Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,332, for Benjamin Lock, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Lock, Benjamin Anna
No. 16,332
CONTENTS

10 VAS New Hampshire Benj. Dook 'Newboro' in the State of New Hamp who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Allen of the Regt. commanded by Col Beigelow in the New Hamp line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of March 1833 and sent from H Woburn Charlestown N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $ 60.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 33  15.00
$75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H.H. Adams Clerk, Book E Vol. 15 th Page 100

Rep?
5025.
Concord, N. Hampshire
Anna Lock
widow of Benjamin Lock
who was a Private N.H.
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5. day of March 1844 and sent to Sent to Hon. F. Pierce Concord, N. Hampshire
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 253.

10.748. Benjamin Lock Trenton 9 Months Alma Franklin Penns.
Hon: H. Hubbard AR

10.748.  BRIEF in the case of  Benjamin Lock  County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire (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? 67  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.     Enlisted In 1780 summer on Roll of service 6 As a private Gen. Capt. Dow 15 th regmt. Mass. line, Col. Bigelow, Lieut. Marion   " 1781 August 3 do. Capt. Joy, Col. Webb  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Middlesex City. Mass.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  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.
J. Waugh Examining Clerk. Feb. 11. 1833.

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address to Franklin Pierce Esq. Hillsborough N.H.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough, ss.
On this
thirty first
day of August A.D. 1832
personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate, now sitting at Frankstown within and for the County of Hillsborough, in the State aforesaid, Benjamin Lock of Dering in the County and State aforesaid
aged Sixty Seven years Who being 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. That is to say,
In the early part of Summer 1780 then residing in Woburn in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, he enlisted into the Army of the Revolution for the term of six months to supply deficiencies in the Continental line. He belonged to the fifteenth Massachusetts Regt. commanded by Colo. Bigelow, in Capt. Dows company but he was absent and Lieut. Col. Marvin commanded. He passed muster at Springfield Mass. and then marched directly to West Point N.Y. where he remained a few days then went over to Robinson's farms so called on the opposite side of the river. Remained there a few weeks and was then ordered to the South by Genl. Arnold. Marched to New Jersey, was stationed but a short time at any one place. Was stationed a short time at English Neighborhood so called. He was also at Paramus where the stone church was and by the troops as a Hospital. In the Autumn of 1780 he returned to West Point where he remained till he was discharged which was in the last of Decr 1780 or the first part of Januy 1781. He received a written discharge but he knows not what became of it. It has been lost many years. He served at this time six months agreeably to the terms of his enlistment -

In August or the first part of September 1781 then residing in Woburn aforesaid he enlisted again into the Army of the Revolution in the Massachusetts Militia for the term of three months, he passed muster at Concord Mass and marched thence to Peekskill New York, he belonged to Colo. Webb's Regt. and a company commanded by Captain Day of Woburn the Bowers of Billerica was a duty Sergeant. He remained at Peekskill till the said term of three months expired when he was discharged. He has not been in Woburn or in any part of the State of Mass. where he was formerly a acquaintance for more than fifty years. Nor does he know an individual now living who served with him.
He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity, whatever, 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
Edmund Parker Judge of Probate. Benjamin Lock
We James Pond Fisher a Clergyman residing in the town of Deerling in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid, and Russell Tubbs residing in Deerling aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Benjamin Lock who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be sixty seven years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
James Pond Fisher
Edmund Parker Judge of Probate
Russell Tubbs
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that James Pond Fisher who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Deerling and that Russell Tubbs Esq. who has signed the same, is a resident in the town of Deerling and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Edmund Parker
Judge of Probate for said County of Hillsborough.
I CHARLES H. ATHERTON, Register of the court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Benjamin Lock for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court, this thirty first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
Register of Probate, for said county of Hillsborough.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough, SS.
At the Court aforesaid, On the application aforesaid, the following interrogatories were propounded to the said Benjamin Lock and the following answers given on oath , to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Answer, In Woburn in the County of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts A.D. 1768
2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer, I have no record of my age
3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Answer,
In Woburn aforesaid when I entered the service I have lived in Derry where I now live about fifty years
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? Answer,
I enlisted
5. State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer, At West Point General Arnold Col: Biglow Lieutenant Marvin & Co In the 3 mos Service at Peabody Col: Webb Captain Joy & Co
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? Answer,
From the six months service I received a written discharge but thought it of no consequence after coming home & it was lost for the 3 mos service I received no written discharge but was discharged
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?
Answer, Rufus Tubbs Esquire, William Manahan Deacon Nathan Haddock and Deacon Samuel Barron -
Certified by
C. H. Atherton
Register

9771
Declaration of Anna Sock, Widow of Benjamin Sock.
With accompanying papers.

The State of New Hampshire, County of Hillsborough ss.
On this Second day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared before me Jacob Whittmore, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said county of Hillsborough, Anna Sock, a resident of Deering in said county and State, aged seventy 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 provisions made by the act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836, and the subsequent act passed March 3, 1843, and the act explanatory of the former of said Acts:
That she is the widow of Benjamin Sock, late of said Deering, deceased, who was a private in the army of the Revolution, and for his services in that capacity was placed on the Pension List, Roll of the New Hampshire Agency, under the act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of thirty dollars per annum. For proof of the services of her late husband she refers to the evidence furnished by him at the time he was placed on the Pension List and now on the files of the Department.
She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Sock on the fifth day of October seventeen hundred and eighty six, at Heare in said county, by John Probie, Justice of the Peace, that her husband the aforesaid Benjamin Sock died on the fourteenth day of September in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty nine, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by a reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Anna X Sock mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written.
Before me. Jacob Whittmore } Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said county
I, Jacob Whittmore, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid, do hereby certify that the above named Anna Sock is a credible witness and is unable from bodily infirmity to attend Court.
Jacob Whittmore } Judge of the Court as aforesaid

