Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15016, for Lemuel Lapham, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Lapham, Lemuel Lydia
W. 15016
B.L.Wt. 13873-160-55.
CONTENTS

(21,150.)
let to Pension Agents Oct: 10. 1840.
Massachusetts.
Lemuel Sapham,
of Pembroke in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the Company, commanded by Captain Crocker of the Regt., commanded by Col: Bailey in the Mass. line for 20 mos: 11 days.
Increased from $157:11c
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts, at the rate of 6 2 / 8 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of October 1840 and sent to A. Collarnere, Pembroke, Mass:
Arrears to the 4th of March '41 $ 6 2 / 8 :80
Semi-annual allowance ending
deducting what has been already paid, } $ 6 2 / 8 :80
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm. G. Gantzinger Clerk, Book D. — Vol. 2 — Page 51 —

1880.
Massachusetts
Lydia Lapham widow of Samuel Lapham
who served in the Revolutionary
Mass. war, as a private
Rept
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 71 Dollars 88
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
David Adham Pembroke Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 83 Vol. 2,

113.255 Set Mar 3/55 May 2/55
Lydia Tappan via of Samuel Tappan
Capt " " " Co A " " " Private " " " Maj Genl " " " Maj Genl " " "
W. Pennycuick Anno Domini Feb 1848
Feb 48-1880
22. 160. acs Jan 10/56 L. D. Bp
XXXXX
Horatio Woodman Boston Mar
Oct 23/55 Spence duplicate to be sent to Geo. S. Hampton Iowa City Iowa
Warrick brook
Vol L. page 6.
In evidence for duplicate in No 24 218 in the com (full 33)

State of Massachusetts County of Plymouth.
On this ninth day of April, A. D., 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, Mrs. Lydia Sapham aged eighty three years, a resident of Pembroke in Massachusetts, who being duly sworn according to law, declared that she is the widow of Samuel Sapham deceased, who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain
in the commanded by in the Revolutionary War in the war with Great Britain, declared entitled by the United States, on the 18th day of June, 1812, — that her said husband was drafted at or near Marshfield, Mass. on or about the day of A.D. 17 for the term of
war for the term of more than fourteen days and was honorably discharged and refers to proofs on or about the on file with her day of pension application A.D. 17, as will appear by reference to the rolls, that he received no printed or written discharge, and that neither he nor she ever received or applied for, or is entitled to bounty land for any other service, except that she received for the same service, under the act of September 1850, a 40-acre warrant, No.
which she has legally sold and cannot return, — that she now draws a pension of $7.88 per year, under the act of Feb. 2. 1848, No 1880 dated 8th day of Sept. 1848 and recorded in Pension Office on rolls of previous application for which she refers. Page 83 Vol 2.
She further states that she was married to the said Samuel Sapham in Pembroke on the twenty fifth day of November 1792, by Kilborn Whitman a Clergyman and that her name before her said marriage was Lydia Magoun that her husband died at Pembroke, Mass. on the twentieth day of December 1843, proof of which will be found on file with her previous pension application, that she is still a widow, — that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress passed March 3, 1855, and that she prays that the certificate thereof may be sent for her to Horatio Woodman, Boston, Mass.
Lydia Sapham
Subscribed and duly sworn to, the day and year first above written. I certify that she is the identical person above described. I have no interest in the case.
Horace Gollamore Justice of the Peace.

Dularation 10378 Lydia Lapham -
Willand died Decr 20 th 1843.
Rejected

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss. On this fifth day of March 1844 personally appeared before the Court of Probate held at Scituate in and for the County of Plymouth Lydia Lapham , a resident of Pembroke in said County, Widow, aged seventy two 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 7. 1838 entitled "an Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows," and the joint resolution of Congress of 16 th August 1842 & also of the Act of Congress of March 3. 1843.
That she is the Widow of Lemuel Lapham, who being a resident of Marshfield in the County of Plymouth, performed the services in the War of the Revolution, which are set forth in his Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832 and in the several statements since made, and particularly in the Certificate of the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts of February 15 th 1844 to which reference is made.
She further declares that she was married to the said Lemuel Lapham on the twenty fifth day of November seventeen hundred and ninety two; that her husband the aforesaid Lemuel

Sapham died on the twentieth day of December eighteen hundred and forty three, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated.
Lydia Sapham
Subscribed & sworn to in open Probate Court on the day & year herein first before written.
Attest J. H. Lord Register of Probate
Plymouth ss. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original declaration of the above named Lydia Sapham sworn to as certified above. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the Court of Probate for said County this fifth day of March 1844
Jacob H. Lord

