Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24522, for James Lewis, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Levis, James Hannah
W. 24 522
CONTENTS

1339.
Massachusetts.
Hannah Lewis widow of James Lewis who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Reported
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 55 Dollars 88.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of August 1848, and sent to
G. S. Bulfinch Boston Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 83 Vol. 2

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss }
On this third day of November in the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty eight personally appeared before the Hon. Sherman Leland Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hannah Lewis a resident of Dorchester in said County aged sixty six years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7. 1838, entitled, An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows.
That she is the Widow of James Lewis late of said Dorchester deceased who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and served in 1776 and for part of 1777. Four months in Capt. Stephen Pomeroy's Comp'ty P' Abraham Howe's of Col. Nicholas Dyer's Reg't Stationed at Dorchester heights in the Vicinity of Boston, commencing first of December 1776 ending the last of March 1777. Then in April 1777 he enlisted in Col. Francis' Reg't and served eight or nine months at Spencerville and Vicinity in the State of New York, but under what Captain she is unable to say. Then in 1778 three months at Cambridge.

near Boston as Quarters to the British Prisoners as she thinks in Col Jacob Gerrish Reg t in Capt Zachariah Thayers Comp y . Then again in 1778 her said James Lewis was drafted by the Town of Dorchester to perform a tour of Service at Rhode Island under Genl Sullivan for four months which he actually performed and was paid by the Town for that Service. Then again in 1780 he served three months at West point in the State of New York in the Comp y of Capt Samuel Holden in a Reg t of Militia commanded by Col Ebenezer Thayer.
She further declares that she was Married to James Lewis aforesaid on the fifth day of December in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty two, and that her husband said James Lewis died on the nineteenth day of November October Eighteen hundred and twenty seven. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the Service but the Marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and thirty four. By at the time aforesaid died, and she has not married since the death of her husband James Lewis aforesaid.
Hannah Lewis
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
J Selwick

Rep.
186.
Massachusetts.
Hannah Lewis
widow of James Lewis who was a private
in the Massachusetts line for 6. Months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20. Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of May 1843 and sent to
L. M. Stone Boston Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 47.

Reported
30.89
Massachusetts
Hannah Keniz widow of James Keniz
who was a pensioner under the Act of - - - and who died on the 19th Feb. 1827 of Norfolk in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Severy of the Regt. commanded by Col. Dyer in the Mass line for No. 23 days Private
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston at the rate of 55 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Increase from $20. per annum deduct what has been paid.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of Feb. 1841 and sent to Stephen Waldron, Boston, Mass.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thomas Cummins Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 63.

Printed
W to R Baldwin Nov 15.
1844. Same Nov 20. 1844.
New certificate issued under acts of July 7. 1838 & March 3. 1843, Nov. 29. 1844 and sent to Reuben Baldwin, Boston, Mass.
Massachusetts
Mannah Veir widow of James Veir who was a Private in the Revolution.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 55 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd day of Oct 1844 and sent to Reuben Baldwin Boston Mass
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 58
Increase from $20 per annum to $25 per annum

Massachusetts. 3089
Hannah Lewis widow of James Lewis
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 19 th Dec r 1827 of Norfolk in the State of Mass ts who was a Pa ss. in the Company commanded by Captain Perkins of the Reg t commanded by Col. Dyer — in the Mass ts line for 6 m ths
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass ts at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of June 39, and signed by R. Burdine Bureau, Mass ts
Arrears to the 14 th of March — $ 60.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 10.00
$ 70.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk, Book Vol. 1 — Page 104

Recd
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24, 422
Wannah Lewis Wid of James Lewis Bricklayer
Act Feb 2nd 1848
Index : Vol. A , Page 430
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jas Lewis
76 Dec Stephen Penniman - Vol 26. 426 on line Boston 3 4 mo
77 - Col Francis Goodno no capt 121 - 800 men Capt Motley
78 Jacob Thayer - Col. Gerrish 22. 121 - 800 men Capt Motley 3 -
79 Wilder Thayer 3. 962 R.I. 6 -
80 Saml Holden 24 - 67 19. 172 on 3 mo -

