Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16887, for Samuel Jewell, Massachusetts

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Jewell, Samuel
S. 16887
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Samuel Jewell's Application for a Pension 9065.

STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF Oxford ss.
ON this sixth day of August A. D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Probate now sitting, Samuel Jewell — a resident of Waterford in the county of Oxford and State of Maine, aged 77 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 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. In the month of April 1775 (the day of the month he does not recollect) at Stow in the county of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts , he enlisted in a company commanded by Capt. Elijah Brown in Col. John Nixon's Regiment of the Massachusetts line, for a term of eight months — He was stationed at Cambridge in said Massachusetts where he faithfully served out the whole of said term and was then honorably discharged. In the month of August 1776 — the day of the month he does not recollect — he enlisted at Stow aforesaid in a company commanded by one Witch in the Regiment commanded by Col. Aaron Willard of the Massachusetts line, for a term of three months — He was stationed at Ticonderoga where he faithfully served out the whole of said term and was then honorably discharged. He further states that he made application for a pension in April 1818 when Judah  Wetherbee and John Jewell who were the only persons he could find who knew of the above service, gave their deposition which are hereto annexed — They are now both dead and his discharges are lost — He did not obtain a pension in 1818 because he could not prove a sufficient length of service — He further states that he was one of a company of State Militia raised in said Stow commanded by Capt. Peter Taylor which he believes belonged to Col. Breed's Regiment for the express purpose of assisting to take Gen. Burgoyne's army — He enlisted for 30 days and marched up to Saratoga where his regiment joined the Continental Line the thirteenth in Sep. 1777 — He was present at the capture of Burgoyne's army and marched with it as one of the guard down to Cambridge at which place after serving out his term, he was discharged & went home — He does not know that it is possible to procure further testimony of his service than the affidavits of Judah  Wetherbee  John Jewell and William Brown hereto annexed —
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.
Samuel Jewell

He was born in Stow Mass Feb y 11. 1755 - The record of his age is in the town records of said Stow - Since the Revolution he has lived in said Stow till within five years ago when he removed to said Watford where he has lived ever since - *He further states that after his eight-months term in 1775 had expired at Cambridge he, and as many as would stay, were ordered to remain in service for a term of two months longer and he was one who did stay for two months longer in said service and was then dismissed and went home.

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 applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. said applicant having adduced the deposing of Judah Weatherbee & John Darnell, taken some years since, which deponents are now dead, as it is suggested with a certificate from the Clerk of the town of Waterford, in proof of said their decease - also the deposing of William Brown, and the certificate of Linwood Ripley, a Clergyman of said Waterford, & of Leander Gage (both well known to the Court as persons sustaining good reputation for truth & veracity), under oath duly administered - it being in command for said Ripley & Gage to appear personally in Court - which evidence in corroboration of the applicant's declaration is hereto annexed.
Stephen Emery, Judge
I Joseph G. Gole Register Clerk of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Jewell for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this sixth day of August A. D. 1832.
CLERK.
Joseph G. Gole Register

9063
Sam. Jewell
18. Ap. 1853
Obj 14-16.
P. 313
Plate 12 Months
Obj 16 July 31. 1883
Claimant
Samuel Name
Watford Oxford County Maine
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BRIEF in the case of Samuel Jewell  of Waterford in the State of Maine  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Non  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 77 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.     Enlist In 1795 8 x Private Gen. Washington   Enlist 1796 3 Gen. Sullivan   Disch 1797 1 Gen. Washington  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Stonington  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Is a certain  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
The claimant produces two depositions taken 1792 to prove his services when he enlisted for a person who has since died.  Recommendations Examining Clerk.

Examination Papers Samuel Tavel
Act 1832
Maine
filed 8 April 1832
F. C. H. Hassler attorney

Power of Attorney State of Vermont } Caledon County }
Know all men by these presents, That I Susan Jewell, of Waterford, the only surviving heir of Samuel Jewell late of said Waterford, deceased, do hereby irrevocably make, constitute & appoint, H. E. Hoxie, of Washington, District of Columbia, my true & lawful attorney, for me, & in my name, & for my benefit to de- mand & receive from the Department of the Interior of the United States, (or the Pension Department) any money or other benefit to which I may be entitled, as heir of said Samuel on account of his services in the Revolutionary War of the United States, hereby giving said Hoxie full power to act in the premises as I might have. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty fifth day of August A.D. 1854. Witness Oliver Hale. Susan Jewell 

Affidavit of John Jewell and Judah Metherlin relation to J. Jewell's Application for a pension
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J. Metherlin Depe.

I Judah Wetherbee of Waterford in the County of Oxford do on oath testify, That in the year 1875 in the month of April I joined Capt Sam Thathers company in Col. William Prescott Regiment stationed at Cambridge and remained therein eight months; and to my knowledge Samuel Jewell who now resides in said Waterford served as a private soldier, in Capt Abijah Brown company, in Col John Nixons Regiment on the same station, faithfully during the aforesaid term of eight months, after our terms of service were out we were both honorably discharged; That in the month of July 1876 I joined Capt A. Wheelers company in Col. Jonathan Reeds Regiment stationed at Concord and was knowing to the said Jewell joining in the month of August following a company commanded by one Fitch in Col. Aaron Williams Regiment on the same station; that he served in said company faithfully three months and ever then honorably discharged and I was discharged soon afterwards. Before joining the army we were near neighbors in the same town —
Judah Wetherbee
Before me. On this 18 th day of April A.D. 1818, personally appeared the above named Judah Wetherbee and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed — Upon me Charles Whitman J. Peace.

