Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33193, for Stephen Thayer, Massachusetts

SERVICE
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Thayer, Stephen NUMBER 1 S. 33193
NUMBER _____
S. 33193
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9305 R
Massachusetts.
Stephen Thayer
of Boston in the state of Mass.
who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sprout of the Mass. Mt. Bty. line, for the term of two years. War
scribed on the Roll of Massachusetts
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 th of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th of Apr. 1819 and sent to Cyrus Ward Esq. Wrentham Mass.
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 - 9 m. 2. 78. 96
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sep. 1819 48. 00
$126.96
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Application sent Apr. 15. 1820 to Col. Sprout per J. S. of Bristol C. Chamberlain Exchange Office 7. June 1834 H. C. to Hon. Mr. Baylies H.R.

BY THE HONOURABLE MAJOR-GENERAL K N O X, Commanding the AMERICAN FORCES on Hudson's River.
Stephen Mayre sold out — in the second Massachusetts Regiment, being inlisted for Three Years, is hereby honourably DISCHARGED from the Service of the United States.
Given in the State of New-York, the seventeenth Day of Decem- ber — 1783 —
By the General's Command,
William M c Gowan
H. Doughty Q.M. Det. P. Temp ry
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,

July 9 Day to Work 19.2 July 10 Days to Work 19.2 July 11 Days to Work 19.2 July 12 Days to Work 19.2 July 13 Days to Work 19.2 July 14 Days to Work 19.2 July 15 Days to Work 19.2 
By the General's Command Given in the State of New York the _____ Day of _____ the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and _____
July 16 Day to Work 19.2 July 17 Days to Work 19.2 July 18 Days to Work 19.2 July 19 Days to Work 19.2 July 20 Days to Work 19.2 

Stephen Thayer
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Stephen Thayer

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Norfolk. ss.
On this ninth day of May 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Stephen Thayer aged sixty three years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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."
I Stephen Thayer of Norton in the County of Bristol on oath do hereby declare that I am a resident citizen of the United States, that I served in the War of the American Revolution against the common enemy in the following manner viz On the 24 th of July A.D. 1781 I enlisted for three years in the Army of the U. States. I entered Capt Elden's Company in Col Spratt's Regt & was afterwards transferred to the Division. I continued in the Army till the 14 th of December A.D. 1783 when I was honorably discharged. My discharge I produce as further evidence of my said service. And I moreover declare that I am in reduced circumstances in life & stand in need of the assistance of my Country for support. Stephen Thayer

And from evidence received I certify that I am fully satisfied that the said Stephen is in necessitous circumstances & needs the assistance of his Country for support as he in his declaration hath sworn
And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Stephen Hays did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the com- mon enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. with the Discharge of the applicant.
James Ward
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
85.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above cer- tificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

Stephen Thayer
9305
April 1873
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1872
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Sep '79

The Inventory of Stephen Shayes's Estate.
  2 Pigs 2.. 00.   2 Iron kettles 1.. 50.   1 Tea kettle 0.. 50.   1 Spider 0.. 17.   1 Skillet 0.. 10.   1 Shovel & Song 0.. 50.   1 Iron Pot 0.. 25.   1 pr. of hand irons 0.. 33.   1 Looking glass 0.. 33.   1 Table 0.. 50.   1 old Chest 0.. 50.   6 old Chairs 0.. 50.   1 old Spinning wheel 0.. 50.   1 Lamp 0.. 25.   6 Knives & forks 0.. 33.   6 Earthen plates 0.. 25.   6 Tea cups & saucers 0.. 25.   3 Earthen bowls 0.. 25.   1 Earthen Jug 0.. 12 1/2.   2 Earthen Pans 0.. 20.   4 Glass Bottles 0.. 33.   2 Trimbles 0.. 17.   1 Coffeepot 0.. 20.   1 Water pail 0.. 25.   1 old axe 0.. 50.   1 old hoe 0.. 25.   1 old Scythe & Pitch & whetstone 0.. 80.   1 old barrel 0.. 25.   1 old basket 0.. 20.   1 wooden bowl 0.. 20.   1 wooden tray 0.. 12 1/2. 
$12.61
Stephen Shayes

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BRISTOL ss. Circuit Court of Common Pleas July Adj d 1820.
On this seventeenth day of July 1820., personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county, having the power of fine and imprisonment,
Stephen Thayer , aged sixty five years, resident in Norton , in said county, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: He enlisted in July 1781. as a Soldier in Capt. Alden's Company in Col. Ebenezer Sproat's Regiment in the Massachusetts Line for three years; but about six months after his enlistment, he was removed in Capt. Robert Bradford's Company of Infantry in the same Reg t B. Reg t . Massachusetts Line, and continued faithfully in the service till Dec r . 1783; when he was discharged at New York, as will appear by his original declaration, made 9th May 1818. to the War department, (or which he received a Pension Certificate No. 9305 for 8 Dollars per month.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, 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 18th day of March, 1818; 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. I am a farmer: have a wife in a feeble state of health, but no children living with me; possess no property (clothing & bedding excepted) besides that in the Schedule annexed; and am under pecuniary embarrassments.
Stephen Thayer
Sworn to, and declared, on the seventeenth day of July 1820 in open court before
J. S. Prescott Clerk of y s Court Bristol Co.
I, James Spratt clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the 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 twelve dollars and sixty one cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twenty fifth day of July 1820.
J. S. Prescott
Clerk of the Court for the County of Bristol.
Property valued at $12.61

33 193 Pay INVALID. aw
File No. 33,193
Stephen Thayer Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 31
[Arrangement of 1870.]