Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14209, Stephen Wyatt, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Wyatt, Stephen Hannah
N. 14209
CONTENTS

7336
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Massachusetts
Stephen Wyatt
of Newburyport in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Little of the Mass'ts line, for the term of three Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of Apr. 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of Mar. 1819 and sent to David H. H. Esq. John H. H. Esq.
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819 89.06
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1819 48.00
$137.06
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

1537 Massachusetts Hannah Wyatt widow of Stephen Wyatt who died on the 22 d Sep 1819 of Essex Co in the State of Mass. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Lane of the reg t - commanded by Col. Alden in the Mass line for three years from 1777
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts. at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Nov 1837 and sent to Mr. W. O. Art. 322, Newburyport Mass.
Arrears to the 14th of Oct 1837 $ 520. - Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Oct 38 40. -
$ 560. -
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by M. J. H. Lison Clerk Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 62

Stephen Wyatt Needhampton - Mass:
Stephen Wyatt (priv) Aldens Massachusetts Regt
from 1777 - 3 years
# Admitted
and Cpt Lanes Co

Stephen Wyatt of Newburyport in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts on oath do testify and declare that I served in the Army of the United States in the war of the Revolution on the Continental establishment as follows viz in 1775 I enlisted in Captain Benjamin Perkins's Company, 12th Massachusetts Regiment under Colonels Moses Little and Nixon's brigade in which I served as a private soldier Eight months the term for which I enlisted having expired - before I left the field I again enlisted in the same Company and served twelve months. then in 1777 I enlisted into Daniel Leav's Company of Newburyport in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Alden (and to the best of my recollection) General Nixon's brigade in which I served three years.
Stephen Wyatt
I do further swear that by reason of my reduced circumstances I am in need of the assistance of my country for support - I had a written discharge from the Adjutant for my three years service which I have lost - I never had any other
Stephen Wyatt
I Timothy Palmer of Newburyport in the County of Essex Commonwealth of Massachusetts on oath do testify and say that Stephen Wyatt above named is known to me - I do know that he enlisted in 1775 in Captain Benjamin Perkins's Company 12th Massachusetts Regiment under Colonel Moses Little and served until the close of the year 1776. I was in the same Regiment and served the same time but have no knowledge of the further service mentioned in his declaration above written.
Timothy Palmer
Essex St Newburyport May 19th 1810. Then Timothy Palmer above named

personally came and made oath to the truth of the above written affidavit by him subscribed.
before me. W. W. North Justice of the Peace.
[Signature]

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss: I Daniel A. White, Judge of the Court of Probate of the said County of Essex do certify, that Ste- phen Wyatt of Newburyport in said County personally appeared on the first day of April AD 1810, and made the declaration aforesaid by him signed under oath before me, and thereafterwards in like manner by addi- tional declaration aforesaid. That the affida- vit of Timothy Palmer aforesaid, will known to me as deserving of full faith, was duly taken on Oath certified; & that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Stephen Wyatt served in the Revolutionary war, as set forth in his said declaration.
Given under my hand & the seal of the said Court the twentyfifth day of May in the year aforesaid.
D. A. White.

We the subscribers, do hereby Certify, that Stephen Wyatt, who is now making application to the Secretary of War, for a pension, allowed by an act of Congress of the United States, "to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," is known to us as a Citizen of said United States, residing in Newburyport. (and in need of assistance from his country for support.)
Given under our hands at Newburyport this first day of April, in the year of our LORD 1812.
Step Howard Arthur Gilman } Selectmen John Scott Prescott Spalding
Aaron Paine Nath Marsh } Assessors Nicholas Johnson Jr

