Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 13977, for John Terry, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy (mass)
Terry, John Susannah
W 13977
B.L.Wt. 53743-160-55
(Service in Navy of 1812 alleged but not proved.)
CONTENTS

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258. 581 } 143. 787 } 581
157 Oct. 1844. 3. 11 Oct. 3. '16
Susanna Terry wid. John Terryleman
Jersey.
Jersey 1844
AD 1600 a year 13 3/4
Very war.
Pair. Oct. 2. 1844. N o 176 Map
1844
See T. Prescott & Co Boston.
Vol I page 40.

13,774 R District of Maine
John Terry
of Whitefield in the state of D. of Maine who was a on board Ship Alliance  Mariner in the regiment commanded by Colonel Lander of the U.S. Navy time, for the term of Three years
Inscribed on the roll of District of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 10 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 3rd of Aug 18 and payable to R. C. Dose Esq. Augusta Maine
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 86.66 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep 1819 48.00 10 Mo 21 4 30 31 $134.66
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Genl H Sentto R. C. Dose Jan'y 18. 1821

48 2 146
John Terry
The Court of Sessions where the 13, 7, 74 made
Sept 1819
13, 7, 74 Terry
J. P. Vose, Augusta, Maine.
John Terry sent to Sam C.H.
665. Messrs. Vose & Co.
John P. Vose Esq. of Kennebec Maine Dear Sir, I have the honor to send you the copy of Nat Coffin's letter

146 State of Maine.
Copy
KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this twenty sixth day of May , 1820, personally appeared before Nathan Weston Jr. Chief Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, John Terry aged fifty six years, resident in Whitefield in the County of Lincoln within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain on board the Ship Alliance and Regiment commanded by Colonel commanded by Captain Peter under the line of the State of Massachusetts upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of twenty months
that his original declaration was made before Judge Stebbins on the tenth day of April 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 13774 . And I, the said John Terry do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. John Terry
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz: The right to the possession, but not the property, of one hundred acres of land in Whitefield, about ten acres of which is under improvement, with a log hut and house thereon, all of the value of seventy dollars one cow of the value of fifteen dollars, one pair of yearling steers of the value of sixteen dollars four sheep of the value of six dollars Two swine of the value of eight dollars. Old household stuff of the value of three dollars besides my necessary bedding. Farming utensils of the value of one dollar. I have no debts due to me that can be collected, and I owe as much as two hundred dollars The income derived from the foregoing property does not exceed the interest I pay yearly; besides which I have no income derived from property, trade, or profession.
70 15 16 6 8 3 1 119.

My occupation is that of a farmer, but from infirmary, having a large tumor on my back. unable to labor. My family at home consists of
 90 eleven persons, viz my aged father almost ninety  50 years old, totally helpless, my wife Alisannah aged fifty  26 four, my daughter Polly aged twenty six, my da ughter  23 ter Rebecca aged twenty three years, who is feeble and  21 nearly blind, my daughter Sally aged twenty one years  who has been under the hands of a physician for five  19 years past and will probably never regain her  health, my son William aged nineteen, my son  15 John aged fifteen years afflicted with asthma  11 and unable to labor, my son Daniel aged eleven  9 years, my daughter Eliza aged nine years, and  7 my daughter Mary aged seven years.  Except the above, and my necessary clothing and beding, I have no estate or income whatever.
John Terry
Subscribed, sworn to and declared, both the oath & schedule on the twenty sixth day of May 1820 before me
Matthew Weston Jr. C.J. G.L.G. Pleader
True copy

I John Terry, of Whitefield, in the County of Lincoln and District of Maine, a seriant citizen of the United States, on oath declare and say: That, after about three months' service on board the Rolla which I do not state particularly; she being unfortunately captured by two men of war: I shipped as a hand on board the Continental Frigate Alliance on a cruise against the enemy, on the continental establishment in the war of the revolution, in October in the year 1778 . The Frigate has commanded by a French Captain, Peter Lan- deau, as near as I can give the sound of the name. Our destination was a cruise in the En- glish Channel. Our object was to capture pris- oners to redeem the Americans in Mill Prison in England. We cruised once up the Mediter- ranean; three times we sailed out L'Orient. A- mong other prizes we took the Ships Betsey & Union, and sent them into Bannack. We cap- tured the Serapis and Scarborough in one day, and carried them into Amsterdam, and obtained

our object in seeing the captives from the Mill Prison, having been exchanged for those we had taken, came on board our vessels in a cartel. We returned to Boston and were honorably discharged, in 1781, I think in July; having served about two years and nine months. John Lenny
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Lincoln ss. On the tenth day of April, A.D. 1818, before me Josiah Stebbins, a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Second Eastern Circuit, personally appeared the above named John Lenny, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Declaration by him subscribed. Josiah Stebbins.

I John Terry further testify and declare that from my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assistance from my country for support. John Terry
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Lincoln J. On the second day of April, 1819 John Terry above named, made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed: before me,
Jonah Stebbins, a Judge of the C.C.C.P. D.P. Circuit.

