Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26300, for James Peacock, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
1.26.
Peacock, James Sarah
W 26300
B.L. 7rt 34,850-160-55
CONTENTS

Date of death not on A.B.
3.765
New York. (Albany)
Sarah Peacock
widow of James Peacock
Con who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30. Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Feby. 1854. and sent to
John J. Shew Broadalbin Fulton Co. N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 86. Vol. A
C. H.
2002571
1321

201.257
Act 3 rd Mar Aug 10/33
Sarah Peacock wid. of James Peacock Pri
Genl. Stark
Wm
Rev. War
Revolutionary Pensioner, under the Act of Feb. 3 rd 1833 — Certificate dated 28 Feb. 1852, N o 3765.
3765 Eto: 160 Acc. July, 22 nd 1852 J. B. G. [Signature]
Vol P = 58
Reuben Wells Luzerne N.Y.

20.928 New York
James Peacock
of Saratoga Co. in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Schuyler of the Regt. commanded by Col. Nichols in the Cont. line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Oct. 1833 and to the S. Cash Baltimore
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 33 $ 7 50 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th of Sept. 33 1 50
$ 9 00
Revolutionary Claim, W. L. W. Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by [Signature] Clerk, Book E. Vol. 4. Page 113

John Finch Was born August the 16 1772
Sally Finch Was Born February 21 1770
Charles Finch Was Born September the 20 1790
Cunningham James W. Cunningham Charles W.

Domineering Chauncy
James Beacoth Was married to Sarah French March 1 st 1809

Application of Chas P. Peacock James Peacock
FOR BOUNTY LAND,
Under Act March 3, 1855.

200237

DECLARATION
Of a REVOLUTIONARY Widow who claims a Land Warrant under Act of March 3, 1855.
State of New York,
Warren County
On this sixth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said county and state aforesaid Sarah Peacock aged Eighty five years, a resident of Corinth Saratoga Co, in the State of New York, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of James Peacock deceased, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War. That she does not remember the names of any of the officers under whom her said husband served. That he was at the battle of Bunker Hill when General Howe commanded. That her husband was a Pensioner of the United States in his life time and that she this declaration is now a Pensioner of the United States in consequence of the services of her said husband the said James Peacock in the Revolutionary War in conformity with the 2 d section of the act of February 3 rd 1833 that her pension certificate bears date 28 th July 1834 and No 3765 of which she received $30.00 per annum.
She further states that she was married to the said James Peacock in Hadley Saratoga Co on the day of March A. D. 1807, by one Benjamin Gookes a Justice of the Peace and that her name before her said marriage was Sarah that her said husband died at Granfield Co on the 13 th day of January A. D. 1844, 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 she hereby requests the Commissioner of Pensions to forward her warrant to Albin Wells and appoint him my attorney to receive the same for me.
We, Arion Finch and Laura Finch residents of Corinth Saratoga Co. in the State of New York, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Peacock 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.
Arion Finch Laura Finch
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.
Albin Wells Justice of the Peace

State of New York,
Wann County
I Thomas Archibald
Clerk of the said
county, do hereby certify that Reuben Wells Esq was, on the day of the date of the foregoing certificate, a Justice of the peace within and for the said County, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 7th day of August — A. D. 185 3
Thomas Archibald Clerk
208237
Application of Chas L. Peacock James Peacock
FOR BOUNTY LAND,
Under Act March 3, 1855.

State of New York } County of Hamilton } Yrs:
On this twenty sixth day of November one thousand eight hundred and fifty three, personally appeared before me Worthy G. Lobdell a Justice of the Court of Sessions in and for said County, Sarah Peacock , a resident of the town of Hope State and County aforesaid aged Eighty three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed the 3 rd of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war, that she is the widow of James Peacock who was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum. That his certificate of pension was surrendered up at the time the arrears were paid.
She further declares that she was married to the said James Peacock on the 1 st day of March one thousand eight hundred and seven in the town of Hadley , County of Saratoga and State of New York by Benjamin Cowles a Justice of the Peace. That her name prior to marriage was Sarah Finch . The accompanying family record was made soon after the time of said marriage. That her said husband died in the town of Greenfield , County of Saratoga and State of New York , on the 13 th day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty four. That she was not married to him prior to the second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow. Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written before me
Sarah Peacock
W. G. Lobdell Justice of the Court of Sessions
I certify that the above named Sarah Peacock uniformly

sustains a good reputation and that her statements are entitled to credit, and that by reason of old age and bodily infirmities she is not able to appear in court.
W. G. Lowell
Justice of the Court of Sessions.
John C. Haines Clerk
State of New York } County of Hamilton } ss I John C. Hosmer County Clerk of said County do hereby certify that within my hands and power is a true and complete copy of the original now on file in my office of the said County Clerk, and the same is hereby certified to be a true and complete copy of the said original. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said County the 3 rd day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.