Certificate of Marriage Lemuel Lydia Saphorn

Extratt from the Record of Marriages in the Town of Pembroke.
"Lemuel Lapham of Marshfield was married "to Lydia Magoun of Pembroke twenty fifth of Nov- "ember, seventeen hundred and ninety two, by the "Rev. D. Wilburn Whitman."
I Nathaniel Smith, clerk of the Town of Pem- broke, in the County of Plymouth, and State of Massachusetts certify that the above is a true ex- tract from Records of said Town, with the excep- tion of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "25 of Nov. 1792."
Nath l Smith Town C lerk
I Nathaniel Smith, above named depose and say that I hold the office of clerk of the Town of Pembroke, in the County of Plymouth and State aforesaid, and have the care and custody of the Records of said Town, and that the above is a true copy of the Records with the exception of the date as above expressed.
Nath l Smith } Clerk } of the Town } of Pembroke
State of Massachusetts County of Plymouth ss
January 30. 1824      Sworn to
Before Anthony Coolbrother Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston February 26. 1874,
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Anthony Collamore was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth,
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.
John G. Sleeper; Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I Nathaniel Smith, of Pembroke, further depose and say that Lemuel Lapham of Pembroke, late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States died at Pembroke December 20 th 1843 having a Widow, Lydia Lapham still living in Pem- broke.
Nath l Smith Town Clerk
State of Massachusetts, County of Plymouth ss.
January 30. 1844. Then the above named Nathan- iel Smith, whom I certify to be a person of credi- bility made oath to the truth of the above affidavit.
Before me Anthony Collamore, Justice Peace

12282
Lemuel Lapham
Recd 17 Mr 4 days
14 06
May 17 1833
P 407
5666 4 10
J. H. Lord Esq Plymouth Mass

BRIEF in the case of  Lemuel Lapham  of  Pembroke  in the State of  Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Yes Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 71 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.     1 May In 1775 11 Private Genl Gookins Coll Brigs   1777 2 " Coll Whitcomb   1 " Coll Putnam   1779 1 15 " Coll Hall   1780 1 19 " Coll Prince   Coll Whitney  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Mountfield No far  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  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.
H. A. Lord Examining Clerk.

6 Samuel Lapham
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth ss
On this twenty second day of August A D 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Hon Wilkes Wood judge of Probate for the County of Plymouth , the same being a Court of Record, said Court now sitting in the Town of Hanover in the County of Plymouth, Samuel Sapham of Pembroke in said County and Commonwealth, aged 71 years years, 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. 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. That is to say, that he entered the service of the United States, under the following Officers and served as is herein stated.
In the year 1775 and about the first of May of that year, being then an Inhabitant of Marshfield in the County of Plymouth I enlisted as a Soldier in the Company of Capt Elijah Crocker of Marshfield, in the Regiment commanded by Coll Bailey I was first stationed at White Ferry in Marshfield, and afterwards marched in said Company to Roxbury & Dorchester Heights - and about four months after my arrival at Roxbury - I was transferred to the Company commanded by Capt Nathaniel Winslow and in the regiment commanded by a Coll Whitney and there served eleven Months, at the expiration of which I was discharged, but the discharge is lost, this was called State Service or Militia service -
Vol 14. p 50. Crocker's Comp. Mass. Militia

23-175 1-685 In the year 1777 still living in Marshfield in the County of Plymouth, I enlisted in the Company of Capt Amos Turner of Hanover, and in the Regiment commanded by Coll Boston and marched in said Company to Rhode Island and there served two months, and I further state that afterwards I did again enlist as a Soldier under Capt John Turner of Pembroke and in the Regiment commanded by Coll Jeremiah Wall and called the to Abner Island it was secret expedition, where I served one month and was discharged - which discharge is lost, this was called Militia service -
3-116-1-15 In the year 1779 still living in Marshfield, I again enlisted in the Company of Capt Calvin Portridge of Duxbury and in the Regiment commanded by Coll Samuel Pierce and marched to Rhode Island and was stationed at Little Compton and there served one month and one half, and was then discharged - which discharge is lost -
1-171-1-190 In the year 1778 still residing in Marshfield I again enlisted in the Company of Capt Joseph Clift of Marshfield, in the Regiment commanded by Coll Whitney, and marched to Rhode Island, I was on said Island on the day of the Battle and was detached as one to manage the Boats, & being off the Troops I there served under said enlistment forty nine days  thirty days & was discharged - which discharge is lost, and I have no documentary evidence in my possession
I further state I was born in the Town of Marshfield in the County of Plymouth - have no record of my age, that after the Revolution, I came to live in the Town of Pembroke and have lived there ever since, I voluntarily enlisted in each company in which I served - I am known to the Revd Merrill Allen and the Hon William L. Amos and who can testify to my character for veracity & their belief of my service as a loyal Soldier of the Revolution
Levi Lapham
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid not 1. Brant St. Pould Register

We Morrill Allen - - - a clergyman residing in the Town of Pembroke and Nelson Whitman residing in the same Town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Lemuel Lapham - who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy one years of age; that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution & we concur in that opinion, and S d Allen & Briggs of Pembroke will know the above named Lemuel Lapham & believe him to be as above -
Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid. Attest Jacob H. Lord Register
{ Morrill Allen Nelson Whitman Eldon Briggs
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war Department - that the above mentioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier - and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Morrill Allen who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the Town of Pembroke and that Nelson Whitman & E. Briggs who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town and is a creditable person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court Attest Jacob H. Lord Register
I Jacob H. Lord Register 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 Lemuel Lapham for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twenty second day of August in the year of our Lord one & eight hundred and thirty two.
Jacob H. Lord

