Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8414, for Robert Mason, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Mason, Robert Phebe
N. 8414 B.L.Wt. 12800-160-55
CONTENTS

Act March 3/53
103125
Apr 28/53-
Phebe Mason
Phebe Mason's widow
Robert Mason Rev
Robert Mason, Rev.
Map: Cent D line Rev War
12 830 if P.M.
Rev P.M. letter
Ques - May 22. 1852
Aug 48-32
160 acres, Dec 15 " 1855,
Map
R. W. Young
Present
Vol M 1. page 8.

32
Massachusetts
Phebe Mason
widow of Robert
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Mass Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of May 1852
and sent to
Horatio Woodman Boston
Mass
Inc. from 180 -
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 42 Vol. 27
d. Apr. 15-1859

Copies of papers & letter to Hon. E. Everett H.R. Feb. 24. 1835
John... 1777... 1818... 1835... Massachusetts
621
Massachusetts Roll
Robert Mason Massachusetts Private line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of May 1818 and sent to Hon. Samuel Putnam, Salem, Mass.
Arrearages to 4 th Sept r 1818
4 months 28/30
$39.46
{ Revolutionary claims, } { Act 18th March, 1818, }
621
Andrew... 1777... 1818... 1835...

Robert Mason
Topu -
Correct DH-

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Robert Mason of Andover in the county of Essex in the State of Massachusetts, laborer, upon oath makes the following Declaration. That he the said Mason on the third day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy-seven enlisted as a private for the term of three years or during the war, in Capt. James Keith company of Foot in the eighth Regiment of the Massachusetts Line, under the command of Col. Michael Jackson; that he faithfully served the whole of said three years in said company, and at the expiration thereof was honorably discharged, but that he has lost his certificate of discharge by time and accident. That he is nearly fifty-nine years of age, and from his reduced circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his country for a support, and that he doth hereby relinquish all claims to any pension heretofore allowed him by the Laws of the United States.
Robert his + Mason
Signed in presence of S. Putnam S.S.J. Court
March

I Thomas Hartshorne of Salem in the County of Essex & State of Massachusetts, do hereby on oath testify and declare, that I was Lieutenant in Capt. James Keith's company within mentioned at the time Robert Mason within named joined the same; and to my knowledge he the said Mason who has subscribed the within written declaration, served as a private in said company more than nine months, viz: for the term of three years, as he has declared.
Thomas Hartshorne
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex Salem ss.
On this seventh day of April A.D. 1818
Before me Samuel Putnam Esq r one of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Common- wealth of Massachusetts personally appeared the aforenamed Robert Mason and Thomas Hartshorne and in my presence subscribed and made oath to the aforewritten

fore-written Declaration and Affidavit by them respect- ively made — And it appearing to my satisfaction that the said Robert Mason served the United States for the term of nine months & more during the revolutionary war against the common enemy; to wit, for the term of three years as he hath declared, I hereby certify & transmit the testimony in this case and the proceedings had thereon to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to a Law of the United States passed March 18 th 1818.
In Testimony Whereof I hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this seventh day of April A.D. 1818.
S. Putnam Jut
S. S. Court of Mass s
I Ichabod Tucker Clerk of all the Judicial Courts of said State in & for the County of Essex do certify that the Hon Samuel Putnam is a judge of said Supreme Judicial Court that the above signature is his proper handwriting & that the seal hereto affixed is the seal of said Court
Salem April 20 1818 Atty Ichabod Tucker Clerk signed

Robert Mason
621.
Sep 1818
Continued
2 Sister Elizabeth Tucker Salem,
Apr 21. 1821

