Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23726, for Thomas Jameson, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Jameson, Thomas
S 23726
CONTENTS

New Hampshire Thomas Dameron
of Andover in the State of New Hampshire who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain French of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Cilley in the New Hampshire line, for the term of two Years from January 1778 to 17
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 24th day of March 1801 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th of August 1832 and sent to Thos Dameron Andover New Hampshire
the Roll on 15th day of 1832 and notification sent to at Pension commencing on the of 1832
Amount due on 4th of March 1832 $ 80 semi annual also 4 Sept " 40 $ 120
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. Feb 1832
Recorded Book 2 Page 10

Thomas Garrison's Application affidavit for a pension
1811
Thomas Garrison (private Colonel Gilleys Regt 1778-2 years
on Roll
Not on rolls
Inadmissible
Admitted

I Thomas Garrison of Antioch in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that I was in the Revolutionary War on the Continental establishment two years That I enlisted into the said Service about the 1 st January 1778. for two years and served in Capt. Nathaniel Hutchins Company in Col. Joseph Cilley's Regiment. and served out said enlistment in said Regiment and was discharged duly about the 1 st January 17 1780. Signed by the said Col. Joseph Cilley — at Reading in Connecticut January 5. 1819. ——— Tho. Garrison
I further testify and say that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of aid and assistance from my country for support — January 5. 1819. ——— Tho. Garrison

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss.
January 5th 1819.
Then personally appeared the above named Thomas Janssen and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true. Before me Joshua Darling
Affirmative Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the First District, County of Hillsborough State of New Hampshire
I Joshua Darling Judge &c. as aforesaid, do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Thomas Janssen did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy the full term of nine months on the Continental establishment, that it also appears fully satisfactory to me that the said Thomas Janssen stands in need of aid and assistance from his country for support. And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and found before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to a late 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.
Joshua Darling Judge &c.

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss.
I Moses Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the First District, County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that the Honorable Joshua Duling is a Judge of said Court, that the foregoing is his signature and that the Seal here annexed is the Seal of said Court.
Moses Eastman Clerk

Thomas Jameson
16329
not entitled
SE
6 Sep 1819

TO the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting at
Hopkinton
within and for the County
of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire.
July 11 1820 Thomas Jamieson aged 59 years resident in Auburn
in said County, comes into Court, and, in pursuance of an Act of Congress, passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person, exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole estate, and income, (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) as follows:
 1 Farm 1200.00  1 Proxen 50.00  4 Cows 56.00  6 other young cattle 30.00  1 old Horse 15.00  1 cart 7.00, 2 old ploughs 2.50 9.00  Iron Bar 1.00, 1 1/2 Chain 1.00 2.00  1 old Sleigh 3.00  1 Harrow & old hoes, 2 old axes 3.00  Sundry other small articles of Farming 8.00  1 old Wooden Block without a Base 4.00  1 Case of Drawers 2.00  1 doz. Chains 12.5  Crockery Glass Pewter, Tin & Hollow Ware 10.00  and every other article of Furniture in his house 4.00  1 Sow & two Pigs 5.50  14 Sheep & 14 Lambs 28.00  1 yearling Calt 10.00  $1440.75 
 William Carr 420.00  Ebenezer Gay 140.00  Andrew Jamieson 20.00  Sundry Stone debts 10.00  590.00 
Thomas Jamieson
And the said Thomas Jamieson in pursuance as aforesaid, produceth to said Court the following oath, by him duly taken and subscribed, viz:
I, Thomas Jamieson do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th of March, 1816; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of any 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, 1816; 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.
Thomas Jamieson