State of New York } County of Hamilton } ss
I John C Holmes county clerk of said county do hereby certify that Witty G Dobbell whose name appears upon this Deposition was at the time thereof a justice of the court of Sessions duly qualified and commissioned to take the same and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said justice of the court of Sessions and truly believe the same to be genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said county this 3 rd day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
John C Holmes Clerk
Witty Dobbell Justice of the court of Sessions
contains a good reputation and that her statements are entitled to credit, and that by reason of old age and bodily infirmities she is not able to appear in Court.

I certify that it appears from the Books in this Office that James Peacock was a pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 7 th 1832, at the rate of Thirty Dollars per annum and that his pension was paid to the 13 th day of January 1844, the date of the death of said Pensioner.
Albany Pension Agency. Nov. 21. 1853.
J. Jenkins for the Pension agent

State of New York } County of Hamilton } /
On this 28 th day of November one thousand Eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me Witty J Sobell a justice of the court of Sessions in and for the said county Jeremiah Lawton a Resident of the town of Hope State and county aforesaid aged fifty nine years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath say that he was formerly acquainted with James Peacock and his wife Sarah Peacock that lived and resided together as husband and wife no one doubting the legality of their marriage and that Sarah Peacock now an applicant for a pension is the Identical widow of James Peacock a revolutionary Pensioner who was Pensioned under the act of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of thirty dollars per annum and that he died 13 January 1844. and that said Sarah Peacock still subsists and soon to be the remains the widow of James Peacock do you above written before me
Jeremiah Lawton
W. J. Sobell Justice of the court of Sessions Jeremiah
I certify that the above named Jeremiah Lawton uniformly sustain a good reputation and that his statements are entitled to credit
W. J. Sobell } Justice of the court of Sessions
I certify that the above named Sarah Peacock uniformly

State of New York County of Hamilton 7, f
I John C Holmes County Clerk in and for said county do hereby certify that Wirtley G. Seddell whose names appear upon the within was a justice of the court of sessions in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified to do the same at the date thereof and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said justice of sessions and that the same is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the official seal of said county, one at my name hereunto the 3 d day of December 1953.
John C Holmes Clerk

State of New York Warren County Benjamin Coles being duly sworn says that he is eighty two years old and now resides at Glen Falls in said State in a county that he was well acquainted with James Peacock in his life time. That on the first day of March 1807 this deponent was an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Saratoga & Stokesshire and that on the 1st day of March 1807 he as such Justice of the Peace duly Married the said James Peacock to the Sarah Finch at the town of Hadley in said County of Saratoga at the dwelling house of Nathaniel Reeves that this deponent has been well acquainted with the said Sarah or Sally Peacock from May 1807 & knows that she and James Peacock and his said wife lived together as husband & wife until the time of his death which happened about the first of January 1844. Since which the said Sarah or Sally has remained his widow single & unmarried and is still unmarried This deponent further says that he knows that the said James Peacock was at the time of his death a Missioner of the United States This deponent further says that he had always understood and verified

I believe truly that that the said James Peacock was a Soldier of the United States during the war of the Revolution
Subscribed & sworn this 14 th day of October 1853 before me & I certify that the said Benjamin Cowles
Benjamin Cowles is a credible witness William Robinson Justice of the peace
State of New York & ...