6167 5 Susannah Terry, widow of John Terry who was a pensioner at March 18. 1878.
claim Roll,
act 7 July 38 Mgo. d. 35.
no
Augusta
George H. Morton Esq. admd 2 years Seaman.
$96 6
cont. Mch 23
No deduction
George Morton Augusta Maine.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
STATE OF MAINE.
Waldo
County, ss.
On this nineteenth day of September, A. D., 1839 personally appeared before the Court of Probate of said County of Waldo at a special session held at Belfast, in Open Court. Susannah Terry
a resident of Monmouth in the County of Waldo and State of Maine, aged Seventy 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 7th, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of John Terry, late a mariner on board of the United States frigate Alliance, Capt Peter Lander commander, that he was at the time of his death a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress of March 18, 1818, on the claim Roll, that she believes he furnished the War Department, with the evidence of his services in the Navy of the United States, during the War of the Revolution, to which she refers in support of her claim.
She further declares, that she was married to the said John Terry on the fifteenth day of January in the year seventeen hundred and ninety; that her husband, the aforesaid John Terry died on the second day of May 1835 at Whitfield, Lincoln County, Maine; 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, that her maiden name was Susannah Holland before her marriage to John Terry, that her marriage was solemnized by Benjamin Woodbridge Esq. of Rockport in the District of Maine, now State of Maine, and that she has remained unmarried ever since the decease of her late husband the said John Terry.
witness, Al. Johnson
Susannah X Terry mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, the words "before her marriage" being first interlined.
Alfred Johnson Judge

STATE OF MAINE.
Waldo 88.
I the subscriber Ralph Johnson Jr. Register of Probate pro. tem hereby CERTIFY, That Alfred Johnson before whom the proceedings were had, is the Judge of Probate for said County . I also CERTIFY, That the within contains the original proceedings of the said Judge in the matter of the application of Susannah Terry for a pension.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, this nineteenth day of September A. D., 1839
R. C. Johnson Jr Reg. Prob. pro. tem.

I Thomas I Campbell of Whitefish in the County of Linn, and State of Maine aged thirty five years do depose and say, that I was acquainted with John Derry late a revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and who died in said Whitefish in the month of May, 1835, that from my first acquaintance with him he lived with his reputed widow Susan or Susannah Derry as her husband till his death. She was the mother of his children of whom now now one now living, they were respectable persons. She is now a respectable member of a religious Society and has been ever since my first acquaintance with her. She has to my certain knowledge remained unmarried ever since the death of her late husband the said John Derry.
Thomas I Campbell
State of Maine, Kennebec County, p:
Subscribed and sworn to the twenty fourth day of August 1839 the deponent being a credible witness
Before me
George Morton Just of the Peace

1790 April 20 The following Return of Mar- -riages was Made by Benjamin Woodbridge Esqr
Jan y 7 fifteenth Seventeen hundred and ninety John Terry and Susannah Holland both of a place called Bell Town in the county of Lincoln Samuel Nicholls Esqr
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the records of Newcastle with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, Viz t Jan y 7, 15, 1790
Solomon Hutchings Town Clerk
I Solomon Hutchings on oath state that I am the the Town Clerk of the Town of Newcastle, County of Lincoln and State of Maine, and that the foregoing is a true copy from the records of said town with the exception before named as certified by me, Solomon Hutchings Town Clerk

State of Maine
Lincoln ss. Subscribed and sworn to this third day of May 1889
Before me
Joseph Curtis
Justin Pease

APPLICATION OF
143787
Widow of John Ferry Mary Melitina Ward 1812
for a 160 acre warrant.
Act of March 3d, 1855.
WARRANT TO BE SENT TO HORATIO WOODMAN, Boston, Mass. AS WITHIN REQUESTED.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 19, 1835.
I Hereby Certify, That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
Edward A. Dose and Geo: Edward Rice were Justices of the Peace for the County of Suffolk
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to their 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.

State of Massachusetts County of Suffolk
On this Twenty sixth day of March, A. D., 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, Susanna Derry aged Eighty four years, a resident of Boston in Massachusetts who being duly sworn according to law, declared that she is the widow of John Derry deceased, who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Potter in the Massachusetts Militia commanded by in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th day of June, 1812,—that her said husband was drafted at Whitefield on or about the fourth day of September A.D. 1814 for the term of two months and continued in actual service in the said war for the term of over two months and was honorably discharged at Edgemoor on or about the fourth day of December A.D. 1814, 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 had sold and cannot return.
She further states that she was married to the said John Derry in Wiscasset on the fourth day of January 1789, by a and that her name before her said marriage was Susanna Holland that her husband died at Whitefield on the 2nd day of May 1835, proof of which will be found on file with her previous 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.
Susanna Derry her mark
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.
Edward A. Vose
Justice of the Peace.
440 Crown St

APPLICATION OF
Widow of John Terry Mass. Militia. War of 1812
For a 160 acre warrant.
Act of March 3d, 1855.
WARRANT TO BE SENT TO HORATIO WOODMAN, Boston, Mass. AS WITHIN REQUESTED.

