Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23781, for William Marden, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Warden, William
S. 23781
CONTENTS

N o 429 New Hampshire
William Marden
of Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Cogswell of the Reg t commanded by Col. Gerrish in the Mass s Militia for the term of 8 months, was a private in Capt d Hurd's Col d in Col d Hurd's Reg t 2 months, was a private in Capt d Woodin's Company in Col d Pickering's Reg t 3 m o was a private in Fuge's Company in Col d Brinsfield's Reg t 2 m o and a private in Capt d Davis's Company three months.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 60 Dollars — Cents per ann m to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of September 1832 and sent to Hon d Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Navy
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1832. 90 — Pemi-ant. allowance ending 14 Mar ch 30
$120
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Book D
Vol. 1
Page
170
R. E. C.
Clerk.

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss.
On this seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire being a Court of record, now sitting at Exeter within and for the County of Rockingham, William Manders a resident of Portsmouth in the County of Rockingham aforesaid aged seventy seven 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 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated.
That in the first part of May 1775. (the precise day he does not recollect) he enlisted into a Company of Infantry commanded by Captain James Crosswell, and marched to Cambridge where said Company joined
commanded by Col. Samuel Gerrish - That from the time of his enlistment to the first of January following, being eight months, he served his country as a faithful soldier, during which time, toward the 17 th June he was engaged in the Bunker Hill battle.
That on the latter part of January 1776 he again enlisted into the Company commanded by Eliphalet Handy and soon after marched from Bradford aforesaid to Prospect Hill near Cambridge, where said Company joined the Regiment commanded by Col. Smith, and there performed duty until the British left Boston Harbour on the

where said company was commanded by Col. Samuel Gerrish - That from the time of his enlistment to the first of January following, being eight months, he served his country as a faithful soldier, during which time, toward on the 17 th June he was engaged in the Bunker Hill battle.
That on the latter part of January 1776, he again enlisted into the company commanded by Elisha Gandy, and soon after marched from Bradford aforesaid to Prospect Hill near Cambridge, where said company joined the Regiment commanded by Col. Smith, and there performed duty until the British left Boston Harbour on the last of March, on the first of April 1776, being three months from his en- listment, at which time he was discharged and returned home to Bradford.

That on the latter part of December 1776 he again enlisted into the company com- manded by Captain Paul Moody and soon after joined the Regiment commanded by Colonel Timothy Pickering and marched into the State of New York, where we were on Grand duty near the North River between one and two months, and the latter part of February said Reg- iment was ordered to New Jersey where he marched with said Regiment and were stationed near New Brunswick at which place he continued in the service till the last of March 1777, being three months, when he was again discharged.
That in September of the year last above mentioned, he again volunteered his services under Major Gage and marched from Worcester to Saratoga in New York, was engaged at the capture of
Class of 1861 to Cambridge Massachusetts, where we received the thanks of Colonel Breckitt and were discharged. On the above expension he performed two months service.
That on the first of October 1778 or 1779 he again enlisted at said Bradford under Captain Davis and soon after marched to Boston where he performed duty in said company until the last of December on the first of January following being three months. This was at the time when the British Fleet lay at Newport, Rhode Island. On appearance of the French Fleet, the British Fleet went out to give them battle, but both Fleets were dispersed by a tremendous gale of wind before coming to an engagement. That he faithfully served his country in the Revolutionary war, in the

During their stay at Cambridge Massachusetts, where we received the thanks of Colonel Briquet and were discharged. On the above expedition he performed two months service. That on the first of October 1778 or 1779 he again enlisted at said Bradford under Captain Davis and soon after marched to Boston where he performed duty in said company until the 1st of December on the first of January following, being three months. This was at the time when the British Fleet lay at Newport, Rhode Island. On appearance of the French Fleet, the British Fleet went out to give them battle, but both Fleets were dispersed by a tremendous gale of wind before coming to an engagement. That he faithfully served his country, during the Revolutionary war , in the whole, nineteen months . That he has no documentary evidence of the above facts, and knows of only two persons, now