Declaration
In order to receive the benefit of the 3 rd Section of the Act of Congress of July 4. 1836.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex County ss
On this sixth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace and Quorum, in and for said county of Essex. Hannah Wyatt , a resident of Newbury, county and State aforesaid, aged seventy nine 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 of July 4. 1836.
That she is the widow of Stephen Wyatt , late of said Newbury, deceased who was a private, in the Army of the United States, in the War of the revolution, and a pensioner on the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month; that he continued to receive, until the semi annual payment previous to his decease. For evidence of which, she asks leave respectfully to refer to the certificate which was issued to him, by the Secretary of War, under date of the fifth of March 1819. and now annexed to this declaration. (and to such further evidence as is now on file in the Office of the Secretary of War, for service of her said husband - during the whole of said War. - with such as she shall be enabled to annex to this declaration.
The said Hannah Wyatt doth further on her oath declare, that she was lawfully married to the said Stephen Wyatt , at Ipswich in said county, by the Rev M c Intosh the then Minister at Ipswich. Stephen so called in the year 1777, her husband then in said service and about that time called to Lexington; that by her said husband she had Eight Children - her first died in infancy - the second Hannah now wife of William Lunt aged 55 years - Thomas who died about eleven years ago - Stephen who died about twenty years ago - Peter who died about ten years ago - Nancy who died about twenty years ago - Daniel died about fifteen years ago - and Joseph who is now living in said Newbury, aged forty two years.
That since the decease of the said husband which took place on the twenty second day of September A D 1819. she has not intermarried, but is at this time remaining the widow of the said Stephen Wyatt , as will appear by the proofs annexed.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written
before me M c Intosh Justice of the Peace
Hannah Wyatt much
witness John Herman
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss. April 10 th 1837 Then personally appeared before the Honorable Daniel Cummings , Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said Commonwealth, the above named Hannah Wyatt and made oath to the truth of the above written declaration by her subscribed the said Hannah Wyatt by reason of age and infirmity being unable to attend Court.
Daniel Cummings J s C. E. P.

I hereby certify, That an intention of Marriage between Stephen Wyatt of Newburyport and Hannah Treadwell of Ipswich was entered March 25, 1777, as appears by the Records of the town of Ipswich - and that there is not a regular Record of Marriages for the year 1777.
Ebenezer Burnham Town Clerk of Ipswich
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex, ss. Town of Ipswich. I Charles Kimball, notary public for said county, by legal authority admitted and sworn, and dwelling in said town of Ipswich, hereby certify, that Ebenezer Burnham, whose name is subscribed to the above certificate, is town clerk of said Ipswich, duly elected and sworn according to law.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and affix my notarial seal this ninth day of August, A.D. 1837.
Charles Kimball, notary public.

I Hannah Fuller, of Ipswich in the county of Essex and common- wealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy five years, wife of Nathaniel Fuller, of said Ipswich, on oath, testify and say that I am well acquainted with Hannah Wyatt, whose name is subscribed to the declaration annexed, - that said Hannah Wyatt is my cousin, that I was well acquainted with her late husband Stephen Wyatt, that when they were first married they lived in Ipswich and were my near neighbors, that several of their children were born in this place, that my acquaintance with them was intimate and that, though I was not personally present to witness the solemnization of their marriage, there can be no doubt they were legally married. Hannah Fuller
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex, ss. August 10. 1837. Hannah Fuller above named makes solemn oath to the truth of the above written deposition and she is a credible witness. Before Charles Kimball, justice of the peace.

Map
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14209
Harriet Wyatt
widow of
Stephen Wyatt
Pre Sec War
Act: July 4 th 36
Index:—Vol. M , Page 363
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Stephen Wyatt. Map: March 18, 1818 to what time paid? Pen: Office Nov. 11, 1837
Paid to Sept. 1819.

2510
on Roll
admitted
P. Thru yrs. for 1777 Capt Lewis C. Col Alders Rest $80.
died 22 Sep 1879

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss. PROBATE OFFICE.
I Nathaniel Lord junior , register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that
Charles Rimball esquire, before whom the affidavits hereto annexed of Abraham Perkins, Nathaniel Fuller and Hannah Ful- ler severally purport to have been taken, is a justice of the peace for said county, duly appointed, and qualified to ad- minister oaths; and that his name to the certificate on each is his well known genuine signature.
as appears by the records in said office.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this eleventh day of August , A. D. 18 37 .
Nath. Lord Jr.

