Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 21495, for Jonathan Johnson, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Johnson, Jonathan Elizabeth
W 21495
CONTENTS

5757.
Massachusetts
Jonathan Johnson
of Bristol in the State of Mass who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain — of the Reg t commanded by Col Jacobs in the Mass line for 12 Mo.
76 Bristol
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of Feb 1833 and sent to Hon C. I. Hodge St of Rep
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $ 60 — Penzant. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 20 — $80 —
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H & B Blair Clerk, Book D — Vol. 2 nd Page 60.

Massachusetts 657
Elizabeth Johnson widow of Jonathan Johnson dec'd
Mass who died on the 11th January 1835 of Bristol in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt. commanded by Col. Ingers in the [blank] line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass. at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 and to 11 Jan. 1835 to be credited
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Mar. 1837 and sent to Bas- sett Taunton Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1837 $240.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. " 20.00 $260.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by John Addison Clerk, Book 1. Vol. 1. Page 34

Nathan Johnson 5890
Private 12 months Admin
4,581 1/4 Pf.
Wces
$40-
P=196.
Basile Newton Mass

BRIEF in the case of  Jonathan Johnson  of Bristol City in the State of Mass. (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 17 4 15 As a privt Gen. Putnam   1776. - 1 " " (Fales)   78 - 6 " " Shearman   1 " " Col. Jacob  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Monmouth  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bristol City  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence Living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective time not defined 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk.

No 542. 3d sec.
Elizabeth Johnson
Bristol Co.
Mass. Married 1776 died 11 Feb 35
Allow 12m per $40. per ann. comf
1835.
on the Act of 1832
✓ Marriage
A Bapta Fairfax Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bristol ss.
On this second - day of November eighteen hundred and thirty six, personally appeared in open court before Oliver Prescott of New Bedford in the County of Bristol aforesaid, Judge of the Court of Probate for said County of Bristol - Elizabeth Johnson a resident of Swansey  Swansey in the County of Bristol aforesaid, aged Seventy nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, did on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4. 1836: That she is the widow of Jonathan Johnson late of Swansey aforesaid deceased, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution - That he belonged to Swansey aforesaid at the time he was called into service -
She further says that the said Jonathan Johnson was a pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832 and she refers to his declaration for a pension, made by him, under said act for his services and the proof thereof -
She also refers to the declaration of Mary Heman of Westport recently made, to which is annexed a roll containing the the name of the said Jonathan Johnson - said roll is marked N o 6 -

She further declares that she was married to the said Jonathan Johnson on the _____ day of _____ in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six. : that her husband, the aforesaid Jonathan Johnson died on the eleventh day of January 1835 - : and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed - Witness John Pacle Elizabeth _____ Mark _____ Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year first above written - Before Oliver Prescott { Judge of the Court of Probate for Bristol County
Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Bristol County ss. - I, Andrew Bassett, Register of the Court of Probate for said County, do hereby certify that Oliver Bassett, whose signature is affixed to the above certificate is Judge of the Court of Probate for said County - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this fourth day of November, eighteen hundred and thirty six - A. Bassett

Jonathan Johnson the son of Jonathan Johnson and of Elizabeth his wife was born December 3 day 1776
Johnson Silvester the son of Jonathan Johnson and of Elizabeth his wife born March 18 1778
Johnson Hipsabeth the daughter of Jonathan Johnson and Elizabeth his wife born February 28 - 1780
Johnson James the son of Jonathan Johnson and Elizabeth his wife born January 3 - 1782
Johnson Jeremiah son of Jonathan Johnson and Elizabeth his wife born April 1 - 1784
Johnson Elizabeth Daughter of Jonathan Johnson and Elizabeth his wife born April 15 1786
Johnson Nelson the son of Jonathan Johnson and Elizabeth his wife born January 25 - 1794
I John Mason of Swansea County of Bristol and commonwealth of Massachusetts Esquire of Lawful age do hereby certify and declare that I am the duly elected and qualified Clerk of the town of Swansey. That I have carefully examined the said town of Swansey's the book of record of births now in my custody and that the above is a true copy of the original record on said book of record Swansey October 25 1836. John Mason Town Clerk of Swansey