State of Massachusetts County of Suffolk
We Thomas Campbell and John H. Gatchell having been duly sworn, depose and say, that we well knew John Derry who was a soldier in the Mass. Militia during the war of 1812 with Great Britain whose widow now applies for bounty land,—that we knew him for more than many years before his death, which occurred at Whitefield about Thomas Campbell was at his funeral and John H. Gatchell heard of his death at the time that we are residents of Boston 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.
Thos Campbell
John H. Gatchell
Subscribed, and duly sworn to before me, this 26th day of March A.D. 1855
Geo. Edward Rice
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 Thomas Campbell and John H. Gatchell 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 Deborah Derry is the widow, remaining unmarried of the late John Derry who was a soldier in the Massachusetts Militia during the war of 1812 with Great Britain and that the said John Derry died at Whitefield on or about the Third day of May A.D. 1855
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 26th day of March 1855 I have no interest in this case.
Geo. Edward Rice
Justice of the Peace.
* "We attended his funeral;" or "were in the neighborhood at the time," or some equally good reason.

State of Maine County of Lincoln
I, Calvin R. Haraden , having been duly sworn, depose and say, that I am the Clerk of the town of Wiscasset in the said County, and have in my official custody the records of marriages of the said town, and that I have carefully examined them and cannot find therein any record of the marriage of
John Ferry and Susanna Holland Calvin R. Haraden
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me this 28 th day April A. D. 185 5 ,
Elisha M. Kenney
Justice of the Peace. }

STATE OF MAINE.
Lincoln, ss.
I, EDMUND B. BOWMAN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Elisha M. Kenney whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, was on the day of the date thereof, legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such; and that the signature to the annexed papers purporting to be his ↳ genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court this tenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five
E. B. Bowman Clerk.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Terry a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. 71. 13977
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ 3 mos. ✓ ✓ enlisted the "Raleigh" Navy.   Oct.-1778 2 yrs. 9 mos. Ponder monkeys Peter Landers frigate "Alliance" "   discharged July-1781        
Battles engaged in, capture of the "Botany", Union "Serapis", "Scarborough",  + other vessels not specified
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, Feb. 10, 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Whitefield, Lincoln Co., Me. { see claim of David  Terry S. 38,429.
Age at date of application, fifty-four years. Died March 1835 at Whitefield, Me.
Remarks: He was in Newcastle, Me. Susannah Holland, both of  Ball Town Jan'y 15, 1790. She was allowed pens. in 1839 while a resident of  Montville, Waldo Co., Me. + 70 yrs. of age. In 1847 she removed to Boston where eight daughters resided  names not stated. In 1820 sailor referred to his children residing with him: Polly 26, Rebecca 23, Sally 21,  William 19, John 15, Daniel 11, Eliza 9 + Mary 7, + his aged father - name not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Do not make any reference to alleged service in War of 1812, it is not proved, Homestead land was rejected on that allegation but allowed on Rev. service.
all

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 13944
Sarah Berry Widow of John Berry Common Pleas
Act: Feb 2d 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 267
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mar. 11-1901 Harvey F. Bartlett
- Milford Mass
Apr. 5, 1904. This Inv. D. Terry N.Y.
to a3
Oct. 3, 1905: additional Inv. D. Terry, N.Y.
statement to
1906 Dec 7. History to Mrs. Frances M. Williams Park
to Mrs. Minnie Ew
1909 Aug 6 Hist. to Lucy A. H. Bogardus, V.P.L.
1910 Feb. 15 Hist. to Viola Morrill V.P.L.
1911 Jan 11 Hist. to Mrs. H. B. Gifford.
Letter in V.P. 38429 Davis
1911 Feb 25 Hist. to Mrs. F. H. Chief of Bu. of Nat. Naval R.
1911 Feb 17 Hist. to Mrs. B. F. Fish
1911 Feb 13 Mrs. S. Ella Bartlett Fish
1911 Feb 18 Hist. to Arthur F. Fish

refers to
to 43
statement to
1920, Oct-12 Hail. to Mrs. Minnie I Richardson — EW

Albany N.Y.
Col. Alan Potter
6387) at 5 o'clock May 22/50 155. 5083 in 4
Lucius Terry John Terry
Capt. Potter Mass. Mil.
Rejected
Mar 1812.
May 3rd Spring The name of John Terry as per record on the Roll of Col. Aaron Potter Co. of Mass. Militia En. 9. July 1753 Dis. 7. Sept. 7/59 Quarters Office April 29 1856 due from Quarters
H. Woodman Boston Mass.