I, Enoch Selley of Deering in the county of Hillsborough, New Hampshire, do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Benjamin Dook, late of said Deering, deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and was present at the time of his death. He died on the Fourteenth day of September A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty nine, at said Deering, leaving a widow, Anna Dook, who still survives him and has not since intermarried with any other person.
Enoch Selley
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss. September Second 1843. Personally appearing, Enoch Selley, above named, whom I hereby certify to be a credible witness, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed, is true.
Before me,
Jacob Wathman Justice Peace

The State of New Hampshire, Office of the Secretary of State at Concord, October 9. A. D. 1843. — }
I, Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of said State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Jacob Whittmore is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Hillsborough in said State duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission as such Judge is dated June 18. A. D. 1840, and that he holds said office during good behavior or until he arrives at the age of seventy years; and he will be seventy years of age as appears from the records of this office, October 12. A. D. 1852. That said Jacob Whittmore is Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough duly commissioned and qualified, that his com- mission as Justice of the Peace is dated June 14. A. D. 1842, and will expire June 14. A. D. 1847; That Daniel Paige Jr. is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Hillsborough, duly commissioned and qualified, that his commission is dated June 12. A. D. 1841, and will expire June 12. A. D. 1846; and that the several signatures of said Jacob Whittmore and Daniel Paige Jr. to the annexed papers are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said State of New Hampshire this ninth day of October in the year of our Lord eight hundred and forty three.
Thomas P. Treadwell Secy. of State

= This may certify that Benjamin Sock of Deering and Anna Eastman of Weare were lawfully joined in marriage October fifth seventeen hundred and eighty six, by John Robie Justice Peace. A true record - Attest. John Robie, Town Clerk."
I, Hiram Simons of Weare in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, do testify and say that I am Town Clerk of said Weare and as such have the custody of the Records of said Weare; that the foregoing extract from the Records of Marriages in said town of Weare is a true and exact copy of the Record of the marriage of Benjamin Sock and Anna Eastman as therein recorded, with the exception of the date, the whole record being in words and figures as follows:
= This may certify that Benjamin Sock of Deering and Anna = Eastman of Weare were lawfully joined in marriage = October 5th 1786, by John Robie, Justice Peace. A true = Record - Attest - John Robie, Town Clerk." Hiram Simons Town Clerk.
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss. October 3, 1843. Personally appeared before me, the above named Hiram Simons, whom I hereby certify to be a credible witness and Town Clerk of Weare in said county, and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Daniel Paige Justice Peace.

I Marvin Lock of Seabury in the County of Hillsborough, New Hampshire do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Benjamin Lock, late of said Seabury, deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and was present at the time of his death. He died on the fourteenth day of September A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty nine, at said Seabury, leaving a widow, Anna Lock, who still survives him and has not since intermarried with any other person.
Marvin Lock
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. September Second 1843 Personally appearing Marvin Lock, above named, whom I hereby certify to be a credible witness, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me Jacob Whittman Justice Peace

H 9771
12. Oct 1843
NH
Anna Sock Ret 1838
Phoebe Dow act 1843
N o under the act '43, 5421
$30 per ann
Issue 2 certificates & send to Hon. T. R. Pierce Concord
N. H.
Chamberlain
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.
INDEX

Hon. J. S. Edwards,
Dear Sir-
Enclosed papers of Anna Sock, for a Penn application of Rhoda Dow for the 1843.
Have the goodness to give both cases to me, and much oblige
Your gr. Fin

1. March 1844 Anna Locke 7 July 1838 Rhoda Allen 3 March 1843
Rev. J. J. Estlin Baptist Union Washington D.C.
Dear Sir, please
Yours truly A. H. Pierce

Concord N.H. July 27. 1841.
Dear Sir
I sent to you some months since the pension papers of Mrs. Anna Locke, made under the act of 1838 and also the papers of Mrs. Rhoda Saw for her pension under the act of 1840. The applicants have sent to me so often to ascertain whether any action has been received, that I take the liberty to call your attention to the cases and shall consider myself under particular obligation if you will dispose of the cases as soon as your convenience will admit.
With much respect your friend & servant, Franklin Pierce
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm ee on Pensions Washington D.C.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Benjamin Lock which require 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? No
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? _____
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? _____
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? _____
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
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, 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 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.

8157
Rep 2
New Hampshire
Anna Lock
widow of Benjamin Lock
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 14 th Sept r 1839 of Hillsboro' Co. in the State of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Dowe of the regt, commanded by Col. Bigelow in the N.H. line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 30 Dollars Conts per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th day of March 1844 and sent to Hon F. Pierce Concord, N. Hampshire
Total Amount, $150
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 36.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16332
Anna Loch Widow of Benjamin Loch Pri Rev War
Act March 3d 48
Index: Vol. a , Page 443
[Arrangement of 1870.]