Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,087, for Uriah Thayer, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Thayer, Uriah Phebe
N. 20,087
B.L.Wt. 13875-160-55
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22 John ... A. ... During the ...
1818 ... ... ... of ... who served in the Revolutionary War, as a ...
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars //
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of July 1848 and sent to
Samuel Humphrey Weymouth Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb ... 1848, Page 165 Vol. 2.

1055245 Set Mar 2/55 May 2/55
Phoebe Thayer widow Mariah Thayer just Phoebe Thayer wid: of Mariah. Pri late Silas H. H. late Benjamin Lincoln Map. W. S.
8 7/5
Revolution Mar 1775 100 acres, pay 10/56. Map Feb 1860.
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Vol I. page 60.
Service Humphrey A Weymouth

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK ss.
Edward Sampson
I, JAIRUS WARE , Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby Certify that
Saml Humphrey
Esquire,
is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office, and that his signature to the annexed certificate
is genuine and true. That Sherman Leland Esquire is Judge of Probate in & for the County of Norfolk aforesaid duly appointed commissioned & qualified to discharge the duties of said Office & that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine & true
In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth aforesaid at Dedham, this twenty ninth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty four
Edward Sampson Clerk

We Daniel Belcher of Braintree in the county of Norfolk and state of Massachusetts aged about sixty seven years and Rachel Belcher of said Braintree aged about fifty nine years testify and say that we were acquainted with Veriah Thayer late of said Braintree deceased. He died on the twenty second day of April in that eighteen hundred and fifty or six. we saw him a corpse and attended his funeral. The Thayer of said Braintree is yet living and now in our presence and remains the widow of the said Veriah deceased.
Daniel Belcher
Rachel Belcher
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk County S.S. July 26 th 1843 Then personally appeared before me the subscribers justice of the peace within for the county of Norfolk, the above named Daniel Belcher and Rachel Belcher and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by them subscribed in my presence is true, and I certify that said Daniel and Rachel are well known to me as persons of good reputation for truth. Daniel Humphrey justice of the peace

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the 3 d Section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836.
State of Massachusetts Norfolk county ss.
On this nineteenth day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared before the Honorable Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the County aforesaid, Mehetab Thayer a resident of Braintree in said County of Norfolk, aged eighty 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 18 th 1836. allowing Pensions to certain widows.
That she is the Widow of Uriah Thayer of Braintree in said County, who was a Soldier and she believes a private in the Army of the Revolution. And that according to the best of her knowledge and belief, the service of the said Uriah Thayer as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, was as follows to wit: That he at the first enlisted as a minute man in a company of Capt. Silas Wild of Braintree, and was called into service on the 19 th day of April 1775, the day of the Lexington Fight, and marched beyond Boston on the same day, and continued in that service until a new enlistment was called for, and then enlisted and served eight months.

more under the same Capt Wild. While in this service he was engaged in the bloody conflict at Bunker's hill of the 17 th of June 1775. of which she often heard him speak.
That at the end of that term he enlisted again in Capt. Ebenezer Dyer's Company and served four months, which expired about the first of May 1776. That he then engaged and served six months at Hull, she thinks either under Capt. Isaac Dyer or Capt. Thomas Duncumb. That at the close of this service she believes he joined the Company of Capt. Stephen Purnim at Dorchester heights and served there two months which ended the year 1776. That he then joined Capt. Thomas Duncumb's Company at Hull and served there several months. That his next service which soon followed was in a Company with Abner Blanchard of Dartmouth, which she had several times heard him speak of, and of which Mr. Blanchard had been heard to speak; that they marched and joined General Gates Army, and were in the action prior to, and present at, the surrender of the Army of Burgoyne. The captain name under whom this service was performed she does not remember. That his next service which commenced near the close of the year 1777, was a term of eight months at Cambridge, she thinks under Capt. Silas Neil. That subsequently he performed one or two tours in the state of New York, and one to Canada under Capt. Nathaniel Belcher, and her father whose name was William Hayden was Lieut. of the Company. That he also served a long time at Castle Island in Boston harbor; that which of these terms of service was first, and which was last, she cannot say, neither can she give the names of all the Captains under whom he served; But that she does say that she does undoubtingly believe that the said Dyer did perform about five years

service during the War, of which she had often heard him, and others of his contemporaries speak; and that she was well acquainted with him through the whole time of his service, although she was less than thirteen years of age when the war commenced; that he was engaged to be married to her sister Anna, who was taken sick and died suddenly, and after that his attention was directed to her. And that she does know, and has a perfect recollection, that he did perform one term of service of several months after their marriage; that she remembers well her unwillingness to have him leave, and her painful feelings in his absence.
That the said Uriah Frayer resided in Braintree when he entered upon each of the terms of service above mentioned.
That she further declares that she was married to the said Uriah Frayer on the second day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty; that her husband the aforesaid Uriah Frayer died on the twenty second day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and five, in the fifty fifth year of his age; and that she was married to him prior to his leaving the service.
And she would further add that in case the Honorable Commissioners of Pensions cannot be satisfied that she is entitled to a Pension under the act of July 4 th 1836. that she would hereby make application for the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "An act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows."
And she does most earnestly hope and entreat, that her case which has been suspended more than six years, may now receive the attention which it merits. But although she has been unable to prove the whole of his service, yet she does know as far as it possible for one to know, who was not personally with him at the time, that the whole of his service is the, where he sacrificed his health and every thing but life in the cause of his country, amounted to about five years; that although he lived more than twenty years after the close of the war, his health was ever very feeble, and was never able to do much for his family, from