Bristol Jp.
Swansey, Nov. 1 st 1836. Then appeared John Mason Esq r and made oath that the within copy of record and certificate by him subscribed is true.
Before me John Earle justice of the Peace.
I also certify that John Mason above- mentioned is a credible witness John Earle

I Weston Earle of Swansea in the county of Bristol and commonwealth of Massachusetts, do solemnly affirm that I am eighty five years old, that Jonathan Johnson and I married sisters, that I was present when Jonathan Johnson was lawfully married to his wife Elizabeth sometime in the year 1775 before their son Jonathan Johnson was born, the said Elizabeth Johnson is now living and is the widow of Jonathan Johnson - Swansey Nov. 2 nd 1835. Weston Earle Bristol Jo.
Swansey, Nov. 2 nd 1835. Then personally appeared Weston Earle and solemnly affirmed that the above declaration by him subscribed, is true
Before me John Earle Justice of the Peace.
I also certify that Weston Earle above named is a credible witness - John Earle Just. Peace

I John Earle of Loxton in the County of Bristol aged 46 years do hereby say that Elizabeth Johnson the widow of Jonathan Johnson late of said Loxton, deceased, has remained a widow ever since the decease of her said husband - John Earle
Bristol J. Nov. 2. 1836 John Earle, a credible witness, made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed - Before me A Basset Just. of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County J. I Anselm Basset Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that John Earle and Anselm Basset are Justices of the Peace for said County and that the sig- natures to the foregoing certificates purporting to be theirs, are genuine. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this fourth day of November eighteen hundred and thirty six - A Basset

Jonathan Johnson
Wirt Co. Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, } BRISTOL, ss. }
At a COURT of PROBATE holden at Dighton in and for said County on the thirtieth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, before the Honorable HODIJAH BAYLIES, Judge of the Probate, &c. for said County, personally appeared Jonathan Johnson a resident of Swansey in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832, make the following declaration. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as hereinafter stated in reply to the fifth subjoined interrogatory; to wit, under Capt. Job Winslow, whose other officers I do not know; again under Capt. Samuel Fales, whose other officers I do not recollect; also at another time in a company commanded first by Capt. Peabody Shearman, then by Capt. Caleb Richardson, then by Capt. Joseph Cole; and I will state the particulars of my service in reply to the fifth interrogatory;
and further declares as follows, in reply to the interrogatories propounded by the Secretary of War; to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. That he was born in Newport in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven  fifty seven .
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? I suppose there was a record of my age in Newport; but on enquiring I find that at the records at that time do not now exist & it is supposed that they were destroyed by the British while they occupied that town.
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? I have lived in Swansey aforesaid, except while on service ever since I was fourteen years old.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? I voluntarily enlisted every time I served.
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. Under Capt. Winslow I enlisted, as I supposed at the time, in the Continental Service; I do not remember in what year of the war; our company marched with another commanded by Capt. Lester, whose first name I do not know, from Chatham in Connecticut to Lake Champlain, where we built row boats or galleys; I enlisted for four months; but our Captain persuaded me to stay about fifteen days after the term was out; he said he would go to Ticonderoga where Gen. Gates then was to get our discharge; he went, but whether he gave me the discharge I do not recollect; Under Capt. Fales I enlisted the latter part of the year seventeen hundred and seventy six, I cannot remember the month, we were stationed at Swansey near Slades Ferry to guard the coast against any incursion of the enemy from R. Island; I do not know that we belonged to any regiment or that any other troops were there; Afterwards, in what year I cannot remember, under Capt. Shearman I enlisted for six months and served out that term; I think our company belonged to a regiment commanded by Col. Jacobs, but I cannot remember his first name nor the other officers; our company at this time was first employed in rowing guard along the coast of said
4 th - 15 days.
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6 th -

