Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2120, for John Jackson, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Jackson, John Ruth
N. 2120 BLK 51,756-160-55-
CONTENTS

Ruth Jackson
For Pension
Act July 29. 1948.
Geo W Morton Augusta Maine

Declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 29th July 1848.
State of Maine
Wernher County S.S
On this attested, day of July 1849, personally appeared before the Open Court of Probate for said County of Wernher it being a Court of Record Ruth Jackson a resident of Litchfield in the County of Wernher and State of Maine, aged Seventy four years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Con- -gress passed June 29. 1848. That she is the widow of John Jackson who was a Revolutionary pen- -sioner of the United States at the rate of Twenty dollars per annum, under the Act of June 7. 1832, which was paid to him at the United States agency for paying Pensions in Portland in the State of Maine to March 4. 1833, from which time to the day of his death she recd the pension as his widow, that she refers to a declaration made by him of his service in the War of the Revolution, on which he was pensioned, in support of her claim, which is supposed to be in possession of the War Department. She further declares that

She was married to the said John Jackson in the town of Sidney in said County of Kennebec, on the twenty seventh day of September, in the year Seventeen hundred and Ninety five, that her husband the aforesaid John Jackson died in said town of Sidney on the fifteenth day of August A. D. 1833. That her maiden name was Ruth Godfrey, that she was not married to him prior to her leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second of January eighteen hundred, to wit at the time above stated. She further avows that she is now a widow, and that she never before made any application for a dower.
Attest
D Williams
Ruth X Jackson marks.
July 3 rd 1849 At a Special Probate Court held this day at Augusta within & for the County of Kennebec State of Maine, personally appeared in open Court the above named Ruth Jackson made oath to the truth of the foregoing declaration by her subscribed by her mark
Before me Dan c Williams Judge of Probate

State of Illinois,
Wernick County, S.S.
I the subscriber, Register of the Court of Probate for the said County of Wernick, do hereby certify that the Hon. Daniel Williams is the Judge of said Court, and that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Judge in the matter of the application of Ruth Jackson for a pension. Witness my hand and the seal of the said Court the third day of July 1849.
Francis Davis

No 618 Ruth Jackson, widow of John, Maine.
Act 29 July 1848,
Married 1795 Husband died 1833
Adm d 6 mo's pri, $20 per annum, Commencing February 1848,
Wm C. Sawtelle, W of K,

Marriage solemnized between Mr John Paterson Junr and Mrs Ruth Godfrey September twenty seventh One thousand seven hundred and ninety five The above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, "September 27. 1795"
I Asa S Townsend above named clerk do hereby certify, that I hold the office of Town clerk in the town of Sidney in the County of Rensselaer, and State of Maine, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception of the date, as certified by me.
Asa S. Townsend
State of Maine
Rensselaer County S.S. February 2. 1850
Subscribed and sworn to before me
Geo W. Morton Justice of the Peace

I David Wilbur of Augusta in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, formerly a resident of Sidney in said County and State, do depose and say that I resided in the same neighborhood with John Jackson who was a Pensioner of the United States and died several years since, the said Jackson from my earliest recollection was living and continued to live till his death as the husband of his reputed widow Ruth Jackson who has remained unmarried ever since his death. They lived together as husband & wife as respectable persons in the neighborhood & brought up a family of children. I do not recollect the year of his death but it occurred several years ago, his widow the said Ruth is now living in the town of Litchfield in said County of Kennebec with one of her children.
David Wilbur
State of Maine,
Kennebec County S.S. On this second day of July 1849, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said County, David Wilbur a reputable person and entitled to credit thereof and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
Geo. W. Meriton Justice of the Peace,

State of Maine.
County of Kennebec ss
I William M. Stratton Clerk of the Jud. Courts held within & for the County of Kennebec Hereby certify that George W. Morton Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified and that the signatures hereto affixed purporting to be his are genuine. Witness my hand and the seal of the Sup. Jud. Court the second day of February Anno Domini 1850
W. M. Stratton

11.381 Maine John Jackson
of Kennebec Co. in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Washburn of the Regt commanded by Col. Perish in the Massachusetts Militia Troops.
State No Private 20
Inscribed on the Roll of — Maine at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of April 1833 and Sent to, Sent to R.C. Cox Augusta, Me.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 40 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Apr " 10
$ 50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. S. Sprague Clerk, book B Vol. 1 — Page 24 —

Increase of 48 Maine Ruth Jackson widow of John Jackson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private Mass Line Augusta
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars at
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 30th " " September 1865 Next payment made since
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of Nov r 1868 and sent to Barrett E. Potter Augusta Maine
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 158 Vol. H
J. M. Smith and

