Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31193, for Stephen Knowlton, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Knowlton, Stephen
NUMBER
S 31193
CONTENTS

6387 Massachusetts
Stephen Knowlton of Worcester in the State of Mass who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Knowlton of the Reg t commanded by Col Nicholas in the Massachusetts line for 7 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of ~ 23 ~ Dollars ~ 33 ~ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of March 1833 and sent to Hon D r Randall H. N.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1832. 34.99 Semi-annual allowance ending March 11 67 $46.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Dwyer Clerk, Book Vol. 2 Page 62

Stephen Knowlton 11470
Private by Marks allan 5416 ob
Jany 25 1833
P-215
Hn. J. G. Kendall AN

11475  BRIEF in the case of Stephen Knowlton County of Worcester in the State of Massachusetts (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —  3. How old is he? 70  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.     1 st Dec In 1776 old 4 Private Gen. Ezekiel Knowlton. Col. Nichols   last Sept 1777 " 30 Dyer; Lt. Col. Haskell.   " 1779 re-enlisted not stated Capt. Josiah Wilder Col. Jonas Wilder, Gen. Stark. Capt. Jonathan Houghton. Col. Sennay  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Templeton, Worcester Co. Massachusetts  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Witnesses, and traditional.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Defective because they are not attached to the Seal as required. 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. H. Waugh Examining Clerk.
January 22 nd 1833

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Worcester Feb. 15 th 1833.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Worcester, Stephen Knowlton who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollections he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following order - For four months I served as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Ezekiel Knowlton, For one month as a private in the company commanded by Captain Josiah Wilder - For the term of two months in the company commanded by Capt. Nathan Houghton, for this last service I enlisted for the term of three months, but was with many others dismissed the service previous to the expiration of our enlistment but the actual length of time was as above stated as near as I can recollect - making the whole time I was employed as a private in the Revolutionary War. Seven months and for such service I claim a pension - I never received any discharge during the service -
Stephen Knowlton
Sworn and sworn to Feb. 15. 1833. Before me Percival Lee. Jus. Peace

I Richard Sawtell of Phillips town in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify and say that I enlisted as a soldier in September 1777 and went to the Lake of George and was there when said Burgoyne surrendered his army I was then 30 days and was known to Stephen Knowlton being with me at that time and during the thirty days service Worcester house Walter Richard his X Sawtell Cross
Worcester July 21 1832 Then personally appeared the above named Richard Sawtell & made solemn oath to the above of deposition by him subscribed that it contains the whole truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth before me Lovell Walker Justice of the peace
We Richard Sawtell of Phillips town in the County of Worcester and Samuel Wood Barker of New Marlborough in the County of Berkshire & State of New Hampshire testify and say that we are known to Stephen Knowlton entering in Capt. Goffe's Houghton's Company & Col. Dyer's Regiment and that we entered as soldiers with said Knowlton and that we marched to Bloomsfield in 1779 in the Revolutionary war and we stayed and did duty like soldiers in 1779 we think the time we entered for was three months
Samuel his X Barker Richard his X Sawtell Cross
Worcester July 21 1832 Then personally appeared the above named Richard Sawtell & Samuel Wood Barker and made solemn oath that the above statement made by them contains the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth before me — Lovell Walker Justice of the peace
I hereby certify that in my opinion Richard Sawtell and Samuel Barker are credible witnesses — Lovell Walker

I Joseph Knowlton of Templeton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Seventy two years. Do on oath testify and declare that I have personal knowledge, that Stephen Knowlton of Templeton did on or about the first of December 1776 enter the service of the United States as a soldier, in a militia company commanded by Capt. Ezekiel Knowlton - That he was stationed at Dorchester (Mass) performed duty there during the winter until the first of April 1777. making the full term of four months. My knowledge of this service is in consequence of my being a soldier in the same company and performing the same term of duty - Joseph Knowlton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County ss Aug. 22 d 1892. Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Knowlton and made solemn oath to the truth of the above Declaration by him subscribed Before me. Samuel Lee. Jas. Pease
I hereby certify that full faith and credit ought to be given to the testimony of Joseph Knowlton - Samuel Lee. Jas. Pease

I Stephen Knowlton of Templeton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts now seventy years of age. Do testify and say that I did the latter part of September in the year 1777 volunteer as a militia man for thirty days in the army of the United States - Josiah Wilder of Templeton was Captain of the Company - Col. Jonas Wilder of Templeton commanded the Regiment - we marched from Templeton to Bennington, from thence to Saratoga - wanted the North River several times - from thence we marched to Fort Edward where we made a short stay during the armistice - then crossed the River marched down on the westerly side near Genl. Burgoyne's Army - Genl. Stark of New Hampshire was our commander in chief - I saw Burgoyne, Army Stark their arms and men off the ground - I was in no general engagement but frequently where the balls were whistling about my ears - I stood off the line for a while I volunteered to do so - July 20 th 1832 Stephen Knowlton
I Silas Church of Templeton in the County of Worcester Do testify and say that the above Affidavit subscribed by Stephen Knowlton is to my personal knowledge just and true having been myself a soldier in the same company with the said Knowlton during the same Campaign - Silas Church July 20 th 1832
Witness my hand July 20 th 1832. Then personally appeared the above named Stephen Knowlton and Silas Church, and each made Solemn Oath to the truth of the above Affidavits by them respectively subscribed - Before me Samuel Lee. Dan. Pierce I hereby certify that full faith and credit ought to be given to the testimony of Silas Church and that he possesses a good Moral Character Samuel Lee Dan. Pierce