John Jewell of Waterford in the County of Oxford do hereby certify, that my Bro- ther Samuel Jewell who now resides in said Waterford did in the month of April in the year 1775- join Capt Abijah Brown's Com- pany in Col Nixon's Regiment that he served therein for the term of eight months and was then honorably dis- charged - Said Regiment was stationed at Cambridge during said term -
John Jewell
Oxford ss. on this eighteenth day of April A.D. 1810 personally appeared the above named John Jewell and made oath to the truth of foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me Charles Whitman J. Pease

Town Clerk, Certificate of the death of John Jewell & Judah Withers

I hereby certify that John Jewell late a Revolutionary Pensioner and resident in this town died, as appears by the records of the town, on the 5 th day of August A.D. 1827 at the age of 68 years and that he was the same John Jewell who gave a deposition before me as a justice of the peace for the county of Oxford and State of Maine, on the 18 th day of April A.D. 1818 relative to the application of Samuel Jewell for a pension -
I further certify that some time during the last winter I saw published in the Salem Gasett a news paper printed in Salem Massachusetts, the death of Judah Wetmore for a long time a resident of this town and more recently of Stow Mass. Where it was noticed that he died and that he was the same Judah Wetmore who gave a deposition before me as a justice of the peace for the said county of Oxford, on the 18 th day of April A.D. 1818 relative to the application of Samuel Jewell for a pension - And further that Judah Wetmore above named is reported here to have died the last winter in Stow Massachusetts - Waters Ox. Co Maine July 31. 1832
Charles Whitman, Town Clerk.

Wm Brown Aff te relative to J. Jewells Application for a pension

I William Brown of Watford in the County of Oxford and State of Maine do testify and declare that in September 1777 I think I lived at the house of one John Barnes in Stow in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts and that Samuel Jewell who now resides at Watford afore said lived at said Barnes as a hired man - I remember that said Jewell left said place to be gone on a term of 30 days - and it was said that he had gone in Capt. Daglow's company for the harbor of Boston to take Gen. Burgoyne's army at or near Saratoga - Said Jewell was absent about I think about 30 days when he returned and again went to work with me at said Barnes.
William Brown
State of Maine
County of Oxford ss.
On this 31 st day of July A.D. 1832 personally appeared the above named William Brown whom I know to be a credible witness and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Charles W. Tuttle Justice of the Peace

P. Jewell Clergyman's Certificate

We Lincoln Ripley, a bluey man, residing in the town of Watford, County of Oxford and State of Maine, and Leander Gage of the same Watford, Physician, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Daniel Jewell, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be strictly sum 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
L. Ripley L. Gage
State of Maine - County of Oxford ss - Aug 6 th 1832 Subscribed & sworn to Before me Charles Wathum Just. Peace

STATE OF MAINE.
OXFORD COUNTY, ss.
I, RUFUS KING GOODENOW, Clerk of the Judicial Courts in and for said County of Oxford, hereby certify, that Charles Whitman Esq
whose genuine signatures are annexed to the foregoing Depositions of E. Ripley & L. Gage, Wm. Brown, John Jewell & Judah Netherbee a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Oxford, & was at the date thereof
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this Sixteenth day of August in the year A. D. 1833
R. K. Goodenow
Clerk of Oxford County Courts.

Maine 21. 371
Samuel Savell
Transfer to in the State of Maine who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Brown of the Regt commanded by Col. Nixon in the Maine for 12 Months Mass.
Inscribed on the Roll of MAINE at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Sept 1833 and sent claimant Waterford MAINE
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 $100.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 20.00 $120.00
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by H. C. Wilson Clerk Book 2 Vol. 54 Page 24

Samuel Jewell
Rejected under act 1878. papers wanted.
Samuel Jewell Maine

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Samuel Israel further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes
XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no - see 2nd
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no - see 2nd
This objection has not been removed.
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeeth 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 recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
† QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
It is presumed that the papers in this case are now authenticated as the regulations direct — The terms of service set forth in the declaration are 8 months, 3 months, 1 month and 2 months — Total 14 months — It is earnestly wished that this case may be passed upon and the certificate returned so that the apt may draw on the 6th Sub. Regt. — He is a town pauper — It will be most convenient for him to have his papers sent directly to me —  Charles Whitney —

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by F.W. Aug. 11. 1909. S. File Claim No. 16887
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Samuel Jewell
Service Mass.
Additional Service. _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim for Samuel Jewell, Mass. service other than above.

16.887 INVALID.
File No. 16.887
Emuel Jewell Dis Par Mar
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 446
[Arrangement of 1870.]

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Jewell, Seth GRADE Private LINE New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER 8419 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED September 29, 1790 To John Hole, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.