Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37206, for David Martin, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Martin, David
S. 37206
CONTENTS

A. B. Died May 24 - 1841.
hand copy
The foregoing is a true copy of the original as shown to David Martin 12 Oct 1840. H. H. H.
14.356 Q
District of Maine
David Martin
of Limington in the state of Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Pose of the Maine Line, for the term of
Inscribed on the roll of District of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commencing the 28 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 of Sep 1819 and sent to George Thacher Saco District of Maine
  Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1819  129. 8    Semi-annual all'ce ending Mar 1820  48. 0    16 Mo 30  $177. 8  
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Continued } Report

I Elias Foss of Linton in the County of York aged fifty three years do testify & declare that I enlisted in the American Army on the continental Establishment on the 13 th day of January 1781 & joined the Army at West Point & was turned into Col. Giffers Regiment & Capt. Lunts Company where I served till the fall 1782 & was then transferred to Colonel Vose Regiment in Capt. Brays Company & was discharged on the 28 th day of October 1783. I further testify that I was & am now well acquainted with David Martin who signed the declaration hereto annexed & well knew that P. Martin joined our Regiment about the first of August 1781 & continued in P. Regiment till the fall of 1782. I further recollect that he was in Colonel Vose Regiment in 1783. & I left him there when I was discharged
Elias Foss
York Pa June 3 1819 - Then personally appeared the above named Elias Foss & being aware of truth & veracity & disinterested was duly sworn & made solemn oath that the above declaration & testimony by him subscribed is true before me
Sam P. S. Harker for Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - ss.
Be it known that on the 28 th day of April 1818 be- fore me the Subscriber One of the Justices of the Su- preme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth personally appeared the within named David Martin a citizen of said Commonwealth aged fifty six years & being duly sworn made oath to the truth of the within declaration to which he set his mark, in my presence, as his signature, he not be- ing able to write his name in order to obtain the provisions made by the late Act of Congress entitled an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, From which declaration signed & sworn to as aforesaid I George Thatcher Justice etc do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said David Martin did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in his said declaration against the common enemy; and that he is in re- -duced circumstances & stands in need of the assis- -tance of his Country for support - And I now transmit the proceedings & evidence before me had to the Secretary of the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid Act of Congress.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, I have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed this 28 th day of May Anno Domini 1818
George Thatcher Dec. 28 th April 1818 + John Adams William Smith James Wilson Samuel D. Dana John D. Sleeper Henry D. Sleeper Samuel D. Dana John D. Sleeper Henry D. Sleeper
Daniel Mason Esq. Col. Stephen P. May June 1781 - 1783
The foregoing is a true copy of the original now on file in my office and the same is hereby certified to be a true copy of the original now on file in my office and the same is hereby certified to be a true copy of the original

David Martin of Linnington in the county of York and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and say, That I belonged to the army as a soldier in the service of the United States in the revolutionary war; That I enlisted in said service in the month of March A.D. 1781, in the town of Pepperilborough (now Saco), from thence I was ordered to Boston, from thence (being detached from the new recruits with others, by order, I think, of a Col o Crane) I proceeded to Providence in the State of Rhode Island, from thence, under the command of a sergeant Hudson, to West Point, as a guard on some waggon of arms & ammunition, and from thence to Phillipsburg in the State of New York, near what is called the White Plain — where I joined the Army in the tenth Massachusetts regiment commanded by Col o Tupper, I think in the month of July, the same year, — in a company commanded by Capt. Daniel Lent, in which company I remained till the month of May 1782, when I joined the Light Infantry in a company commanded by Capt Abbott — where I remained till about the month of December next following, when the ninth & tenth regiments were broken up and  when I was transferred into the first regiment, commanded by Col o Joseph Vose in a company commanded by Capt Marshall in which company I remained till the month of December 1783, when I received an honorable discharge by authority (The General's name I cannot now recollect) which discharge I have lost —
I am a citizen of the United States — I'm reduced in circumstances as to property, & stand in need of some aid from the United States for even a comfortable support —
I have no means of support but my personal labour — I am now more than fifty six years old —
Test. Geo. Narker to the mark made by David X Martin April 28. 1818 — mark

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STATE OF MAINE.
York ss.....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at York — within and for the County of York on the first Tuesday , being the fourth day of July , and by adjournment at Alfred , from day to day, on the eighteenth day of July , — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable Benjamin Greene , chief Judge of said Court.
ON this eighteenth day of July in the year 1820, personally appeared in open Court, —
the same proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having “the power of fine and imprisonment,” and being a Court of Record for said County — David Martin — aged fifty nine — years, resident in Limington , in said County , who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a private — in the company commanded by Capt. Marshall in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Vose in the line of the State of Massachusetts , on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the twenty eighth day of April , A. D. 181 , and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 14,356 — was granted. 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 hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is herein particularly described, also subscribed by me.
Att. A. W. Arthur .
his David X Martin mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 18 th } day of July , A. D. 1820. }
BEFORE Benj a Greene, ch. Justice { One of the Judges of the said Court.
Att. Daniel Sewall, Clerk .