I Lemuel Simmons of Plympton in the county of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts aged 83 years do testify and say, that I was second Lieutenant in Capt. Calais Partridges Company in Lieut Col Saml Pines Regiment of Militia, and under Gen Cornwall, stationed at Little Compton on Rhode Island, that Lemuel Lapham of Pembroke in said county served in the Company at that time and it appears from the original Pay roll of said Company now in my possession, that the said Lemuel Lapham entered the service May 20 1779 and served forty five days.
Duxbury Aug. 31 1832.
Lemuel Simmons
State of Massachusetts, County of Plymouth, ss. Subscribed and sworn to this third day of August A.D. 1832.
before me Anthony Collamore, Justice of the Peace Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss. Jacob H. Love Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Plymouth do hereby certify that Anthony Collamore, Alexander Wood & Hilborn Whitman Esquires are Justices of the Peace in & for said County and that I believe their names subscribed to the certificates in these several annexed depositions are true & genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this twenty first day of September in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two.
Jacob H. Love

I further certify that I believe the within named Samuel Simmons, who has subscribed this affidavit to be a person of credibility.
Anthony Collamore, Justice Peace Plymouth Jo. June 5. 1832.
Samuel Simmons, Deponent for Sam l Simmons

I Melcer Lapham of Marshfield in the County of Plymouth of lawful age to give evidence do testify and say, that I am well acquainted with Lemuel Lapham of Pembroke & he is my father & examining the Roll of the Company of Capt Joseph Clift of Marshfield two or more years since I found his name inscribed on the Roll of said Company, in the expedition at Abodindland, which was for thirty days - and his name was on said Roll - and his receipt for service or pay for said Term - Enquiry has been made for said Roll and it is not to be found Capt Clift being deceased and his papers passing into the hands of his son - is now missing and further your Deposition saith not -
Abelzer Lapham
Plymouth & Pembroke August 9 1832
Personally appeared before me the above named Melcer Lapham who made solemn Oath, to the truth of the above Deposition, by him subscribed -
Plymouth June 14 th 1832 - William Whitman further certify that I believe the above named Melcer Lapham who has subscribed this affidavit to be a person of credibility. William Whitman
Plymouth
Service or

Samuel Lapham Melser Lopham Deposition for Lem a Lopham

I Consider Howland of Scituate in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age, do testify & say that I know Samuel Lapham of Pembroke in the County & State aforesaid, and have known him for fifty-five years past. that I served with him two months in the year Seventeen hundred and twenty-seven at Scituate in the State of Rhode Island in the service of the United States under Col. — Boston and in the company of Capt. James Turner of Hanover in the County of Plymouth & Commonwealth of Massachusetts. and I further testify & say that I served with the said Samuel Lapham in the service of the United States, at said Scituate in said State of Rhode Island one month in the year aforesaid on the "secret expedition" so called under Col. Jeremiah Hall of Pembroke in the County of Plymouth aforesaid and in the company of Capt. John Turner of said Pembroke —
Consider Howland
Plymouth ss. On the second day of August Eighteen hundred & thirty-two the aforesaid deponent was examined & sworn to the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed, taken at the request of Samuel Lapham and to be used by him in his application for a Pension at the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Plymouth to be held at said Plymouth on the second Monday of August instant —
Alexander Wood Justice of the Peace
I further testify & say that I believe the within named Consider Howland who has subscribed this affidavit to be a person of credibility.
Alexander Wood Justice of the Peace
Plymouth ss. June 14. 1833.
and my own note.

I Bradford Baker of Marshfield in the County of Plymouth, in the seventy sixth year of my age - do depose and say - that I well know Lemuel Lapham of Pembroke in the County of Plymouth; that he formerly lived in Marshfield - that in the summer of seventeen hundred & seventy five - I was a Soldier in the Company of Capt Thomas Turner of Pembroke went to Roxbury with him, did enlist for four Months and continued in the service during that time - and that the said Lemuel Lapham was a Soldier with me during that time in the Company of Capt Elyah Crocker of the Town of Marshfield - after the expiration of the aforesaid four Months - Lemuel Lapham was transferred to the Company of Capt Nathaniel Winslow - and the same Company that I was in where he served with me seven Months & further your Deponent saith not -
Pembroke March 15 1831
Bradford Baker
Plymouth to Pembroke March 15 1831 -
I personally appeared before me Bradford Baker, who after being cautioned, made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed,
William Whitman Justice
I further certify that the above named Bradford Baker who has subscribed this affidavit is a person of credibility. —
Plymouth to June 14 th 1833, William Whitman Justice

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15816
Lydia Lampham Widow of Samuel Lampham Brv R. Cr. War-
Act: Feb. 2 d 1848
Index:—Vol. A , Page 419
[Arrangement of 1870.]