Payment to be made at Boston, by Franklin Warren, Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers in the Agency of Massachusetts
Payable on the 1st March, and 1st September in each year presentation.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D Vol. 1.
Page 63. by Thos. Vampkin, Clerk.
38.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Hannah Lewis, of Massachusetts, widow of James Lewis, who was a Private in the Revolution, and died on the 19th day of October, 1827, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Fifty five dollars and eighty eight cents per annum, commencing on the 4th day of March, 1836, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1841, unless the Pensioner married or died before the above mentioned date; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death. Increased from $20 per annum. Deduct all former payments under this Act.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and forty-four.
Wm Williams
Secretary of War.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Cent 55 88

Payment to be made at
Boston,
by
Franklin Warren, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Massachusetts
Hannah Lewis and James M c P.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
186 43 M c P
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1. Page 58.
Thos. Humphreys,
Clerk.

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Hannah Lewis, of Massachusetts, widow of James Lewis, who was a Private in the Revolution, and died on the 19th day of October, 1827, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Fifty five dollars and eighty eight cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1844, unless the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death. Increased from $20 per annum. Deduct all former payments under this act. Given at the War Office of the United States, this third day of October, one thousand eight hundred and forty-four.
Wm Wilkins
Secretary of War.
and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Boston, 7 th April 1823.
Sir
I enclose herewith the applications of
Susannah Blake
Mary Bunnell
Melvina Harrington
Hannah Lewis
Thankful Nichols
Tabitha Roberts
Polly Sawyer,
Lydia Thayer
for Pensions under the law of 3 rd ult.
I am, very resp.
Yr. obtd Servt
L. M. Stone
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Hannah Levis Mare of James Levis Map
Act 7 July 1838
Adm
3 Nov 1776. Cap Penniman 3 - 1777 as do 3. 2- 78 " Sapham 1-15- - " Barnum 2-3- " " Ward 3-0-80 Holden
16-23 per mile $ 55 88
amount what has alway been paid at the rate of 20 per mile
Incurred Act 3 March 1843 55 88 amount what has been paid at the rate of 20 —
Reuben Baldwin Boston Mass.

Boston, Massachusetts.
June 22 d 1844.
Sir
I transmit herewith the Supplemental declaration of Mrs Hannah Lewis, widow of James Lewis late of Dorchester Norfolk County deceased; claiming for her an increase of her former Pensions, under the Acts of 7 th July 1838 & 3 d March 1843. Accompanying the Declaration of Mrs Lewis, will be found the Certificate of the Secretary of this Commonwealth, shewing the service of James Lewis-husband to the applicant
Be pleased to give the above mentioned case, the usual course of investigation & transmit the result to me.
If the Department is disposed to grant Mrs Hannah Lewis the benefit of the recent Act of Congress of the 17 th Instant, on the strength of the accompanying Supplemental declaration, it would be very acceptable to the applicant; otherwise transmit to me your decision on that point, and accompany the same by a blank form & the regulations for carrying said law into effect.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient servant Reuben Baldwin
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

Please give new Certificates inwards 1838/1843
R Baldwin Boston

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston November 23, 1844.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Benjamin F. Wallcutt was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; 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.
John G. Palfrey; Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Boston. Massachusetts November 23 rd 1844.
I Reuben Baldwin of Boston in the county of Suffolk and commonwealth of Massachusetts. Being sworn according to law, do testify and say that, on or about the 22 nd of June last past I forwarded Papers & Documents to the Commissioner of Pensions at Washington, for the purpose of claiming an increase of the Pension of Mrs Hannah Lewis of Dorchester, widow of James Lewis deceased, since which time I have not received any Pension Certificate or certificates from the Commissioner of Pensions or from any other source whatever, in favour of the said Hannah Lewis, nor do I know where such certificates may be found, if any such have been issued in her favour.
Reuben Baldwin
Suffolk ss. November 23 rd 1844 I sworn to before me,
B. F. Hallett Justice Peace.