5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. Under Capt Winslow I enlisted, as I supposed at the time, in the Continental Service; I do not remember in what year of the war; our company marched with another commanded by Capt Lester, whose first name I do not know, from Chatham in Connecticut to Lake Champlain, where we built row boats or gallies; I enlisted for four months; but our Captain persuaded me to stay about fifteen days after the term was out; he said he would go to Ticonderoga where Gen: Gates then was to get our discharge; he went, but whether he gave me the discharge I do not recollect; Under Capt Fales I enlisted the latter part of the year seventeen hundred and seventy six, I cannot remember the month, we were stationed at Swansey near Slades Ferry to guard the coast against any incursion of the enemy from R. Island; I do not know that we belonged to any regiment or that any other troops were there; Afterwards, in what year I cannot remember, under Capt Shearman I enlisted for six months and served out that term; I think our company belonged to a regiment commanded by Col. Jacobs, but I cannot remember his first name nor the other officers; our company at this time was first employed in rowing guard along the coast of said Town of Swansey, then we marched to join Sullivan's expedition to Rhode Island; we marched from Swansey to Howland's Ferry in Kingston in said State, there crossed to the Island; we were at the Battle of Quaker Hill; I recollect seeing there the Black regiment, whose Colonel's name I have forgotten; but I remember one Robert Rogers with whom I was well acquainted, was a Captain in said Regiment; our regiment stood to their arms to support the Black regiment if necessary; but the enemy being repulsed we were not engaged in the action; I do not recollect any other troops on this occasion; for proof of the above services, I refer to the annexed affidavits; another time I went to Providence in Rhode Island and served as a soldier one month; but I cannot recollect in what year of the war, nor the officers under whom I served; I believe only one other of the company I was in on this last occasion is alive, his name is Aaron Chase, & his son informed me the other day, that he lives in the State of N. York near four hundred miles off. I cannot therefore procure his testimony.
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6 th —
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12 th 15 days.

I also served some time in the war I don't know when, keeping guard on the shores of Somerset in this State, when the British had landed there , and burnt the house of one of the delegates  representatives of the Town, Obadiah Slade by name at his house , I kept guard there fourteen nights under the direction of a committee of the Town, but nobody is alive who served with me then; Edward Slade commanded the guard, but he is dead.

I Weston Earle, of Swansea in the county of Bristol and commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawfull age, do testify and say that to my certain knowledge, Jonathan Johnson of Swansea in the county aforesaid entitled to go to Lake Champlain to build boats and went sometimes in the Spring or in June, was gone about four or five months, the year not recollecteds, but the said Jonathan Johnson was married soon after his return. Weston Earle Swansey, July 28 th 1832.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Bristol ss. July 28 th . 1832 - Then personally appeared the above named Weston Earle and made affirmation to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed.
Before me John Earle Justice of the Peace,
(See on outside)