13.873
Duplicate net 33
W. A. C.

GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
Oct 14 th , 1858.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 5 th Inst — I have to state that there is on file in this Office a CAVEAT against the issue of a Patent on Bounty Land Warrant No. 13,873 for 160 acres, act March 3, 1855, in the name of Lydia Lofham
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Thos A. Hendon
Commissioner.
To
Geo. C. Whiting Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

May 19. 1845
to Lydia Tappan
As soon as 25. 1845.
Miss L. Edward Page
Convent of Pious Washington D.C.
359 40 21188

Pembroke, Mass. May 14. 1845
Sir,
Enclosed is forward the Declara- tion of Mrs. Lydia Lapham, and would respect- fully request your early attention to her claim.
I am very respectfully
Your Hb Servt.
Anthony Collamore
James L. Edwards Esq
Committee of Pensions
Washington.
2

Lydia Lapham's pension under act 3 d March, 1843, should have commenced on the 20 th : December, 1843, the day of her husband's death; but having been made to commence on the 4 th : March, 1843 - she will be entitled to only five years pension under the act of July 7. 1838 & the joint resolution of January 23 d 1845 -
W. M. Stewart

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Plymouth
Clerks Office August 13 th 1838
I John B. Thomas, Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County of Plymouth aforesaid hereby certify that it appears of record in this Office that on the twenty fifth day of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty two, Melzar Haddad and Lucy Turner both of Scituate in the County of Plymouth, were married in Scituate in the County of Plymouth by the Rev. David Barnes.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court on the day and year aforesaid.
John B. Thomas

Lydia Lapham
5890 Mass ts
Act Mar. 3 rd '43
Ad do
21 m. 17 d s
priv
$ 71.88 per An.
Number Registered this
comg 20, Dec. '43
Herbert H Williams H of R.

James L. Edwards Esq. Comm te of Pensions Washington City

Pembroke, Mass, Feb y 21. 1844.
Sir,
In the summer of 1840 I made application to the Pension Office for an increase of the Pension of Lemuel Lapham of this Town. In your letter of August 3 rd 1840 which is now before me, you state, "The rolls have again been examined for the services of Lemuel Lapham "detailed in your letter, and evidence is afforded "of 20 months and 11 days service." And on the 18 th of October a new Certificate was issued for $67. 88 cts. Lemuel Lapham is now deceased, & his Widow Lydia Lapham intending to make application for the benefit of the acts of Congress of July 7. 1838 & of March 3. 1843, application was made to the Secretary of State at Boston for a Certificate of the services of Lemuel Lapham from the rolls in his office, which I expected you would require for evidence in her case. A Certificate was received a few days since from the Secretary giving evidence of 21 months and 17 days of service, which would give him a Pension of $71. 88 cts. Believing that you would be willing to give all that is justly due to the deceased soldier for the benefit of his Widow, I have made this application in her behalf, and transmit to you the following papers, viz.
turn over

1 st The certificate of the Secretary of State of Massachusetts giving a detailed statement of Lemuel Lapham's services amounting to 21 months and 17 days.
2 d The Pension certificate of Lem d Lapham.
3 d The certificate of the Probate Court of Plymouth County as to the time of his death, and the name of his widow.
If the new certificate is not granted in the name of the widow, I would request that that the last named paper may be returned.
I have enclosed the papers to the care of the Hon. Henry Williams, the Representative of this District, in the hope that it will ensure your early attention.
I am respectfully Your Ob t Serv t Anthony Collamore
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions.
Washington City.

Washington Feb. 26 th . 1844.
Sir,
I have received the accompanying papers from Mr. Collumne, one of my constituents, for a pension for Mrs. Lemuel Lapham, with the request that I should ask your immediate attention to the subject. After their examination, please communicate to me the result.
I am very respectfully your obed. servt.
H. Williams
Lemuel L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions

Payment to be made at Boston, Mass. by F. Keaven, Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of - Massachusetts.
in case Samuel Lapham dec d . 21 mo. 17 d r pri 71.88 from 4 March 31 to 20 Dec r . 43 inducting what has been paid to Lydia Lapham his widow
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E. Vol. 2.
Page 51. by Wm. C. Lounsbury Clerk. Hon. H. Williams

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Lemuel Lapham, of Pembroke, Massachusetts, who was a Private in the Revolution, is entitled to receive Sixty Seven dollars and Eighty eight-cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year. This certificate issued in lieu of one dated August 21. 1833 for $57:11, which has been cancelled.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Tenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and thirty Forty.
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

21.150.

Lydia Lapham Act 1843 Mass a Roll Com. ? 4 th March 1843. did her pension commence 20 Decr. 1843 1843 or 24 March 1843?