State of New York } County of Warren } Cornelia Gilbert of the Town of Hadley County of Saratoga & said State aged fifty six years being duly sworn deponeth & saith that she is a daughter of Widow Sarah or Sally Peacock who now resides in the Town of Hope County of Hamilton & said State. That on the first day of March 1807 the said Sarah or Sally who was then the Widow of John Hinch & whose maiden name was Pixley was duly mar- ried to James Peacock at Hadley Saratoga County & State of New York where she then resided That this deponent was present at the said Mar- riage & witnessed the marriage ceremony which was duly performed by Benjamin Cowle Esq then a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga That since the said marriage the said Mother Sarah or Sally continued to live with the said James Peacock as his lawful wife until some time in the month of January 1840 when the said James died in Greenfield Saratoga County My and that since the day of his death the said Sarah or Sally has remained his widow single & unmarried and is still unmarried This deponent further saith that the said James Peacock was as she has always understood &

and believe truly a soldier of the United States during the war of the Revolution and she knows that at the time of his death he was a Pensioner of the United in consideration of his Revolutionary Service. This deponent further saith that she has examined the Family Record now in the possession of her said Mother and knows it to be the Family Record kept by her Father John Hinckley during his life time and in the said Mother's Family during her Widowhood and afterwards in her Step Father the said James Peacock from until his death & now remains with her Mother. The said Sarah or Sally. She further says that she often saw the said James in his life- time write and very likely the entries made on the said Family of the marriage & birth of children of the said James & her Mother to be in the hand writing of the said James Peacock Subscribed and sworn this 13th day of October 1853 before me & I certify that the said Compt. Cornelia Gilbert is a credible witness
John Hinckley

621874
James Peacock Saratoga Co. N.Y.
Admitted Private 9 months
Amended Case
Aaron Nash Patton Spafford Saratoga Co. N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of James Peacock Saratoga Co- N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol May 1777 1 Private Capt Shattuck 44 years Traditional evidence   From June 777 to July 779 1 15 Col Nicholds Windham stated credibly the   Vol 2 Genl Stark county Count   July 78 2 Capt Brown St. Joans   Vol 79-80 1 15   last Oct 79 or 80 about 1  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
John H. Ashton

James Peacock For a Pension
21874

§ 1. Personally appeared before me, notice of the Peace in and for the said James Peacock
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, accord- ing to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades;
months days In 1777 For 1. 12 I served as a private From July to August For 1. 15 I served as a private 1777 For 2. 12 I served as a private In 1778 (Capt. Munn) For 2. 12 I served as a private 1779 or 80 For 1. 15 I served as a private In the same year For 1. 12 I served as a private 9. 12
And for such service I claim a Pension, Sworn & subscribed the first day of July 1833 before me James Peacock A Goodrich Justice
Note the word "June" altered to "July" in 2 d line above - A Goodrich Justice State of New York County of Saratoga ss
I, Alpheus Goodrich Clerk of the said County, do certify, that Alpheus Goodrich before whom the above affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County; and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and truly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit, to be his proper hand writing and signature
Witness my hand and Seal of Office the first day of July 1833 (the Word "June" altered to "July" above -) A Goodrich Clerk

State of New York } County of Saratoga } ss.
On this 25 th day of December 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Saratoga now sitting, James Peacock of the Town of Hadley in the County of Saratoga & State of New York aged Seventy four 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 Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the services of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
To the question, where and in what year were you Born? he answers, in Brattleboro, in the County of Worcester & State of Massachusetts, December 19 1758.
To the question, have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? he answers, he has no record of his age nor does he know of any.
To the question, where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? he answers, In Hinsdale in Windham County and State of New Hampshire, after the War aforesaid he continued to live in Hinsdale aforesaid until 1790 when he moved to Brattleborough in the State of Vermont where he lived about three years, when he moved to Salem in the County of Washington & State of New York, when he lived about seven years, when he moved to the Town of Luzerne in the Washington County of Warren & State aforesaid where he lived about nine years & then moved to the Town of Hadley, in the County of Saratoga & State aforesaid, where he has lived ever since, & where he now lives.
To the question, How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute for whom? he answers, that he lived at the Town of Hinsdale aforesaid where where,
In 1777, he went into the service of the United States

