Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21440, for Jonathan Jackson, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Jackson Jonathan Hannah
N. 21440
CONTENTS

863.
Vermont.
Jonathan Jackson, private, Massachusetts line Col. Nixon's regt.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, — at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence the eighth of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of June, 1818, and sent to the pens n .. care of Thos. Hammond, Esq; Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 ... $: 39. 20.
Semi-annual ending
Term s : \frac{27}{30} ... $: 39. 20.
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
77 Three Years Discontinued Pittsford, Rutland Co.
Notif n sent to B. R. H. Temple Esq. Rutland Oct. 13 th Oct r 1820

Vermont - 2161
Hannah Jackson, widow of Jonathan Jackson, who was a pensioner under the Act of 18. Mar. '18 and who died on the 25. Feby 1822 at Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a P. in the Comp. commanded by Captain Holman of the Regt. commanded by Mason in the Mass. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Residuals of Pension issued the 23. day of Mar. 39, as sent to Mrs. H. Jackson, Pensioner
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. '39 - $ 240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 40.00 $ 280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. D. Dinsmore Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 43.

Jon a Jackson
amt. of property $625.50 He owes 240. Balance $385.50
863 1/2 / 625p
Not settled
5 June 1818
W. Williams
1818

STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
On this 26 th day of June 1820
personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Jonathan Jackson aged 65 years, resident in Pittsford in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: in Col. Nixon's Regt. Capt. Abel Holden Co. Mass. from 1779 to 1780
that he made his original declaration on the 8 th day of April 1818
has received a Pension Certificate, No. 863 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818;—and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
One hundred & ten Acres of land in the west part of Pittsford aforesaid very rough except 12 acres, I received house & Barn Standing thereon the house not finished nor finished the inside I mean 7 y rs old, 1 Calt 14 y rs old 1 P. of oxen 7 y rs old 2 Cows 2 Bulls 2 y rs old 1 heifer 2 y rs old 1 foot frozen 1 do. 14 y rs old, 1 Calf 1 Sow & 3 pigs 8 Sheep 98 lbs 12 hens, 1 waggons for horse cart for use 1 sleigh for one horse 1 Chaise & set of harness, 1 ox yoke 1 plow block & 7 old chains, 2 old craft chains 1 shovel
1 scythe fork 1 iron bar 2 pitch forks 1 old hoe 2 old axes 1 old nail hammer 2 grist 2 plough chains, 2 small do, 1 very small grindstone 1 old saddle tree 8 cider barrels 1 pork barrel 1 wooden bucket 1 old kitchen table 6 old chairs 1 door check 2 old spinning wheels 1 small looking glass 14 flat irons 6 old knives & forks 1 Franklin stove 1 beam 2 hooks 1 handle stick 1 pot hook 12 pint kettle 1 do broken & hooped 1 iron pot 1 tin kettle 1 horn 1 spider 3 wash tubs 2 small do 3 pails 1 churn 1 salt mortar 2 old platters 4 plates 2 goblets 6 tea cups 1 sugar 1 do sugar 2 butter plates 2 old plates 2 do pips 6 with glass 1 do do 3 bottles 3 vials 1 tumbler 1 do do etc. The income of above mentioned farm by description after rent unable to be known. The family in 1818 was Hannah aged 64 years unable to work but very well 1 daughter Catharine aged 24 years a riddle mill to work but a trifle ill. daughter Sarah aged 22 years in a very ill state of health. David aged 20 years healthy & strong all residing with me & look to me for support. I owe $240. in notes & other debts, Jonathan Jackson

Sworn to and declared on the 26 th before said court.
day of June 1820
R. Purpoin CLERK.
Rutland STATE OF VERMONT, County, ss.
I, Robert Purpoin clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court:—And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the afore- said schedule is Six hundred twenty five 50/100 — dollars.
That said Jackson owes $240...
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 30 th day of June 1820
R. Purpoin

Hannah Jackson
2492
Jackson
St.
ad 7 July '38.
acomd
2 yrs pri
80 $
no deduction
Stephen Haight
baptist

State of Vermont, Rutland County, ss.
On this twenty fifth day of September, 1838, personally appeared before the Hon. William Hall, Judge of the Probate Court in and for the District of Rutland in said County, Hannah Jackson, a resident of Pittsford in said County, 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 benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
That she is the widow of Jonathan Jackson, late of Pittsford aforesaid, deceased, who was a private in the Massachusetts Continental Line of the Army of the revolution, and a pensioner of the United States, inscribed on the pension roll, on the 5th day of June, 1818, at the rate of ninety-six dollars a year, as stated in the Vermont Pension Rolls, page 61; for proof of whose service she hereby refers to the declaration and accompanying proofs of the said Jonathan Jackson, now remaining in the War Office of the United States.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Jonathan Jackson on the thirteenth day of December in the year, seventeen hundred and eighty one; that her husband, the aforesaid Jonathan Jackson died on the twenty fifth day of February, in the year, 1822; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit, on the day and year above stated.
Hannah Jackson mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me: and I do hereby certify, that by reason of bodily infirmity, the said applicant cannot attend in said Court; for which reason, I have sworn her, as aforesaid, at the place of her own residence in said Pittsford.
Wm Hall Judge

State of Vermont, Rutland County Ys
I, Henry B. Towslee, Clerk of the Probate Court of the District of Rutland in said County do hereby certify, that the Hon. William Hall is Judge of the said Probate Court; and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, at Rutland in said District this 25 th day of September, 1838. —
Henry B. Towslee
[Faint handwritten text, possibly bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