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the Seventh of June 1832, Samuel Sapham deceased, late of Massachusetts, who was a private in the Rev. War, was entitled to receive a pension at the rate of Seventy one $ and eighty eight cts pr an: Commg 4 Mar. 1831 & Enring on the 28 th Dec r 1843 the day of his death which will be paid, upon the production of the proper Vouchers to Lydia Sapham his widow after deducting the Am o which has already been paid him under said act , his pension has been increased from $67.88 pr an: to of this  certified  sum  of one  dated 10 th October 1843 for $67.88 which has been cancelled
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Ninth day of Apr. one thousand eight hundred and forty- 9 4
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
 Commissioner of Pensions. 
N o 21. 150

House of Representatives March 9. 1844
Sir,
I have been requested to forward to you the enclosed papers of Mrs. Lydia Dapham in addition to those which I have recently forwarded in her behalf, that they may be taken into consideration in the examination of her application. Mrs. D. belongs to Pembroke, Plymouth Co. Mass. An early examination is respectfully requested.
I am very respectfully Your ob. Servt. H. Williams
J. L. Edwards Esq. Clerk of Persons }

Pembroke, MS. April 26
April 30. 1845.
Rec. case
Lydia Edwards  Edwards
free
James L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Pembroke, Mass. April 26, 1845.
Sir,
In your letter to the Hon. Henry Williams of May 21 st 1844 which is now before me, you state "The papers in the case of Lydia Lapham widow of Lemuel Lapham claiming a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838 have been examined and filed," and proceed to state that her claim is disallowed under that act by a proviso in the Appropriation act of April 30 th 1844. Since the adjournment of Congress I have learnt that a joint Resolution of Congress removes the bar to the allowance of claims made before the 30 th of April 1844. I would therefore request your early attention to the claim of Mrs Lydia Lapham whose claim was made in March 1844.
I would also request a statement of the services of Isaiah Sampson in his declaration under the act of June 7 1832, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of July 7. 1838 for Being Sampson's widow. Children. Having no minute of Mr. Sampson's services, his statement is wanted to facilitate the search in the Secretarys Office in Boston.
I have the honor to be Very respectfully your affec. Servt
W. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. Pensions Anthony Collins

Certificate of Register of Probate.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
PLYMOUTH ss.
At a Court of Probate holden at Plymouth in and for said County, on the thirteenth day of January eighteen hundred and forty four .
IT is satisfactorily made to appear to the said Court that Lemuel Lapham late of Pembroke in said County, Yarmouth deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, died on the twentieth day of December now last past leaving a Widow whose name is Sydia Lapham who is now living.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, this fifteenth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Jacob H. Lord REGISTER.

Payments to be made at Boston Mass by Jno. N. D. M c Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Spencer Wood Certificate
20 mo. 1105 pri
$67.88
Deduct what has been paid
Mass
A. Collamer Pembroke Mass
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 2 Page 5 by P. B. Stiles Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Samuel Lapham of the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive Sixty Seven — dollars and Eleven — cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 21 day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
Lewis Cass Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Pembroke Mass. October 4 th 1840.
J. L. Edwards, Esq r Com r of Pensions, Sir,
Your letter of August 5 th ult. relative to the services of Lemuel Lapham was duly received, and I have been endeavoring to obtain proof of his service in Capt. Josiah Cushing's Company in 1778, but the term was so short and the time elapsed so long, that those now living in this vicinity do not recollect him; for proof of Capt. Cushing's service in 1778 I can refer to the Declaration of Ezekiel Bonney, Joseph Norton, & Josiah Barker of Massachusetts, who served in the company at that time. I enclose
1 st Lemuel Lapham's Pension Certificate 2 d The affidavit of Consider Howland in proof of his service in R. I. in the "secret expedition" under Capt. John Turner in 1777. Said Howland having testified to Lapham's service in Capt. Amos Turner's Co. in April 1777 in 1832. 3 d The affidavit of Asa Rogers in proof of his service as a substitute for Anthony Hatch in Capt. Joseph Hutton's Co. in Col. Dike's Reg t in 1776.
It is observed in your letter, that "proof is afforded of 20 months and 11 days service", and as I suppose, that does not include his 3 months service as a

substitute for A. Hatch in Capt Jos. Minton's Co., nor perhaps, his service of 1 month in the short expedi- tion in '77 under Capt. John Turner in R.I. & hope you will consider him, as I believe he really is, entitled to a Certificate of a full Pension, and will transmit it accordingly; all which is respect- fully submitted believing you will do right in respect to an old and infirm, but meritorious soldier of the Revolution, who can at most enjoy, but for a short time the bounty of the Government.
I am very respectfully
Your obed Servt.
Anthony Collamore

I consider Howland of Situate, in the County of Plymouth, and State of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States aged eighty years, depose and say, that I served several terms in the Revolutionary War, two of which were at Rhode Island in the year 1777 one under Capt. Amos Turner of two months commencing in April, and the other in October of one month, being the secret ex- pedition in which I served under Capt. John Turner, Lieut. King Lapham, & Ensign Joseph Oviatt, and Col. Jeremiah Hall's Regiment, in both of these terms of service, Lemuel Lapham, then of Marshfield & now of Pembroke in this County, served at the same time with me. Consider Howland.
State of Massachusetts Plymouth County ss. I hereby subscribe this eighteenth day of September 1840 the depo- nent being a credible witness.
Before me Anthony Callender Justice Peace