(7) at the said Town of Hinsdale as a Volunteer private, and served at and near Rutland in the state of Vermont for ONE (8) month, under Captain Cyrus Shattuck
That he with his Company under the said Captain Shattuck, Marched from Hinsdale in the state of New Hampshire to Picket Post Rutland in the state of Vermont by the way of Charlestown - where we mustered in the month of May 1777 & served as follows. We were called out on alarms, we were employed in scouting from Rutland towards Scituate, Roxbury, in Castleton, Hubbardston &c did duty as above for one month from about the 15 th May 1777, and we were discharged & returned home to Hinsdale under the aforesaid Captain Shattuck, about 1500 Militia Troops were gathered at Rutland under Colonel Nichols, no continental troops were there
no. Continued at home about one week, when he was (9) on alarm that Brimfield was approaching from the north again called upon by order of the Captain Shattuck & went with other Militia soldiers to Charlestown in said state of New Hampshire & from there to Rutland in Vermont & served from June 1777 until July  August 1777, one month 1 1/2 mo and a half month, in manner following
he with his Company joined the main Army at Rutland and then thence to Mount Independence the British Troops then in posses- sion of Scituate. The left at Rutland in the last scene had ar- rived previously. We then joined the main Army under Gener- als St Clair & Arnold continued but a few days when he with the main American Army under Genl St Clair, retreat- ed through Hubbardston we encamped at Rutland the night after the Battle between the American Army under Genl Warner & Arnold & the
That about ten days after his return from Rutland aforsaid he again entered the service of the United States as a Volunteer private at
under Captain G. Gantton, in Colonel Nichols Regiment in General Stark's Brigade
Marched to Bennington & at Man- chester where we were stationed, that he served in said company from 1777 until 1777 two months as follows
James Pack

not 1777
(2) Under General Burgoyne from then we marched no being dismissed & returned home & having been about 1 1/2 absent on duty as aforesaid for more than one month and a half
No (3) that about 10 days after his said return from Rutland he lived at Hinsdale aforesaid & when a call was made for every 1/2 man of our company to join the American Troops at or near Man- chester in Vermont, he this deponent again entered the service as a volunteer privately & marched to Charlestown in New Hampshire aforesaid & mustered under Captain Kimball Carlton, Lieutenant Houghton or Hutton Josiah Hastings Ensign, and Colonel Nichols com- manded. We were stationed at Manchester in Vermont for a few days only, there joined the Brigade under General Starks, when he was detached with about 150 Militia & Continental Troops, under Major Brapsell or Brapsell does not recollect which, marched to Rutland Front in order to assist the Inhabitants to assist the Inhabitants to move their Effects out of the way of the Enemy which duty we performed, we also took Mr. Josiah Osgood from the British at Meads Farm, Rutland, and from there to Manchester, from Manchester to Ben- nington, the day of Bennington Battle, the battle we turned into the Continental Pasture, continued at Ben- nington & were employed in Guarding the British Prisoners until the Expiration of his said term of two months was expired. He was on or about the  day of  1777 discharged by Colonel Nichols or Captain Carlton aforesaid at Benning- Benning- ton aforesaid & returned home to Hinsdale in the State of New Hampshire, that from the 15 th May 1777 until about the 15 th October 1777, he was in actual service for at least Four months & a half month as above stated, of which said service he has no documentary or other Evidence.
2 mo 4 1/2 mo

11 1/2 mo when he lived In July 1778 at the Town of Hinsdale in the County of Windham in the State of New Hampshire  New Hamp- (4) shire. He at the Town of Concord  Concord  Weston in the State of Massachusetts again en- tered the Service of the United States - as a Volunteer private. hired by a Class of twelve men for two months, under Captain Brown. Lieutenant Patrick, in Colonel McIntosh's Regiment of Mass- chusetts, in the Brigade of General Glover & Scott & served in Sullivan's expedition, we marched to New Town & found Sullivan's Army at Howland's Ferry & marched on to the Island, we continued about one mile below Bristol Ferry - during the great Storm - to Middle Town - he was in the Battle, two days and continued with the Army, on retreat over Howland's Ferry - Marched in Sullivan's Army to Pawtucket continued there a few days doing duty - from there to Warwick Neck continued there doing duty until his term of two months was expired, when in Septem- ber 1778 he was discharged by Captain Brown a- foresaid at Warwick aforesaid - of the aforesaid Ser- vice he has no documentary evidence nor any surviving witness to the same.
(5) That about the 1st September - 1779 or 80 he lived at Hinsdale in the County of Windham and State of New Hampshire - he again entered into the Service of the United States as a Volunteer private and served from the said 1st day of September until about the 15th October following - one month & a half months un- der the following officers Captain Oliver Peabody Lieutenant Aaron Cooper, and Ensign Elijah Fayer of the New Hampshire Militia went to Charleston under the afore- said officers, about the time Royalston was destroyed by the Enemy, we went to Newbury as a guard & were stationed and continued there doing duty as a guard & were discharged by Captain Peabody aforesaid at Newbury aforesaid.

