Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20414, for Samuel Lamb, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Lamb, Samuel Asenath
W 20414
CONTENTS

1867.
Massachusetts
Asenath Lamb widow of Saml. Lamb who was a Sergeant etc
in the Mass. line for 12 mo 9 dy Sgl " " 21 dy pr
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars & 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Sept 1843 and sent to
L. M. Stone Boston Mass
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4 Vol. 1 Page 47

State of Massachusetts
County of Worcester } ss Town of Charlton Aug. 1883.
The following is an extract of the records of the Town of Charlton.
April fifteenth Seventeen hundred and eighty Three
Mr Samuel Lamb & of Charlton and Miss Abenah Marsh of Brookfield were joined in marriage by Prebend Campbell
I Julius E Tucker certify that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures as follows.
66 } April 15 th 1783 Mr Samuel Lamb & of Charlton and No 4 } Miss Abenah Marsh of Brookfield were joined in Marriage by Prebend Campbell ,,
I Julius E Tucker above named depose and say: That I have Office of Clerk in the Town, County, and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Charlton with the exception above named, as certified by me
Town Clerk
Julius E Tucker }
of Charlton.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written, before me, William P. Marble. Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Barnstable.
On this twenty fifth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, personally appeared before me Bethiah Judah of the County of Dukes for some County beneath Lands, a widow of Charles in some living aged seventy six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled an Act granting half pay pension to certain widows.
That she is the widow of Samuel Lands, in the time of the revolution & for some time after, called Samuel Lands & also as a Sergeant, Captain and Sergeant major in the Army of the Revolution. He always belonged to said town of Chatham and went into the service from that place. She belonged to the adjoining town of Mashpee and knew her husband was in the service a great deal, but it is impossible for her to state where and under what officer. She never paid

particular attention to the account of his services since his services husband since then he was considerably young, and before he got with a habit of receiving his salary services She always understood him to be in the service a good deal, but for the peculiar and modern of it. She must speak the title in the war department came to the present concerns.
She further states that her mother never was beneath the and that she was married to the same Samuel Lane at said Charlestown by the Rev. Nathaniel Campbell, on the fifteenth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty- three. That her husband the Reverend Samuel Lane died at said Charlestown on the sixth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and ninety nine - he died of a fever. And that she has never been married since his death. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage

took place having to the first day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, to wit, at the time also stated
Ivy Clemathe & Landa Then to come voluntarily the day and year above written Before me —
came one before me making oath to the above declaration the said declarant further states in explanation of the mind of him said Mary to the said Landa Landa, that at the time of her interview with him her name was Clemathe Mark, and not Clemathe Markson as the having been married previously to Thomas Mark at some time before by the Rev. Mr. Tinker, and the said Mark having deceased within about six months thereafter.
Ivy Clemathe & Landa The above declaration & supplement mark I have to come voluntarily
the day and year above written
Before me — Mr. Brattle Judge of
The Court of Probate for said County of Bristol — — — — —

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester ss. Town of Charlton August 11th 1858
I Nathan Lamb of Charlton in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner under the law of the United States of the eighteenth of March eighteen hundred and eighteen, aged seventy nine years depose and say that Samuel Lamb was my brother, that he entered the service as I now think the last of March or first of April seventeen hundred and seventy nine as a substitute for myself, in the company of Col. Reuben Hlayton, Regiment of Col. William Shepherd, that he continued in said company nine months, being the remaining nine months of three years for which I was enlisted, that at the time of his entering the service he resided in said Charlton, that he entered the service at Providence, Rhode Island, that he marched to West Point, New York; but whether he was discharged there or at some other place I cannot say, I think he was discharged in December of sd year, but am not certain as to the time; that he was a corporal in said company, that after his final return from the service he resided in Charlton aforesaid, that he died in said Charlton, that I was present at the time of his death but cannot tell the precise time when he died
Nathan Lamb
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year first above written, before me, William P. Marble, Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Nathan Lamb is a person of truth and veracity.
William P. Marble, Justice of the Peace
I further depose and say that my said brother a great number of years ago, since a Book purporting to be his family Bible was shown me, bears a record of which the following is a copy "Samuel Lamb died October 6 1799" I have no doubt that is the true time of his death beneath Lamb, his widow

has now been married since his death. Hobart Lamb
Witnesses. Aug. 25. 1838. I claim to be your son and I certify that the same Lamb is reported to be a man of truth
Isaac Borden Jr. of Palmar for family