I Asa Rogers of Warehield in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary soldier, aged eighty two years do testify and say that Lemuel Lapham of Pembroke in said County of Plymouth, did serve as a substitute for Anthony Hatch, a private soldier of the Revolutionary war, three months at Boston, in Captain Joseph Stetson's Company, in Col. Dike's Regiment, to wit: From the first of December Anno Domini 1776, to the last of February Anno 1777. and that I was myself a soldier at the same time and in the same company with him, and have a perfect recollection of his serving as a substitute as abovestated.
Asa Rogers
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Plymouth ss.
Sworn and subscribed to this twenty second day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five, and I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Rogers and that he is a credible witness.
Before me, John Ford Jr Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth Sp. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Anthony Collamine & John Ford Jr. Esqrs. are Justices of the Peace in & for said County duly com- missioned & qualified & that the signatures to the annexed affida- vits purporting to be signed by them are their genuine signatures. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the Probate Court for said County this third day of October 1840. Jacob H. Lord

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Pembroke Mass July 31
Latham
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James L. Edwards Esq r
Com r of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Pembroke, Mass. July 30. 1840.
James L. Edwards, Esq r
Sir,
I write at the request of Lemuel Lapham , of this town, a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832, who is a neighbor of mine, and who has so often complained to me that he did not receive a Pension according to the services performed, that I have at last been induced to give some attention to the subject. And after a careful attention to the subject, I am satisfied, that he does not receive so much as he is justly entitled to, if all his services are allowed.
Mr. Lapham states that William Whitman Esq r , who drew his Declaration, through mistake and misapprehension, did not make a full statement of the services he performed; he believes that his first term of service of eight months in Capt. Elisha Cookson Co. Col. Baileys Regt. at Roxbury, was not fully stated, and that a service of three months, which he performed in Capt. Jos. Stetson's Company in Col. Dikes Regt. in Dec 1776 & Jan y Feb y 1777, as a substitute for Anthony Hatch, was not mentioned at all.
Although it is now late to rectify mistakes, yet believing, that the officers in the Department would be willing to do justice to an old soldier, and for that purpose would examine his claim to an increase of Pension, I submit his statement of services, which I believe may be substantiated by the Rolls and evidence now at Washington.

Mr. Lemuel Lapham states that he has performed the following services in the Revolutionary war.
1 st 8 months in Capt. Elijah Crooker's company, in Col. John Baileys Reg. at Roxbury from May 1 st to Dec 31. 1775. 2 d 7 months in Capt. Nathl. Winlow's Co. Col. Josiah Whitneys Regt. at Nantasket from the last of April or first of May to Nov 30. 1776. 3 d 3 months in in Capt. Joseph Stetson's Co. Col. Dohis Regt. as a substitute for Anthony Hatch, from Dec 1776 to March 1. 1777. 4 th 2 1/4 months in Capt. Amos Turner Co. at Rhode Island from April to June 1777. 5 th 1 Month and some days in Capt. John Turner Co. in the Secret Expedition to R.I. in Sept. 1777. 6 th 1 1/2 months in Capt. Josiah Cushing's Co. on Nantasket in Boston Harbor, in the Spring of 1778. 7 th 1 month and a half more in Capt. Joseph Bliss's Company on Rhode Island at the time of Sullivan's retreat in August 1778. 8 th 1 1/2 months in Capt. Calvin Partridge's Co. on Rhode Island commencing May 21. 1779. as proved by the testimony of Lt. Lemuel Simmons.
25 1/4 months and no doubt more.
Mr. Lapham states further that he was continued in Capt. Crooker's Co. after the 8 months expired, and thinks he served more than 9 months; but the Rolls at Washington it is believed will fully prove the 1 st & 2 d 4 th terms of service; the 7 th and 8 th are proved by of-

- fees of the Company, and the 526 th which he thinks were not mentioned, because he did not know of any proof to be found at that time, can now, it is believed, be proved by living witnesses. The 3 rd term can be probably satisfactorily proved.
Mr. Lapham is a credible person, whom I have known for more than thirty years, and his state- ments may be fully relied on, and I am satisfied, that he is entitled to a full pension, whereas he now draws, but fifty-seven Dollars and eleven cents, per annum. He is aged, very infirm, and unable to labor, and the increase of pension would be very ac- ceptable. If any declaration is necessary, or further proof required, you will please to give me the necessary information.
I am respectfully
Your obt. Servt.
Anthony Collamore

Certificate of Ref of State of Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Feb 15 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 Samuel Lapham is found 8 mo upon the Eight months rolls in the company of Capt. Eliz. Crocker, Col. Bailey, from May 2 to Dec 31. 1778; Upon a pay roll of 7 - Capt. Nathl. Winstead from May 2 to Dec 1. 1778; Upon the pay roll of Capt. Amos Turner, in 29 April & May 1777 for 49 days; Upon a 1 - 1 pay roll of Capt. Geo. Turner from Sept 28. 1777. month's wages; Upon the pay rolls of Capt. Joseph Clift, from July 12 to Sept 3 1 - 19 1778. month's wages; Upon the pay rolls of Capt. Calum Taboridge from May 20. 1779 1 - 18 month's wages, in all as a private 21 - 17
The name of Anthony Hatch is found upon the pay rolls of Capt. Jos. Nelson from Dec 1776 to Feb 1. 1777 as a private. There are no rolls of Private Cashing in 1778 in this Office
70 1.88 71.88