Boston, November 13 th 1844.
Sir. On the 22 d June last, I forwarded to the Commissioner of Pensions, sundry documents, in support of an increase of Mrs Hannah Lewis's Pension, widow of James Lewis deceased. Said Documents consisted of the supplemental declaration of said Hannah, together with the Secretary of Massachusetts Certificate, shewing an additional amount of service performed by the husband of the applicant, who has claimed a Pension under the Acts of 7 th July 1838 & 3 d March 1843. Nearly five months has elapsed since the transmission of the documents referred to, and no reply received. I hope that no further delay may take place before this case may be disposed of.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient servant
Reuben Baldwin
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington.

Boston, Nov r 18 th 1844.
Sir
Your letter of the 15 th instant, is received, relating to the case of Mrs Hannah Lewis, widow of James Lewis dead; stating "That her pension had been increased to $55.88, per ann "on the 3 rd Ult o , and it appears from the papers that Pension "Certificates were transmitted to you at Boston", I would observe that no Certificates of the kind described, has been received by me, and on calling on the Agent for paying pensions, I find that Mrs Lewis's case has been accurately reported at the time specified. But on calling upon the Postmaster in this City, I cannot learn that any letter containing said certificates, has been received, so the matter stands at the present time. The certificates in question, I presume must have been misdirected, thro' inadvertance. The Department will therefore take such measures as they may think proper to enable Mrs Lewis to obtain her just rights.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obedient Servant Reuben Baldwin.
James L. Edwards Esqr. Comm r of Pensions Washington.

Pension Office November 20. 1844.
Sir,
In the case of Hannah Lewis, I have to state that if you will make an affidavit that her pension certificates have not reached you, duplicates will be issued.
I am, respectfully,
Your Obt. Servant,
J L Edwards
Reuben Baldwin, Esq. Boston Massachusetts.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, June 21 1816
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of James Lewis of Dorchester is borne upon the three month, returns of Capt Stephen Penniman Col Tyke. From 23. 1776 and upon the three month, returns of said Capt March 1. 1777. as a private from Dorchester. The name of James Lewis is also borne upon a pay roll of Capt Benj Lapham from April 2 to July 3. 1778 guarding prisoners at Cambridge. From 2 days upon a pay roll of Capt J. B. Varnum from July 29 1778 1 month 8 days ; upon a pay roll of Capt Saml Ward from Sept 30. 1778. From 3 days , and upon a pay roll of Capt Saml Holden from July 22. 1780. From 1 to 14 days .
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Paepey, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Norfolk ss. Dorchester June 8th A.D. 1844. Personally appeared the before named Hannah Lord with whom I am personally acquainted & whom I know has not married since the decease of her late husband James Lord, and who I know to have been at Providence on the 2nd day of July 7th 1838, and each to the truth of the foregoing Substantiation by her subscription. Before me Robert Rose Justice of the Peace }
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Secretary's Office - Boston June 10, 1844 I hereby certify that at the date of the above attestation Robert Rose was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk in this Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned, and that to his acts and attestation full faith and credit are and ought to be given -
Witness the Seal of the Commonwealth the day of the date above written
John G. Parris Secretary of the Commonwealth
*Here served.

Supplemental Declaration of Mrs Hannah Lewis of Dorchester Widow of James Lewis deceased
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES, MADE BY THE WIDOW OF THE PARTY WHO RENDERED THE SERVICE.
State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk Town of Dorchester, June 3 rd 1841
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of my husband's service in the war of the Revolution.
He enlisted from the town of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts in the year 1778 as a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Stephen Penniman in Col Dike's Regiment and he served as follows,* viz:— three months
Said James Lewis performed several other terms of Military duty during the Revolutionary War mostly in the Militia of our native State, viz, under Capt. _____ in the Northern Campaign at the taking of Burgoyne & in the year 1778 in Capt. Lufkin's Company at Cambridge to guard the Prisoners, also under Capt. Varren & _____ also under Capt. Ward. He served a further term of Military duty under Capt. Farnum of Col. Ebenezer Dyer's Regiment at West Point on the Hudson River. But of the particular duration of each term of service the deponent who is an octogenarian believes it was between the years 1776 & 1783.
*Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank &c. of the soldier, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