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz :
1 Cow - 1 hog - household furniture.
Atty A. M c Arthur.
his David X Martin mark
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me David Martin , who, by occupation am a farmer which I am not able to pursue by reason of rheumatism
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Sally my wife years 57 Not able to work, being afflicted with a dropsical disease.   Eliza Martin 15 able to support herself.   Gotham Martin 12 Not able to support himself.   Thomas Martin 10 Not able to support himself.   Polly Goodale 5 Not able to support herself.   Aaron Butland 3 Not able to support himself.   Wit. A. M c Arthur his David X Martin mark  
STATE OF MAINE.
I, York 88. Daniel Sewall Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for said Circuit, within the county of Yorke , do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules 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 aforesaid schedule, is sixteen dollars and fifty cents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of July , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Daniel Sewall , { Clerk of the said Circuit Court for the County of Yorke .

January 26, 1937.
Mrs. Robert M. Underhill 2940 Forest Avenue Berkeley, California.
BA-J/ILL Am David Martin S. 37206
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of David Martin, who served in Captain Joseph Raymond's Massachusetts company, and Waite Martin of Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of a Waite Martin, under any spelling of that surname. The record has been found of only one David Martin who served from Massachusetts. The data given herein were found in his claim for pension, S. 37206, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
David Martin enlisted sometime in March 1781, in Pepperellboro (later Saco), York County, Massachusetts, marched with other new recruits to Boston, Providence, Rhode Island, thence to West Point and Phillipsburg, New York, where he joined Captain Daniel Lunt's company, Colonel Tupper's Massachusetts regiment in July, and continued to serve as private until May 1782, then enlisted in Captain Abbott's company of Light Infantry and served until December, at which time he was transferred to Captain Marshall's company, Colonel Vose's 1 st Massachusetts regiment and continued until December 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 28, 1818, at which time he resided in Limington, York County, Massachusetts (later Maine).
In 1820, the soldier was aged fifty-nine years, and his wife, Sally, was aged fifty-seven years; the dates and places of their

births, and names of their parents were not given, nor the date and place of their marriage shown. In 1820, the family of the soldier living at home were given as follows: Elisa Martin, fifteen years, Jotham Martin, twelve years, Thomas Martin, ten years, Polly Goodale, five years, and Aaron Butland, three years. There are no further data regarding David Martin's family. They resided in Limington, Maine, in 1820.
David Martin died May 24, 1841.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Assistant.

I Nathaniel Norton of Lenington in the County of York aged fifty five years do testify & declare that I enlisted about the first of March 1782 in the American Army for Colt Williams Company & Col. Sprouts Regiment Massachusetts Line & continued for 2 nd Regt till the last of April 1783 or first of Jany 1784 - when I was discharged at Westpoint & returned home - I further testify that I was at the time I was in the army well acquainted with David Martin who subscribed the declaration on the perils annexed & became so about the time I entered the service & will know that he was in the tenth Massachusetts Regiment under Col. Tupper & continued there from the time I have stated till the last of the year 1783 - but which was discharged first I do not recollect
NATHANIEL NORTON
York J. June 8 1819 Then personally appeared the above named Nathaniel Norton & being a man of truth & veracity, was duly sworn & made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration & testimony by him subscribed before me
Saml P. B. Haskell Jr. Clerk

O. W. & N. Div.
L. W. B.
I. 37206.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
December 19th, 1896.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of David Martin, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on April 28th, 1818, at which time he was 57 years of age and residing at Limington, Me., and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Marshall and Col. Vose. He enlisted at Saco, Mass. The above is the only David Martin found upon the Revolutionary pension records on file in this Bureau.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Miss Clara M. Partridge,
2001 Haste St., Berkely, Calif.

MRS. ROBERT MACKENZIE UNDERHILL 2940 FOREST AVENUE BERKELEY CALIFORNIA
Pension Office
Oct. 12, 1936.
Veterans Bureau
Revolutionary War Section
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please send me any + all information you have regarding the following Revolutionary War soldiers: only Mass
(1) David Martin - corporal in Capt. Joseph Raymond's Company of the 3rd Regiment of Massachusetts Bay Militia commanded by Col. Israel Chapin. Appointed Oct. 18, 1779.
(2) Luute Martin of Pittsfield or Seneberough, Mass. (m. Lydia Williams May 19, 1775.) a minute man - corporal + sergeant.

will you please send all data you have regarding their dates of birth, enlistment, marriage, death , information regarding wives & children & any towns mentioned as their residence.
may I thank you in advance
Gratefully,
Grace P. Underhill (Mrs. R. M.)

WAR & NAVY DEC 2 1896 FILES.

2001 Haste St., Berkeley, Cal.
Nov. 23, 1896.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please send to me the complete record, such as you may have, if any, of the services, birth place age, etc. of David Martin, Corporal in Capt. Joseph Raymond's Co. 3 rd Reg't Mass. Bay Militia in 1799.
I wish data to be as complete as possible as I wish to make application for men.

ship in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Very Truly Yours. Clara M. Partridge.

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David Martin
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Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 278
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Dec 1990 Histy Miss Clara M Fartr 2001 Hasle St. Berkeley Cal
1937-Jan. 26- Hint. to Mrs. Robert M. Underhill J.L.R.