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
April 4, 1929
Mrs. E. M. Jenison Paris Illinois
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.20414, it appears that Samuel Lamb (son of Samuel Lamb, it is stated that his the father never served in the War of the Revolution), while residing at Charlton, Massachusetts, enlisted and served with the Massachusetts Troops as follows:
From in May, 1777, two months as private in Captain Andrew Elliot's Company, Colonel Whitney's Regiment; from in August, 1777, until October or November, 1777, in Captain Abijah Lamb's Company, Colonel Job Cushing's Regiment; from March or April, 1778, nine months as sergeant in Captain Samuel Lamb's Company, Colonel Wade's Regiment; from March or April, 1779, nine months (substitute for his his brother, Nahum) as corporal in Captain Reuben Slayton's Company, Colonel William Shepard's Regiment; from July, 1781, five months as sergeant major in Captain Joseph Elliot's Company, Colonel Turner's Regiment.

He is referred to as Samuel Lamb, 3rd.
He died, October 6, 1799, at Charlton, Massachusetts.
The soldier married, April 15, 1783, at said Charlton, Asenath, widow of Thomas March or Marsh, her maiden name was Richardson.
She was allowed pension on account of the services of Samuel Lamb on her application executed August 25, 1838, at which time she was living at Charlton, aged seventy-six years. In 1843, she was a resident of Brookfield, Massachusetts. There are no data as to children.
The above noted Samuel Lamb is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
In order to identify the record of a particular soldier of the Revolution, named Edmund Lamb, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data pertaining to him: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

PARIS DAILY BEACON-NEWS
E. M. JENISON, PRES. W. F. LEATH, SECY. M. L. JENISON, TREAS.
THE PARIS BEACON PUBLISHING CO.
PARIS, ILL.
THE BEACON ESTABLISHED 1848 THE NEWS ESTABLISHED 1908 CONSOLIDATED NOV. 21, 1927
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
CIRCULATION 5520
August 24, 1928.
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
My family line has been traced to Samuel Lamb, Corporal in Capt. Jacob Davis' Company, Col. Ebenezer Larned's Regiment, which marched on the Lexington Alarm. Samuel Lamb was born about 1734 in Leicester; died after 1778 in Charlton.
I am anxious to secure some missing dates in the records of his descendants as follows:
more Edmund Lamb, son of Samuel Lamb, born 1734, died 1778, married in 1753 to Sarah Dana, born _____ died _____
Edmund Lamb, date of birth _____ date of marriage _____ name of wife _____ date of wife's death _____
If you can supply me this information I will be very grateful for the service.
Very truly,
Mary Lamb Jenison (Mrs E. M. L.)

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20414
Asenath Lamb widow of Samuel Lamb Sergt New War
Act: March 3 rd 48
Index:—Vol. 81 Page 420
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nov. 11/98 Mrs. Chas. Datal New London, 1929- April 4- Hush to Mrs E. M. Jenison aunts.
B.
Conn.

Bureau of Pensions- can you help me in any way to establish the proof that Samuel Lamb of Groton Ct. was a minute man in the Revolutionary war.
I cannot find the records here although we know that he was enlisted in that war.

Trusting that you will be able to assist me thanking you in advance.
Very truly
Beulah Thomas Dabou
OLD NAR & NAV OCT 22 1898 NEW BEDFORD
Mrs. Chas. B. Dabou. New London Summit Ave. Conn.

Sam Lamb 2182 - on Serp
9 mo 99
279
not clear 19. 6777 7 - 3170.22
2 - 1967-89
3. 12
21 - 27-29
2. 137 - 26: p 252 - Staff roll X

Sam Lamb 79. Serjt 9 mo R J d Andrew Elliott 77 2 - Abijah Lamb 77. 2 Penny ten Joseph Elliott 81. Skains 5 - St for a witness
Nahum Lamb - of Shuyton, Comfy. Shepherds Rest hired him as sub for 9 mo in 79 -

