Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30136, for Timothy Stebbins, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Stebbins, Timothy
S. 30136
CONTENTS

15977 Massachusetts
Timothy Robbins
of Hampden in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Carpenter of the Regt commanded by _____ in the War time for JOHN & B Daps
And
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 31 Dollars 67 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of May 1833 and Lieut. Genl. George
Colon. Springfield Mass
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $63.34 Semi-ant. allowance ending June 15 83
$199.17
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { as June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book E Vol. _____ Page 79
72 Note Hampden

9279 Lucky Stebbins,
Private g Mrs 15 days
16 & 16 ob
May 14 1895
P. 395
Geo Colton Springfield Mass

9279  BRIEF in the case of  Timothy Stebbins  of Hampden Co  in the State of Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? ans 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 70 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. ✓
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Sept '80 afterwards reenlisted 6 private Gen. Capt. Carpenter   3 15 " do  
5. In what battles was he engaged? None mentioned 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wilbraham 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 3 living witnesses 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Papers not properly authenticated
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. C. Easton Examining Clerk.  16 Feb 1832

9279 Timothy Robbins declaration and Depositions of Thaddeus Keane David Robbins and Chester Robbins ~
Yale collection Springfield Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire ss.
On this twenty seventh day of August 1852, personally appeared in open Court before Oliver D. Allen Esquire Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting at Springfield, Timothy Robbins a resident of Westfield in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, now Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832 —
Sir —
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated —
That he enlisted in the month of September 1830, in a company of Mass. Militia commanded by Capt. John Cankerett of Springfield Mass. and joined the Company at Springfield Mass. on the first day of October following, the Capt. name was Martin Smith of Westfield Mass. that he served in said Company which was stationed at Springfield the term of six months, that is to say the full term for which he enlisted, That he then re-enlisted under the same Officers and served at the same place a further term of three and one half months and was then discharged — the deposition of David Robbins of Milbraham in said county is annexed as proof of the above declaration, also the deposition of Chester Robbins who knew of his serving as above stated, and the deposition of Thos. Pease who served with him in the same Company a part of the term aforesaid —
That he was born in the town of Milbraham Mass. in the month of April 1782, and believes that the time of his birth is recorded on the records of said town —
That he was living in the town of Milbraham when called into service, and for some years afterwards, that he has resided for thirty one years past, and now resides in the town of Westfield Mass.
That he enlisted voluntarily —
That he never received a written discharge and never held a commission —
That he served in all nine and one half months.

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 - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Timothy Stebbins
We Joseph S Stebbins and James Sackett both residents of Northfield hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Timothy Stebbins who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
Joseph S Stebbins James Sackett
Sworn, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after hearing 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 states that it appears to them that Joseph S Stebbins and James Sackett who have signed the preceding certificate, are residents of Wilbraham that they are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Justin Willard Register of said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Timothy Stebbins for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this twenty seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two
Justin Willard Register

I Theodore Foss of Springfield in the County of Hampden and of Massachusetts testify and say that Philemon to a Company Massachusetts Militia which was stationed at Spring- field Mass. to guard the public stores and that Timothy Hethins now a resident of Westfield in said County was in the company when I enlisted that I served three months and that said Hethins remained in the company after I was dismissed - Springfield Aug. 27th. 1832 -  Theodore Foss
Hampden ss -
On this twenty seventh day of Aug. 1832. personally appeared Theodore Foss and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed - Before me and I further certify the above named George Colton Justice of the Peace. deponent is a man of truth and veracity May 22, 1833 - Geo. Colton Justice of the Peace
Hampden ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts I John Ingersoll a Clerk of the Common Pleas Court in the County of Hampden do hereby certify that George Colton before whom the above annexed deposition was verified is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Hampden and that his name there to severaly subscribed is his true & genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield on this twenty seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred thirty two  John Ingersoll Clerk

I David Robbins of Wilbraham in the County of Hampden and State of Massachusetts testify and say that very well recollect that my brother Timothy Robbins now a resident of Westfield in said County, enlisted in a Company of Mass. Militia Cav. by Capt. Carpenter and that he was stationed at Springfield Mass. that said Timothy enlisted in the month of September 1860 and served as said Deponent verily believes and has always understood nine or ten months. David Robbins
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss.
On this ninth day of May 1882 personally appeared David Robbins and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed - Before me
George Cotton Justice of the Peace
I further certify that the above named Deponent is personally known to me and is a person of truth and veracity -
George Cotton Justice of the Peace
May 22. 1882 -

Chester Stebbins of Westfield in the county of Hampden & commonwealth of Massachu- -setts aged sixty three years do testify depose & say that I am a brother of Timothy Steb- -bins now resident in said Westfield. That in the time of the Revolutionary war I was a member of my fathers family then residing - in Milbraham in the county of Hampshire & that during the said Timothy enlisted into the service of the country & was absent from home & I understood at the time that the company of which he was a member was stationed at Springfield then in the county of Hampshire. I am not now able to recollect the year when he enlisted nor the particular length of time he was absent from home while engaged in the service as aforesaid. Chester Stebbins
Hampden ss. August 24th. 1824. Then Deacon Chester Stebbins the Deponent above named personally appeared & having declared that he had conscientious scruples in relation to the taking of an oath) was duly affirmed accord- -ing to the laws of this Commonwealth to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Norman S. Leonard Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth ss. I John Ingersoll a Clerk of the Common Pleas Court being a Court of Record in the County of Plymouth do hereby certify that Norman S. Leonard Esq. before whom the within deposition was verified is a justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth and that his name there 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 twenty seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two
John Ingersoll Clerk

