 11. March 48 " 13 mo s 9 } 1820. } 4 4 31 } $ 155.39. 30 ... }
60-24
Washington
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued, August 3. 1826 - pension to commence 23 d Sept. 1824; and notification sent to J. H. Harris Esq Eastport Maine
Let to Mrs. J. C. Noyes, Sept 30. 1837. Dead. Let to Mrs. J. A. Lovell Dec 18. 1841.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 Grand 4. Sep 1839 to 10 Dec 1839 Age 60 notified 31. Dec 1841

STATE OF MAINE.
Washington ss. At a Court of Common Pleas begun and holden at Machias within and for the county of Washington on the third First Tuesday of September March 6 and by adjournment from on the  day of A. D. 1824 before the Honorable David Peabody Judge of said Court.
On this third day of March in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said county of Washington David Kizer aged 48 years, resident in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a private in the company commanded by Capt s James Burnham in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Munroe in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the thirty third day of July A. D. 1815, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 75,843 was granted. 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; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particu- larly described below, also subscribed by me.
David Kizer
Sworn to and declared, on the Third day of March A. D. 1824 }
BEFORE
David Peabody Judge of said Court.
SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:—
Real Estate - None I have not had any for thirty thirty years Personal Estate - one pair of steers - one cow - one yearling six sheep, six chairs, one table, two chests, three suits & kittles, a little cooking stock, articles of household furni- ture to a very small amount - Signed David Kizer
State of Maine
Washington ss. At a Court of Common Pleas begun & holden at Machias within for the County of Washington on the third Tuesday of September A.D. 1824 before the Honorable David Peabody Judge of said Court.
And now on this twenty third day of September in the year above written personally appeared in open Court the same having the power of fine & imprisonment being a Court of Record for said County of Washington - David Kizer above named who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he made the declaration above written contained at the last march term of this Court & that he has not dis- posed of any property since the eighteenth day of March A.D. 1818 & he further declares that the reasons why he did not exhibit a schedule of his property prior to the passage of the act of the first of March A.D. 1824 are that he lived at a great distance from the place of the sitting of the court that he was poor & ignorant & was told by his neighbors & others that it would be of no use & that relying on the opinion of others he did not do it.
David Kizer
Sworn to on the twenty third day of Septem. 1824 before
David Peabody Judge of said Court

SCHEDULE of the family residing with me David Kener who by occupation am a Labourer which I am unable to pursue by reason of  age & infirmity
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     David Kener 62 years Informal to do but little for my support   Anna Kener 59 " Unable to support herself   Sally Kener 15 " able to support themselves   Henry Kener 16 "   Sarah Kener 7 " unable to support herself on account of her age  
David Kener Maine March 1826  David Kener
Washington ss. I Clerk of the Court of for said county of do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules 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 dollars and cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this day of A. D. one thousand eight hundred and
Clerk of the Court for said county of
Examine as to Kener application
State of Maine  Washington ss. Isaiah Harris Clerk of the Judicial Courts held in within & for said County of Washington. Do hereby Certify, that at the Court of Common Pleas begun & held at Machias within & for said County of Washington on the third Tuesday of September A D 1824. The within Oath & declaration of David Kener was made as therein stated & thereon certified by David Perham one of the Judges of said Court - and I also certify that the same Oath & declaration so made & Certified has been accidentally mislaid & overlooked in my Office from that time to the present, which is the only cause why it has not been forwarded to the Pension Office.  In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said Court of Common Pleas this seventeenth day of July A D 1826. Isaiah Harris Clerk of the Judicial Courts in said County of Washington
Herein Schedules &c. of March 1824. were retained in the Pension Office

(David Reger Declaration July 23 - 1818)
David Reger Private, Henry Maine Col. Jackson's Regt Mass. Line 1781-3 years. Rec: 23 rd July 1818
Admitted -
"at Campbell Egrt Columbia Washington Co. Maine"
The certificate of the Judge as to reduced circum- stances of Applicant, is wanting.
The line must be stated in the declarations.

I David Rezer of Robbins-ton in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on oath do testify and declare that I enlisted as a Private Soldier in the Con- tinental army of the United States of America at the town of Haveral in the County of Essex in the month of _____ in the year one thousand seven hundred and _____ for the term of three years, belonged to Captain John Ben- -nam, Company of Light Infantry attached to Colonel Jackson, Regiment I further declare that I continued to serve under different officers in the Light Infantry the whole term of time that I enlisted for and received an honorable discharge which is herewith transmitted I am now fifty six years old have never received any Pension from my Country whatever and am in want of assistance from my Country - David Rezer
Washington Jy: July 23 - 1818 Then the above named David Rezer made oath to the truth of the above Declaration by him signed before me
James Campbell
{ One of the Justices of the Peace the third Eastern Circuit - Mass -

WASHINGTON, ss.
July 23 rd
— A. D. 1818 —
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that David Kezer subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying documents marked. (D) together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts to be hereunto affixed.
James Campbell
Atty Justice Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts.
Washington J. November 9 th 1819
I am satisfied that the within named David Kezer by reason of his advanced Circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his Country for Support
James Campbell Judge of the C.C.C.P. the third eastern circuit Massachusetts,
To the Secretary of the Department of War