the time that he closed his service as a soldier to his death, when he left her in poverty, with ten children then living the most of whom were dependent on her for care and support
Phoebe her { Maye mother
Sworn to, and subscribed to, the day and year fore above written, in open Court
Before me
Helen Judge of Probate
The Word "Facts" inserted by me
Helen Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Norfolk and Town of Braintree I Judson Stoddard Town Clerk of said Town hereby Certify that the following is a true copy from the records of said Town of Braintree.
Under the head of Intentions of Marriages which is written on the top of the pages on the Book of Town records where Intentions of Marriage are recorded. I find under date of One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty, March Eighteenth recorded as follows, to wit Nich Thayer Jun & Phebe Haysden both of this Town. The figures recorded are 1780 March 18.
The record of the above Intention of Marriage is made on the same page with many others, all of which are recorded in the same manner, which appears to have been the manner in which the Town Clerk of that time made the record of Intentions of Marriages by him published.
Judson Stoddard } Town Clerk of Braintree
I Judson Stoddard above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk of said Town of Braintree and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town, with the exception above named and certified by me.
And I further certify that the Town Books in my charge contain no record of the Marriage of the said Nich Thayer Jun and Phebe Haysden
Judson Stoddard } Town Clerk of said Braintree

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Harford County ss.
August 14 th 1843.
Then personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for the County of Harford. The within named Judson Stoddard made each solemn oath that the within certificate and affidavit by him subscribed is my true one true
Samuel Humphrey Justice of the peace

I Ephraim Thayer of Braintree in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts, being in the eighty second year of my age do testify and say, that I have in my possession a printed volume entitled Gamely Memorial the materials for which appear to have been collected by Doct. Elisha Thayer of Dedham Mass. showing the Genealogy of Ephraim and Sarah Thayer, who it appears were married in said Braintree 17 th Jan 1692. with their fourteen children, from the time of their marriage to 1835. And in said printed volume I find the following record to wit:
Uriah Thayer the second son of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, married Phebe Hayden, and settled in Braintree. Their children were,
   1. Phebe, born 31 Jan 1782.  7. Joseph, born 16 March 1796    2. Uriah, " 13 March 1784  8. Thomas, died in infancy.    3. Rachel, " 21 Jan 1786  9. William H. born 3 Aug 1799    4. Charlotte, " 25 Aug 1788  10. Relief, " 7 Feb. 1802    5. Ephraim, " 31 May 1791  11. Albert, " 26 March 1804    6. Sally " 22 June 1793    
Mr. Thayer, died 22 April, 1805; in the 55 th year of his age. I further testify and say not only that the above is a true extract from said volume, but also say that I was acquainted with the said Uriah Thayer and Phebe Hayden before their marriage, and from their marriage to his decease, and also have known the most of their children above named, as many as six of whom are now living, and although I am informed that no record appears of their marriage I have

not the least doubt that they were lawfully married, and do know that they lived together reputedly as husband and wife for many years
The date of marriage in most cases is not given in said volume
Eliphael Thayer
Witness Sarah Thayer Eliguel Thayer
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk County ss. August 14 th 1843. Then personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for the County of Norfolk, the above named Eliphael Thayer and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed in my presence is true, and I certify that the said Eliphael Thayer is well known to me as a person of good reputation for truth - He has for many years filled the office of Deacon of one of the churches in Braintree, and appears to be generally esteemed as a Father in Israel
Daniel Humphrey, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, January 20 th 1843.
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 Uriah Thayer is borne on a "Roll of Captain Silas Wild's Company in the 36 th Regiment of foot in the Continental Army encamped in Fort N o 2. October 6 th —" as a Private from Braintree, and enlisted April 28 th .
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John P. Bigelow
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Supplementary
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Nov 9 1811
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 Michael Thayer does not appear upon the returns of Capt Stephen Pomeroy from Sept 1 to Dec 1 1776. Supplied by roll of Capt Sam d Holbrook from June 13 1775 - 4 days.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Parsons, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, July 15 1843.
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 Wm B Thayer is borne upon a roll of minute men, under Capt Silas Wild in Col B. Lincoln's Regiment from April 19. 1775 - 9 days service; and upon the Eight months rolls, as a private in the company of Capt Silas Wild in Col Wm Heath's Regiment from April 28, and Dec 28 1775 received a coat as a private in said Company.  The name of Wm B Thayer is also borne upon the pay roll of Capt Eben Thayer as a private from Jan 23. to April 30. 1776.  There are no other rolls in this Office that show further service of said Thayer.  3.17 11.26
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this

Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Mo a Bolls
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I Phebe Frayer of Braintree in the county of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged eighty years, hereby represent that I was married to Uriah Frayer of said Braintree on the second day of October in the year 1780. That on the 22 d day of April, 1805 the said Uriah Frayer died in the 56 th year of his age, since that time I have remained his widow. And would further represent that I believe the said Uriah Frayer was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, and served as a soldier at Castle Island in Boston Harbor, at Dorchester Point, and at other places amounting in the whole of his service to about five years, and during said service I think he served in a company commanded by Capt. Isaac Frayer, also in a company commanded by Capt. Silas Wild I think a term of eight months. Also that he served in a company commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Belcher a term of three months or more, and my Father whose name was William Hayden was Lieutenant of said company, I believe they went to Canada. Also I think he served a term in a company commanded by Capt. John Howcomb, the length of the term I do not recollect. I believe he served under other Captains than those above mentioned, but do not recollect their names. I have a recollection of having him mention that he was at Lexington on the day of the British excursion to Concord. By the Revolutionary services of the said Frayer I am inclined to believe I am entitled to a Pension under the Act of Congress of 1836. as the said Uriah served a period of a few months after our marriage. And I hereby

respectfully make application to John A. Bollen Esquire Secretary of the Commonwealth for an examination of rolls of the Revolutionary service of said Uriah Thayer deceased, that I may obtain a Pension therefor if practicable And I hereby appoint said Secretary my Attorney for the purpose of said examination In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the sixth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty three
Whebe has Thayer mark
Richard Thayer Percy Farnell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss. July 6 th 1843. Then the above named Whebe Thayer subscribed the foregoing and made oath that the same is true according to the best of her knowledge and belief
Before me Samuel Humphrey, Justice of the peace

I David Lourd of Braintree in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts aged eighty three years, do testify and say that I was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and served as a soldier more than four years during said War, and during that time I well knew Nicholas Thayer of Braintree he served with me at Hull I think in the year 1776. about six months I will not say for certainty that he was in the same company with me, but believe we were both in Capt. Isaac Thayer's company, and served as privates. The said Thayer also served with me at Cambridge in Capt Silas Weld's company I think eight months in 1778 . He also served with me at Castle Island in Boston Harbor several years during the latter part of the war I think the years of 1780. & 1781. we were there together and both privates. I belonged to the Battery and Thayer did not, and I recollect of hiring him several times to perform Battery duty for me. He was a man I should think about ten years older than myself David Lourd
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss. August 9 th 1743. Personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for the County of Norfolk, the above named David Lourd and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed in my presence is true, and testifies that the said Lourd is well known to me as a person of good reputation for truth, and his memory appears unusually good for a man of his years Samuel Humphrey, Justice of the peace

9445 9699
4 May 1836
Shebe Shayer
Mass.
Act 7. July 38.
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  11.27    3.47       14.74  
L Humphrey Weymouth Mass.

I Samuel Whitmarsh of Dymouth in the county of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts, being in the eighty third year of my age, do testify and say, that I served a private soldier at Hull in guarding the shores of Boston harbor three months commencing about the first of the year 1777. in a company commanded by Capt Thomas Henscomb, and during that term of service Asahel Thayer of Braintree who was a man several years older than myself, served at the same place, but not in the same company with me as a private. I well knew the man and remembers well the service, but am not certain to which of the companies there he belonged, but rather conclude he belonged to Capt. Isaac Fryer's company - and further I say not Witness Abigail Whitmarsh Samuel his  Whitmarsh mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss. August 14 th 1843. Then personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for the county of Norfolk, the above named Samuel Whitmarsh and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed in my presence is true, and I certify that said Whitmarsh is well known to me as a person of good reputation for truth. Samuel Humphrey, Justice of the peace

Application for Bounty Land
By a widow of a Revolutionary soldier, who has not had a Land Warrant State of Massachusetts, County of Norfolk ss.
On this twelfth day of April A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Whibley Thayer aged about ninety two years, of late a resident of Braintree, now a resident of Quincy in the State of Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Uriah Thayer, deceased, who was a soldier, and one of the minute men under Capt. Silas Wild in Col. Benjamin Lincoln's Reg. from April 19 1775 - nine days. And his name is borne upon an 8 months roll as private in the same Capt. Silas Wild's company, Col. William Heath's Reg. from April 28 1775 - to December 28 th 1775 - and received a cost as private in said company. And his name is also borne upon a pay roll of Capt. Ebenezer Thayer as private from January 3 rd to April 31 st 1776. in the War of the Revolution.
She further states that she was married to the said Uriah Thayer on the second day of October 1780. by one John Avery a clergyman and her name before her marriage was Whibley Hayden; that her said husband died at said Braintree on the twenty second day of April 1805. and that she is now a Widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3 rd , 1855.
Whibley her X Thayer mark