Power of Attorney of Eddy Stublins In matter of Timothy Stebbins
Massachusetts admitted 1832
F. E. Hassler

I know all men by these presents that I Edy Stebbins of Westfield in the County of Hampden & state of Massachusetts do hereby constitute make & appoint F. E. Hapler of Washington City D. C. my true & lawful agent & attorney, to prosecute my claim as a child & heir & executor of Timothy Stebbins late of said Westfield deceased, for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of pension or arrearages of pension that might have been due or obtained in the life time of the said Timothy or to which he in any way became entitled or for any amount, increase, or arrearages of pension that may be due me as a child heir & executor of said Timothy under the provisions of any act or resolution of Congress whatever & whenever passed & I hereby authorize & empower my said Attorney to examine all docu- ments & papers in relation to said claim on file in the departments at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional arguments or evidence & to appoint one or more substitutes under him

to do all things I could or might do if I were personally present, hereby ratifying & confirming all my said attorney may lawfully do in the premises
Witness my hand & seal this twentieth day of December A. D. 1855-
In presence of H. B. Lewis Reuben Smith
Cody Stubbs
State of Massachusetts } ss County of Hampden }
On this twentieth day of December A. D. 1855 before me a Justice of the peace in & for the County & State aforesaid duly authorized by law do administer oaths personally appeared Cody Stubbs above named & acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be his free act & deed for the purpose therein mentioned
Before me & I certify that on the first page 13th line from top on word "Timothy" the blot was made before signing & on this page 8th line blot made before signing on word "In presence"
H. B. Lewis Justice of the peace

State of Massachusetts County of Hampden On this twentieth day of December A.D. 1855 before me a Justice of the peace within & for the County & State aforesaid personally appeared Edy Stephens above named and made oath according to law that he is the identical Edy Stephens who executed the foregoing power of attorney & that he is directly interested in said claim as the child, heir & executor of said Timothy & that he makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my said attorney may use in prosecuting said claim.
In presence of H B Lewis Reuben Smith
Edy Stephens
Sworn and Subscribed before me the day & year first above written
H B Lewis Justice of the Peace

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
HAMPDEN, ss.
I, George B. Morris, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampden, do certify, that
H. B. Lewis Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is, and ought to be given, to his acts and attestations, done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said
H. B. Lewis Esquire — and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine: also that the instrument hereto annexed, purports to be duly executed and acknowledged, according to the laws of this Commonwealth, for the purposes therein expressed.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, for said Commonwealth, this twenty fifth — day of December — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
Geo Morris Clerk.

I Chester Stebbins of Westfield in the county of Hampden & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of the age of sixty four years do testify & depose & say that I am the brother of Timothy Stebbins now of said Westfield. That my father with the said Timothy myself & other members of his family resided for a number of years in the Town of Wilbraham in said County of Hampden & that we resided therein at the commencement & at the close of the Revolutionary War. That my brother the said Timothy was engaged in the service of his country as a soldier during the war of the Revolution. That I am now unable to recollect the period of his enlistment - the length of time or the particular months & years that he served. That he was stationed at Springfield & occasionally visited his home in Wilbraham during the term of his service. That the said Timothy is now of the age of sixty nine years or seventy years according to my impression & that ever since the war of the Revolution I have understood & believed that the said Timothy was a soldier of the Revolution - Chester Stebbins
Commonwealth of Massachusetts } County of Hampden }
County of Hampden ss ) On this twenty third day of May in the year of our Lord eight hundred & thirty three personally appeared Deac. Chester Stetson (& having conscientious scruples as to the taking an oath) was duly affirmed agreeable to the provisions of the Laws of this Commonwealth to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed - I certify that he is a person of general good character for truth & veracity & is in my opinion a credible witness - Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Before me Norman S. Leonard Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Hampden ss:
I Justin Willard Clerk of the Probate Court the same being a Court of Record within & for said county do hereby certify that Norman D. Leonard before whom the within Deposition of Chester Stebbins was executed is a Justice of the Peace within & for said county & that I believe the name Norman D. Leonard subscribed to the certificate thereof is his own proper signature & hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this twenty fourth day of May A D 1833!
Justin Willard Clerk

9279
Timothy Stubbins
Rev Colton. Springfield mass

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Timothy Stebbins which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Y II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Y III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Y V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Y VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? X VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Y VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Y IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Y X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Y

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? X
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? X
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Y
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? Y
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No alter as required
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? Y
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Y
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No.
The Clarke Certificate embraces the all in one — two depositions taken before Geo. Cotton in one —
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Y
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c: without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Springfield Mass. May 24. 1858.
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions
Dr Sir
I have enclosed the declaration of Gains Wils with the certificate of the credibility of witnesses, The clerks certificate you will perceive includes all the depositions in one - Levi Crandell's declaration with certificate of credibility of witnesses - also Timothy Robbins declaration the clerks certificate includes the two depositions taken by me, a new deposition of Chester Robbins has been taken and attached to the original papers which has the certificate of credibility - all the alterations required in these cases have been made I believe -
With much respect Your friend Geo. Cotton

30136 Rev INVALID.
File No. 30136
Timothy Stebbins Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 396
[Arrangement of 1870.]