Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1292, for Benjamin Jenkins, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Jenkins, Benjamin Kahan
Ph. 1292
B. L. Ut. 1593-160-55-
CONTENTS

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, COUNTY OF Rockingham
On this twenty first day of March , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, William H. Haskell , a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified according to the laws of said State, Hannah Jenkins aged eighty years, a resident of New Hampshire in the State of New Hampshire , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Benjamin D. Dinsmore , deceased, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain John H. Dinsmore , in the regiment of Col Edmund D. Dinsmore , in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812, of the Revolutionary War in Col Thomas Bloodgood's Co. , Col Thomas Pown's N.H. Light Artillery , also in Col Thomas Pown's Co. as a Private , that her said husband enlisted as stated in the evidence on file , on or about the day of  A. D. November 1852 for the term of twenty four months , and continued in actual service in said war for the term of twenty four months , and was honorably discharged at the twenty ninth day of December , A. D. 1852
She further states that she was married to the said Benjamin Dinsmore in Newcastle N.H. on the fifteenth day of September A. D. 1811, by one Edward Terry , a Minister , and that her name before her said marriage was Hannah White ; that her said husband died at Newcastle N.H. on the 27th day of October A. D. 1816, and that she is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855, and prays that her warrant, when issued, may be sent for her to William H. Haskell of Newcastle N.H.
Hezekiah Fernald
We, James S. Lathan and John White Jr. residents of Newcastle N.H. in the State of New Hampshire , upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Hannah Dinsmore in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and we state of our own knowledge that she is still a widow. James S. Lathan John White Jr.
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 she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Notarial Seal, on the day and year first above written.
Wm H Haskell Notary Public

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the 2 nd Sect. of the Act of Feb 3. 1853. State of New Hampshire } County of Rockingham } ss.
On this ninth day of May A.D. 1853 personally appeared before the United States Circuit Court for the District of New Hampshire Hannah Jenkins, a resident of New Castle in said County of Rockingham and State aforesaid Agd. Seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law and on her oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the law of the United States, passed the 3 rd February, 1833; that she is the Widow of Benjamin Jenkins who was a Sergeant in Goodman's regiment of N.H. Militia in the Revolutionary War, and for the proof of whose service she refers to the evidence filed with his application for a pension granted by the Act of Congress passed April 20 th 1808 to commence on the 16 th day of September 1807. said Pension being payable at the Pension Agency at Portsmouth New Hampshire.
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Jenkins at said New Castle on the fifteenth day of September eighteen hundred and eleven; that her said husband died on the twenty seventh day of October A.D. 1810, that she was not married to him from the second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Hannah Jenkins
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before said Circuit Court of the United States for the District of New Hampshire. Matthew Harvey Clerk - U.S. Dist. Hampshire Dist.

State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham
I Joseph H. Hart New Castle of the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire of lawful age, do hereby depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk of said New Castle, that I have the custody of the Records of Marriages in said Town, and that I have carefully exami- ned those in my possession, and can find no record of the marriage of Benjamin Jen- kins and Hannah White, and that I am disinterested. I have been told by the Selectmen that one of the books of record of mar- riages was sent to Boston in 1811 & destroyed there by fire, when the Court House was burnt, and I know that the record of marriages from 1808 to 1814, is not among the records of said Town, but is missing.
Joseph H. Hart
Town Clerk
Sworn and Subscribed to said Joseph H. Hart this day and I certify that said Joseph H. Hart is a credible witness, I attesting whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal on this 14th day of May A.D. 1853
W. H. Keck Notary Public