Sam Lamb. Plum Iowa 1778 9 mo Capt Lamb. Grade 3 1777✓ Alw Elliot. for full out 1 1777✓ Cyril Lamb. 1781✓ 5 mo✓ J P Elliot 1779 9. Stayton - Sheppard not on roll
Vol 2 p. 198 10 days Capt Cyril Lamb 1780 21 27 3 mo 14 days on Aug 6 Nov 77
Saw Lamb comm. alw R L m 1775 Vol 2 p. 199.
Vol 19 p 4 not on Elliot roll Sept 1777
2 p 14 on list of 1781 from July 22 to Nov 30 1781
Vol 3 p 17 May 1 1775 to Jan 1775
Vol 2 p 182 on roll 1775

Am. 6 G. Prentiss, auto 9-38 100.503 301.50 50.0

Concord (Mass.) Dec. 8. 1828
Dr Sir
Herewith are transmitted to you a full plenary evidence in the case of Asenath Lande, an Applicant for a pension under the Act of July 7. 1828. It satisfactorily appears that the husband of the Applicant was the Samuel Lande who performed the services since all the records of a private or Sergeant, under the name of Samuel Lande.
I am requested further to suggest, that no injustice is done to the Government by allowing to the Applicant the nine months service performed by her husband in '79 under the name of "Nahum Lande" as set forth in her deposition. The said Nahum Lande is a pensioner under the law of 1818, but I am advised that a reference to the papers in his case will show that he is entitled without any reference to the Gross Service of '79 also referred.
Very Respectfully Nathaniel Judson Probate

Sept 1.
Inf d Adams
Hon. James G. Edwards Conno r of Passions Washington City

Worcester (Mass.) August 28. 1838.
Sir,
I send the applications of five more Widows, to wit, Meriana Adams, Mary Blair, Asenath Lamb, Rhoda Manso and Susannah Harwood.
Please to send the certificates to me: or that of Mary Blair may be sent to "Samuel Misset, Esq., of New Britain, Worcester County, (Mass.)"
Respectfully, Your obed t Servt, Chas. G. Prentiss.
Hon J. S. Edwards.

1777. 10 days Vol. 2 p 198 M? " 3.14 " " 21 p. 27
1778 9 Sept. " 2 p 182
1781 3.9 " 2 p 14
31.64 233
16.3
12mo 9 ds Sepia
9
3.24 pri
25.3

V930 Asenath Lamb
widow of Samuel
Mass. at 7 July 35
Marrried in 1783. Died in 1799.
Allow 2 y. P. 12 mo 9 d. Leif. 61.50 11. 21. pm. 39 $100.50
By Trenton Worcester Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss.
I, Charles G. Prouty, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify that Mr. Banks is the Judge of said Court duly com- missioned and qualified and that his signatures to the papers hereto annexed are his own genuine signatures.
I further certify that William P. Marble is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that the several signatures of his name to the papers hereto annexed are his own genuine signatures.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hands and affix the seal of said Court this twenty eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and thirty- eight.
Chas. G. Prouty, Register