no 6 1/2 and returned home to Kinsdale aforesaid, having (5) 1 1/2 months served One month & half a month 9 mo he has no documentary evidence of said services nor any living witness to the same
no. (6) He continued at home about one week, when on an alarm that the Indians were on the East side of the Green Mountains in the State of Vermont 1779 He, about the last of October 1779 or 80 again entered the service & served under the aforesaid Officers. Marched to Townsend, in the State of Vermont near the mountain and continued in that vicinity scouting under the aforesaid Officers about One month, of the aforesaid Services He has no documentary or other evidence
5. To the question State XXXXX the names of some of the regular Officers who were with the Troops when you served, such Continental & Militia Regiments as you can recollect, & the general circumstances of XXXX your Services? He answers, and says, he can go no further than he has already answered above,
6. To the question, Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given signed and what has become of it? He answers he received no written discharge,
7. To the question, State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood and who can testify as to your character for veracity and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution— He states the names of Harmon Rockwell. Elijah Frost Jeremy Rockwell Peter Brather

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn & subscribed to the day & year aforesaid James Peacock In open court Wm L. Goodrich Dep. Clerk
We, Harmon Rockwell — residing in the Town of Hadley — in the County of Saratoga State of New York & Elijah Frost — of the Town of Hadley in said County hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with James Peacock who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy four years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he lives, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid In open court Elijah Frost Harmon Rockwell Wm L. Goodrich Dep. Clerk
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 & served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Elijah Frost is a credible person — — — — — residing in the Town of Hadley in the County of Saratoga & State of New York & that Harmon Rockwell — who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Hadley — — — — — in said County, is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, William L. Goodrich Deputy Clerk of the Court of common pleas in & for the County of Saratoga, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the Original proceedings of the Court aforesaid in the matter of the application of James Peacock for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 25 th day of June 1837 Wm L. Goodrich Dep. Clerk

Saratoga county ss. James Peabody the applicant named above being duly sworn says that there is no clergy man residing in the Neighborhood where lives & that he cannot procure a clergyman in Court who can testify to his character - for veracity & belief of his ser- vices as a Revolutionary Soldier without much trou- ble & expense - he further states that he is now & lives more than twenty miles from the Court Swarren to be and subscribed James Peabody to the 25 th December 1832
In open Court
Wm. L. Goodrich Dep. Clerk

November 29, 1937.
Mrs. Reuben W. Chase 5 Silver Street Taunton, Massachusetts.
BA-J/ILL James Peacock W. 26300
Dear Madam:
The data given herein are shown in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 26300, based upon service of James Peacock in the Revolutionary War.
James Peacock was born December 19, 1758, in Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Hinsdale, Windham County, New Hampshire, he enlisted about May 15, 1777, served on several tours until October 15, 1777, in all four and one half months, as a private in Captains Shattuck's and Kimball Carleton's companies, Colonel Nichols' New Hampshire regiment, during which he was called out at Rutland, went to Ticonderoga, and was on duty at the time the battle of Bennington. He enlisted next in July 1778, at Weston, Massachusetts, and served two months as a private in Captain Brown's company, Colonel McIntosh's Massachusetts regiment, during which he was on General Sullivan's Expedition to Rhode Island. In 1779 or 1780, he served two tours, amounting to two and one half months, as private in Captain Doolittle's New Hampshire company, engaged near Royalton and near Townsend, Vermont.
After his service, James Peacock continued to reside in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, until about 1790, when he moved to Brattleboro, Vermont, and resided about three years, then moved to Salem, Washington County, New York, where he lived about seven years, moved then to Luzerne, then in Warren County, New York, and remained about nine years, then moved to Hadley, Saratoga County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 25, 1832, at which time he resided in Hadley, New York. He died January 13, 1844, in Greenfield, Saratoga County, New York.
OK. Mass. Sol + S.
Omitted given name as there was no Oliver in NH. book
Did not use this for his Census as N.H. book gives this as Samuel Shattuck