living, who served any portion of the above time with him Vn. Richard Harnett of Oxford Hampshire, who testifies to the first eight months service as appears by his affidavit herewith exhibited, and Ebenezer Chadwick now of Guilford, Hampshire, who testifies to the two months services in September & October of 1777 in going from Cambridge to Saratoga and back again.
That he was born at Bradford, Massachusetts on the 11 th day of May 1755 - That he believes that there was a record of his age in an old family Bible, but where the same now is he cannot state.
That at the time he was called into service he lived in said Bradford, and there continued to live till the close of the war, when he removed to Portsmouth aforesaid where he has resided ever since & where he now resides -
That he was never drafted, but when so
enlisted voluntarily and never as a substitute for any one -
That when he went to Cambridge, among the regular officers were General Ward who had the command until the arrival of General Washington - there were also Gen. Green & Gen. Putnam - When he went to New York & New Jersey there were Gen. Moulton & Gen. Lee - the latter of whom was taken prisoner at Monmouth - when he went to Saratoga there were Gen. Gates and Gen. Schuyler.
Whether he received discharges in writing or not he does not recollect, but if he did they were not preserved -
That as to his character for veracity and the belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution, he refers this Honorable

when my son enlisted voluntarily, we never as a substitute for any one - That when he went to Cambridge, among the regular officers were General Ward who had the command until the arrival of General Washington - there were also Gen. Green & Gen. Putnam - When he went to New York & New Jersey there were Gen. Moulton & Gen. Lee - the latter of whom was taken prisoner at Monmouth - when he went to Senatoga there were Gen. Gates and Gen. Schuyler.
Whether he received discharges in writing or not he does not recollect, but if he did they were not preserved - That as to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution, he refers this Honorable Court to Joseph Ackerman, Langley Boardman, James Purdie, Daniel Brown, Thomas Hancey, Timothy L Jones, Thomas D. Bailey, Isaac Wilson, Samuel Hall & John Langston.

That 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.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
William Marden
We Amos Sheldon and Samuel Cushman both of Portsmouth aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Marden who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age; that he is respected and beloved, in the neighborhood where he resides. Where he was a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed the day aforesaid.
N o 3380
Amos Sheldon
Sam l Cushman
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 named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Amos Sheldon and Samuel Cushman who have signed the above certificate are residents in the town of Portsmouth aforesaid and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the appli- cation of William Marden for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this seventh day of August A D one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.

N o 3380
Amos Sheldon
Sam Cushman
Given
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 named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Amos Sheldon and Samuel Cushman, who have signed the above certificate are residents in the town of Portsmouth aforesaid and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of William Manders for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this seventh day of August A D one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
P. Chadwick Clerk of the Court Rockland County Maine H. P. D.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. William Hardin S.F. 23781
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1770 8 mos. Pvt. Thomas Greenwell Samuel Gerish Mass.   Jan'y 1776 3 mos. Epaphroditus Hardy Smith   Dec. 1776 3 mos. Paul Moody Timothy Pickering   Sept. 1777 2 mos. Nathaniel Gage Brickett   Oct. 1778 or 1779 3 mos. Davis        
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill. Capture of Burgoyne's Army
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bradford Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug 7 1832. He was alive.
Residence at date of application, Portsmouth Rockingham Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, born at Bradford Mass. May 11. 1753-
Remarks: No data as to family.

105
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Morse
Claim No. Mar 16, 1910
Certificate No. _____
Claimant of _____
Soldier William Marden
Service Mass.  Rev.
Additional Service. _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No M. I. War R. as above except I.F. 23781.

Hist. Co. N.H. V.L.H.
Reproduction
23781.
INVALID.
Jany 18, 1905. Joseph Foster, Pontiac 1910 Mch. 21. Hist. Co Mrs. F.D. Haldeman
File No. 23781
William Marden
Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 258
[Arrangement of 1870.]

U. JAN 10 1905 P.H. RES. B.

4429
26 Middle St., Portsmouth N.H. Jan'y 6, 1905
Sir,
I respectfully ask to be furnished with a statement of the military history of "William Marden of Portsmouth N.H.," whose name appears in the List of officers and soldiers who were in the battle of Bunker Hill" printed "on the occasion of laying the corner stone of the Bunker Hill monument" June 17, 1825 (Bunker Hill Memorial Tablets, Boston 1896, p.10)
Respectfully
Joseph Foster
member Mass. Society Sons of the American Revolution
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.