RE-EXAMINED BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
No. 143787
Treasury Department,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
June 24 1858.
Adams Pills & James Keating  contenu served in Captain Aaron Potter Company Massachusetts Militia as follows.
The former from the 6 Septm 1844 until the 12 Sept 1844, and from 13 Sept 1844, to 28 Sept 1844.
The latter from 2 July 1844, to 31 July 1844, from 6 Sept 1844 to 12 Sept 1844, and from 13 Sept 1844 to 28 Sept 1844.
John Perry , note on the above Rolls.
Wm J. Dawson
Auditor.
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Department of the Interior.
Examined by
cheaney

Act of March 3 d 1855
Susanna widow of John Ferry No 143787.
Boston, June 12 th 1858.
Sir,
The above widow is confined to her bed by Sickness and is very poor. As the enclosed proof of service, (in answer to Circular A.) is full and conclusive, I trust you will allow the warrant to issue at once.
Resp y . Yr. Ob t . Serv t . Horatio Woodman.
To the Com t of Pensions.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston May 17 1848
I hereby Certify, That on the twenty fifth day of March, eighteen hundred and forty seven, George S. Bulfinch was appointed for the term of seven years, a Justice of the Peace, for the County of Suffolk.
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.
W. H. Sullivan
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Jas. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions.
Merchants Bank Boston
Sir,
19 May 1848
Enclosed are the declarations of the following named widows, made to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress of 2 Feb y 1848.
They wish that their Pension Certificates or other evidence of their being admitted to the Benefit of that Law may be sent to my care.
1455 Andrews Olivi $80. 188 3007 Beal Lydia 40.60 4480 Hayward Sally 250. 737 Hubbard Hannah 26.66 1307 Jennison Mary 320. 5923 Lamb Rosannah 100.00 370 1324 Park Lucy 100. 4974 Terry Susannah 96. 402 Wilkins Matilda 320. 1269 Richardson Lucy 60. 7772 Lithgow Martha 147.90 1662 Downs Polly H. 80 7305 Turner Hannah 20. 11425 Flint Mary 80. 677 Skimmer Ruth 44. 1891 Lock Abigail 241. 36 Lillie Rebecca 60.60 1323 2734
Very Respectfully Your obedt servt G. S. Bulfinch.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston. May 17 th 1848
I hereby Certify, That on the twenty second day of February eighteen hundred and forty two, James W. Brothingham was appointed a Justice of the Peace and Quorum for the County of Middlesex, (for the term of seven years)
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.
W. B. G. [Signature]
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

148.1482 Mr. H. H. H. and ch. to Spring May 2/56.
Mass
Mr. H. H. H. and ch. Washington. D.C. Nov 12. 1856
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Boston, Nov. 21. 1857.
To the Commission of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir,
Will you please inform me how stands the case of Susanna wid. of Bro. Terry, for bounty land under act of 3 d March, 1855 - No. 143,787. Is more evidence necessary.
Respectfully,
Horatio Woodman, Jr. M.B.

Lasanna Ferry
adm d
admitted
G. S. Bulfinch Boston 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.
Suffolk COUNTY, }
On this fourth day of May 1848 personally appeared
before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Susanna Terry a resident of Boston in the county of Suffolk
aged twenty eight 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
John Terry who was a seaman in the
Bonnie Hummer Richard commanded by Capt John Paul
Jones 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 hus-
band aforesaid, at the rate of ninety six dollars and
cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Susanna X Terry her mark
[Seal]
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me,
and year above written, }
In presence of
William S. Sorenson G. S. Bulfinch Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and
a Pensioner as she declares above. G. S. Bulfinch Justice of the Peace
4 May 1848.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss.
COUNTY, }
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.

Merchants Bank Boston
20 Sept r 1847
Dear Sir,
At the request of Susanna Terry I enclose her Application to have her name trans- ferred to the Rolls of the Massachusetts Agency, and remain
Yours very respectfully G. T. Bulfinch.
J. L. Edwards Esq re Cont r of Pensions.

Pension Office Portland Octo 1. 1847
Sir
In answer to your enquiry respecting Suzanna Terry I would state she was paid to the 4 th March 1847
Respectfully Your Ob t Servant Wm Woodbury Post Agt By R Mitchell.
To S. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Suffolk
On this eighteenth day of September 1847, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of Peace for the said county of Suffolk personally appeared Susanna Terry who, on her oath, declares that she is the same person whose husband John Terry formerly belonged to the Bon Homme Richard commanded by Paul Jones
in the service of the United States; that her name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Maine from whence she has lately removed, that she now resides in the State of Massachusetts, where she intends to remain, and wishes her pension to be there payable in future. The following are her reasons for removing from Mountville Maine to Boston, Massachusetts, viz, that she has eight daughters all residing in said Boston, and she preferred living with them
that she has been paid her pension in Maine up to 4 March 1847 and wishes to draw what has become due her since that time at the Massachusetts Pension Agency in Boston.
Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Witness
Before me
Susanna her X Terry mark
Bruth Eaton
G. S. Bulfinch
Justice of Peace
On this eighteenth day of September 1847 personally appeared Eliza J. Leaverson who on her oath declares, that Susanna Terry above named who has taken the above oath is the person described in the above Affidavit. Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid Before me G. S. Bulfinch Justice of Peace Eliza J. Leaverson
I certify that Eliza J. Leaverson the above named deponent who has made and subscribed the foregoing Affidavit is a person of veracity.
G. S. Bulfinch Justice of Peace
I certify that George S. Bulfinch Esq, above named is a Justice of Peace for the County of Suffolk Commonwealth of Massachusetts for seven years from the 25 th March 1847, having seen his Commission. Boston 20 Sept 1847
Franklin H. Mason Pension Agent

add evidence A

State of Maine.
Lincoln, ss.
I, EDMUND B. BOWMAN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Jeremiah Wheeler
whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, was on the day of the date
thereof, legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such; and that the Signature to the annexed papers purporting to be his is genuine. I have no interest in the result of the case, am not concerned in its prosecution
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Seal of the SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, this Tenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight
E. B. Bowman CLERK.
11 in the year of our Lord