James Peacock married March 1, 1807, in Hadley, Saratoga County, New York, Sarah (Sally) Finch, then the widow of John Finch, her maiden name, Pixley. She was born February 21, 1770, the place and given names of her parents not given; said John Finch was born August 16, 1770. Sarah was married to James Peacock by a Justice of the Peace, at the house of Nathaniel Reeves. No reference was made to a former marriage of James Peacock, the soldier.
Sarah Peacock, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed November 28, 1853, at which time she resided in Hope, Hamilton County, New York. In August 1855, she was a resident of Corinth, Saratoga County, New York.
In 1853, Cornelia Gilbert, aged fifty-six years, was a resident of Hadley, Saratoga County, New York. She was the daughter of Sarah Pixley and her husband, John Finch, and was present at the marriage of her mother to James Peacock, in 1807. Said Cornelia did not state the name of her own husband. "Rhubarb" Finch, another child, was born September 20 or 30, 179- (not clearly written).
Reference was made to children of James Peacock and his wife, Sarah, but their names were not given.
In 1855, Arvin Finch and Laura Finch were residents of Corinth, Saratoga County, New York; their relationship to Sarah Finch Peacock was not stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of Sarah Peacock, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following:
Sarah Peacock, widow of James Peacock, Certificate #3765 Issued February 28, 1854 Rate $30 per annum Commenced February 3, 1853, Act of Feb. 3, 1853. New York Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. B. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Official Signature of the Magistrate - }
William Robinson Justice
State of New York }
County of Warren }
ss: I, Thomas Archibald Clerk of the Clerks Office County Courts of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William Robinson is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly qualified to act as such; that his term of office commenced on the first day of January 1852, and will expire on the thirtieth day of December 1855, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County this 16 th day of February 1854.
Thomas Archibald Clerk

201.257

Luzerne N.Y. Aug 31 st 1835
Hon. J. P. Waldbauer of Pensions
Sir - Sir - Enclosed please receive the application of Sarah Peacock wid. of Thomas Peacock for bounty land & should there be any deficiency in the application you will please notify me at this place Luzerne N.Y. & I will attend to the correction
Respectfully & truly Yours ob. Servant
William W. Phelps

Official signature of the Magistrate } Reuben Wells Justice
State of New York County of Warren } ss: I, Thomas Melickauer clerk of the Clerks Office County Courts of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Reuben Wells is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to act as such; that his term of Office com- menced on the First day of January 1853, and will expire on the thirty first day of December 1856, and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County this 16 day of February 1854.
Thomas Melickauer Clerk

Sarah Peabody Mch 5 1864 James
Boylston 1863
Official Business - Reply to a report on a claim for a pension.
FREE
L. P. Waldo Esq. of the Bds Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Broadalbin, Fulton Co. N.Y. Jan'y. 4 th 1854 -
Sir,
I have rec d . your report of Decr. 29 th ult. on the claim of Mrs. Sarah Peacock, widow of James, stating that "The Official characters of Reuben Wells and William Robinson, who verified the affidavits of Mrs. Cornelia Gilbert, and Benjamin Cowles, must be duly authenticated."
I would ask the question, with all due respect, how can we have the papers authenticated unless you return them to me? If you will return them, they shall be authenticated. It was an oversight on my part.
Very Respectfully John J. Shew
L. P. Waldo Comr. of Pensions

Sarah Pease Mould James
20928
FREE
[Handwritten signature]
Official Business Original claim for a pension per Act Feby. 3 rd 1853.
L. P. Waldo Comr. of Pensions Washington City. D. C.

Mon. Dec 24th 1853
P. 22 3/4 Sarah Pease Mrs. James
20928
FREE
[Handwritten signature]
L. P. Waldo
Comr. of Pensions
Washington City.
D. C.
Official Business Original claim for a pension per Act Feb. 3 rd 1853.

Broadalbin, Fulton County N. Y.
Sir,
Please examine the enclosed claim of Mrs: Sarah Peacock widow of James Peacock for a pension under the Act of Feby. 3 d 1853, and report to me your most favorable decision.
Respectfully &c. John J. Shew
L. P. Waldo Comr. of Pensions

Brief in the case of Sarah Peacock, widow of James, Hamilton County and State of New York, act 3 rd Feby: 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th June, 1832,
Recon d Evidence of Pauline Proof of Marriage,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Wm. L. Shaw Esq., Broadalbin, Name and residence of Agent Fulton Co; N.Y.
H. C. Dyer Examining Clerk.