I Thomas J. Tackett of New Castle, in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, on oath depose and say: that I am well acquaint- ed with Hannah Jenkins of said New Castle, who now applies for a Pension, & have known her for several years, I further declare that the following is a true copy of the original family Bible Record in the possession of said Hannah & which I have frequently seen in her possession said Bible was published as appears by the date on its title page in 1743 and the Record appears to be written many years ago, and is as I have been informed, in the hand-writing of said Benjamin Jenkins viz "New Castle September 15 th 1811
This Day Was married By the consent of Parents Ben a Jenkins and Hannah Jenkins his Wife so may God Bless us in all of our Lawfull undertak- ings and finally bring us to thy boun- dom in Glory where we may see thy face in thy mercy " said Hannah has lived in the same town with me, for ever since I was born. her husband died before I can recollect, she has remained a wid- ow ever since I knew her, I further

declare that I am disinterested
Thomas J. Carlton
State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham
Recounts and Subscribed said Thomas J. Carlton before me this day, and I certify that said Thomas J. Carlton is a credible and disinterested witness
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Notarial Seal, on this ninth day of May A.D. 1853
Wm. H. Cackett Notary Public.

State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham
I Thomas Tuttle of New Castle in said County do hereby state of lawful age having been duly sworn depose and say: that I formerly knew in his life time Benjamin Perkin late of said New Castle and now well know Hannah Perkin his Wid- ow, said Benjamin and Hannah lived together for many years as Husband & Wife and were ever so reputed and acknowledged by all friends said Benjamin died between thirty and forty years ago and said Hannah still remains his Widow and has ever since so remained I further state that I am desirous testify I have been intimately acquainted with the family for fifty years.
Thomas Tuttle
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me on this ninth day of May A.D. 1853 and I certify that said Thomas Tut- tle is a credible witness
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal on said ninth day of May A.D. 1853
Wm. H. Keene
Notary Public

State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham
I 2 Zacharias J. Pennard of Newcastle, in said County and State, after lawful oath on oath depose and say that I firmly well knew Benjamin Jenkins late of said Newcastle (and now well known Hannah Jenkins his Widow said Benjamin and Hannah lived together at said Newcastle during the life time of said Benjamin for many years as husband and wife and well ever respected and acknowledged said Benjamin died between thirty and forty years ago I remember when he was buried, I have always lived in the same town with him for many years, said Hannah still remains his Widow, and has ever so remained, I further declare that I am disinterested.
Zacharias J. Pennard
State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham I, the undersigned subscriber of said Zach- arias J. Pennard before me this day, and I certify that said deponent is a credible and respectable witness
Intestimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my Notarial Seal in this ninth day of May A.D. 1853
Wm C. Hackett
Notary Public, 5

State of New Hampshire
I, Albert R. Hatch, Clerk of the United States Circuit Court, for the District of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Matthew Harvey, before whom the accompanying declaration was made, is the District Judge of the United States for the District of New Hampshire, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. I also certify that William H. Hackett before whom the several annexed affidavits purport to have been sworn, is a Notary Public within and for the State of New Hampshire, duly appointed commissioned and qualified according to law, that his commission was dated on the third day of December A.D. 1852, and will expire on the third day of December A.D. 1857, and that the several signatures on said affidavits purporting to be his, are genuine.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Circuit Court this ninth day of May A.D. 1853.
Albert R. Hatch Clerk of said Court.

23/55 Hannah Jenkins, widow of Benjamin Jenkins, Private Revolutionary War.
Capt. Tobias Hamble Col. Edmund Phinney N. H. Milit.
Pat. _____ day of Dis. _____ day of War Revolution
Said widow, now a Penna of W.S. Adm't 160 A.D. June 15 th 1855. Bristol.
1593 as June 15/55
Hannah Jenkins, Portsmouth New Hampshire
28 746 53 - 2841
Vol. S. 37.

1853 Nov 17 State W. H. Hackett
2873
New Hampshire, Portsmouth Hannah Jenkins. widow of Benjamin Jenkins who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Sergeant, Corp. & priv.
N 46 + 11/20 June Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. Dollars 87.
Pents per annum, to commence on the 1st February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10th day of November 1853 and sent to
W. H. Hackett Portsmouth N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 17. Vol. A

Hannah Lenkin, widow of Benjamin
+ Married - 15 Sept. 1811
died 27 Oct. 1816
good case
verified copy of family record.
Wrote for evidence identifying Hannah as the widow of soldier entitled to those services who served as certified by Sec. of State of Massachusetts
Barnabas & Philadelphia Haton and John
Vennard prove death of husband identity of Hannah as the widow to the soldier