State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk } ss.
We Bryantha Hayden and Mary E. Hayden residents of Quincy in the State of Massachusetts upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Phoebe Thayer in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Mrs Bryantha R. Hayden.
Mrs Mary E. Hayden
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and I have no interest in this claim
Daniel Humphrey, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 19, 1835
I Hereby Certify , That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
Lemuel Humphrey was a 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.
T. M. Wright
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Ms. A. 9. 2. 11
Any communication from the Department relative to this case may be addressed to the subscriber at N. Weymouth Mass.
Most respectfully Samuel Humphrey

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Norfolk ss. On the twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven personally appeared, before the Honorable Sherman Leland Esquire, Judge of the Court of Probate for said County Phoebe Thayer a resident in Randolph in Braintree in said County Aged 74 years who being duly sworn, doth upon her Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act of Congress of the fourth of July A.D. 1836. That she is the Widow of Uriah Thayer late of Braintree in the County of Norfolk deceased; that her said husband was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, that he enlisted some time in the last of April or first of May A.D. 1775 into Captain Wilds Company of the Massachusetts Militia as a private and served eight months, in Col. Graton's Regiment, he marched from Braintree and resided there when he enlisted and marched to Cambridge near Boston and did duty at fort coded No. 2 at Cambridge and in the vicinity of Boston, eight months according to the best of her knowledge & recollection and that after his time had expired at Cambridge & the vicinity of Boston, he enlisted and did duty as a private at Castle Island (called castle William) near Boston - according to the best of her recollection and knowledge three years. She cannot now distinctly recollect, the time of service or what particular day or year he enlisted or when his time of service expired - nor the officers in command at the castle - but it was between the years 1775 and 1780 - That she was married to the said Uriah Thayer the second day of October A.D. 1780 - that the December after I was married to the said Uriah Thayer he enlisted, and served three months and about one half - at West point or in that vicinity. he returned to Braintree in the spring of the year. A.D. 1781. I do not now recollect who his Captain was or who his superior officers were - he again enlisted according to the best of my recollection in 1781 and went to the northward in Captain Thomas Ascomb's Company several months. I should think six months I do not now recollect, in what month

it was, nor the particular time he returned - as I have lost the particular period as I did not charge my memory with the events relating to his service in the Revolutionary war. and my memory being somewhat impaired by age the said Uriah Thayer my late husband, served as a private the greater part of the time but at one period of his service he acted as a Sergeant I think - he served with the Massachusetts Militia or troops -
that she was married to the said Uriah Thayer the second day of October A.D. 1780, by John Dury of Boston who was a justice of the Peace in and for the County of Suffolk & State of Massachusetts - and that the said Uriah Thayer her late husband died the 22 d day of April A.D. 1805 - that she has never since been married & is now a widow, as will more fully appear according to the testimony herewith annexed
Phoebe her X Thayer mark
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year first above written & I hereby certify that by reason of old age & bodily infirmity the said Phoebe Thayer is unable to attend before a court to make the above declaration. J. Samuel Judge of Probate

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
December 15, 1924.
Arthur Newcomb, 98 E. Howard St., Quincy, Mass.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.20087 , it appears that Uriah , son of Uriah and Deborah Thayer, while a resident of Braintree, Massachusetts, served in the Massachusetts Troops as follows:
From April 19, 1775, for 9 days as a minute man under Captain Silas Wild in Colonel B. Lincoln's Regiment and for 8 months as a private in Captain Silas Wild's Company, Colonels William Heath and Greateon's Regiment and was in the battle of Bunker Hill.
From January 13 to April 30, 1776, as a private under Captain Ebenezer Thayer.
From June 13, 1776, for 4 days under Captain Samuel Holbrook.
From September 1, 1776, for 3 months in Captain Stephen Penniman's Company.
He also served at various  other times in  under Captains Isaac Thayer,

Silas Wild, Nathaniel Belcher and Thomas Newcomb and was in the actions prior to and at the surrender of Burgoyne, serving in all about 5 years.
Soldier married in Boston, Massachusetts, October 2, 1780, Phebe Hayden of Braintree, Massachusetts, daughter of William Hayden. He died at said Braintree April 22, 1805, in his 55th year, and the widow, Phebe, was allowed pension on her application executed April 20, 1837, while a resident of said Braintree, aged 74 years. She died February 20, 1858.
They had the following children:
Phebe born January 31, 1782. Uriah " March 13, 1784. Rachel " January 21, 1786. Charlotte " August 25, 1788. Ephraim " May 31, 1791. Sally " June 22, 1793. Joseph " March 16, 1796. Thomas " (not stated) died in infancy. William H. " August 3, 1799. Relief " February 7, 1802. Albert " March 26, 1804.
(She ap. under Act 1836 but later al " " 38.)
Respectfully,
* from A. B.
Acting Commissioner.
Her pens. was al. for 11 mo. 27 days service, increased to 1 yr, 3 mo, 1 day which is the amount of his service according to record evidence, so I have used all that service in my letter. - The widow did not know he was at B. of Lexington the day he went into service that day. am

Recd died May 10. 1849
WIDOW, &c.
Soldier died April 22. 1805
File No. 20087
Phebe Thayer
Widow of
Jonah Thayer
Pri. Rev War
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. M Page 242
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mch. 1/94 Mt. Pleasant J. H. Thayer. To Arthur W. Dunney Point, Mass.
Mrs. Thomas Newcomb e ||
15, 1924 - Hist to Arthur Newcomb. u.m.