State of Maine v County of Lincoln.
We Abraham Preble and James Keating, having been duly sworn, depose and say that we are residents of Whitinsville in the said county; that we both served in the war of 1812, in the company of Captain Aaron Potter, and received warrants for the said service, under the act of March 3 d 1835, the numbers of which we cannot remember, - that we both well remember Johnerry, whose widow now applies for bounty land, that he served with us in the said company regularly from the beginning of the said service to the end thereof, - that he went from the town of Whitinsville in the county of Lincoln , - that he served exactly like the rest of us for more than fourteen days and as nearly as we can fix the said time of service it was about twenty days, - that the names of some of the other men who served in the same company were John Harrison, William Cookson, Daniel Dikes, Samuel Seacat, Samuel Carlton, Benj. Hare, Israel Easton, Christopher Sen & many others that we remember the said Jerry and his regular and continuous service with us as well as we do that of any other man in the company, - that we went into the service from the town of Whitinsville and that we are disinterested.
James Keating
Abraham Preble
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me this 24 th day of May 1838. I certify that the deponents are credible and respectable persons and that I am disinterested.
Jeremiah Wheeler
Judge of the Plea.

State of Massachusetts } County of Suffolk }
On this 29 th day of September A.D. 1856, personally appeared before me, a justice of the Peace within and for the State and County aforesaid, Susannah Terry. Aged 88 years, formerly residing in the Town of Whitefield State of Maine, and now a resident of Boston, State of Massachusetts who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that she is the widow, of John Terry deceased who was a seaman in the U.S. Navy in the Revolutionary War.
That her said husband, was a pensioner some years before he died - and that she is now a Pensioner, under the act of February 2 d 1848 as will appear by referring to the pension roll - and to a copy of her certificate here annexed. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled, under the act approved March 3 d 1855. - and requests the warrant therefor may be sent for her to -
Livi T. Prescott Esq. Boston
Mass.
her Susannah X Berry mark

State of Massachusetts }
County of Suffolk ss. }
We Christian Thompson, Susan R. Cushman & C. J. Swinane residents of Boston in the State of Massachusetts upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Susannah Terry in our presence and we know from personal acquaintance with the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that she is still a widow.
Christian Thompson.
Susan R. Cushman
Edna J. Swinane
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 identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Levi T. Prescott } Justice of the Peace

Copy.
War Department Widows Pension
I certify that in conformity with the Act of February 2nd 1848 Susannah Terry widow of John Terry who who was a Seaman in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the Pension list at the rate of Ninety Six Dollars per Annum commencing on the 4th of March 1848 and continued for life unless she should again Marry in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such Marriage
Given at the War Office of the United States this fourteenth day of June One thousand Eight hundred and forty eight W. L. Marcy Secretary of War
Examined and countersigned J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions by H. V. Evans
Recorded Page 165 Vol 2
I hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of her certificate. Livi T. Prescott J. Pease

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, Sept. 30, 1856
I Hereby Certify, That at the date of the attestations hereto annexed,
Levi T. Prescott was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk
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 of which, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH, the date above written.
A. D. Witt Secretary of the Commonwealth.

ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
(CIRCULAR G.)
PENSION OFFICE,
July 9 1858.
N. B.—Endorse the words "Additional Evidence" on the envelope containing any papers addressed to this office in reference to any case already before it, and on the papers themselves endorse the number, and likewise the name of the claimant or subject to which they refer, also the agent or the party transmitting the same. By adopting this rule it will insure prompt attention.
SIR:
The application of Susanna Terry wid. John for Bounty Land under the act of 3d March, 1855, No. 143.787 for service under the command of _____ bearing date _____
has been examined and the claim suspended.
It is necessary that the following affidavit be subscribed by claimant, and returned, properly certified, to this office, before further action can be had on said claim. If claimant has heretofore applied under any previous bounty land act, and never received bounty land, a statement to that effect, and by whom, and from what place the same was filed, must be appended thereto.
Very respectfully,
GEO. C. WHITING, Commissioner.
Horatio Woodman Esq Boston Mass
STATE OF Massachusetts } ss. County of Suffolk
On this First day of September A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid,
Susanna Terry who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under any act of Congress, and that she has not made any other application therefor than the one above referred to.
Witness to the signature of Susanna Terry Christine Helstrom attat.
attat. George W. Adams
Justice of the Peace.
Susanna her X mark Terry
Geo. W. Adams Justice of the Peace

act of March 2/55 Final Affidavit in case of Susanna widow of John Terry 143787
Warrant to be sent to Horatio Woodman, Boston. her duly constituted Attorney.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, Sept. 2 d 1858.
I Hereby Certify , That at the date of the attestation hereto annexed
Roll Adams was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Suffolk
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 of which, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH, the date above written.
Oliver Warner.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting Pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF MAINE, } County of Waldo ss. } On this fortieth day of April A. D. 1843, personally appeared, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in the County of Waldo and State of Maine, Susannah Terry _____ a resident of Montville in the County of Waldo 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 made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of John Terry who was a mariner during the Revolutionary War; that she was pensioned as the widow of the said John Terry at the rate of ninety six dollars and cents per annum, under the Act of July 7, 1838, which was paid to her at the agency in Portland in the State of Maine She further declares that she is still the widow of the said John Terry having remained unmarried ever since his death.
Witness David Terry Wm Henry
Susannah X Terry Mark
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written,
Before me,
David Norton Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me to have been pensioned under the Act of July 7, 1838, and is the reputed widow of John Terry deceased, and has remained unmarried ever since his death.
David Norton Justice of the Peace.