No. 11.563
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received War No. 95 1855
Hannah Perkins wid of Benjamin Perkins Capt J. Garmald Col Edmond Rev. Wm U. H. Mil
Warrant No 1599/60-55
Hannah Perkins Portsmouth New Hampshire

add d Evidence
Hannah Jenkins affid for Pension

The State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham ss.
In this twenty ninth day of October, A.D. 1853, personally appeared, before me a Notary Public, within and for said State, duly appointed commissioned and qualified according to law, Barnabas Graton, Philadelphia Graton, and John Vennard, all credible witnesses, and made oath to the truth of the several affidavits by them severally subscribed, and I certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, (and am not concerned in its prosecution. Saw affidavit hereto annexed.
Witness my hand, and Notarial Seal, herunto affixed, on this twenty ninth day of October A.D. 1853.
William H. Haskell Notary Public.

I Philadelphia Yeaton, of New Castle, in the County of Rockingham, and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age on oath depose and say:
That I formerly knew in his life time, Benjamin Jenkins late of said New Castle, deceased, and now well know Hannah Jenkins his Widow, I remember the event of the marriage of said Benjamin to said Hannah, said Benjamin was born & belonged once in Milford Maine, near said New Castle, I knew that said Benjamin in his life time drew a pension. His widow drew a balance after he died. I have heard said Benjamin in his life time, relate how he was stabbed in the Revolutionary War, in the shoulder & thigh. He was severely wounded, from his account of the matter, I have seen his pocket book and the bills in it, which he had in of the bayonet his pocket when he was stabbed, the bills were pierced by the point, as he said, His widow, said Hannah, has in her possession one of these bills, it is Old Continental money, of which said Benjamin had many, I have seen these bills & papers & pocket book many times in his presence, which he used to say, saved his life, it had many papers in it; said Hannah has ever since said Benjamin died, remained his Widow, I remember his death, I further state that I am disinterested. He frequently spoke of his exploits in the Revolutionary War, and gave many interesting accounts of affairs etc.
attest Alfred, C. Nelson Thomas S. Dutton William H. Hackett
Philadelphia
Ben + Yeaton Mark

I Barnabas Seaton, of Newberde, in the County of Rockingham, and State of New Hampshire of lawful age on oath depose and say: That I formally will know, in his life time, Benjamin Jen- kins, late of Newberde N.H., once a resident of Tilton Maine, and now well know Hannah his Widow, who has applied for a Pension as such. I have heard said Benjamin in his life time many times give an account of his services in the Revo- lutionary War, and of the wound he received and subsequent sufferings from it. He frequent- ly related the particulars in my presence, I was in- timately acquainted with him, I also know that he drew a pension before he died, He drew it at Paterson. He was urged by his pension and as he was not well off, he consented to apply. He often spoke of his being at Bago dore, now Carline, and related particularly an encounter with five British Soldiers who met him on the River side. He was stabbed by a bayonet & his pocket book & the bills in it & clothing were perforated by it. He has shown me the pocket book & bills fre- quently, which he kept for a long while. His Wid- ow Hannah has one of the old Continental bills now in her possession. I recollect the event of the marriage of said Benjamin and Hannah Jenkins which took place before the last war. Said Hannah still remains the Widow of said Benjamin & is unmarried, I further state that I am disinterested. Barnabas Seaton

John Kennard of Newbern in the County of Wake in here and state of North Carolina desire and say That Samuel Knowles in his life time Benjamin Jenkins late of Newbern and now with Kenneth his Widow, I was present at the Wedding of these parties and saw them married. I have frequently seen a Continental bill which said Jenkins kept and which his order now keeps, which it was always paid by these parties who have been in the next pocket of said Jenkins, when he was in the Revolutionary War, said bill is per- forated, and I always heard that it was done by a boy and was a charge of the enemy, and at that time said Jenkins was wounded, said Samuel still remains a Widow, I quite still that I am disinterested
John Kennard