7.900.
Massachusetts
Reported Nov 19 th
Phoebe Hayer widow of Uriah Hayer
who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 22 nd April, 1805, of Nantucket, in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Will D of the Regt commanded by Col _____ in the Mass. line for W. Ind & 27 th Regt
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass. at the rate of 39 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Nov r 1843 and sent to L. Humphrey Weymouth, Mass.
Total amount, $198.30.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Thomas Humphrey, Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 41 .

7900
Massachusetts
Phoebe Thayer widow of Uriah Thayer who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 22 d April 1805 of Norfolk in the State of Mass a who was a Pri t in the Com. commanded by Captain Wild V e of the reg commanded by _____ in the Mass a line for 2 year 3 mo 1 day
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass a at the rate of 58 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. Increased from $39.00 per Ann.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of May 45 and sent to J Humphrey Weymouth Mass a
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 71
Deduct former paymt

4815
2 Perts. up for increase - under acts of '38 & '43
Reps. see Let. Jan. 17/45
Massachusetts.
Phebe Thayer. widow of Uriah Thayer. who was a Private in the Massa Line
Increased from $39.00 p. ann.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of Aug. '45 and sent to
S. Humphrey Weymouth Massa.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 39
Admitted former payments,

Rp.
Massachusetts 4815
Phebe Thayer
widow of Uriah Thayer
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 39 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Feb. 1844 and sent to L. Humphrey Weymouth, Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 55.

113544
The Hon. Commissioners of Public Lands Washington City D.C.
1842

position Office for Aliah Thayer Braintree Mass papers sent on to Washington by Benj. Richards Esq.
for Albert Thayer
East Waverly Jan 19 1843.

✓ 13875
JS New Am

Rev. Oct 27 Feb. 48, Mass.
W. H. D.

Phoebe Thayer
Mass
act 7. July 38
x
3 mark 43 —
increase
15 mo. 1 day in
50
deduct what has been paid under each act —
Danl Humphrey Weymouth Mass.

Weymouth Dec. 18 th 1863. Honored Sir,
Your communication in regard to the indented case of Wake Prayer may be addressed to the subscriber
Respectfully
Samuel Humphrey

Randolph May 10 th 1837.
Inclosed is the claim of Widow Phoebe Thayer for a Pension, as soon as decided on please to write the subscriber -
Your Ob st very humble serv t -
Benjamin Richards

James L. Edwards Esq m
City Washington

Phoebe Thayer Mass
Act 3 March 43.
to what time paid?
Died 10 th May 1843 p etc.
Dec 30 th 44. that period
H. H. D.
These Thayers certificates for 39 th ... act of 7 July 38 was issued 14 Nov. '43. On 13 Dec 43 she made a declaration under the act of 3 March '43. Her certificate was issued under that act on 1 Feb y 44 - She is reported to have died on 10 May '43!! paid to that date -
[Handwritten signature/initials]
M c Hagner
There appears to be two persons of the same name one at $70 - per ann. Which is the above - the other at $39.66 p d to 4 th March 1844. I.H.

Uriah Thayer  Providence - d 1805 Phoebe m. or 1780
May 75 Silo, Vials 6' Calquatus at Castle Island Shipyard between 1776 & 1780
✓ dist 80 dist 1/2 at West Point
o 81 6. The Newcomb - ✓
Vol 13 L 152 qd, Cap Salathiel from age 19
Newcomb Co at West Point in 1780
300 - Vol 21 / 168 - (10 Thayers)
12, but no Unad - )
Newcomb dist lot 3 & 4 m. in 1781
m. a. 133 vol 21
3 Thayers on roll 1771 - Providence a. Feb m

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston December 16. 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Lemuel Humphrey was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk,
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.
Wm. A. Dutton
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
State of Massachusetts } ss. County of Norfolk }
On this thirteenth day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace within and for said County of Norfolk, Abigail Thayer a resident of Braintree in said County of Norfolk, aged eighty 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 third day of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Uriah Thayer late of said Braintree deceased, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and died on the twenty second day of April in the year eighteen hundred and five. That the Revolutionary service of said Thayer was duly proved by herself, but a few months since, also her marriage to him, his death, and her widowhood. And that she received for the services of said Thayer a pension under the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838. for five years, of thirty nine dollars and sixty six cents per year, which

appears to be something left than is due her for the service proved by the Certificate of the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts, which she hopes will be made right
She further declares that she is still a widow
Phoebe her H. mark H. H. H. H.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above, or within written, before me,
Witness
Daniel Humphrey, Justice of the Peace
Samuel Howard William S. Wright