State of Maine.
Ternbach County. S.S.
I the subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts herefor, and within the said County of Ternbach, do hereby certify that David Norton is a Justice of the Peace as written stated, and that the within signature, purporting to his are genuine
Witness my Hand and the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, the 18th day of April 1843.
A. R. Nichols

John Terry.
Mariner
Ship Allain, Peter Lander
Oct 1778 - 1781
2 years & nine months
April 10. 1818.
Proof Joseph Frederick, a pensioner, & the only evidence in the power of Terry to produce - Mr Frederick's claim was admitted, by only one evidence. - R. C. Vane
Admitted
No evidence

JOHN FAIRFIELD, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MAINE.
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:
John Fairfield Know Ye, That Alfred Johnson, whose name is borne upon the paper herewith annexed, was at the date of his attestation thereto, Judge of Probate, within & for our County of Waldo. — That George Nickerson, whose name is borne upon the paper herewith annexed, was at the date of his within attestation, Justice of the Peace within and for our County of Kennebec. — That Joseph Curtis, whose name is borne upon the paper herewith annexed, was at the date of his attestation thereto, Justice of the Peace within and for our County of Lincoln; and that the signatures, purporting to be theirs, are genuine truly nominated and appointed, commissioned and qualified; and that to their 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 caused the Seal of the State to be herewith affixed. Given under my hand at Augusta, this twelfth day of September , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-nine, and in the sixty-seventh year of the Independence of the United States of America.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
J. R. Nichols , Secretary of State.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, comprising the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that John Terry  a citizen of the United States , now resident in Whitfield , in the said County of Lincoln , in the District of Maine, on the tenth day of April , A. D. 1818,
made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of an Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed March 18, A. D. 1818, which declaration, and other evidence produced by said applicant are hereunto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a mariner in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for his support.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, this tenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Josiah Stebbins.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Kennebec Somerset , ss.
I THE Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Kennebec , hereby certify that the Honorable Josiah Stebbins , Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, comprising the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto this certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand:—Dated at Augusta , in said County of Kennebec , this nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
John Davis

I Joseph Fredrick of Starke in the County of Somerset and State of Massachusetts aged eighty five do on oath testify and declare that I well knew John Levy at present of Whitefield in the County of Lincoln & State aforesaid as a hand on board the Continental Frigate Alliance in the War of the Revolution - said Levy shipped on board the Frigate Alliance in October 1778 on a cruise up the English Channel where to my knowledge he did duty as a Powder Monkey on board through the whole cruise, and was honorably discharged at Boston in the year 1781. I was one of the hands on board the same ship with the above named Levy and am now placed on the pension list for my services on board the same ship
Joseph Fredrick
Somerset ss
June 19 1819
Personally appeared the above named Joseph Fredrick to me well known as a man of truth and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed
Before me
James Waugh Justice of Peace
James Waugh Esq is a Justice of the Peace for the county of Somerset; and I am of opinion that the aforesaid deposition is a credible and disinterested witness.
Nathan Weston M.C.J. ccc Pres

State of Maine.
I Nathl. Coffin Clerk, for the County of Lincoln of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court ; and that the original was exhibited in open Court ; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is One
Hundred nineteen dollars and  not cents ; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is dollars and Cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this thirtieth day of August 1820.
Nathl. Coffin Clerk of said Court for the County Lincoln

Augusta Maine Sept 25. 1829
Sir
I transmit the papers of Mrs. Sarah Derry, widow of John Derry, claiming a pension under the act of July 7. 1838. The Applicant is a person of irreproachable character and her statements can be fully relied on as facts. If her declaration with the accompanying evidence is satisfactory, I respectfully request, that her claim may be allowed and a certificate sent me for her.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedient
Geo. H. Morton
James L. Edwards Esq. Committee of Pensions Washington City D.C.

53.143
Private papers Act 7 July '48 No. 176
Ver. Am.

PENSION OFFICE,
June 16 1858.
Sir:
Please report from the rolls with reference to addl. evidence — also report service of Jas Keating and Abraham Preble
Very respectfully,
3 d and
Wm. R. B.
FOR COMMISSIONER

Mr Toov at the home of Mr Leaverson near of 25 Prince St

Mountainville, in Maine to Boston, Massachusetts, via that family connection of her daughters, and their sons are all residing in Boston and all of the her sons 8 daughters all residing in Boston, and the profound living with her

B. L. allowed for Rev. War Service 1812 B. L. Rejected.

53.743
160 Acres

Massachusetts. 102. Massachusetts
Susannah Terry.
widow of John Terry who was a seaman
in the Alliance Frigate for 2. years.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of May 1843. and sent to
G. W. Morton Esq. Augusta Maine.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 10.
Re p
Given to Pen Agts. 25 Sept. 1843
To Massachusetts, from 4 th March 1847. Oct 7 th 1847.
Notification to G. S.
Buelinck. Boston Mass.