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. Town of Spencer August 13 th 1838 I Phinehas Jones of Spencer in the county of Worcester and commonwealth of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Laws of the United States, June 7 th . 1832 aged seventy six years depose and say... That I was well acquainted with Samuel 3 rd Lamb, that he entered the service at Leicester in said county as a volunteer in the month of March or April seventeen hundred and seventy eight for nine months, in the company of Capt. Samuel Lamb, regiment of Col. Ward, that at the time he entered the service he resided in Charlton in said county that he was a serg- eant in said company, that he marched to Providence, Rhode Island thence to Newport, thence to Warwick where he was discharged in December following as I now think. I also further depose and say that I was a private in the same company with him.
Phinehas Jones
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written before me, William P. Marble Justice of the Peace.
I certify that the above named Phinehas Jones is a person of veracity. William P. Marble, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. Town of Charlton, August 11 th 1838
I Jonathan Fuller of Charlton in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act Law of the United States of June 7 th 1832, aged eighty five years, depose and say, That I was well acquainted with Samuel Lamb, that he entered the service as a volunteer, in the month of May, as I believe, in the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven, in the company of Capt Andrew Elliot of Sutton in said county of Worcester and the Regiment of Col. Whitney that my acquaintance with him commenced at Rhode Island where the Troops were stationed, so that I cannot say positively in what town he resided when he entered the service, but think he lived in said Charlton, that I was a private in the company with him, that he was also a private that he continued in said company two months, when he was discharged - I think we were discharged sometime in July of said year
Jonathan Fuller
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year first above written before me
William P. Marble, Justice of the Peace
I certify that the abovenamed Jonathan Fuller is a man truth and veracity,
William P. Marble, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester ss. Town of Brookfield August 13th 1838
I Ezekiel Richardson of Brookfield in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Law of the United States of June 7th 1832, being seventy eight years of age, depose and say, - That I was a private in a company of militia commanded by Colt John Banister in the regiment of Col. Job Cushing, in the autumn of 1777, that Samuel Lamb enlisted in the company of militia commanded by Capt. Abijah Lamb of Charlton in said county of Worcester, and I think of the same regiment, some time in the month of August of the same year, that he then resided in Charlton in said county, we marched first to Bennington in Vermont, where we remained two or three days, thence to Manchester, where we also remained a few days, thence to Still Water, in New-York thence to Saratoga where we remained till about the 19th or 20th of October, thence to Albany, where we were discharged the last of October or first of November, as I think, but am not positive as to the time
Ezekiel Richardson
Subscribed and sworn to, the day and year first above written, before me, William P. Warble, Justice of the Peace
I certify, the above named Ezekiel Richardson is a person of truth and veracity
William P. Warble, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester ss Town of Spencer August 13th 1835
I Nathan Craig of Spencer in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Law of the United States of June 7th 1832, being eighty-four years of age depose and say. That in the year 1781, I was a Lieutenant in a company of militia commanded by Capt. Joseph Elliot in the regiment of Col. Turner, that Samuel Lamb was Sergeant-Major of said regiment, that he entered the service in July of said year at Newport in Rhode Island, that he continued in said regiment five months, being at Newport the whole time till he was discharged in December following, as I now think.
Nathan Craig
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written before me, William P. Marble, Justice of the Peace.
I certify the Nathan Craig above named is a person of truth and veracity.
William P. Marble Justice of the Peace

2105
Alneth Laurel
$100.50 per ac.
L.M. Stone Boston Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } ss Worcester County }
Be it known, that on this eighth day of May 1843 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County of Worcester, Mrs. Deborah Loomis a resident of Brookfield in said county and Commonwealth, aged eighty one 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 on the third day of March 1833, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Samuel Loomis deceased, who was a Private and Sergeant Major in the Revolutionary War, and served as she verily believes, as stated by her in her original declaration for a pension under the law of the 7th of July 1838, to which declaration, and the papers accompanying the same now on file in the War Department, she would refer for a more particular statement of his services, from the time of her marriage, and the time of her husband's death.
She further declares, that she was pensioned under said act, at the rate of one hundred dollars and fifty cents per annum, which amount she received from the 4th of March 1836 to the 4th of March 1841, at the city of Boston, Massachusetts, and at the time of her receiving her last payment, surrendered the pension certificate granted to her under said act, to the Pension Agent at the said city of Boston, agreeably to the rules of the Department.
And this declarant further alleges, that she has not

intermarried since the decease of her said Husband but is now, and ever since has been, The widow of said Samuel Gault so deceased, as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn to, and subscribed on the day and year first above written, and I certify that the applicant is personally known to me, to be the person within described.
Before May,
William P. Warble, Justice of the Peace
I Hammond Ward, of Charlton, of lawful age, on oath testify and say that I am well acquainted with Arseneth Dumb, within named, and have been for many years last past. I know that she was the wife, and is now the widow of Samuel Dumb, deceased, who, as I always have understood and verily believe, was a Private and Sergeant Major in the Army of the Revolution. said Arseneth Dumb was a pensioner under the Law of July 7th, 1838, at the rate stated by her, which fact I am knowing to, having acted as her attorney in obtaining her money from the Pension Agent from time to time as the same became due.
Hammond Ward
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Worcester County
5 th May 8 th 1843
then personally came Hammond Ward to me well known to be a credible witness, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true, Before me,
William P. Webb Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston June 16 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation, William P. Noble was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester.
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Wm. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify that William P. Marble is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signature to the papers hereto annexed are true and genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereto affix the Seal of said Court, this eighth day of November one thousand, eight hundred and thirty eight.
Chas. G. Prentiss, Register.