I Michael Eddy of Newport. County of Newport in the State of Rhode Island & Providence plantations formerly of Sweeney County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age. as on oath testify and say. That I was personally knowing to Jonathan Johnson of Sweeney County of Bristol. and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. in listing in Capt — Richardson company of Massachusetts State Troops in June 1778. and was afterwards transferred to Capt Colis Company. and that said Jonathan Johnson served in both of said companies six months to my certain knowledge Sweeney July 24 th 1832 Michael Eddy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol ss. July 24 th 1832. Then personally appeared the above named Michael Eddy and made affirmation  oath to the truth of the above certifi- cates by him subscribed
before me John Mason Justice of the Peace
Bristol ss. January 18 th 1833. I certify that Michael Eddy who signed the above affidavit is a credible Witness
John Mason Justice of the Peace
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I John Snell of Dighton County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawfull age on oath do testify and say that to the best of my certain knowledge, Jonathan Johnson of Swansea in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth aforesaid served about one month in the latter part of the year 1776. in Capt Samuel Dales company of volunteers in guarding Slaves Ferry in the Town of Somerset. and also that said Jonathan Johnson served as a Soldier, in a company of Massachusetts State troops, at first commanded by Capt Pileg Sherman then by Capt Caleb Richardson and afterward by Capt Joseph Lark for six months. commencing the first day of July 1778. and ending the first day of January 1779 Swansey July 25. 1832 John Snell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss July 25 th 1832 Then personally appeared the above named John Snell and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed
before me John Mason Justice of the Peace
Bristol ss January 17 th 1833 I certify that John Snell who signed the above affidavit is a credible witness
John Mason Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
ss. I, James Sprout, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that John Caste & John Mason Esqrs, whose signatures are affixed to the within & annexed certificates, are Justices of the said Court for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this eighth day of September, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred & thirty-two J. Sprout

5890. Jonathan Johnson
J.S.R.

6. Were you a Soldier or an Officer? if a Soldier, did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and, if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? if an Officer, did you ever receive a commission, and if so by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? I was a Soldier; I never received any discharge unless perhaps at Lake Champlain, and if I received one there I don't know what has become of it.
7. State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
There is no minister in our neighbourhood. I refer to the Hon. John Mason, & John Gibbs Esq. of Swaney aforesaid.
And the said Jonathan Johnson doth further declare that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Jonathan Johnson H. Baylies, Judge of Probate.
WE John Mason residing in Swaney and John Gibbs residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jonathan Johnson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about seventy five 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.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. John Mason. John Gibbs H. Baylies, Judge of Probate.
AND the said Court-do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Hon. John Mason who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the Town of Swaney in said County of Bristol, and that John Gibbs who has also signed the same is a resident in said Town, and is a credible person, and that their in statement is entitled to credit.
H. Baylies, Judge of Probate. Register of Probate.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, BRISTOL, ss.
I Anselm Bassett
Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify

H. Baylies,
Judge of Probate.
AND the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Wm. John Mason who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the Town of Swansey in said County of Bristol, and that John Gibbs who has also signed the same is a resident in said Town, and is a credible person, and that their in statement is entitled to credit.
H. Baylies,
Judge of Probate.
Register of Probate.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } BRISTOL, ss. }
I Anselm Bassett Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jonathan Johnson of Swansey in said County, for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court the day and year first above written.
Anselm Bassett

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Bristol in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Jonathan Johnson of Swanzy in said County of Bristol, who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to time when or to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below-
That he served as a private for four months at least under Capt. Shinslow as first stated under the fifth interrogatory. This service must have been performed during the year 1776: because I enlisted immediately after I had served out my apprenticeship, and I find by examining the the Indenture by which I was bound as an apprentice that I was to serve as an apprentice for seven years from the twelfth day of June 1769. And I would refer to the deposition of Preston Earle annexed to my declaration for testimony tending to prove this term of service. I know of no other person living by whom I can prove anything further respecting this term of service -
That he served as a private under Capt. Fales one month at least in the year 1776 as stated under the 8 th interrogatory. And he refers to the affidavit of John Snell annexed to his declaration. He knows of no other person living by whom he can prove anything further respecting this term of service -
In the year 1778 I served as a private part of the time under Capt. Sheaman & part of the time under Capt. Cole at least six months as stated under the 9 th interrogatory. I refer to the affidavits annexed to my declaration for proof of this service. I think I entered on this service in June or July 1778. I know of no person living by whom I can prove anything further respecting this term of service -

I again served as a private at least one month as stated in my declaration. This service was performed during the war of the Revolution and not after peace was declared.
For the services aforesaid for the several terms aforesaid
I claim a pension - Jonathan Johnson
Swanzey January 18. 1833.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol ss. January 18 th 1833. Then the above named Jonathan Johnson personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above.
Before me, Eliab Williams Justice of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol ss. I Anselm Barrett, Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County, do hereby certify that Eliab Williams is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Bristol and duly qualified to administer oaths and that the signature to the above certificate purporting to be his is his genuine signature —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this nineteenth day of January eighteen hundred and thirty three —
Anselm Barrett