Newburyport, August 15 th 1837.
J. L. Edwards Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Allow me, in behalf of Mrs. Hannah Wyatt, widow of the late Stephen Wyatt, who was a revolutionary pensioner, to forward you herein her application for the benefit of the 3 d section of the Act of Congress of July 11 1836, with the best evidence she has been able to obtain of her marriage.
The records in most instances are very imperfect, and in this instance, notwithstanding the best endeavours of her friends, there only of the public record can be found. — Mrs. Wyatt was considered here, as having derived the whole of the revolutionary War, and she respectfully submits, whether she may not rely on the evidence in your department for service, which from age and infirmity and loss of memory she is unable more particularly to state.
With great respect
I am Sir Yr mo Obedt
H. Wyatt

Stephen Wyan
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of September next, in Boston at the Pr. Bank of the United States
Recorded

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Stephen Wyatt — late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of Eight — dollars per month, to com- mence on the first day of April — one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Fifth day of March one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
H. Claiborne
Secretary of War.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. I John Prince Clerk of
the Court of Common Pleas in said County do certify that Hon. David Cummings is one of the Judges of said Court - that Mr. Munt is a Justice of the Peace in said County & that their signatures hereon are genuine. Witness my hand & the seal of said Court July 28. 1837.
John Prince Clk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. I John Prince Clerk of
the Court of Common Pleas in said County do certify that Hon. David Cummings is one of the Judges of said Court - that Mr. Munt is a Justice of the Peace in said County & that their signatures hereon are genuine. Witness my hand & the seal of said Court July 28. 1837.
John Prince Clk

I, Jeremiah Brown, of Newburyport, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty two years and upwards, do hereby testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Stephen Wyatt, who was late a pensioner of the United States, and who died several years ago - and also with Hannah, who is now the Widow of said Stephen, and now living in the Town of Newbury - and the deponent, that from my earliest recollection, they lived together as man and wife; and that the said Hannah, is now remaining the widow of said Stephen Wyatt, and that she has not intermarried since the decease of said Stephen.
Jeremiah Brown
Newburyport Feb. 13. 1837.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex ss. Town of Newburyport, February 13th 1837. Then personally appeared, Jeremiah Brown above named, and made oath, in due form of law, to the truth of the above written deposition, by him subscribed in my presence - I do also certify that the said Jeremiah Brown is believed by me to be a credible witness.
W. W. Gath Clerk of the Court

I William Work, of Newburyport, in the county of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty five years, and late Clerk of said Town, on oath do testify and declare, that I was well acquainted with Stephen Wyatt, who was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and formerly lived in Newbury, in said county, now deceased, and do know that said Stephen Wyatt, died at said Newbury, on the twenty second day of September A D 1819 - the coffin in which said Wyatt was buried, was made by me, by direction of the Overseers of the poor of the said Town of Newburyport.
I do also on oath declare, that I do know that Hannah Wyatt, widow of said Stephen Wyatt, is now living in said Newbury, and that she has not intermarried since the decease of the said Stephen - The said Stephen and the said Hannah, have been personally well known to me for many years - I do know that they have always lived together as man and wife, and have been known to me as such from my childhood.
Newburyport Feb. 13th 1837
Wm Work
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Edson Jo. Town of Newburyport. February 13th 1837, Then personally came William Work above named, and made oath in due form of law, to the truth of the above written deposition by him subscribed in my presence - I do also certify, that said William Work is personally well known to me and that he is a credible witness.
Edson Jo. Justice of the Peace

I Abraham Perkins, of Ipswich in the county of Essex and commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged ninety years, on oath testify and say that I was well acquainted with Stephen Wyatt named in the annexed papers, that I well remember him and his wife as my near neighbors in said Ipswich, where they once lived, - that I was very intimately acquainted with both of them and often visited them, - that they had several children, born in this place, - that I well recollect when they commenced keeping house as husband and wife, it being well understood that they had been married, and although I did not myself see them married, yet to my mind there can be no doubt of the fact of their having been lawfully married.
Abraham Perkins
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex, ss. August 10, 1837. Abraham Perkins above named is well known to me as a credible witness and makes solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition.
Before me Charles Kimball, justice of the peace.

I Nathaniel Fuller, of Ipswich in the county of Essex, and commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy seven years, on oath, testify and say that, for many years I was well acquainted with Stephen Wyatt and Hannah his wife, named in the papers hereto annexed, as they lived near neighbors to me in said town of Ipswich. I was intimately acquainted with both of them; they lived together as man and wife and had several children born in this town. I well recollect when they commenced housekeeping as husband and wife; and, although I was not present to witness the solemnization of their marriage, yet I have not the least doubt that they were legally married, and were in fact husband and wife.
Nathaniel Fuller.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex, ss. August 10, 1837. Nathaniel Fuller makes solemn oath to the truth of the above written deposition by him subscribed. He is a credible witness. Before Charles Kimball, justice of the peace.