And the said Thomas Jameson doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows, viz. That he enlisted in January 1778 and served in Captain Nathaniel Hutchins Company and Colonel Joseph Cilley's Regiment in the New Hampshire line two years and was honorably Discharged
That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is 5 th of January 1819 And the number of his pension certificate is 14,329 That his occupation is a Farmer That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz. a Wife aged 80 years unable to labor much & 1 son aged 20 years able to support himself & he (Mr Jameson) is able to labor a little he has a Son who is married and has three children but has absconded and left his family dependent on him for support in maintenance.
Thomas Jameson
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said Schedule and that the same together with a copy of the premises be duly certified, to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before The Hon John Loring & J. K. Smith Justices of the Court the 12 day of July 1820
M Eastman Clerk
Hillsborough ss.] Court of Common Pleas. July 12 1820
The aforesaid Schedule and oath, and the above declaration, duly subscribed and sworn by the said Jameson having been by him exhibited in person and presented to the Court, and the same being seen and considered:
It is the opinion of said Court, that the value of the property, contained in said Schedule is 2144.75 & that Jameson is indigent as stated above.
Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified, to the Secretary of War.
Attest.
M Eastman Clerk.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. Hillsborough ss. I, M Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the said County of Hillsborough being a Court of record, do hereby certify, That the foregoing Schedule and oath and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the Court thereon, are true copies from the records and files of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 12 th day of July 1820 M Eastman Clerk

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
M.H.C. Inv. 25,786.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 3, 1897.
O. W. & N. DIV. REVOLUTIONARY.
Sir:
Replying to your request for information concerning Thomas Jameson, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that a very careful search has been made and the only soldier bearing that name, found upon the Revolutionary war pension records, made an application for pension on January 5, 1819, at which time he was fifty-eight years of age and residing at Antrim, N. H., and his pension was allowed for two years actual service as a private in the New Hampshire troops, Revolutionary war; part of the time he served under Capt. Hutchins and Col. Gilley. Place of his enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. J. C. Tarkington, 26 East St. Clair St., Indianapolis, Ind.

July 8 '97 High P. C. Parkington Indianapolis Ind.
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POSTAL CARD - ONE CENT
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.
JUN 27 9 - PM '93
United States of America
THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions (Old No. 75,445) Washington D.C.
6/27/93

Indianapolis July 26 97
The Hon. Secretary of the Interior
Sir: Will you kindly give me the service of Thomas Jennings a soldier in the Revolutionary war. He was in Morgan's Louisiana campaign with Greene at Guilford Court House, North Carolina Springs, S.C.; at Battle of 96. The Continental was F.
Very truly yours J C Tarkington 26 E. St. Clair St.

March 15. 1778
Recieved of John Hogg the sum of fifty five pounds Lawful in full for doing a two years turn for Dumbarton in the Continental Saws being inserted in Capt. Hutchins Company muster'd &c — Thomas Garrison
State of Northampshire Secretary's Office
July 17 th 1819 —
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of an original paper filed in this Office —
Sam l Sparhawk Secy

Samuel Caldwell and John Chadwick Affidavit proving Estate Thomas Gardner's Will

I Samuel Baldwell of Hopkinton N.H. testify and say that I am acquainted with Thomas Garrison of Berlin and know him to be the same man who served as a private soldier two years to wit - 1778 & 1779 in the revolutionary war with me in the same company of which Nathaniel Rootes was Captain in the first New Hampshire Regiment commanded Col. Joseph Bell - And from what I particularly knew of his character and conduct as soldier I have no doubt that he was honorably discharged
Sam l Baldwell late In P o Company say
I John Chadwick of Hopkinton N.H. testify and say that I am acquainted with Thomas Garrison of Berlin and know him to be the same person who served as a private soldier two years to wit - 1778-1779 in the Revolutionary war between Great Britain & the U.S. States with me in the same company of which Nathaniel Rootes was Captain in the first N.H. Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Bell - And have no doubt he was honorably discharged John Chadwick
was in said company

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss July 13 189
Personally appeared the before named Samuel Caldwell & John Chenevick and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavits by them severally subscribed are true
Before me
Matthew Harvey Jns. Peace
I further certify that the said Samuel Caldwell & John Chenevick are credible persons and in my opinion their affidavits are entitled to full credit Matthew Harvey Jns. Peace

State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office
July 19 th 189
I hereby certify that Matthew Harvey Esq. who made and subscribed the foregoing certificates is a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Hillsborough in said State duly appointed and commissioned and that to his acts and attestations as a magistrate full faith and credit are due
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the public seal of said State on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Grafton Secretary

Joseph Mark's Affidavit in Jamaica Case

I Joseph Marsh testify and say that I was well acquainted with Thomas Jampan in the Revolutionary War, that he served in Capt Nathaniel Hutsins Company in Col. Lillij's Regiment for about two years - to my knowledge Jos. Marsh January 5. 1819.
State of New Hampshire } Hillsborough ss. } Jany 5th 1819
Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Marsh (a Witness of undoubted truth and veracity) and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit contained the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me Joshua Duling Justice of the Peace for & within County of Hillsborough New Hamp.