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX, ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas of the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Salem, within and for the County of Essex, on the third Monday of June, A. D. 1820.
Present, Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Chief Justice.
Hon. WILLIAM WETMORE, and
Hon. STEPHEN MINOT, Associate Justices.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Robert Mason resident in Andover in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. 621 now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
"WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM."
"I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818. Robert Mason 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 commence on the seventh "day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen "Given at the War Office of the United States, this twentieth day "of May - - one thousand eight hundred and eighteen J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War,"
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit,
  Real estate   16 acres of broken land & a small old house blown both out of repair $200.00   Personal estate   2 old chests, a pot, kettle & 3 old chairs 1.87   2 cows 24.00 Old table 50c 3 pewter plates 25c 24.75   Old crockery 1.25 1 hog S. fork shovel Hoe 1.25 8.50   And irons shovel and tongs 1.00   $230.12 
and he owes thirty  nine dollars \frac{75}{100} out of the above sum -
He is sixty two years of age, a laborer, but a poor feeble sickly man - His family are his wife aged 50 years and Abijah aged 11 years and Patty aged 9 years, their children - his wife is a sickly woman - He has not paid a poll tax for the last twenty five years - he has been assisted & almost supported by charity for ten years past - or until he

received his pension — He served from Jan. 1. 1776 one year in Capt. Kimballs Company Col. Hutchinson's Regiment Mass. line — He also served from Febr. 1777 to Jan. 1781 in Capt. Keith Company Col. M. Jackson's Regiment Mass. line —
Attest N. Swift
Robert his Mason mark
Essex ss. July 13. 1820 Then the above named Robert Mason made solemn oath that the above schedule and statement by him subscri- bed is true, before me — Stephen Minot Judge of said Court

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. Stephen Minot a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
I, Robert Mason do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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. So help me GOD.
Robert Mason mark
Essex, ss. C. C. C. P. June, Term, A. D. 1820.
Then the abovenamed Robert Mason took and subscribed the aforewritten Oath before me
Stephen Minot Judge of said Court.
I, ICHABOD TUCKER, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath, and Schedule 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 one hundred ninety six dollars thirty six cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Salem, in said County of Essex, on this 17 th day of July — A. D. 1820
Attr. Ichabod Tucker

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 25 th 1855,
I Hereby Certify , That at the date of the attestations hereunto annexed, George Foster was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex and W m W. Bullock was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wingate Secretary of the Commonwealth.

No 45-
Phebe Mason Wid of Robert Mason
Mama 1799 husband died 1831
Adm Dyer's fm $80 00
pm 4 March 1848
Hen Jacob Bellamy House Rich,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk County ss }
On this twenty sixth day of October In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight, personally appeared before the Municipal Court within and for the City of Boston in said County. Phoebe Mason a Resident of Andover, in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy seven 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 Congress, passed on the 29 th day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
That Robert Mason was, according to the best of her knowledge, information and belief, a soldier in the Army of the Revolution. That she is unable to state the time that he entered or left the service, without recourse to the records of the Army. That the said Robert Mason was under two engagements, but under whom he served, or in what company or Regiment, she is unable to state from recollection. That the said Robert Mason at the time he entered the service, resided in the Town of Marblehead, in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. That the said Robert Mason was a Volunteer, but in what actions he was engaged or through what places he marched she is not able to state. That she was married to the said Robert Mason on the twenty sixth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That her husband Robert Mason aforesaid, died on the third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service. But the marriage took place

Previous to the second day of January eighteen hundred. viz. at the time above stated. She further swears that she is now a widow. and that she has never before made any application for a pension
And that the said Robert Mason Received from the United States for a few years before his death, a pension of ninety six dollars a year. And she further swears that she is the widow of the said Robert Mason who received said pension
And that she has not in her possession any documentary evidence to support her claim. the same having been filed in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions. by her late husband on obtaining his pension
Phebe Mason + Versus J. P. Sawin
Municipal Court of the City of Boston Septm 15 Boston 26 October 1848. Personally appeared Phebe Mason & made oath that the above affidavit & petition contains the truth, the whole truth in relation to the subject matter of the same. The Court is satisfied with the truth of the facts stated in said representation. Witness my hand the seal of said Municipal Court hereto set this 26th day of October A. D. 1848 -
Thomas D. Phillips, Clerk of said Municipal Court