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.
John G. Peabody, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

We were married in the year 1792. Nov 25. died December 29. 1843.
I am now seventy two years old, and my memory does not enable me to state husband my services more fully than above stated.
And I do hereby constitute Anthony Collamore of Pembroke my Attorney in the premises.
WITNESS my hand, this thirtieth day of January A. D. 1844
Signed by said Lydia Lapham in my presence,
Lydia Lapham
Anthony Collamore JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES, MADE Widow of the BY THE PARTY WHO RENDERED THE SERVICE.
State of Massachusetts County of Plymouth Town of Pembroke
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service in the war of the Revolution. of my late husband Lemuel Lapham, died
He enlisted from the town of Mansfield in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts in the year 1775 as a private in the Company commanded by Captain Elijah Crocker in Col John Baileys Regiment 2 d Vols and He served as follows,* viz:—
1775 from May to Jan y 1776 in Capt Elijah Crocker Co 8 months 1776 .. April or May to Dec .. " North d Winslow Co Col Whitney 7 mo 1776 Dec to April 1777 in Capt Jos. Nathan Co, Col Dike 3 mo. Reg d as a substitute for Anthony Hatch 1777 April & May in Capt Amos Turner Co 2 1/4 mo 1777 Sept & Oct in Capt John Turner Co ( Purvis Expd d ) 1 1/4 mo 1778 — Capt Josiah Cushing Co on Nantasket 1 1/2 mo 1778 Aug. " Joseph Clift Co - on R.I. 1 mo 1779 May 21. to — " Calvin Partridge Co 1 1/2 mo.
*Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank &c. of the claimant, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

12782 Simuel Lapham
Not 2. 168 } Anthony Hatch 26. 420 } on - not ocean Capt. Hether's note
  24. 114. 37 Compton 75 m   23. 115 Adams 77 - She hi   3. 205 Adams 77 - 2 64   1. 171 Adams 78 - 1 1   3. 46 Adams 79 - 1 19   24. 113. 37 Adams 75 - 1 15   40. - - - - 14 11   6 -   20 11 
J. H. Lord. Esq. Plymouth Mass

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 Leapham Pembroke Wof. 2 which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? 27 II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 27 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? 27 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? 27 VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? 27 VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? 27 VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? 27 IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 27 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? 27

 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?  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 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? yes  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, 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 shown 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.

21.150
Massachusetts
Samuel Lapham deceased late of Pembroke in the State of Mass a
who was a Private in the Compy. commanded by Captain Crocker of the Reg t commanded by Col. Bailey in the Mass a .
line for 21 mos. 17 days
Increased from $67.88
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts
at the rate of 71 Dollars 88 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831. and ending 20 Dec r 43 the day of his death
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th day of April
1844 — and sent to Hon A. Williams At of rep
Arrears to the 20th of December
Pension allowance ending 1843
Inc d from $67.88
(Revolutionary Claim) (Act June 7, 1832)
Recorded by F. L. Swann Clerk, Book E 6 , Vol. 2 , Page 51 .
Payable to Lydia Lapham , his widow
deduct what has been paid under said act
agent notified by letter on 9 April
let to the Williams May 21 st 1844

5524
Massachusetts
Nydia Lapham, widow of Samuel Lapham, who was a Private, in the Revolution,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 71 Dollars 88. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of May, 1844 and sent to
Wm H. Williams The of R
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 58
N o 293 C o Reso. Jan y . 23 rd 1845. Sent to Anthony Collamore, Pembroke, Mass.

9358
Massachusetts
Lydia Dapham
widow of Lemuel Dapham who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 20 Decr. 1843, of Pembroke in the State of Mass. a who was a Pri in the Co commanded by Captain Crocker of the reg commanded by Bailey the Mass a line for 21 Mo. 1708
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass a at the rate of 71 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of May 45 and sent to Anthony Collarmore, Pembroke
Total amount, Mass a
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. A. Mann Clerk Book Vol. 1 Page 63
No 293 f. Reso Jan. 23. 45

See let. to Mrs. Foss Apr. 14 th 1837.
see let. to Mrs. Foss,
Oct. 3, 1837.
do. to Anthony,
Collamore Ave.
5 th 1840
92
21,110 Massachusetts
Samuel Gapham
of Newbedford in the State of Mass who was a private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Brockton of the Reg t commanded by Col. Pailly in the Mass line for 17 Mo. H. D.
12 Mch
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass s at the rate of 37 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Aug y 1832 and sent to J. H. Lord Plymouth
Arrears to the 4 th of Mch y 33 $114.22 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th of Mch y 33 281.55
$142.77
5 Revolutionary Claim, Rec d June 7, 1832.
Recorded by J. H. Lord Clerk, Book E , Vol. 2 , Page 50