I am now 82 years old, and my memory does not enable me to state my husband's services more fully than above stated.
WITNESS my hand, this Eighth day of June A. D. 1844.
Sworn to Signed by said Hannah Lewis in my presence, & before me Robert Rose JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. }
Hannah Lewis

Louis
First line 1.
Ms.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commis r of Pensions Washington

Boston, Massachusetts.
May 28 th 1839.
Sir
Your Letter of the 9 th April has been received, relating to the claim for a five Years pension by Mrs Hannah Lewis, widow of James Lewis dec d ; and in reply I would inform the department that, Mrs Lewis is unable to furnish any additional light on her claim, or to give the name of the Captain in Col Francis Regiment, under whom the alleged service was performed to the Southward at Tyconderoga in 1777. (and may have been in Col W m Bonds Reg t ); Mrs Lewis is of opinion that on an examination of Col Francis Rolls for 1777, said James Lewis's name will be found thereon. She has been at much pains & trouble to comply with your requisitions, but is unable, & therefore rests her claim on what the department may be disposed to grant, and send her Certificate accordingly.
Very Respectfully Sir, I am Your Ob t Servant
Benjamin Baldwin
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington

Levis
Mar 4
Nancy Lewis
James L. Edwards Esqr Commr of Pensions Washington

Boston, Massachusetts.
Feby 28 th 1839
Sir
I would respectfully solicit the attention of the the Department to the claim of Mrs Hannah Lewis, widow James Lewis dec d , whose papers of application, were returned, corrected in my letter of the 14 th Instant; since those papers were transmitted. Some further information has been obtained relative to one of the alleged terms of duty. Viz, the one at Rhode Island in 1778, which was represented in the declaration to be of three or four months in the fall of that Year. It is now believed that this service was for six months, from the first of October 1778 & continued until the last of March 1779; Stationed at Bulls Hill, R. I. in Col Ebenezer Thayers Regiment of Militia, Drafted from Suffolk County in this State, probably in Capt Wilders Company. The foregoing information is derived from an aged man at Medford, Benjamin Pratt, (formerly of Chelsea) who states that himself with 8 others were drafted by Chelsea authorities & performed six months, or thereabouts at Bulls Hill R. I. in Capt Wilders Comp y of Col E. Thayers Regt of Militia in 1778 & 9. And has some indistinct recollection of James Lewis, above named
The Rolls of that service, if any exists on the files of the Department, will it is presumed determine the question.
Very Respectfully Sir I am Your Obl t Servant
Reuben Baldwin
James L. Edwards Esqr Comm re of Pensions Washington

Leaves Wyman
Apr 2. In-20 N.Y.
James L. Edwards Esq Comm. of Pensions Washington

Sir
Boston Massachusetts March 29th 1839
Your letter of the 21 st inst relating to the case of Mrs Hannah Lewis, Widow of James Lewis, and Mrs Sarah Wyman Widow of Thomas Wyman dec d , has been received, - in relation to the case of Mrs Lewis I would observe that no other proof in support of her claim has been found than has already been furnished. It is acknowledged by the Department that the name of her husband is found on the rolls of Capt Penniman's Comp y for a service of three months; but you do not mention that any search has been made for his alleged service in Col Francis' Reg t in the Canada expedition and Ticonderoga, - The records of Dorchester establish the fact that James Lewis actually performed a tour of three months of duty at Cambridge to guard the British prisoners for which he was paid £30. in two successive payments, which is conclusive proof that he did perform that duty. The alleged service at Rhode Island in 1778-79 is also established by the amount paid him by the Town for that service, which was a draft from the Suffolk County Militia and probably in  made from Col Ebenezer Hayers Reg t if not in Capt Theophilus Wilder's Comp y , as that Reg t was in service at R.I. in the fall, winter and Spring of 1778, 79, - the alleged service in Capt Holden's Comp y is admitted by you. In the case of Mrs Sarah Wyman, the facts embraced in her declaration of the three years