State of Massachusetts,
County of Essex
ss.
On this Eighteenth day of April A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fiftyfive, personally appeared before me, George Foster , a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Phebe Mason aged eighty-four years, a resident of Andover in the State of Massachusetts who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Robert Mason deceased, who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war, and served as a Private in manner particularly set forth in the papers on file in the Pension Bureau, in the matter of her application for pension under the act of July 29. (1848) eighteen hundred forty-eight ; that she is now a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Ninety-six dollars per annum; that her pension certificate was issued to her under date of May twenty, second eighteen hundred and fifty-two and that she is now a widow. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3, 1855. She also declares that she has not received a Warrant for Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
Phebe Mason
We, Frederick Mason and Rebekah H. Foster , residents of Andover in said County and State, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Phebe Mason in our presence, and that we know her to be the identical widow of Robert Mason who was reputed to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary war; that she is a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and that she is now a widow.
Frederick Mason
Rebekah H. Foster
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 she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
George Foster
Justice of the Peace.

1031257
W. Young
Know all men by these presents that I. Israel Perkins of Danvers in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts have made constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and appoint R. W. Young of Washing- ton D.C. my true and lawfull Attorney for me, and in my name, place and stead to prosecute before the Hon. L. P. Waldo Com- missioner of Pensions, the claim of Phoebe Mason for bounty land, under the act of Congress, passed Third March, 1855. Witness my hand and seal. This Twenty fifth day of April A.D. 1855.
Signed, Sealed, and delivered in presence of Lewis W. Washburn
Israel Perkins
State of Massachusetts } S.S. County of Suffolk
On this Twenty fifth day of April A.D. 1855. before me the subscriber a justice of the peace, within and for said County. Personally appeared Israel Perkins, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his free act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
W. W. Bullock
Justice of the Peace

Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Phoebe Mason of Andover in the county of Essex and State of Massachusetts have made, con- stituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint Israel Perkins of Convers in the County of Essex , State of Massachusetts my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, place and stead,
To prosecute before the Honorable, L. P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions a bounty land claim I have against the United States Government under the act of Congress passed March third eighteen hundred and fifty-five.
giving and granting unto my said Attorney, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally pres- ent, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute or substitutes shall lawfully do, or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the Eighteenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
Frederick C. Mason
Rebecca H. Foster
Phoebe Mason
State of Massachusetts
County of Essex
} ss.
On this Eighteenth day of April A. D. 1855, before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, personally appeared Phoebe Mason and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be her free act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned, and also made oath that she is a party directly interested in the above mentioned as a claimant.
George Foster
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

The following is an Extract from the Records of the Church in the South Parish of the Town of Andover in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts viz
1799. Married
M c Robert Mason of Andover and Miss Phebe Macintire of Reading in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred ninety nine, December twenty six.
I John L. Taylor Pastor of the South Church in the South Parish of Andover aforesaid, certify that the above Extract is a true copy of the Church Records of said Church with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair legible figures as follows viz
"1799. Married."
"Dec r 26. "
And I John L. Taylor above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Pastor of the South Church in the South Parish of Andover in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts and have the custody of the Records of said Church, and that the above Extract is a true copy of the Record of said Church with the exception of the date as above specified. And I further depose and say that the marriage of M c Robert Mason of Andover and Miss Phebe Macintire of Reading appears to have been

solemnized by Jonathan French one of the former Pastors of said Church and the Record to have been made in his hand writing,
John L. Taylor, { Pastor of the South Ch. in the South Parish of Andover.
Essex, ss. October 26 th 1848.
Sworn before me,
Samuel Johnson for Justice of the Peace,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston Octob. 27 th 1848
I hereby Certify , That at the date of the annexed attestation Samuel Johnson Esq. was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. L. Chaplin Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