DECLARATION, in order to secure the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
Stephen Knowlton
ON this Fifth day of September in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and thirty
Two personally appeared in open Court, before Nathaniel Haine, Judge of Probate , at a Probate Court now sitting in Stephen Knowlton a resident of Templeton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 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 act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.
THAT he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
He states that he was born in the Town of Templeton in the year 1762. There is a record of my  his birth on the records of Templeton. That he resided at Templeton at the time of his enlistment and has resided there ever since. He entered the service as a volunteer.
That he entered the service of the United States as a soldier of the Revolutionary War on the first of December 1776, in a Company of Artillery commanded by Capt. Ezekiel Knowlton of Templeton. His Company was attached to the Regiment commanded by Col. Nicholas Dyer. That he joined his Company at Worcester Mass. That The Company performed duty as a guard during the winter. That he continued in the service till the first of April 1777, making the term of Seven months, when he was discharged and returned home. — Frankl. was Col. of the Regiment. — Wheeler of Peterham & John Pomeroy of Mendon were Lieutenants of the Company. He has no recollection of any other Regiment or Continental troops being at Worcester. — has no documentary evidence of his service.
That he did the latter part of September 1777, volunteer as a soldier for the term of Thirty days in a Company commanded by Capt. Jonas Wilder of Templeton. Regiment commanded by Col. Jonas Wilder. His Company formed at Peterham from whence he marched with the Company by the way of Deerfield & Williamstown (Mass) to Bennington, Vermont; from thence he marched to Saratoga, where the North River two or three times. From Saratoga, marched to Fort Edward where he made a stand during the American Revolution. Then crossed the River and marched down on the West side of the River, near Genl. Burgoyne's Army. was present at the surrender of Burgoyne's Army. saw Genl. Stark when arms were thrown off the ground. Genl. Stark of New Hampshire commanded the Artillery; was in no general engagement. That the Artillery frequently entailed about his ears. Shortly after the surrender of Burgoyne, crossed the River and after completing the term of thirty, days was discharged, and returned home.
That on or about the last of September 1779, he volunteered as a soldier of the Continental Army into a Company of Artillery commanded by Capt. Dathan Houghton of Peterham. Regiment commanded by Col. Denny. entered for the term of Three months. Joined the Company at Peterham from whence he marched to Great Barrington, thence to Albany flats where he stayed a short time say two or three weeks from thence he marched up the Mohawk River to to a place called Esopus. After remaining there some time in the neighborhood for some time was ordered to return down the Mohawk. crossed the North River, was discharged and returned home. understood that the object of this campaign was to reduce the Indians in the neighborhood of Fort Schuyler which was eventually given up.
He states that the Rev. Charles Wellington & Col. Asahel Lee of Templeton will testify as to his character for veracity & truth and also their belief of his services in the Revolutionary War. — And that Dea. Charles, Richard Knowlton David & Brother Joseph Knowlton will testify to his services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Before NATHAN Haine, Judge of Probate In the County of Worcester
Stephen Knowlton

We Charles Wellington a Clergyman residing in the Town of Templeton and Artemas Lee residing in same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Stephen Knowlton who has subscribed and sworn to the above 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 we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 25 th day of August 1892 Before me Samuel Lee Justice
Charles Wellington Testimony
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 above mentioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Charles Wellington who signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the Town of Templeton, and that Artemas Lee who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Nath l Dames Judge of Probate for the County of Franklin
I Theophilus Wheeler Registrar, Clerk of the Court of Probate Court for the County of Franklin do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Stephen Knowlton for a pension. That the names of the persons who appeared before him, the annexed affidavits are true copies of the originals in full force and effect. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Probate Court this 5 th day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty two.
Theophilus Wheeler Reg d of Probate for said County in Massachusetts
Worcester ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Theophilus Wheeler Registrar of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester do hereby certify that when my certificate above written was made, dated 5 th Sept 1832, it was not known that the papers must be connected by tape or ribbon under the seal of the said Court - and since making my said certificate one other affidavit has been produced made by Stephen Knowlton made before Samuel Lee Esq who is a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Worcester - and the signature purporting to be his signature is genuine. I further certify that the papers & proceedings of said Court now annexed by ribbon under the seal of said Court, are original proceedings in the matter of the application of Stephen Knowlton for a Pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, the sixteenth day of February in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty three -
Theophilus Wheeler Reg d of said Court
Stephen Knowlton Templeton a Post Town in the County of Franklin Massachusetts

31193 Rev INVALID.
File No. 31,193
Stephen Knowlton Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 Page 225
[Arrangement of 1870.]

June 2, 1876 Sold Permit to Col. W. Working, E. Orange N.Y. See June 13, 1877
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