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Wed Mar. 3 '11 Sept. 18. '16
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Ruth Jackson. mid.
John Jackson. jun.
Ruth in synod. Jackson. Pa.
Ad: 1600 ac. Dec. 26/87
Bluffton
Rev. war.
Rev. Oct 29. July 11/18.
July 48-481
[Large stylized signature]
Geo. W. Morton. Augusta. Me.
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! Benjamin Jackson of Farmington in the County of Somerset, State of Maine, do hereby and Day that Ruth Jackson, widow of John Jackson, was a resident of said Farmington, but formerly of Bangor in State of Maine as a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under Act of July 29, 1848, and that she is the day living in said town of Farmington, still a widow having to my certain knowledge remains unmarried even after the death of her husband to said John Jackson.
Benj. Jackson
State of Maine
County of Kennebec S.S. On the fifteenth day of September A.D. 1856, personally appeared Benjamin Jackson, to me well known as a reputable Witness, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed before me, and I certify that I have no interest in the claim to which the above alludes
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed seal of Office the day and year above written
Adolph R. Nichols, Notary Public
P.S. Refer to the copy of the Record of my Commission duly authenticated & forwarded to the Department June 25. 1856

Ruth Jackson widow of John Jackson Private in the Army of the Revolution
287.356
Claim of _____
TO BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
PRESENTED BY
GEO. W. MORTON,
ATTORNEY, AUGUSTA, MAINE.

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. COUNTY OF Maine }
On this fifteenth day of September A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty- six personally appeared before me, Asaph B. Nichols — a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Ruth Jackson aged eighty one years, a resident of Fairfield in the State of Maine, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the identical Widow of John Jackson who was a private in the Revolutionary War , and that she is now in receipt of a pension under act of July 29. 1848. on account of his services in the army of the Revolution , and that she is the identical person named in an Original Pension Certificate of which the foregoing is a copy " No. 481. Department of the Interior. Widow's Pension. I certify that in conformity with the Act of July 29. 1848, Ruth Jackson , Widow of John Jackson who was a private in the Revolutionary War , is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty Dollars per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage
Seal
Examined and Countersigned J. L. Colburn , Commissioner of Pensions, by J. L. Colburn Chief Clerk " }
Given at the Department of the Interior this twelfth day of February one thousand eight hundred and fifty  T. Ewing , Secretary of the Interior."
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the BOUNTY LAND to which he may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3, 1855." also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Ruth her Jackson Mark We, George Potter — and Frederick A. Morton — residents of Augusta — in the State of Maine, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Ruth Jackson — in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents her self to be.
Geo. P. Potter Fred. A. Morton
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 he self to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
State of Maine, } ss. County of Kennebec }
Asaph B. Nichols , Notary Public Justice of the Peace.
On this 15th day September A. D. 1856 personally appeared Ruth Jackson who subscribing the above & made oath thereto, and I certify that for more than thirty years I have been acquainted with her, & know her to be the identical person named in the original certificate above mentioned she having acknowledged the same to me this day.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal this day & year last above mentioned
Asaph B. Nichols Notary Public.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
I know all men by these presents. That I, Ruth Jackson of Fairfield in the County of Somerset and State of Maine , have constituted and appointed GEO. W. MORTON , of the City of Augusta , in the State of Maine , my true and lawful Attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land Certificate, or Warrant, due me under existing Laws granting Bounty Lands for services rendered in the United States in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, and an attorney or attorneys under him, for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do, or cause to be done, in the premises.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fifteenth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty- six . Witness: Asaph B. Nichols
Ruth Jackson 
STATE OF MAINE, COUNTY OF Kennebec ss:—On the fifteenth day of September 185 6 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County Ruth Jackson and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her free act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this day a year above written Justice of the Peace
STATE OF MAINE, COUNTY OF
} ss.
Asaph B. Nichols, Notary Public
I HEREBY CERTIFY, that before whom the within declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, were made and executed, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the for the County aforesaid, this day of 185
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.
L. W. B. W. 2120.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. O.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
February 8, 1899.
Madam:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that John Jackson made an application for pension on July 13, 1852, at which time he was 70 years of age and residing at Sidney, Maine, and his pension was allowed for six months' actual service as a private in the Massachusetts troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted at Middleborough, Mass., and served under Capt. Washburn and Col. Gerrish.
His widow, Ruth, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Bedford Dawl,
Fall River, Mass.