May 4, 1931.
Rev.&1812 Wars Section. ADY- Robert Mason, W.8414.
Mr. Charles W. Tucker, Mill Road, North Andover, Massachusetts.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the Revolutionary War records of this bureau that Robert Mason while a resident of Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts enlisted January 1, 1776 and served one year in Captain Kimball's Company, Colonel Hutchinson's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted February 3, 1777 and served as a private in Captain James Keith's Company, Colonel Michael Jackson's Eighth Massachusetts Regiment; length of service three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818 while a resident of Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, aged fifty-nine years.
He died December 3, 1821 in Andover, Massachusetts. The date and place of his birth are not given.
Soldier married December 26, 1799 Phebe Macintire, of Reading, he was then of Andover, Massachusetts. They were married in South Church, Andover, Massachusetts by Jonathan French, pastor.
The widow Phebe Mason was allowed pension on her application executed October 26, 1848 while a resident of Andover, Massachusetts, aged seventy-seven years.
She died April 15, 1859.
In 1830 their children Abijah was aged eleven and Patty was aged nine years.

One Frederic Mason was a resident of Andover, Massachusetts in 1855, relationship to soldier not stated.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

On 10th 29 th July 1880. anaph.
B. D. [unclear]

Nov 29/48
Mr. King
Pension Office Washington City
D. C.
FREE

✓ 12830
Mo Am

Report
Massachusetts Phebe Mason widow of Robert Mason who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of Jan'y. 49. and sent to
Hon. Jacob Collamer Sec'y of Reps
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 43 Vol. 1 July 29 th . Q. M. D.

House of Representatives
Jan 2. 1848
Sir,
Messrs D. & J. W. Richardson of Boston request me to make inquiry at your office as to the case of Mrs. Phoebe Mason of Andover Ms. papers for whose pension some time since having been forwarded
Yours Respectfully
J. S. Alcorn
Col. J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

S. E. Division.
O. V. and N. Div
Department of the Interior.
Rev war BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
No.
Claimant, Phoebe Mason wid
Soldier, Geo Mason
Service, Mass Line Rev war Aldover Mass -
Pensioner - died about 1845-8
Chief of Files:
Please draw papers in above case for my desk.
Respectfully,
Prentice
Examiner.
File 24, 18900

OW and File 8414
Phoebe Kid
Robt Mason Mass Line

Boston Nov. 29. 1848
Dear Sir
Some four weeks since I forwarded (By Mail) to your office, papers in Relation to obtaining a pension for Mrs. Phebe Mason.
Having Recd. no reply, I think they may have not Reched you. You will oblige By informing me. whether they have been Received
J. L. Edwards Esq Com. of Pensions
Very Respectfully J. W. Richardson

Payment to be made at
by
Boston,
Franklin Warren Esq.,
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Massachusetts.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D Vol. 1 Page 63
Th. D. D. Kim Clerk.

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29th, 1848, Phoebe Mason, of Massachusetts, widow of Robert Mason, who was a Private is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1848. The pension will continue during her widowhood.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 9th day of January one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine.
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
and undersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Brief in the case of Hebr. Mason. Essex County and State of Mass. act 29 July 1848
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Entitled to the same amt for annuity that her husband rec d
Name and residence of Agent
H. Woodman, Boston, Mass
J. Colg Examining Clerk.

Mill Road, South Rushmore, Mass.
Mar. 18, 1981
W.S. Pension Dept., Dept. of the Interior, Wash. D. C.
Gentlemen:—
I am looking for information about a Revolutionary soldier named
Robert Mason, of Andover Mass. a resident after the Revolution until his death. His wife's name was Phoebe and I am told she received a pension.
I would like the date of his death and age and birthplace if possible. Record and any other information appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Charles H. Tucker

Primary WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8414.
Phoebe Mason
Wid
Robert Mason
Print Rev. War
Act: July 29 th  1842.
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 5—
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1931 May 4. Visit to Charles W. Tucker. Ariz.