77777
October 23, 1926
Mrs. Samuel H. Mills 110 East State St., Montpelier, Vermont
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 35491 it appears that David Keser enlisted at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, served three years as a private in Captain John Burnham's and Bowles' Companies, Colonel Henry Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged June 30, 1784.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 23, 1818 while a resident of Robbins-ton, Washington County, Massachusetts aged fifty-six years.
In 1824 he referred to his family living with him as Anna Keser, Sally Keser, Henry Keser and Susan Keser, aged fifty-nine, eighteen, sixteen and seven years respectively. He died December 10, 1839. There is no claim for pension on file by any person claiming to be his widow.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

(2) David Reyer Soldier ————— in the American ————— Regiment, being inlisted for Three Years, is hereby honourably DISCHARGED from the Service of the United States.
Given in the State of New-York,
the 30 th Day of June
1784
By the General's Command,
H. W. M. B. Lord
Ebenezer Dyer
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
Ebenezer Dyer

Montpelier, Va. Oct 31-1925
Mr. Winfield Scott Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
I thank you for your prompt reply and will say that the Rev- olutionary soldier David Rezer, who was my great grandfather gave his birth place as Haverill Mass., when he applied for bounty land and I

saw the original paper when I was in Augusta Maine, last Summer, but it gave no clue as to his wife's name or the date of his marriage.
It was through a cousin of mine that I got the idea that he enlisted in N. H. but I knew he lived in Maine the latter part of his life and drew a pen- sion, but where he was married none of my

generation seem to know. I trust the data which you have concerning David Kezar, pensioner S. 35491 will be just what we have been trying to find for some time, and will you please send it to me? Thanking you again,
I am
Respectfully Yours,
Lottie Ricker Mills
(Mrs. S. H.) 110 East State St.

AW
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON                      Oct. 29, 1925..
Mrs. L. R. Mills, 110 East State St.. Montpelier, Vt..
Madam:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a soldier named David Kezer, under any spelling of that name, who enlisted from New Hampshire, or lived in that state..
The Revolutionary War pensioner S. 35491, David Kezer enlisted at Haverhill, Mass. served in a Mass.. Regiment and resided at Robbins-ton, Maine in 1818..
If he is the person whose history you desire, please so state and it will be furnished you.
Please return this letter with your reply.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT. Commissioner.

Vermont Daughters of the American Revolution Recording Secretary Mrs. Samuel Hobert Mills
Montpelier, Vt.
Aug 25-1926 110 East State St.
Mr. E. W. Morgan
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
I wish to thank you for your prompt and courteous reply to my questions concerning Benjamin Ryder, private revolutionary soldier.
I would like to make inquiries relative to Daniel Rezer who enlisted in Haverill

Massachusetts, served three years as a private in Col. Henry Jackson's Mass. Reg't. and was discharged June 30, 1784, allowed a pension July 23-1828 while a resident of Robbinsboro, Washington County, Maine. He died Dec. 10-1839, and can you tell me if his wife survived him and made any application for a widow's pension? I have never been able to learn who his wife was or when they were mar- ried and I thought a legal document of that kind might reveal it. Again I thank you; Respectfully, M rs . S. H. Mills

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec. 2 nd , 1841.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The widow of David Heiser, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Maine Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and  Cents her month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 10 th Dec. 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
William L. Parris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Hon. of Rep.
September 26. 1837.
Sir
Will you have the goodness to give the enclosed the proper direction, if the information is not to be obtained at your office.
I am very Respectfully
Your obedient
Joseph C. Noyes
James L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions

35 491 Rev INVALID.
File No. 35-491 Daria Kezer Pr  Her  Mr
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 220
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1917 Dec. 27. Hist. to Mrs. W.C. Moore.
1925 Oct. 29. Hist. to Mrs. S.P. Mills ad. that this man did not serve in N.H. Troops. or res- in N.H. AW.
1925 Dec. 5. Hist. to Mrs. S.H. Mills.
1926 Oct. 23. Hist. to Mrs. S.H. Mills & also advised no Wisconsin claim on file. W.W.H.F.

Rev Sec
Columbus - Ohio Dec 17th. 1917.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir -
Did David Keyser or David Keyes of Hampshire Mass. or New Hampshire receive a pension for services rendered during the

Revolutionary war:
To the name of his wife & his children mentioned - also dates.
Very sincerely
Mrs. W. C. Moore
To Auburn Am
Columbus - Ohio -