I Weston Earle of Swanzy in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged eighty two years do testify and say that to my certain knowledge Jonathan Johnson of Swanzy in the County aforesaid enlisted to go to Lake Champlain to build boats and went sometime in the spring or in the month of June and was gone about four or five months. The year in which said Johnson enlisted as aforesaid I do not recollect, but it was during the revolutionary war and he was married soon after his return.
Weston Earle
Swanzy January 18. 1833.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Bristol ss. January 18. 1833. Then personally appeared the above named Weston Earle who is a credible person and made affirmation to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Eliab Williams. Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Writ of fs. I Anselm Barrett, Register of the Court of Probate in for said County do hereby certify that Eliab Williams whose signature is affixed to the within certificate is a Justice of the Peace within for said County of Bristol and duly qualified to administer oaths - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this nineteenth day of January Eighteen hundred & thirty three - Anselm Barrett

Taunton Mass. Jany. 19. 1833
Hon. L. Cass
Secy of War.
Sir, John Earle who took the deposition of Merton Earle, which is annexed to the original papers in the case of Jonathan Wilson for a pension, is a member of the Legislature of Massachusetts and is absent at Boston — It was therefore deemed advisable to have his  the deposition taken anew and certified according to the requirement of the War Department — Said new deposition is here annexed — A Clergymans affidavit is also annexed sworn to before a very respectable Magistrate of this County —
Respectfully yours J. B. Gannett

History to James. - Mass.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
May 3. 1897— Mrs. Lucy M. New Bedford
File No. 21496
Elizabeth Johnson widow of Jonathan Johnson Dis' Rev Mar.
Act July 4 th 86
Index : Vol A , Page 882
[Arrangement of 1870.]

To what time Mr. Jonathan Johnson of Plymouth Co Mass. paid under Act 1832.
Died 11 Jan. 1835 paid to that period
Publ. Mar 22 nd 37
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O. W. & N. Div.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C. Apr 7, 1897
Respectfully returned to the writer, who is requested to furnish, for purposes of identification, as much as possible of the information called for below.
H. P. Ladd Commissioner.
Full name of soldier:
Jonathan Johnson
Place of residence before service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Swansea (or Swansea) Mass.
Place of residence after service:
(Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Swansea Mass
Date of death (as near as possible):
About 1845
Christian name of widow:
Elizabeth (or Betsey)
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
He did - probably she did
Remarks:
Have been told he served 7 years and became a general citizen, in the Rev. or war of 1812
Your name and address:
Mrs Lucy M. James
21 Arch St.
New Bedford Mass.

L. W. B. W. 21495.
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.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY,
May 3, 1897.
Madam:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Jonathan Johnson, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on August 30, 1832, at which time he was 75 years of age and residing at Swansey, Mass., and his pension was allowed for one year's actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Winslow and Col. Jacobs. He enlisted at Swansey, Mass. His widow, Elizabeth , made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Lucy M. James,
New Bedford, Mass.

OLD WAR & NAVY APR 16 1897 FILES.
U.S. PENSION OFFICE APR 14 1897

Headquarters
WILLIAM LOGAN RODMAN
WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS NO. 53,
DEPARTMENT OF MASS.
Auxiliary to Wm. Logan Rodman Post 1, G. A. R.
21 Arch Street.
New Bedford Mass. April 13, 1897
To the Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir -
I herewith return the blank I received from you, at my request for the war record of Jonathan Johnson who received a pension on account of his services in the Revolution (and also in the war of 1812 to the best of my belief and information). Any information will be very gratefully received by
Yours respectfully (Mrs) Lucy M. James