Ord. Nebraska.
March 1. 1900.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me the War Record of William Marden, who served in the War of the Revolution. He is said to have enlisted from Bradford, Massachusetts, April, 1775, in Captain Thomas Coggswell's Company, Col. Samuel Gerrish Regiment. His was the 38 th Regiment. His great-grand-daughter, Mrs. E. A. Russell, has made application for membership to Coronado Chapter L. A. R. Ord. Neb., and we desire to substantiate her claim. The Adjutant General can give us no information from the records on file in that office, but has suggested that you may be able to give us some information from your Department. Trusting to hear from you soon and thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly (Mrs. F. D. H.) Olive A. Haldeman Regent Coronado Chapter L. A. R.

Rec d . Aug. 16.
Honorable Lewis Cass. Secretary of War. Pension Office. Washington D. C.

Portsmouth N.H. 7 Aug 1832.
Honorable Lewis Cass.
Sunbury of Wisn.
Sir,
Enclosed is the representation of Mr William Mandin of this town for a pension -
Mr Mandin is a man of strict veracity , and the most implicit confidence may be placed in what he says. As Mr M. is far advanced in life, I pray that his name may be entered on the Pension List Roll in season to draw on the 4 th Sept next. I have the honor to be, Sir, very respectfully, your Obedient Servant, Saml C. Gilman

WB Should you wish any further information relative to the character of Mr Marden, permit me to refer you to the Hon. Secretary of the Navy. S. Cushman.

Ebenezer Chadwick of lawful age, do hereby testify and say that I was with William Harker of Portsmouth, N H in the Months of September, and October in the year of 1777 at Saratoga; in Col d Brierly's Regiment, in Capt. Nathaniel Gage's Company, and came down with him to Cambridge (Mass) with the British Troops and there was discharged
Ebenezer Chadwick
Washington City June 2nd May 1 st 1830
Rev. Ebenezer Chadwick, having offered my signed affidavit, that the above certificate by him, which is just and true before me.
Samuel Cushman Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Ebenezer Chadwick, the deponent, is personally known to me, and is a credible witness, and that his statement is entitled to credit.
Samuel Cushman. Justice of the Peace.

I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Enoch Clark and Samuel Cushman are Justices of the Peace in and for said County of Rockingham and that I believe that the signatures to the within certificates are in their own hand writing
Mr. Marden
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this eighth day of August Anno Domini 1832
P Chadwick Clerk of the Court Rockingham County

Richard Haselden of Orford in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire, testify & say that I enlisted into a Company commanded by Capt Thomas Cogswell in the month of May A. D. Seventeen hundred & Seventy five and served therein eight months. I will recollect that Mr William Marden now of Portsmouth New Hampshire, was a soldier in said Company and that we served our Country together in said Cogswell's Company, in the Regiment commanded by Colo Samuel Gerrish for the term of eight months, commencing in the Spring of Seventeen hundred & Seventy five as above mentioned. I am not certain that Colo Gerrish had the command of the Regiment to which Capt Cogswell's company belonged the whole of said eight months but am quite sure he did the first part — Richard Haselden
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss.
Orford April 12 th A D 1830
The above was this day sworn to before me J. G. Britton justice of peace
I hereby certify that I am not personally acquainted with the above named Richard Haselden, but from my knowledge of his reputation for truth, I believe him to be a credible witness, and that his statement is entitled to credit.
Samuel Cushman justice of the Peace

Yours sincerely J. P. Chadwick
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Abraham G. Britton and believe that he is a Justice of the Peace in and for that the County of Rockingham  Grafton in said State and that I believe that the within signature to the within certificate is in his own handwriting and that Samuel Bushman is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Rockingham and that I believe that the signature to the within certificate is in his own handwriting.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this eighth day of August Anno Domini 1832.
P. Chadwick Clerk of the Court Rockingham County