Brief in the case of Hannah Jenkins, widow of Benjamin Woburn County and State of New Hampshire - act 3 d February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or " for increased ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
I. if documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was an invalid pensioner at $96 per annum. Claimant adduces certificate of Secretary of State of Massachusetts that pensioner served eight months as Sergeant - ten months and fifteen days as Corporal - and eleven months as private, which would have ( for increased ) entitled him under act of June 7, 1832 The additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what
To a pension of $96.87 1 / 2 per annum - This sum has been allowed in this case to his widow
Marriage proved by verified copy of Town private record
Identity of claimant as the widow of the pensioner, and his death, proved by affidavits of Barnabas Yeaton, John Vennard and Philadelphia Yeaton, duly certified to be credible witnesses.
Name and residence of Agent
W. N. Y. Hackett Esq. Portsmouth, N. H.
A. G. Dins Examining Clerk.

Portsmouth N. H. Nov 12. 1853
Sir
I have received, this day, the certificate of Pension for Hannah, Widow of Benjamin Jenkins, who was a Sergeant Corporal and Private in the Revolutionary War. at the rate of $96.81 per annum under the 2 d Section of the act Feby 3. 1853. dated Nov 10. 1853.
I had supposed from the proof of service of some months more than two years, more than two thirds of the time as Sergeant or Corporal, the in applicants would have drawn something more than has been allowed. It will satisfy Mrs Jenkins, and enable me to be more accurate in my information to future applicants, if you will take the trouble to inform me, whether the amount allowed Mrs Jenkins, was based upon her husband having been a Private, a Corporal or Sergeant or whether it was computed of the time and different grades of service?
I am Your obt Servt
Hon. S. P. Waldo
Commr of Pensions
W. N. G. Hackett

Pabmouck N.H. Sept 10 1853
Sir, In reply to your letter of August 30 th , in relation to the Claim of Hannah, Widow of Benjamin Jenkins, for a pension under Act 3 July 1853, in which the claim is reported suspended, I beg leave to state that the evidence required has been searched for at Concord, and cannot be found, nor after strict search, can it be found elsewhere. I would remark that the applicant's late husband was first placed on the Pension Roll by a special Act of Congress, passed April 20, 1848, and his pension was subsequently increased twice, once after the date of the destruction of the evidence referred to in your letter, of the 30 th , inst, and I would request to be informed if the above being the facts, according to the Rules the applicant must do more than "state the

facts regarding that her husband was a Pensioner and the agency at which he was paid"
Very respectfully, Your Abt. Servt. W. N. H. Hackett
Hon. S. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Potsdam N.Y. May 9 1853
Sir
I transmit herewith the application of Hannah Widow of Benjamin Perkins late Sgt in Goodman's Rgt N.H. Militia Revolutionary War for a Pension under the act of Feb 3 1853
I am Sir
Very respectfully Your obed Servt
Hon S. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
W. M. G. Hackett

Palm Springs N. H. Oct 31. 1853
Sir
In accordance with the suggestion made in your of the 22 nd Inst. I herewith enclose you such Evidence as I hope will sufficiently identify Hannah Jenkins as the Widow of the Soldier of the Revolution, Brig. Jenkins, who served as captain of the Company of State of Massachusetts.
I am Sir very
Respy your olt
sent
W. A. G. Harkett
Hon. S. P. Waldo
Clerk of Passumps

Sir
Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office
August 2 d 1835.
You
All the Rolls of the Revolutionary War that were preserved have sent from the office, to the office, of the Commissioner of Pensions, in 1836.
F. Birch. Third Auditor.
Comm ee on Pensions (Dept of the Interior)
Half Pay Pension
See
See p.

Portsmouth N.H. Oct 18 1863.
Sir
In the application of Hannah, Widow of Benjamin Jenkins, late Seryt in Revolutionary War, for pension under the Act of Feb. 1, 1863, I transmit herewith, the certificate of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the service of said Jenkins, as directed in your letter of Sept 15 th 1863.
I am Sir, Very respectfully, Your Obl. Servt, W. H. G. Hackett per M. H.
Hon S. P. Waldo Comm ee of Pensions Washington D. C.