We Samuel Hewcomb aged fifty six years and Albion P. Wright aged twenty four years, both of Braintree in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts, do testify and say that we well know Phoebe Thayer of Braintree aforesaid, widow of Uriah Thayer late of said Braintree deceased, who is yet living and is now in our presence, and in our belief in the eighty first year of her age, and remains the widow of the said Uriah Thayer deceased
Samuel Hewcomb Albion P. Wright
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss. December 13 th 1863. Then personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace within and for said County of Norfolk, the above named Samuel Hewcomb and Albion P. Wright and made solemn oaths that the above affidavit by them subscribed is true.
Daniel Humphrey, Justice of the Peace

FREE
H Edward Esqr Inspector of Pensions Washington DC

Sir
George Town D.C. March 11
The enclosed Mem o was put into my hands some time since, with a request for an inquiry into the case of Uriah Thayer of Braintree Mass for a Pension.
I will be thankful if you will furnish such information as your office affords in relation to the case, and enclose the same to me at this place -
To Jas L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington
D.C.
I am very Respectfull Your obed Servt. Wm Noyes

Nov 20, 1844
Off of Pleek Thayer for increase
Mass
Miss Mary Brant - Nov. Nov 15 - 44

Weymouth Nov. 14 th 1844.
Honored Sir,
The enclosed supplementary Certificate of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, will show that Phoebe Thayer of Braintree, widow of Asahel Thayer is intitled to a larger Pension than was granted her under the Act of 1833. viz 39. 66 per annum. She has been and yet is unfortunate in obtaining the requisite proof of her husband's service, as the whole yet proved, she supposes, is but a small part of his real service in the War of the Revolution. It has been supposed that the proof of service by the former certificate of the Secretary, to wit 12 months 6 days would entitle her to a Pension of $40. 66 instead of the 39. 66. It is hoped that her case will receive due attention and that such a Pension as the proof of her husband's service will justify, with all arrears as made up, will be granted her.
Yours most respectfully
Daniel Humphrey
W. D. Edwards Esquire

I Sarah Orcutt of Braintree, in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts wife of Micah Orcutt of S d Braintree being in my eightieth year of my age, do testify and say, that I went to Boston with Micah Thayer and Phoebe Hayden, both of Braintree, in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts, and they were married in said Boston, by a justice of the Peace in my presence, in the year 1780 - I returned home to Braintree with them after they were married that said Micah died about thirty years ago and his widow Phoebe Thayer has never since been married and is now alive and a widow -
 Sarah Orcutt
State of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss. April 18 th 1837.
Then the above named Sarah Orcutt who is reputed to be a person of truth and veracity and whose word may be defended upon personally appeared and made Oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true
Before me Benjamin Richards Justice of the Peace

I Elyah Wild of Braintree, in the County of Norfolk, and State of Massachusetts, being being in my seventy second year of my age do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Uriah Thayer of Braintree in the County and State aforesaid; who was a revolutionary Soldier, I well remember of his going to West point in the war as a soldier after he was married to his wife who is now a Widow - and living in Braintree, I do not now recollect who his officers were he served several months, I should think it was in the year 1781. I think it was the year before his first child was born whose Christian name is Phoebe, which was in 1782. I am very sure he was out in two campaigns after he was married - why I know this I was born in the neighborhood with the said Uriah and lived at the time of the War in the neighborhood within 1/2 3/4ths of a mile from him, I well recollect his marrying for his wife Phoebe Hayden - Said Uriah was not a member of times before and after he was married, he is now dead and has been dead a number of years - and his Widow is now alive and a widow -
State of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss. Aug. 17th 1837. Elyah Elyah Wild M.A.
Then the above named Elyah Wild personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed I further certify that the above Elyah Wild is reputed to be a Man of truth & veracity
Before me Benjamin Richards Justice of the Peace

I Micah White of Randolph in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts being in my eighty fifth year of my age do testify and declare that Uriah Thayer of Braintree served in the Revolutionary war in the eight months service 1775 in Captain Silas Wilds Company & Col John Grates Regiment at Cambridge and around the shores of Boston why I know this is I served in the same Company with him - commencing in April and ending in the month of December 1775 -
Micah White
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk County ss. July 26th 1838
Then the above named Micah White, who is a person of truth and veracity personally appeared and made Oaths to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed.
Before me Benjamin Chickadee Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Secretary's Office Boston January 23. 1843
I hereby certify that Benjamin Richards at the date of the within attestation was, and is now a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth aforesaid - duly constituted and commissioned -
Witness the Seal of the Commonwealth -
John A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth

Boston, Massachusetts
May 19 th 1843.
Sir
I transmit herewith sundry documents, as further proof in support of a life pension by Mrs Phebe Thayer, widow of Uriah Thayer deceased. The above claim was presented under the act 4 th July 1836, and replied to in your letter to Benjamin Richards Esq, dated June 27 th 1837. But as much pains has been taken, without success to ascertain the names of the Officers under whom said Uriah served in the year 1781, as well as some prior service - said Phebe is willing to waive her claim for a life pension & accept of one for Five years under the Act 7 th July 1838 - Provided her late Husbands name - Uriah Thayer, is not found on Captain Ralph Thompsons Roll, or some other company Roll for that service.
It is respectfully requested that a search may be made of Braintree, or Braintree Records for raising soldiers, if any there be in the Pension Office, for the name of the Declarants Husband, as personal testimony at this late period from contemporaries, is almost entirely out of the question.
Be pleased to give the above case, the usual course of investigation and transmit to me the result.
Very Respectfully Sir I am your Obedient Servant Reuben Baldwin
J. L. Edwards Esq Commrs of Pensions Washington