Service were taken from her own mouth, Cor- roborated, by the uniform testimony of her children who often had then late Father declare that he served for three years, until after the peace, and he often spoke of the wrestling matches for the amusement of the Officers while lying in cantone- ment on the Hudson River, and that Sylvanus Burrill a Neighbour now dec d , was one of the Men engaged in these sports, the Widow is unable to state the names of his Officers with any precision, but was led to the belief that the Service was in Col Grates Reg t by the testimony of Deacon John Clapp, who identified the Officers in the Six Months Service in 1780, A thorough search has been made by the Town Clerk of Roxbury but no evidence of the names of persons who served in the Revolutionary Army is to be found or of the amount of Wages paid to such individuals; if there is any such evidence it is unknown to the present Town Clerk.
I am respectfully Sir Your Obedt
Reuben Baldwin
J L Edwards Esq Com d Officers Washington

3418 Hannah Lewis Widow of James Lewis dec d
Mass.
act 7 July 38
M. 82. d. 27.
Vol 26. 426 - on 3mo. 19. 172. on 3mo.
Vol 23. 121. Smokey Capl. Morton - L t Thayer 78 -
Vol 3. 262 - } X 24. 65 }
adm d
kmofre
20
no deduction
R. Baldwin Boston

I Thomas Leeds of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Aged in my Seventy fifth year, a prisoner of the United States under the Act of June 7. 1832 - do on Oath testify and say that I was once ac- quainted with James Lewis late of Dorchester deceased the said James Lewis and myself performed several tours of Service in the War of the Revo- lution, We entered together as Volunteers in a Company of Militia from Dorchester under Capt. Samuel Holden on or about the middle of July 1780 and marched together to Westpoint in the State of New York Soon after our arrival at that post I was detached for Service in the Laboratory at Fishkill, and said James Lewis remained on duty at Westpoint, we served there months in this town and then returned home to Dorchester and arrived at home about the same time the said Lewis died about ten years ago and left his Widow Hannah who I have seen recently She is now living in Dorchester and has not mar- ried since the death of her husband said James Lewis.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Thomas Leeds Norfolk ss at Milton Nov. 2. 1838 -
Be it known that on the second day of November 1838 above written - then personally appeared the above named Thomas Leeds, and made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed - And hereby certify that I am well acquainted with said Thomas Leeds and know him to be a respectable inhabitant of the Town of Dorchester and also a man of truth and veracity - Nathan C. Martin Justice of the Peace

I Benjamin Lyon of Dorchester in the county of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachu- setts Aged Eighty two Years, do on Oath testify and say that I was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and I knew James Lewis late of said Dorchester de d in the Service in 1776 and 1777 as a Soldier, and as a Water to Lt. Abraham Howe in Capt. Stephen Penniman's Comp y of Col. Nicholas Dykes Reg t at Dorchester, about four months to the best of my recollection, and in 1778 I went to Cambridge and relieved said James Lewis who had been  was Stationed there about four  three months guarding the British prisoners, but under what Officers I am unable to State in Capt. Stephen Mayo's Comp y of Col. Jacob Gerrish's Reg t in the winter and Spring of 1778. We were relieved in the month of April by other Troops from Dorchester and Vicinity with which said James Lewis served for about three months until July as I always understood and believed. Said James Lewis died about eleven years since and left his Widow Hannah with whom I am acquainted. She is now living and resides in Dorchester and she has not re-married since the death of her husband said James Lewis.
The following words were erased before signing
1, Relieved said James Lewis who had been, 2, under what Officers I am unable to State, 3, the word "three" erased, "four" introduced

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss January 30 th 1839.
Then the within named Benjamin Lyon personally appeared and made oath that the within deposition of him submitted is true, before me, and I certify that I am well acquainted acquainted with the said deponent, and believe him to be a man of truth and morality.
Dep 1 July

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk
Jonathan H. Cobb Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Norfolk hereby certify that the annexed declaration was made in open Court at a Court of Probate held at Roxbury in said County of Norfolk, on the third day of November last, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court of Probate this ninth day of February A.D. 1839. Jonathan H. Cobb