John Jackson
No 2.892
Private - Mass ts troops.
Washburn's Co: Gerrish's Regt.
6 months.
Applicant informed - Certified by Judge in open court Sept. 12. 1833.
A. D. M.
6 Sept.
Sept 20.
R. C. Rose, Augusta, Me.
State of Maine

State of Maine.
THE Asa Wilbur a Clergyman, residing in the town of Sidney in the County of Kennebec and John Woodcock residing in the same town, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Jackson who has sub- scribed and sworn to the annexed declaration; that we believe him to be Seventy 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.
John Woodcock Asa Wilbur
July 20
State of Maine.
Kennebec ss.—Sworn and subscribed this 20th. day of July
A. D. 1832
Before me,
Wm. Weston Esq.
Justice of the Peace.
William Weston Esq is a Justice of the Peace. And the Rev Asa Wilbur is a Clergyman residing in the town of Sidney. And John Woodcock of the same town is a credible person, and their statement is entitled to be believed.
Nathan Weston Esq

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF MAINE, } ss. KENNEBEC COUNTY, }
On this eighteenth day of July A. D. 1832 personally appeared before the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, Jun'r, a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, of said State, John Jackson a resident of Sidney in the County of Kennebec and State of Maine, aged Seventy 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 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1770 with Captain Abraham Washburn and served in Col. Gerrish's regiment of the Massachusetts line or troops under the following named officers: Washburn Captain  Gerrish Colonel , that in May 1770 he enlisted as a private for the period of six months in the war of the revolution, in that company and regiment. That this period he fully served out, and was honorably discharged at Providence in November 1770.
And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions of the war department, he answers: that he was born in Middleborough Massachusetts in 1762, where, if any where, his age is recorded, where his home was at the time of his revolutionary service. That in 1779 he removed to what is now Sidney, Maine, where he has lived ever since and now lives. That he enlisted, was not drafted or received as a substitute. That he never took any written discharge. That the first of his service was one month at Castle William, and the residue of the time principally at Boston and Cambridge and elsewhere with

And to the interrogatories propounded under the instructions of the war department, he answers: that he was born in Middleborough Massachusetts in 1762, where, if any where, his age is recorded, where his home was at the time of his revolutionary service. That in 1779 he removed to what is now Sidney, Maine, where he has lived ever since and now lives. That he enlisted, was not drafted or received as a substitute. That he never took any written discharge. That the first of his service was one month at Castle William, and the residue of the time principally at Boston, guarding prisoners - marched with them to Providence Rhode Island to be exchanged, and was there verbally discharged in November 1779. That William Churchill knows, and will testify to his service.
He hereby relinquishes every claim 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.
John X Jackson mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, Before
Nathan Weston Jr. Not S. J. C.
And the said Judge does hereby declare his opinion that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
Nathan Weston Jr.
State of Maine
April 4, 1833.
It has been made to appear to my satisfaction that the above named applicant by reason of age & infirmity, cannot without prejudice to his health appear in open court to renew his declaration & again to make oath to the same.
Nathan Weston Not P. J. C.

Oct 20, 1832 R. C. Rose, Augusta, Me.
State of Maine
I William Churchill, aged sixty nine years, a soldier of the revolution, upon oath testify and declare, that being myself a soldier at the same time in the same company and regiment, I know that John Jackson then of Middleborough, now of Sidney, served as a private six months in Capt Washburn's company and Colonel Gerrish's regiment from May to November 1778.
William his Churchill
Subscribed and sworn to before me a credible witness. Before
Nathan Weston Jun Just S.P.C.
State of Maine.
KENNEBEC, ss.—I, JOHN A. CHANDLER, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts held within and for the County of Kennebec, hereby certify that the Hon. NATHAN WESTON, Jun'r, before whom the within proceedings was had, is a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State; I also certify that the within contains the original proceedings of the said Judge, in the matter of the application of John Jackson for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this 18 th day of July
A. D. 1832
J. A. Chandler

Feby 8 '99. Mrs Bradford Daul Fall River, Mass.
Rev. War
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
21120 Ruth Jackson Widow John Jackson Rev. War.
Act: July 29. 1848. H.
Index:—Vol. a Page 870
[Arrangement of 1870.]

FILE
Hon. J. Minot
Commr Pensions
Washington
D.C.
Ref
For bounty land.
217.316

Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Information is wanted of one John Jackson serving in Massachusetts in Revolutionary war whose wife Ruth Jackson, who had lived in Sidney Maine, but died in Litchfield, Maine, received a pension up to time of her death,
From the Record Office of War Department, Washington.

I find that a John Jackson served as drummer in 4 th Mass 1777-1780-
Also - John Jackson (Lent) served in 16 th Mass - 1777-1778-
Also a John Jackson private in 3 rd Mass - lot 1 M c Jackson's I wish to know which was the husband of Ruth, who received pension.
Reply,
Cornelia W h Lincoln Dawl.
Mrs Bradford D.)
Hall Riv. Mass.
January twenty seventh 1899.