Official Business
James Wilson L. P. Waldo Esqr. Commr. of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Recd Feb 23rd 1854

Pension Office June 10 th 1834
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 4 th inst. You are informed, that the County Clerk , could very easily authenticate the official characters of Reuben Wells & William Robinson Magistrates, who verified the affidavits Mrs. Cornelia Gilbert & Benj. Bowles, in the case of Mrs. Sarah Peacock, widow of James. The County Clerk, can send his certificate (official) as to their official characters
Very Respectfully I remain Commissioner
John J. Shaw, Esq. Broadalbin N.Y.
"Boynston,"

November 29, 1937.
Mrs. Reuben W. Chase 5 Silver Street Taunton, Massachusetts.
BA-J/ILL James Peacock W. 26300
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Jacob Baker, of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, who married Rachel Wheldon, Jacob Baker who married Thankful Chase, Moses Rogers, of Cape Cod, who married Eliz. Smith, John Savage, possibly of Marblehead, Massachusetts, who had a son William, Samuel Smith, also of Cape Cod, who married Mary Hatch, Samuel Smith who married Bethiah Eldridge, and of a soldier with the surname Peacock, whose son Robert Peacock was born in 1809 and married Esther Willoughby, perhaps in New Hampshire.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of the Jacob Baker or Moses Rogers described by you. With the information furnished, no records could be identified as those of any Samuel Smith or John Savage in whom you are interested. If you can furnish some of the following information in regard to each, another search of the records will be made; approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence after service, also the name of wife or widow of said John Savage.
The Revolutionary War record of only one soldier of Massachusetts with the surname Peacock has been found, that of James. His record is furnished you herewith from pension claim, W. 26300.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

201.237
Department of the Interior,
Pension Office, Official Business.
Official business of P. Wall Am
Retired  Staff  St
Director
Hon J P Wall com of Pension H. H. Washington D.C.

No. 3,961 Sarah Peacock, wid: of James
Set. to f. New. 29 th Dec: 1853 " " " " 10 th May, "
Act. 3 rd Feby, 1853

34,850
Nov 1919

Decr 27 th 1853
Sarah Peacock, wid; of James,
Hamilton Co: N.Y.
Act / 53
$30. 00 Per An; Com: Feby: 3 d 1853.
Rev
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Pension Office, Official Business
John L. Shev. Esq., Broadalbin, Fulton Co., N.Y.

MRS. REUBEN W. CHASE 5 SILVER STREET TAUNTON MASSACHUSETTS
These are all mass as she found them in mass. Soldiers & Sailors.

Taunton Mass Nov. 17-1937
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen -
I am very anxious to make Revolutionary connections on the enclosed list of names & wonder if you do that sort of thing.
Or can you inform me where I can get such information. I have looked in Rev. Soldiers & Sailors & find names I think may be the ones I want but do not know their wives names or children.
Do you have wife & children's names on the Pension lists?

I visited Boston Post Office building and they referred me to your dept.
If this is asking too much, don't bother, and if there is a charge I will gladly pay it.
Cordially yours
(Mrs R.W.) Ethel S. Chase.
5 Silver St
Taunton
Massachusetts

[Cape Crd] Moses Rogers? m. Eliz. Smith (Chatham)
[Cape Crd] Mass Jacob Baker? m. Rachel Wheldon
[Cape Crd] Samuel Smith? m. Mary Hatch (Truro)
one of the islands - Mass. Mar. 1887. (only one possible) Peacock? father of Robert Peacock b 1809 & wife of m. Esther Willoughby (Maybe in N.H.)
[Cape Crd] Samuel Smith m. Beulah Eldridge
[Cape Crd] Jacob Baker m. Thankful Chase
maybe from Marblehead. (?) John Darage who had a son William who married Fannie Hodge in E. Jaffrey Mass.

Keep
1937-Nov. 29 - Hist. to Mrs. Reuben H. Chase - J.L.L.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26 300  Sarah Peacock  ms of  James Peacock  By Rev. Wm  Act Feb 24 53  Index: Vol P , Page 125
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Peacock, Neal GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11601 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED February 7, 1790 To — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.