I, Phinehas Jones of Spencer in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner, being seventy six years of age depose and say That the Samuel Lamb 3 rd who was in the service nine months in the year 1778, as stated in my deposition of August 13 th 1838, was in fact Samuel Lamb 3 rd , whatever he may be called on the rolls; he was afterwards married to the present Deborah Lamb, and she still remains his widow.
I at that time lived in Charlton in said county, there were at that time three Samuel Lamb's in said Charlton, to wit; Samuel Lamb the first , father of the said Samuel Lamb 3 rd who never was in the service to my knowledge; Samuel Lamb 2 nd who was known as Capt Samuel Lamb; and the said Samuel Lamb 3 rd .
The said Samuel Lamb 3 rd was the only person of that name belonging to said Charlton, who did service in the Revolutionary Army as a private or noncommissioned officer.
Phinehas Jones
State of Massachusetts } Worcester County } Spencer Nov. 1 st 1838 - Then personally appeared the above-named Phinehas Jones, and made oaths according to law, that the above declaration by him subscribed is true. Before me,
William P. Marble Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above-named Phinehas Jones is a gentleman of truth and veracity,
William P. Marble Justice of the Peace

I Nathan Craige Spencer in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner, being eighty four years of age, do hereby say - That in the year 1781 I was Lieutenant in the company of Capt. Joseph Elliot, and Regiment of Col. Turner, that Samuel Lamb 3 rd , as I understood he was called, of Shurton in said county, did duty as sergeant Major in the Staff of Col. Turner as stated in my deposition of August 13 th . 1838, though his name may only appear on the company, and not on the Staff rolls.
I am not certain whether he was designated on the rolls as Samuel Lamb, or as Samuel Lamb 3 rd .
Nathan Craige
State of Massachusetts Worcester County
Spencer Nov. 1 st 1838
Then personally appeared the above-named Nathan Craige and made oath according to law, that the above declaration by him subscribed is true. Before me,
William P. Noble Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above-named Nathan Craige is a Gentleman of Truth and Veracity.
William P. Noble Justice of the Peace

I Nahum Lamb of Charlton, in the county of Worcester and State of Massachusetts, a Revolutionary Pensioner, being seventy nine years of age do depose and say — That my brother, Samuel Lamb 3 d who served as my substitute nine months in 1779, as stated in my deposition of August 13 th 1835, was in fact Samuel Lamb 3 d whatever he may be called on the rolls; in the spring of 1785 the said Samuel Lamb 3 d was married to the present Asenath Lamb, (whose name before her marriage with said Lamb was Asenath Marsh,) and she still remains his widow.
There were at that time three Samuel Lambs in said Charlton, viz; my father, Samuel Lamb the first, who never did service in the Revolutionary War at all; Samuel Lamb 2 d , who entered the service as captain, but never as a private, or noncommissioned officer, and my brother, Samuel Lamb 3 d , he was the only person of that name belonging to Charlton who did service in the Revolutionary War, as a private or noncommissioned officer.
When the said Samuel Lamb 3 d served as my substitute he used to answer to my name, the captain refusing to receive him on any other terms, being unwilling, as he said, to make any alterations in the company roll.
Sometimes after his marriage, the said Samuel Lamb 2 d removed from Charlton to Spencer in said county, where I believe he died, from the time the said Samuel Lamb 2 d removed to said Spencer the said Samuel Lamb 3 d was called Samuel Lamb.
State of Massachusetts } Worcester County } S t Charlton Nov. 2 nd 1838
Then personally appeared the above named Nahum Lamb and read oaths in due form of law that the above declaration by him subscribed is true, Before me,
William P. Marble, Justice of the Peace I certify that the above-named Nahum Lamb is a Gentleman of truth and veracity. William P. Marble, Jus. of the Peace.

2364
Massachusetts
to Sarah Lamb - widow of Samuel Lamb - Decd -
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 6th: October 1799. of Worcester Co in the State of Massachusetts who was a Sergeant &c in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by Col: Wade in the Massachusetts - Milia line for - 12 months 9 days Serch. { $100.50 - 4 11 months 21 days priv. {
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 100 Dollars 50 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of April 1839 and sent to C. G. Prentiss Worcester, Massachusetts
Arrears to the 14th of March 1839. $301.50 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept: 34 $ 50.25 $351.75
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
M c Lean
Recorded by Book A Vol. 1 Page 103 Clerk,