Mr. Wilder S. Metcalf. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir,
Some time ago I made inquiries of you concerning a Revolutionary Soldier, by the name of David Rezer, who enlisted at Henniker, N. H. and you replied that you had no record of such a soldier.
He passed the latter part of his life in Maine and his name appears

in the book entitled "Revolutionary Soldiers of Maine" on page 514 and in Chas. A. Flegg's book, "Rev. Pensioners living in Maine," page 56. Having acquired this additional information concerning him, I am writing again to ask if you have any data concerning his family, especially of his wife. His first pension was granted in 1819, and I think he

resided in or near Calais, Washington County.
With many thanks for the courtesies which you have already shown me, and with mine in advance for granting this favor.
I am,
Respectfully Yours, Mrs. Lottie Ricker Mills 110 East State St. Montpelier.
Oct. 26-1925. Vermont

see N. H. Vol 2. p. 638 for David Kezer or Riker of Hennepin N. H. Col Thos Stickney N. H. Regt Militia. nothing here for him any spelling

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of David Kezer 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. S. 35,491
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ discharged June 30, 1784 3 years Private John Burnham Bowles Henry Jackson " " Mass. American regiment                              
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Enlisted at Haverhill, Essex Co., Mass.
Date of application for pension, July 23, 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Robbinston, Washington Co., Mass. (Maine)
Age at date of application, fifty-six years.
Remarks: in 1824 soldier referred to his family residing with him, viz - Anna Kezer aged 59 yrs.; Sally 18 yrs.; Henry 16 yrs. + Susan 7 yrs. Sol. died Dec. 10, 1839.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section
mmhf
December 5, 1925
Mrs. S. H. Miller 110 East State St., Montpelier, Vermont
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 35491 it appears that David Kezer enlisted at Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, served three years as a private in Captain John Burnham's and Bowles' Companies, Colonel Henry Jackson's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged June 30, 1784.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 23, 1818 while a resident of Robbins-ton, Washington County, Massachusetts aged fifty-six years.
In 1824 he referred to his family living with him as Anna Kezer, Sally Kezer, Henry Kezer and Susan Kezer, aged fifty-nine, eighteen, sixteen and seven years respectively. He died December 10, 1839.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
Oct. 29,
Mrs. L. R. Mills, 110 East State St.. Montpelier, Vt..
Madam:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a soldier named David Kezer, under any spelling of that name who enlisted from New Hampshire or lived in that state..
The Revolutionary War pensioner S. 35491, David Kezer enlisted at Haverhill, Mass. served in a Mass.. Regiment and resided at Robbins-ton, Maine in 1818..
If he is the person whose history you desire, please so state and it will be furnished you.
Please return this letter with your reply.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT. Commissioner.

STATE OF MAINE.
begun and holden at Washington ss. At Washington Court of Common Pleas on the first  Tuesday of  March  and by adjournment from March  days of A. D. 182 1/ before the Honorable David Perham Judges of said Court.
On this third day of March in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said county of Washington , David Keret aged Sixty two years, resident in in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a Private in the company commanded by Capt. Bowles Burnham in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the twenty third day of July A. D. 181 8 , and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 15,843 was granted. 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; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particu- larly described below, also subscribed by me.
David Keret
Sworn to and declared, on the third day of March A. D. 182 6
BEFORE
David Perham
Judges of said Court.
SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:—
Real estate None I have not had any for thirty years
Personal Estate One pair Steers. One cow, one yearling, Six sheep - Six Chairs, one table, two Chests, Three pots Kettly, a little Crockery - Other Articles of house- hold furniture to a very small amount.
David Keret

SCHEDULE of the family residing with me am a Laborer
David Kiser which I am
who by occupation unable to pursue by reason of
Age & infirmity
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     David Kiser 62 years Infirm & able to do but little for my support.   Anna Kiser 59 Sick & unable to support herself   Sally Kiser 18 able to support themselves   Henry Kiser 16   Susan Kiser 7 unable to support herself on account of her age  
Washington ss. I Jonah Harris Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said county of Washington do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules 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 One hundred dollars and 00 cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this eight day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty four .
Jonah Harris Clerk of the Court Com Pleas for said county of Washington
No alteration in the Seal of this Court, Since the Separation of Maine.
 David Kiser 160  Maine  Anna Kiser  Rec. 26 Apr. 1824  1st instance  March 1026  June 3 1824  Jonah Harris  Court of Common Pleas 

I David Kexer of Robbins-ton in the County of Washington in the District of Maine, do testify declare & say, that I enlisted as a private in capt. John Burnham's Company, in Colonel Henry Jackson's Regiment of Infantry, in the Massachusetts Line of the Army of the United States, during the Revolutionary War, for the term of Three Years, that I served during that Period & received an Honorable Discharge at West Point, at the close of the War, which said Discharge I have had forwarded to the Hon. the Secretary of War, with an application for a Pension, by the Hon. James Campbell, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas David Kexer
Washington ps: Sep. 29. 1819
I certify that the above named David Kexer personally appeared & made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by him subscribed, before me and I further certify that said David Kexer lives about twenty five miles distance from the Hon. James Campbell & by reason of indisposition is unable to go before him to make oath thereto.
J. D. Weston div. Pleas & Quo.
Washington ps: November 9 th 1819 I herby certify that Jonathan D. Weston is duly Commissioned as a Justice of the Pleas for the County of Washington and as such full faith and Credit is to be given to his official acts James Campbell Judge of the C.C.P. the Third eastern circuit Massachusetts. -