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Admitted
Samuel Humphrey Weymouth Mass

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 fourteenth day of July personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Abigail Thayer a resident of Braintree in the county of Norfolk aged about eighty five 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 Uriah Thayer who was a resident of said Braintree and who was a soldier in the Army 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 husband aforesaid, at the rate of fifty dollars and eleven cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Abigail Thayer 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me, and year above written, }
In presence of Samuel Humphrey Justice of the Peace. Uriah Thayer Leonard Humphrey
I Certify, That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
Samuel Humphrey Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Norfolk COUNTY, }
I, Erastus Sampson Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court , of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Humphrey is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of said Court, this sixteenth day of July 1848
Erastus Sampson CLERK.

1990 Phebe Thayer wid of Uriah or Mab
Uriah Thayer
1009-618-1006

I Sylvanus French of Randolph in the County of Norfolk & State of Massachusetts being seventy three years of Age, do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Uriah Thayer of Braintree in the County of Norfolk and State aforesaid, who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, said Uriah Thayer married Phebe Hayden of said Br- aintree and after her the said Uriah married the said Phebe, he enlisted and did duty as a private in Conn. and I think two campaigns - I lived within \frac{3}{4} of a mile of the said Uriah & Phebe, I had a Brother who is now dead, that did duty with said Thayer after he was married to the said Phebe at the north end, I think at West point or in the vicinity of New York in the year 1781 - 1782 - I do not recollect who his Officers were, nor the Period of service but I distinctly remember he was in the Army as a Soldier, after he was married I often saw her and conversed with said Thayers wife while he was in the service as I was a Soldier of the revolution my- self I drew a pension for my services I was stationed at Castle Island, and I was at home at times, & frequently saw the wife of the said Uriah, and as natural we had conversation respecting her husband being in the Army is the reason why I recollect the circumstances as above stated by me and that said Uriah Thayer has been dead a number of years & his widow is now alive and has never since her husband's death been married & is now a widow - Randolph March 30th 1837. Sylvanus French
State of Massachusetts } Norfolk County ss } March 30th 1837 Then the above named Sylvanus French who is a person reputed to be of truth and veracity personally appeared and made Oath, that the above Affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me Benjamin Richards Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Town of Braintree April 10th 1837-
I Judson Stoddard — do on Oath declare that I am Clerk of the Town of Braintree in the County of Norfolk and Common wealth of Massachusetts, and that I have the custody of the records of said Town, and that it appears by the said records that the intention of Marriage between Uriah Stayer Junior and Phoebe Hayden both of the said Town of Braintree was entered on said Town records the 18 day of March A.D. 1780
Judson Stoddard Town Clerk
Norfolk ss Braintree April 10th 1837
Then personally appeared Judson Stoddard the subscriber to the above certificate and made solemn Oath to the truth of the same
Before me Benjamin Richards Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss I Jonathan H. Cobb Register of the Court of Probate of the County & Commonwealth aforesaid hereby certify that Sherman Leland is Judge of said Court of Probate & that Benjamin Richards is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County of Norfolk, & that their several signatures on this & the papers annexed are genuine & true
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this second day of May A.D. 1837
Jonathan H. Cobb Reg. Prob.

68 1. Duney Point, Jan. 22/194
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir,
Will you please send me a copy of the record of the military service of Uriah Thayer a Revolutionary Soldier of Braintree Massachusetts. He died in 1805 (April 22), and his wife Phebe applied for the pension in April 1837. Yours &c
Arthur W. Newcomb Duney Point Massachusetts

JAN 26 1894

Quincy Point, Mass. Oct. 25-1890.
Sir,
Will you please furnish me with a copy of the application of Phebe Thayer of Braintree Mass. for a pension, whose husband served in the Revolution.
Mrs. Thayer received a pension until her death which was Feb. 20-1858?
Mrs. Thayer lived in Quincy at the time of her death. Her husband's name was Uriah
Yours &c
Arthur W. Newcomb.