Maine 4515
Susannah Berry widow of John Berry, Decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 - and who died on the 2 d May 1835 - of Waldo in the State of Maine who was a Seaman in the Alliance frigate commanded by Captain Lander of the U. S. Navy by in the U. S. Navy line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 96 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Nov. 1839, to Lieutenant G. H. Morton Augusta, Maine.
Arrears to the 1 th of Sept r 1839 $ 336.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th M ch 40 48.00
$ 384.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by J. M. Curdy, Clerk, Book 1. Vol. 1. Page 24.

J. G. V. Rev. War Section.
March 25, 1914.
Chief of Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D. O.
Sir:
In response to your request of the 18 th instant, you are advised that Mrs. F. H. Kelley, of Franklin, New Hampshire, has this day been furnished the history of John and Susannah Terry , Revolutionary War pensioners, Widow File No. 13,977 .
Very respectfully,
G. M. Salazar Commissioner.

NAVY DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF NAVIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C.
N-66/HHB
Mar. 17, 1914.
Respectfully referred to
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Subject: Mrs. F. H. Kelley, Franklin, N.H., requests record of John Terry during the Revolutionary war.
1. The Chief of Bureau directs me to state that in 1905 John D. Terry claimed that John Terry's widow, Susanah Terry, was a pensioner up to the time of her death about 1852.
2. With return of papers, please advise this Bureau whether any data of the alleged service of John Terry can be furnished.
Gray Beasley
----- Commander, U.S.N.-----

Can't find any "Rolla" & think the ship was the "Raleigh" which sailed from Boston & was pursued by the Unicorn & Experiment to wh- she was treacherously surrendered 1778. P. 2 Navybook. Lossing Vol. II pp 637, 640, 641, 645
The "Alliance" under Landais is reported to have done more harm than good!

mission on file in this Bureau. John Lurey wid. file 13977
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.      Service on board the Rolla which was captured. No dates. Oct 1778 - 1781 as a Powder Monkey on board the Continental frigate Alliance under Capt. Peter Landais, aided in capturing the British, Union, Serapis & Scarborough. discharged July 1781   
over
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, Apr. 10, 1811 _____ Residence at date of application, Whitfield, Lincoln Co. Me. Dist. No. 1 _____ Age at date of application, 54 yrs _____
Remained Mch 16 1911
Remarks: He married Jan 16, 1790 (as shown by records of New Castle Lincoln Co. Me.) Susannah Holland who was allowed pension on an application from her dated Sept 19, 1839 while a resident of Montville, Waldo Co. Me., aged 70 years. At that time there were 10 children, no names stated other than Poley, Rebecca, Sally, William, John, Daniel, Elyza and Mary

do not make any reference to alleged service in War of 1812, it is not proved and bounty land was rejected on that allegation and allowed on Rev. Service
AW

F.W. Eze
Oct. 4, 1905.
Sir:
In response to your letters dated September 6 and September 30, 1905, received in this Bureau September 7 and October 2, 1905, you are advised that a history of the services of John Terry, a Revolutionary War soldier, was furnished you April 5, 1904, and in addition thereto you are informed that the widow, in her declaration for pension, stated that her husband served under Captain John Paul Jones on the Bon Homme Richard. No mention is made of wounds. No further data.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Major John D. Terry, Collector's Office, U. S. Customs Service, New York City.

40 Pleasant View Ave Everett Mass.
Bureau of Pensions.
Sir,
Will you please send to the above address a copy of the Pension papers of John Terry of Whitefield Maine, a sailor in the Revolutionary war
Yours sincerely Arthur F. Flash

RECORD DEC 18 1920 DIVISION

Ret. Sec.
Winthrop, Sept. 2/20
Dear Sir -
Will you please send me the papers of John Terry, a sailor in the revolutionary war, as I would very much

like to join the T.A.R. and oblige,
Mrs Minnie F. Richardson 169 Grover Ave., Winthrop, Mass.

December 9 th 1917 REV WAR MAB
Sir: Will you kindly send the military history of David Terry, also his son John Terry of Whitefield Maine? at what age did they enter the military service during the Revolutionary War? The above information is greatly desired as I wish to become a member of the D. A. R.
Respectfully yours (Mrs) S. Ella Bartlett 70 Boylston Street Jamaica Plain

Rev Sec Commissioner of Pensions, H, Dear Sir.
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War record of John Terry of Whitefield Maine, as I need his records to join the W. A. R. I think his services were on sea. I wrote to the Sec. of Interior and the Adjutant General wrote back and refered me to the Pension Dept.
Everett Mass.
Respectfully Mrs. A. F. Fash 40 Pleasant View Ave.