Mrs Lydia 11.932 Lathan's Declaration under joint resolution of 23 rd — January 1845 & act 7 July 1838 —
N o 293
Adm d : of 71.88 per ann from 4 March, 1836 to 11 March, 1841. —
Anthony Collamore Esq Pembroke,
Wapty: —

Plymouth Co. On this tenth day of May in the year eighteen hundred and forty five before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally came Lydia Lapham of Pembroke in said County, Widow, aged seventy three 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 provisions of the Joint Resolution of Congress of January 23 d 1845. That she is the Widow of Lemuel Lapham late of Pembroke in said County dec'd, who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States and died on the twentieth day of December 1843. That she filed in the Pension Office at Washington her declaration claiming the benefit of the provi- sions of the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838 for the services of her said husband and that the same was filed prior to the 30 th of April 1844, but that the same was refused her on account of the provi- sions of said Act passed on the last mentioned date. She now prays to receive the same by virtue of the joint resolution of January 23 d 1845.
She further declares that she has not inter- married since the decease of her husband, the late Lemuel Lapham, but still contin-

as the widow of Lemuel Sapham deceased.
Lydia Sapham
Sworn and subscribed before me on the day and year before written and I certify that the above named Lydia Sapham is well known to me to be the person therein described, who made application for a pension as therein men- tioned, and that she has not been married since the death of her said husband.
Anthony Callan, Justice of Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston May 16 th 1843.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Anthony Collamine was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth,
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.
John G. Parsons; Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Admitted
David Oldham Pembroke Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss.
I, JACOB H. LOUD, Register of Probate for the County of Plymouth, within said Commonwealth, do hereby Certify, that at a Probate Court holden at East Bridgewater in and for said County, on the first Tuesday day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty seven  Melzar Lapham of Pembroke in the County of Plymouth, was
duly appointed Guardian of Lydia Lapham of said Pembroke, an Insane person
and took upon himself that trust by giving bond as the law directs, and still continues in the exercise of said trust.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and the Seal of the Court of Probate for said County, this seventh day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty eight
Jacob H. Loud

State of Massachusetts.
Plymouth COUNTY.
Be it Known, That before me, David Oldham a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Horace Collamore a respectable and disinterested person, and whose statements are entitled to credit, and made oath in due form of Law, that Lydia Lapham formerly a
Pensioner of the United States, under the Act of 17 June 1844 is still living, and is a widow. Horace Collamore
Sworn and subscribed this Third day of August 18 48
Before me, David Oldham Justice of the Peace

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. Plymouth COUNTY, }
On this third day of August 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid, Melzar Lapham Guardian of Lydia Lapham a resident of Pembroke in the county of Plymouth aforesaid 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 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 still living and is widow of Lemuel Lapham who was a resident of Pembroke and who was a private in the War 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 seventy one dollars and eighty eight cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Melzar Lapham guardian to Lydia Lapham
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me, the word "she" being first altered to "he" before signing. and year above written, }
In presence of David Oldham  David Oldham Justice of the Peace.
I Certify , That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declared above, & in the annexed affidavit. David Oldham Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY, }
I, Clerk of the Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that 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 day of 18
CLERK.

Admitted
David Oldham Pembroke Mass
Mass. P.D.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 26, 1833,
I Hereby Certify , That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
Horace Collamore was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Plymouth
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.
E. M. Winters Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION OF 113,235
Widow of Lemuel Lapham Revolutionary War
For a 160 acre warrant.
Act of March 21, 1845,
ELIZABETH WOODWARD, DOCTOR'S CLERK. AS WITHIN REQUESTED.

State of Massachusetts County of Plymouth.
We Daniel Haggett and Sumner Stetson having been duly sworn, depose and say, that we well knew Samuel Sapham who was as we have always understood and verily believe a Revolutionary Soldier, whose widow now applies for bounty land,—that we knew him for more than thirty years years before his death, which occurred at Reubroke, Mass. about twelve years ago,—that we know that he died about that time because* we were in the neighborhood at the time that we knew him to be the identical person who drew a pension for his said service that we are residents of Reubroke, Mass. that we have known his said widow from his death to this time, that she has remained unmarried,—that her declaration was signed and acknowledged by her in our presence,—that she is the identical person she represents herself to be,—and that we are disinterested.
Daniel Haggett Sumner Stetson.
Subscribed, and duly sworn to before me, this ninth day of April A.D. 1855
Horace Collamore } Justice of the Peace.
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, by the affidavits of Daniel Haggett and Sumner Stetson of the said county and state, who are personally known to me, who are entitled to credit, and who swear that they have no pecuniary interest in the result of the above application; that Mrs Lydia Sapham is the widow, remaining unmarried of the late Samuel Sapham who was a Revolutionary Soldier and that the said Samuel Sapham died at Reubroke, Mass. on or about the twentieth day of December A.D. 1843
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of April 1855 I have no interest in this case.
Horace Collamore Justice of the Peace.
* "We attended his funeral," or "were in the neighborhood at the time," or some equally good reason.