Uriah Thayer (Jr)
He having at Braintree died April 22 1805, as date many years anterior to the passage of a pension under which he would have entitled, there is no statement of his services in the war of the Revolution, other than that furnished by his widow in her application for pension which she made in April 1837 when living in Braintree Norfolk Co Mass aged 74 years
He was married Oct 2, 1780 to Phebe Staydon both of Braintree First child Phebe born 1782 - she thought of Mr Hayden
He was engaged to her Sister who was taken sick & died
A record of intention of marriage June 17 80
sympathetic about 5 years When near Com Phebe not quite 13 years old Turned out under Capt Silas H. Day April 19 1775 as a minute man - At Bunker Hill fight at one period he was appointed or acted as sergeant Enlisted in April (28) 1775 under Capt Wild for 8 mos in Col. Grafton's regt He was stationed at Fort No 2 in Cambridge & in the vicinity for 3 mos 1776 in Capt Stephen Pownall's Co - Turnout 4 days in Jun 1776 with Capt Sam Holbrook He served in 1776 a tour at Castle William in the harbor 3 years
From Dec after his marriage he served a tour of 3 mos at near Newport & returned in Spring 1781 to Braintree
In 1781 he served at the North under Capt Thos Newcomb several months (6)
At end of 1775 he enlisted in Jan 1776 with Capt Ebenezer Thayer for 4 mos - then served 6 mos at Hull with Capt Isaac Thayer & Thos Newcomb & then under Capt Stephen Pownall at Dorchester Heights 2 mos. all in 1776 - joined Capt Thos Newcomb's Co at Hull serving several months - fully armed, Pownall's Co joined Gen Gates in action prior to & present at Surrender of Burgoyne late in Sep 1777 He served 8 mos under Capt Silas H. Day at Cambridge also a tour under Capt Nathan Pilsbry in Nova Scotia & his wife called Mrs Hayden was there

Secy of State Calif.
On roll of minute men - Capt Silas Wild Col B Lincoln from April 19 1775. for 9 days service & on 8 mo's roll from April 28. 1775 under Capt Wild at Col. M c HUGH's reg t
(On pay rolls of Capt Ebenezer Dyer from Jan 13 to April 31 1776)
Widow application for the information state
Her husband was at Earle Island, Dorchester Point & other places
Making 5 years under Capt Isaac Dyer - Silas Wild - Nathan
Belcher 3 mo's or more - his father Lt - M c HUGH - Thos Newcomb
Widow says husband was at Gwyn's Shoals Hull 1776 about 6 mo's - both in Capt
Isaac Dyer's Co also at Earle Island latter part of the war 1780-1 - in company sometimes at Hull 1777 Capt Thos Newcomb

W.20087. Rev.
O. W. & N. Div. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
F. S.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
M. R. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C., February 17, 1894.
Sir:-
Referring to your request for the military history of Uriah Thayer, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, I have to state that a full report of his services was forwarded to you by this Bureau under date of December 27, 1890.
Owing to the large number of inquiries from persons desiring information relative to their Revolutionary ancestors the Bureau cannot undertake to furnish duplicate statements unless the original has been lost.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Arthur W. Newcomb,
Quincy Point,
Mass.

United States Pension Office.
Please send me the record of Uriah Thayer of Braintree Mass, a Revolutionary Soldier. I have one sent to me several years ago but it is faded and I cannot read it. Please send me a copy of his record type written well ink that will last.
Yours Cordially
Nov. 27/24
Albin V Newcomb 98 East Howard St Quincy Mass

O. W. & N. Div. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, P. S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS, M. E. C.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 1, 1894.
Madam:-
In response to your request for the military history of Uriah Thayer, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, I have the honor to advise you that his widow, Phoebe, while residing in Braintree, Massachusetts, in April 1837, aged 74 years, made application for pension for his services in that war and the pension was allowed.
She states in her declaration that he first entered the service in April or May, 1775, at Braintree, Massachusetts, and served eight months as a private in Capt. Wild's company, Col. Cleton's Massachusetts Regiment at Cambridge, Mass., and in the vicinity of Boston; that after the expiration of this term of service he enlisted and did duty as a private at Castle William near Boston, for the period of three years but was unable to give the names of his officers; that he enlisted in December 1780 and served three and one half months at West Point, New York, and returned to Braintree in the spring of 1781; officers names not remembered; that he again enlisted in 1781 in Capt. Thomas Lowcomb's company and served as a private for about six months. She also states that he participated in the battle of Bunker Hill and that at one period of his service he was appointed or acted as

a sergeant.
It is also shown from other papers on file with the case that he served short terms of service under the following officers: Capt. Ebenezer Thayer, Capt. Isaac Thayer, Capt. Nathan Belcher, Capt. Samuel Holbrook and Capt. Stephen Penniman, all of Massachusetts.
He was married to Phebe Hayden, daughter of William Hayden, on October 2, 1780, and died April 22, 1803.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. Thomas J. H. Thayer,
Care Arthur W. Newcomb,
Quincy Point, Mass.

W. 20087. Rev.
O. W. & N. Div.
F. S.
M. E. C.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., February 17, 1894.
Sir:-
Referring to your request for the military history of Uriah Thayer, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, I have to state that a full report of his services was forwarded to you by this Bureau under date of December 27, 1890.
Owing to the large number of inquiries from persons desiring information relative to their Revolutionary ancestors the Bureau cannot undertake to furnish duplicate statements unless the original has been lost.
Very respectfully,
Wm Lochren
Commissioner.
Arthur W. Newcomb,
Quincy Point,
Mass.
(Mrs. Thomas J. H. Thayer) Quincy Point Mass.
Uriah Thayer was the ancestor of a numerous family, and a Mrs. Thayer, as above of a mother branch asked me to write for her and get the record. I only acted as clerk, for I did not want it myself. I hope this will satisfy your department that the lady is entitled to the record! Arthur W. Newcomb