Franklin N. H. R. F. D. #3
March 13/14
Gentlemen -
Can you kindly give me the military history of John Terry a soldier of the Revolution. I am a descendant of his and am thinking of joining the D. A. R. Society. I believe he served under Paul Jones

Thanking you for your courtesy I am yours very resp. Mrs. F. H. Kelley

Boston, Mass.
Feb. 27, 1910.
Rev.
Dear Sir:—
Will you please send me record and cause of pension of John Terry, who served in the Continental Navy on the "Rolla" and the "Alliance" navy also the charge for.

for making the same to me & I will remit the same.
Sincerely Yours, Mrs. Viola Morrill 191 W. Brookline St. Boston, Mass.
MAR 2 - 1910

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126 Ponarranda St Dorchester Mass -
To the Commissioner of Pensions -
Dear Sir - Will you kindly inform me if the widow of John Terry, Susannah Allen Terry, ever was a pensioner. He died in Whitefield, Me., May 9, 1831 or May 7, 1835. Any information bearing on the subject will be gratefully received. Thanking you in advance I am
Sincerely Yours,
(Mrs) Lucy A. M. Rogardus.

Somerville, Nov. 20, 1906
Dear Sir -
Will you please send me a copy of the pension papers that Susan Terry drew on her husband John Terry, who was with Paul Jones in the naval service, as I wish to join the "Daughters of the Revolution", and oblige,
Yours truly,
Frances M. Williams.
166 Sycamore St.
Winter Hill.
Somerville.
Mass.

John D. Terry
United States Customs Service, Port of New York,
Collector's Office September 30 th 1905.
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions Dept. of the Interior Washington, D.C.
Sir: Some weeks ago I had the honor to address you in the matter of my grand-father John Terry. — who's widow was a pensioner up to the time of her death because of service of her husband with Com d John Paul Jones. —
What I would be more than pleased to know is the nature of my grand-father's service — in what vessel — and if he was wounded, etc.,
I am, Sir, very respectfully
John D. Terry.
My grandmother died about the 1852/3

United States Customs Service, Port of New York,
Collector's Office September 6 th 1905.
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir: My grand-mother Mrs John Terry, died a pensioner at $8. per month - about the year 1852/3 in Boston, Mass.
We have always understood that her husband - our grand-father - John Terry, was under the command of Captain John Paul Jones, but in what vessel - or if he was wounded in action and in what engagement - and why his widow was a pensioner we desire to know for many reasons. My sons and daughters wish to join the Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution.
Will you please give us all information of our grand-father, John Terry - the rolls of your Dept - can furnish and you will very greatly oblige one who is a civil war pensioner
Very respectfully Yours
John D. Terry, Late Major U.S.A.

144 East End Avenue,
Manhattan, New York City.
March 23 rd 1904.
To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions Dept. of the Interior Washington, D.C.,
Sir:
I am trying to ascertain something positive about my Ancestors - as a matter of fact. My grandmother, Susannah Perry, was a pensioner up to the time of her death which was about the 1852. Will you please inform me the circumstances, & why and how it was that she was a pensioner?
My uncle, Luther Gregory, was also a pensioner, will you give me the same information about his case - he died in in Maine, and my grandmother Perry, died in City of Boston.
Very truly
John D. Perry.

United States Customs Service,
Port of New York,
Collector's Office. March 20-1904.
To the Honorable
Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C.,
Answered Apl. 5, 1904
Sir:
It has been always understood and believed that my grandfather John Terry, belonged to one of the Crews Commanded by Paul Jones during his services in the U.S. - it is a positive fact that his widow Susannah Terry, was a U.S. pensioner and drew a pension up to the time of her death which happened about the 1852. Any information regarding this case will be thankfully received.
I am, Sir, very respectfully,
John D. Terry, Late Major U.S.O.B.C., 23 Mass. Vols.

Terry, J. M.

ENDORSEMENT.
EMR MCL-MK
June 8, 1905.
SUBJECT:
John D. Terry of New York, requests information concerning service of his grandfather John Terry, who he understands belonged to one of the crews commanded by John Paul Jones, and whose widow, Susanah Terry, was a U.S. pensioner up to the time of her death about 1852.
1. Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions. 2. With return of papers please advise this Bureau whether, from the within given information, any data of the alleged service of John Terry can be furnished.
JUN 10 1905 RECEIVED
[Handwritten signature] Lieut. Commander, U.S. Navy.

12092
102-45
65 Salem St Medford Mass
Pension Dept Washington D.C.
Sir: I kindly ask if you would kindly send me a copy of my great-uncle's discharge. David Terry was called Jerry was with Washington. He drew a pension from Whitefield Me, if you have not recorded kindly tell me where I can find out.
Also John Terry or Tony from Whitefield Me who was a power-boy with John Paul Jones on the "Dame Emma Richard."
If you could send me a copy of these discharges it would help a great veteran of his late "War with Spain" to join the Sons of the American Revolution.
Yours respectfully.
Harry T. Brattle
As I don't remember whether John Terry drew a pension, but am sure that David Terry did as my great grandmother drew it from Whitefield Me.