Boston Oct. 27. 1848
If any further proof is necessary, if you will inform us what, we will endeavor to furnish it.
Presuming the Records of the Pension office and war department would furnish all further necessary proof we have neglected to attempt to furnish Evidence of the Particulars of Robert Masons Services
Very Respectfully
Yours, Oble Servts
N. & S. W. Richardson
Hon. J. S. Edwards
Com. of Pensions

I Theophilus P. Sawin of Bangs in the County of Essex do depose and say that I am personally acquainted with Phoebe Mason whose declaration I have witnessed and the same is herewith enclosed, and that she is the same person whose marriage is recorded as Phoebe Macentire, and that she has not been married since the decease of the said Robert Mason her said husband. That her said husband received a pension for a few years before his death and his last receipt was by his administratrix for three months up one day, it was paid to his said administratrix (Jeremiah Hatch) on the 9th day of April A.D. 1822.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. T. P. Sawin
Suffolk ss Boston Oct. 26 1848
Sworn to before me in due form of Law
Jonathan F. Moore Justice of the Peace
The above named deponent T. P. Sawin is a gentleman of sound moral character, and of unquestionable credibility
Certified by me,
Jonathan F. Moore Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston Octobr 2 d 1848.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Jonathan F. Moore was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W m D. Briggs. Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

7451
House of Representatives Jan. 5. 1849
Dear Sir,
Dept. State 2192 1961 7214
Hon. Daniel Cobby of Strafford Vt. requests me to inquire for two cases sent you last August - to wit Widow Hazelton and Widow Kiblinger for removal of pensions
Permit me once more to renew my inquiries as to several of such cases of which I have before written to wit,
 Salitha Cushman - Widow Jas. Cushman of Norwich Vt.  Melony, Ennis Smith, Oliver Carpenter,  Elizabeth Martin, Ruth Kibler  Anna M. Larmon, Lydia Mills  Sarah Dushes  sent last Sept by J. R. Forster
 Mrs. Deborah Richard widow of Ezek. R.  Rebecca Herrick " of Stephen R.  by same
Widow Mary Smith of Curtis South by David Selde Michigun
Widow Phoebe Mason of Andrew Mass sent by Dr. J. W. Richardson Yours & J. Callender
Comt. of Pensions

Sue to $96, de d's $80. cong 4 March 1848.
Rev. Widows claim for increase of pension Act July 1. 1848
To be sent to Horatio Woodman, Boston M. ... within requested.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Essex County.
I Phebe Mason, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say, that I am the identical person to whom a certificate of pension at the rate of $80 per annum was issued bearing date January 9. 1849 and numbered 32. That I am the widow of Robert Mason who was a pensioner at the rate of $96 per annum, and who died in the year 1821. That I hereby surrender my said certificate, and pray to receive a new certificate at the rate of $96 per annum, under the provision of the Act of Congress, passed July 1. 1848, my said husband having been a pensioner at that rate, and I pray that I may receive the said new certificate through Horatio Wordman Esq. Boston Wt. witness. Frederick A. Mason Phebe her M ark Mason
Subscribed and duly sworn to by the abovenamed Phebe Mason, before me this tenth day of May, 1852.
Sam l Merrill, Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, May 19 th 1852
I Hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Samuel Merrill was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Marcus Walker Secretary of the Commonwealth.

The following is an Extract from the Town Records of Deaths of the Town of Andover in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, viz,
"1821,"
"Deaths Recorded"
Robert Mason aged 63 years in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one December third.
I Samuel Johnson p certify that the above extract is a true copy of the Town Record of Deaths of the Town of Andover aforesaid, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in fair legible figures as follows, viz,
"1821
Deaths Recorded"
"Dec 3"
And I Samuel Johnson above named depose and say, that I hold the office of Town clerk of the Town of Andover in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts and have the custody of the Records of said Town of Andover and that the above Extract is a true copy of the Record of the Deaths of the Town of Andover with the exception of the date as above expressed.
Samuel Johnson Town Clerk of Andover

Essex. ss. Oct- 26. 1848.
Personally appeared Samuel Johnson Jr Town Clerk of Andover and made oath to the truth of the within deposition by him subscribed.
Before me Mark Newman Just. Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston October 27 th 1848
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Mark Newman was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted: and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W m Lloyd Joseph Secretary of the Commonwealth.