I, Adah Gould, of Pittsford in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 42 years and upwards, do depose, testify and say, that Jonathan Jackson, late of Pittsford aforesaid, deceased, a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, at the rate of ninety six dollars a year, was my father; and that he died at said Pittsford, on the twenty fifth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty two. And I further depose and say, that Mrs. Hannah Jackson, now residing in said Pittsford, was the reputed lawful wife of the said Jonathan, deceased, and is my mother; and that she hath not intermarried since her said husband's decease. —
Adah Gould
Sworn to and subscribed this 25 th day of September, 1838, before me the subscriber, Judge of the Probate Court of the District of Rutland in said County: and I do hereby certify that the said affiant is a credible witness.
Wm Hall Judge
State of Vermont } Rutland County }
I, Henry B. Towsler, Clerk of the Probate Court of the District of Rutland in said County do hereby certify that the Hon. William Hall is Judge of said Probate Court; that he is authorized by law to take acknowledgements of affidavits as above written; and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, at Rutland in said District, this 25 th day of September, 1838.
Henry B. Towsler

Jonathan Jackson & Hannah Morgan's Marriage December 13. 1781.

I Leavitt Minis of Spencer in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, do testify and depose that I am the Clerk of the Town of Spencer aforesaid, having in my possession the Records of said Town — that the following is an extract from the Records of said Town, to wit,
“ December 13. th 1781. Jonathan Jackson and Hannah Morgan, both of Spencer were married, by me Joseph Pope Clerk,”
A true copy attst. Lewis Benn, Clerk of Spencer
State of Massachusetts Worcester County ss
I the subscriber a Magistrate of said County do hereby certify that the said deponent subscribed and made oath to the truth of the above deposition before me this second day of March 1837, and that the said Deponent is a credible witness.
James Draper Justice of the Peace Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Worcester, ss. I, Joseph G. Kendall, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, do certify that James Draper, Esquire, above named, is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that his signature to the above certificate, is in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my name, and affix the seal of said Court, at Worcester, this second day of May, 1837.
Jos. G. Kendall, Clerk.

Jonathan Jackson
Massachusetts line. Correct
Jonathan Jackson x

State of Vermont Rutland County
I Thomas Hammond one of the assistant Judges of the County Court for the County of Rutland do certify that I am satisfied the foregoing named applicant for a pension Jonathan Jackson did serve the United States in the revolutionary war on the continental establishment as stated by him in his foregoing declaration in con- sideration whereof, I certify and transmit the same together with his discharge enclosed as presented to me in conformity to an act of Congress passed March 18 th 1818 and from my personal knowledge it is my opinion he comes within the purview of said act
Given under my hand at Pittsfield this 8 th day of April 1818
Thos Hammond
State of Vermont
I Robert Brattle Clerk of Rutland county Court do certify, that the Hon. Thomas Hammond who subscribed the above certificate is one of the Judges of said Court - and that I have affixed the seal of said Court to these presents by order of said Judge this 13. Ap r . 1818 R Brattle

I Jonathan Jackson of Pittsfield in the County of Rutland in the State of Vermont of the age of sixtythree years being duly sworn do before declare & say that I served the United States in the revolution- ary war against the common enemy as a private soldier on the Continental establishment that I enlisted as a minute man in 1774 and that on the day of Lexington battle I marched to oppose the enemy and was in the Battle of Bunker hill and continued in the service Cambridge until the first of January 1776 under Capt. Washburn - I then enlisted in February 1776 in the year's service under Col. Jonathan Ward in the Massachusetts line and went to New York and served till the end of the year for which I enlisted and was honorably discharged according to the custom of those days - I further say that I enlisted on the 28 th day of May 1777 for three years under Capt. Abel Holden 6 th Regiment of the Massachusetts line Col. Thomas Nixon, and served until I was honorably discharged on the 28 th day of May 1780 as may be seen by my discharge herewith transmitted. I further say that I was at the close of the war and have ever remained a resident citizen of the United States and by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my country for support Jonathan Jackson
Sworn & subscribed before me, Pittsfield April 8 th 1818
Thos. Warren
Assistant Judge of the County Court for the County Rutland

This Certifies that Jonathan Soldier in North Massachusetts has served three years in the Rebg and conducted himself as a good and faithfull Soldier. He has completed the term of his enlistment. Therefore he hereby Discharged the service of the United States
Given under my hand at Soldier's Port June May twenty eighth 1880 Whiting P. Col. Comd
very pers and from

Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. 21440 Hannah Jackson Widow of Jonathan Jackson Pris. Rev. War
Act July 7 th 1838
Index: Vol. DA , Page 372
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Rutland Vt. 11. Oct. 1838
Sir
Accompanying are the application and proof of marriage of Hannah Jackson, widow of Jonathan Jackson, deceased, for a pension under the act of July 7, 1835.
The record of marriage was obtained for the purpose of applying under the act of July 4, 1836, supposing herself to be entitled under that act. She has not as yet succeeded in getting the testimony of witnesses to substantiate that claim, altho' she still thinks herself entitled. The record now transmitted Mrs. Jackson hopes may be received; in as much as, it substantially complies with the instructions issued under the act of July last.
Please communicate your decision to,
Very respectfully
Sir
Your ob. servt
Levi Gove
James L. Edwards Esq. } Comt. of Pensions } Washington }