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J New Amos

WIDOW'S APPLICATION
FOR AN
INCREASE OF PENSION,
UNDER ACT JULY 27 1866.
Ruth Jackson
Residence Litchfield
County Kennebec
State Maine
Filed in the Pension Office,
186
Forwarded by
Barrett E. Potter
Augusta
Maine
Attorney

Widow's Claim for an Increase of Pension.
State of Maine
County of Kennebec
ss.
On this 14 day of October 1868, personally appeared before me, a Judge of a Court of Record in the County and State aforesaid, Ruth Jackson a resident of Litchfield in the County of Kennebec State of Maine aged 94 years, who, being duly sworn, declares that she is the widow of John Jackson who died in the military service of the United States, on the day of 1868 while
to whom was granted pension certificate No. 481 payable at Augusta Maine at the rate of twenty dollars per annum issued under the act of July 29 1861
and that she has remained a widow since the death of said John Jackson That by reason of the death of her husband, as aforesaid, she received a Pension Certificate No. 481 and that she is a Pensioner of the United States, duly enrolled at the Pension Agency, at Augusta Me. in the State of Maine at $20 per month. That the following the name, date of birth, and present place of residence, of all the children of her deceased husband, who are now under sixteen years of age, to wit:
That she surrenders the aforesaid Pension Certificate No. 481, and makes this application for the purpose of obtaining the increased rate of pension authorized by the act "increasing the pensions of widows and orphans," approved July 27, 1866; that she hereby constitutes and appoints Barrett E. Potter her true and lawful attorney, and authorizes him to present and prosecute this claim, and to receive and receipt for all orders or certificates that may be issued in consequence thereof.
My Post Office address is Litchfield Conn
(Signature of Claimant)
Also personally appeared before me, at the time and place aforesaid, Emma R. Lamborn of Litchfield and Josiah True of Litchfield, in the County of Kennebec, State of Maine whom I certify to be credible persons, who, being duly sworn according to law, declare; each for himself, that they well know Ruth Jackson, who signed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; that they have been acquainted with the said applicant and the said deceased for years, and believe the foregoing statement relative to the names, births, and ages of their children, to be true and correct, and that the said statement is believed to be true and correct by the community in which they resided.
They further swear that they, or either of them, have no interest in this claim, either present or prospective, and that they are not concerned, directly or indirectly, in its prosecution.
(Signatures of Witnesses.)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 14 day of October 1868 and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim, and that the contents of the above instrument were made known to the applicant and witnesses before signing. Witness my hand and official seal the day and year above written.
(Official Signature.)
Notary Public

Augusta, Maine
Sept 15. 1855.
Sir,
I herewith transmit a declaration of Ruth Jackson, widow of John Jackson, a Revolutionary pensioner under Act July 29. 1848. made in order to obtain bounty lands under Act of March 3. 1855. if satisfactory I would respectfully request to have her claim allowed and a land warrant sent to me for her.
Very respectfully
Your Obedt Servt
G. W. Morton
Hon J. Minot Commr Pensions Washington D.C.

481 Wm Acme Ruth Jackson widow of John Jackson who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pirate
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of February 1848 and sent to Ann C. Sawtelle House of Reps.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 9 Vol. 1
July 29 Book 2
253356

Augusta
in case Brief in the Case of 481 Ruth Jackson Widow of John Jackson Who was Private Rev. Litchfield Penobscot County and State of Maine Inc Act July 29 1848 June 20 1868
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A Pension on the roll of Maine, at $20.00 per Annum, she returns her certificate with her Application for increase
The record of Marriage 1795.
Personal identity & Widowhood properly shown.
Admitted Oct 24 1868 to a pension at $120. per Annum to commence Sep. 30 1868 deducting pays since.
W. Frase Examining Clerk.
Name and residence of Agent.
Barrett E Potter Augusta Maine

Please answer & return this letter at the earliest con- venience
Please return this letter to Hon Mr Sawtelle W. Cole

Augusta Maine
February 4. 1850
Dr Sir
The enclosed papers I take the liberty to send you and request you to present them to the Commissioner of Pensions in order to have Ruth Jackson allowed a Pension under the Act of July 29. 1848. The facts in the case are that her late husband John Jackson was pensioned under law of Jan. 7. 1832 at twenty dollars per ann. he died August 15, 1833. that she was married to him the 27th day of Sept 1795. and has remained a widow ever since his death. You would confer a favor by presenting the papers as soon as convenient.
Very Respectfully
Yrs
Geo W. Morton
Hon. William Bartlett
M. C.
Washington.

Ruth Jackson  not July 29. 1848
Payment to be made at
Portland
by
William Woodbury Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Portland
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February July 29 th 2d , 1848, Page 9 Vol. 1 . Book D.
T. H. Wrightman Clerk.
G. W. Morton
Augusta
Maine
Sept 5 1848 10 AM Pension Office

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
July 29. February 2d. 1848, I certify that in conformity with the act of Ruth Jackson widow of John Jackson who was a Drill in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this Twelfth day of February one thousand eight hundred and 48
M. Ewing
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
By J. T. Cowley Chief Clerk