State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk
Dorchester July 30 th 1838.
I certify that I am Clerk of the Town of Dorchester and have the Records of said town in my possession on searching the records I find that James Lewis and Hannah Pierce both of Dorchester was married by Moses Everett the minister of the town December the 5 th 1782 as it stands recorded on said town records. - (viz) December the fifth seventeen hundred eighty two -
I further state that on said records is recorded
1778 April 13 th paid James Lewis part of what he is to have from the town for going to keep guard at Cambridge £10. 1778 July 6 th paid James Lewis in full for keeping guard at Cambridge £20-0-0.
1778 Oct r 2 nd paid James Lewis who had been drafted to go to Genl Sullivan's head quarters - unless otherwise ordered £10
1779 Jan y 26 th paid James Lewis part of the town's bounty £10-0-0
Feb y 13 th paid James Lewis his bounty in full - 19-0-0
A true copy from Dorchester records
Thomas J. Tolman Town Clerk
Norfolk. August 23. 1838
Sworn to before me
Robert Vose Jun r Pea

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Norfolk.
I Jonathan H. Cobb Register of the Court of Probate within & for said County of Norfolk, hereby certify that Sherman Leland is Judge of said Court of Probate and that Nathan C. Martin & Robert Dore are Justices of the Peace within & for said County of Norfolk & that their several respective signatures on their papers are genuine & true.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this twenty fourth day of November A.D. 1838
Jonathan H. Cobb
Wm Pope ag for Jas Lewis Master

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston August 3 1848
I hereby Certify , That at the date of the Annual attestation Robert Rose was Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk,
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. B. Cullum
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss.
Norfolk COUNTY, }
On this Third day of August 1848, personally appeared
before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Hannah Lewis
a resident of Dorchester in the county of Norfolk
aged eighty six years, who being first duly sworn, according to
law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the
provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to
widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of
James Lewis who was a resident of Dorchester when
he entered the Army and who was a private
in the War of the Revolution
and is the identical person who drew a pension
under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late hus-
band aforesaid, at the rate of fifty five dollars and
eighty eight cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Hannah Lewis
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me,
and year above written, }
In presence of
Lydia Lewis } Robert Vose Justice of the Peace.
Robert Vose }
I Certify, That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner,
as she declares.
Robert Vose Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss.
COUNTY, }
I, Clerk of the
Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly
qualified ; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
and the Seal of said Court, this
CLERK.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk County - } ss.
Be it known that on this thirtieth day of March, A. D. 1843, personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said county, Mrs. Hannah Lewis of Dorchester aged Eighty one years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, both on her oaths, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed the 3. day of March 1843.
That she is the widow of James Lewis who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and served as she verily believes as stated by her in her original declaration for a pension under the law of 7 th July 1834. To which declaration, and the papers accompanying the same now on file in the War Department, she would refer for a more particular statement of his services and for the proof of her marriage, identity, and the time of her husband's death.
She further declares that she was pensioned under said act at the rate of $20.00 per annum, which amount she received from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 4 th day of March 1841, at the Agency in Boston, Massachusetts, and at the time of receiving her last payment surrendered the Pension Certificate granted to her under said act to the Pension Agents at said city of Boston aforesaid agreeably to the rules of the Department.
And this declarant further alleges that she had not intermarried since the decease of her said husband but is now and ever since had been the widow of said James Lewis decd. as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed - and further she saith not.
Hannah Lewis
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written - before me -
W. Bulfinch Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secretary's Office Boston April 4 th 1843
I hereby certify that Thomas Galfinch and Frank lin Haven are Justices of the Peace for the County of Suffolk in Commonwealth of Massachusetts duly con- stituted and commissioned
Witness the Seal of the Commonwealth
James A. Dole Sec'y of the Commonwealth

I Alex r Pope of Dorchester in the County of Norfolk of lawful age on oath testify and say that I am well acquainted with Sarah Lewis the applicant named in the foregoing application for a pension and have been for many years last past. I know that she was the wife of James Lewis who was a private in the Revolution, that she was pensioned under the law of 1834, at $20.00 per ann. & that she has not intermarried since the expiration of said act but is now & ever has been the widow of James Lewis
Alex r Pope
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Suffolk - County } ss.
Boston, 30. Mar. 1823.
Personally came Alex r Pope a credible witness and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me
Franklin Hason, Justice of the Peace