No. 2492 Wannah Martin's wid of Benj. N.Y.
Lt to W. G. Hackett Aug 3, /53 Lt to Same Sept 15/53 Same Oct 22/53
Not July 3/53

3
Pension Office 27 Aug 1853
This case is respectfully referred to the Auditor for the Service of Soldiers
Very Respectfully
J. C. O'Leary Chief Clerk
D. W. B.

W. S. Waldo
EXHIBIT
Wm S. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington
A. C.

PORTLAND ME. JAN 21 1848 Hannah H. Weston
Benjamin
Essex
Rev S. T. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
PAID

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
Oct. 17 1853.
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 Benjamin Perkins is borne on Muster roll of Capt. of Capt. Sylvias Fernald's Comp. Col. Edmund Phinney's Regt. Enlisted Jan'y. 13. 1776 Sick in General Hospital Dec. 8. 1776. as Private. at Fort George. Also on pay roll of Capt. Thomas Woodson's Comp. Col. Thomas Paine's Regt. from May 27. 1778 to Feby. 12. 1779. 8 Mos. 16 days, as Corporal. Also on pay roll of Capt. Thomas Cutts Comp. under Command of Maj. Daniel Littlefield in an Expedition against Penobscot. Detached July 10. 1779. 2 Mos. as Corporal. Also on pay roll of Capt. Thomas Bragdon's Comp. Col. Joseph Paine's Regt. from April 29. 1780. to Dec. 29. 1780. 8 Mos. 5 days as Sgt.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. W. D. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will please furnish from the Rolls in his office, evidence of the Revolutionary Service of Benja- min Jenkins who resided in the town of Kittery, Maine, and served as follows
as Captain in Capt Thomas Cutts Co., " " " " Thomas Hodsdon Co. Cal. Poor, Capt Thos Bragdon's Co. Cal. Pioneers as Sergeant, and as Sergeant in Col. Noah Good- man's Regiment etc etc and transmit the same for me, to Col. H. G. Hackett Portsmouth N.H.
Dated at Portsmouth N.H. Oct 11. 1883
Attest
Lucia B. White Thomas H. Carlton
Harriet Jenkins
Widow of late
Benjamin Jenkins

1852
1852
Hon. S. P. Waldo
Commr of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Hannah Robbins
Miss H. Gibbs
Miss J. P. Waldo
Commissaries of Pensions
Department of the Interior
Washington
D.C.
PAID 15 3/4

Pension Office Nov 5/53
Sir,
Please certify the date of death of within name named Soldier - He was an invalid pensioner under act of 1816 - His papers are not on file in this Office.
Very respectfully Your obt. servt
J. Cale For Commissioner H. Burn Esq. 3rd Auditor Present (See other side.)

Benjamin Jenkins, Invalid. — N. H. Roll. Died 27 th October 1816, Paid to his death.
Edw. J. Brink Actg. Auditor. "

May 12. 1853
App d of Hannah Jenkins widow of Benjamin - Rockingham. N.H.
Act 3 d Febr y : 1853 Amount $46.87 1/2 per annum commencing 3 d Febr y 1853 Res:
Fun. 2 d Febr y 1853 for children of Funland, Vermont N.H. m c . same Sept 12/53
Wesley Haskell. Portsmouth N.H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, P.O. Box 141, OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D.C.

1593
1600 census

Ms. C. D. Waldo
Rev L. P. Waldo Court of Pensions Washington D.C.

Rev. Mr. Waldo
Rev. L. P. Waldo Court of Pensions Washington D.C.

Whip Poor Will 3. Mother
Whip Poor Will

Ms. A. 9. 2. 3
FREE
Hon S. P. Waldo Counr of Pension, Washington D.C.

Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1292
Hannah Jenkins
Widow
Benjamin Jenkins
Pro. Conf. & Leg. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 378
[Arrangement of 1870.]