Messrs. David Parker & Thomas Jamieson Affidavits -

I David Parker of Antioch testify and say that I am well acquainted with Capt Thomas Jamieson of said Antioch, that he is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of aid and assistance from his Country for Support -
David Parker
Feb. 13. 1819.
Hillsborough ss. Feb. 13. 1819.
Personally appeared the above named David Parker and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit is just and true
Before me Joshua Darling Jus. Peace
I Thomas Jamieson 23 23 rd testify and say that I am well acquainted with Capt Thomas Jamieson circumstances - that he is aged and infirm unable to perform manual labor - and is in reduced circumstances as to property and stands in great need of aid from his Country for Support
Thomas Jamieson 23 rd
Feb. 13. 1819.
Hillsborough ss. February 13. 1819
I want to
Before me Joshua Darling Justice of the Peace

Thomas Jameson
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of, March next, in Portsmouth at the U.S. Branch Bank

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818,
Thomas Jamison late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New Hampshire Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to com- mence on the Fifth day of January one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Sixth day of September one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.

Recd August 10 R32 C. G. S.
$80 per annum $40 per annum
Hot Sauce Aspirin 7 1/2
Hon Lewis C. Bell Secy of War Washington City D.C.
Mr. Lewis C. Bell Secy of War

I Thomas Garrison of Antrim in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that having made application for a pension, as a Revolutionary Soldier under the act of 18 th March 1818 I was placed on the pension List Role of the New Hampshire Agency but was afterwards dropped on account of possessing more property than pensioners were permitted to hold and draw a pension. My Certificate dated September 6 th 1819 is herewith inclosed. I then resided where I now reside in Antrim. I am now seventy one years of age. In December 1777 or January 1778 I resided in Dunbarton in the County & State aforesaid & during one of those months I do not remember which I enlisted into the service of the United States for the term of two years. I belonged to the 1 st New Hampshire Reg t commanded by Colonel Joseph Cilley and Capt Nathaniel Nutting's Company. I joined the Main Army at Valley Forge Pennsylvania. I served two years and was discharged at Reading, Connecticut. The evidence of my service is now on file in the War Department, being the testimony of two Sergeants of the same Company. Samuel Lord now of Antrim and John Shattuck late of Hopkinton. I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present one & declare that I am not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State.
Thomas Garrison
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough County ss July 18 th 1832
Sworn and subscribed the day and the year last aforesaid
Before me
Franklin Pierce Jus. Peace

I Benjamin Pierce of Hillsborough in the County of Hillsborough State of New Hampshire do hereby testify that I saw Thomas Jamison sign the foregoing affidavit that he has resided within four miles of my residence for more than forty years I know him to be the identical Thomas Jamison named in a pension certificate dated Sept. 6, 1819 and signed by John C. Calhoun. I further testify that from my knowledge of his character the statement by him above subscribed is undoubtedly just & true — Benjamin Pierce
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss
July 18, 1832
Sworn and subscribed the day and the year last aforesaid Before me
Franklin Pierce Jus. Peace
I Andrew Wallace, clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the State aforesaid, certify that Franklin Pierce is a justice of the Peace for said County and duly empowered to administer oaths, & that the fore- going signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto af- fixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this third day of August A.D. 1832.
A. Wallace Clerk

14.329 R New Hampshire
Thomas Jamison
Antioch in the state of N Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Gilley of the N Hampshire regt, for the term of Two Years
scribed on the roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5 of January 1819
ertificate of Pension issued the 6 of Sep 1819 and Joshua Darling Esq. Kenneth N. Hampshire
  Arrears to 4th of  Sep 1819.  64.02    Semi-ann. all'ce ending  Mar 1820.  48.00    Mar 27 4/30   $112.02  
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued
See letter to F. Pierce 20 July 1830
Stephen Hunt to Joshua Darling 31 July 1820 - Hampshire