Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,359, for Benjamin Hutchins, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hutchins, Benjamin Nancy
N. 23,359
CONTENTS

1886 M rs. Lucy Hutchins who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Reported
Date of death not on A.B.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25. day of August 1848. and sent to Joshua Parlare West Minot Me
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 13 Vol. 1

STATE OF MAINE.
District of Maine County of Cumberland, ss.
On this twenty-ninth day of September 1838 personally appeared before Hon. Asahel Ware — Judge of the United States District Court — Nancy Hutchins a resident of Gray — in the County of Cumberland and State or District of Maine, aged Sixty 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 7th, 1838, entitled “An Act granting half pay, and pensions to certain widows.” That she is the widow of Benjamin Hutchins who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, and served as she verily believes for the term of three years in the Company commanded by Captain Chamberlain in Col. Michael Jackson's Regiment in the Massachusetts line. That she first enlisted at Falmouth & marched first to Boston where she believes she joined the Regiment, she cannot tell where his service was performed — and has no documentary evidence to prove it, but thinks his name can be found on the rolls of said Company and Regiment. She also declares that she has not been married since the death of said Benjamin Hutchins, but still continues his Widow.
SHE FURTHER DECLARES, that she was married to the said Benjamin Hutchins on the fifth — day of April in the year seventeen hundred and ninety, and that her husband, the aforesaid Benjamin Hutchins died on the second day of September 1811. 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.
Witness — Robert Sale Nancy J. Hutchins mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
BEFORE
Asahel Ware

I Jabez Woodman, Town Clerk of New Gloucester, in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, hereby certify that the Marriage of Benjamin Hutchens of Number four (so called) and Nancy Rider of North-Yarmouth, by Rev. Samuel Foxcroft, late of New Gloucester, deceased, is recorded in the Book of Records of Marriages, in said town of New Gloucester, as follows, viz. Married Benjamin Hutchens of Number four (so called) to Nancy Rider of North-Yarmouth, April fifth, Seventeen hundred and ninety.
I Jabez Woodman above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in New Gloucester aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said town, with the exception that the date is expressed on the record, in fair legible figures as follows, "April 5 th 1790."
Jabez Woodman, Town Clerk.
State of Maine
Cumberland ss September 14 th A. Dom. 1830.
Personally appeared Jabez Woodman above- named, and made oath to the truth of the above certificate, by him subscribed and I certify that he is Town Clerk of New Gloucester, and a credible and respectable witness
Samuel Foxcroft { Justice of the peace

V 2445 Nancy Mutchens Application for a pension Act July 7. 1828
no papers
Palmers Ind 80, page 674 1781, the name of Deborah Mutchens is found in that Book
on final settlement vol 1 page 125 to Jan 1, 1883 $11.81 6 th Rep 134 " " " 83.79 col l 1882

I David Morse of Gray in the County of Cumberland, Maine do testify and say that Benjamin Hutchins late of Minot deceased on the second day of September 1811. and that Nancy Hutchins, now residing with me in Gray, who has signed the foregoing application for a pension is the widow of said Benjamin Hutchins deceased, and has not been married since his death - David Morse
Sworn to this 29 th of September 18 1838 before
Adams Wren
Judge of the United States for the District of Maine.
I certify that the above named David Morse is a credible witness. Adams Wren

United States Maine District ss
District Court September 29 th A.D. 1838
I hereby certify that the within proceedings were had in Open Court before the Honorable Ashur Ware Judge of the United States in and for Maine District as therein set forth.
And I further certify that Samuel Foxcroft Equine whose Official certificate is borne on the annexed deposition is a magistrate as therein stated and as such is entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court the day and year first above written.
John Mussey Clerk U.S. Court # Maine District

February 19, 1937.
Mrs. M. Edgar Yeager 524 Great Plain Avenue Needham, Massachusetts.
BA-J/ILL Benjamin Hutchins W. 23359
Dear Madam:
The record of Benjamin Hutchins is given herein as found in pension claim, W. 23359, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Benjamin Hutchins, while a resident of Falmouth, Cumberland County, District of Maine, then in Massachusetts, enlisted sometime in 1781, served as private in Captain Chamber's company, Colonel Smith's 6 th Massachusetts regiment, in Captain Mains' (evidently meant for Captain Means') company, Colonel Sprout's Massachusetts regiment, also in Colonel Henry Jackson's Massachusetts regiment, length of service at least two years.
The soldier married April 5, 1790, Nancy Rider. They were married by a Minister in New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine District, and were recorded as Benjamin Hutchens of Number Four (so called) and Nancy Rider of North Yarmouth.
Benjamin Hutchins died September 2, 1811 in Minot, Cumberland County, Maine District. His age, the date and place of his birth, and the names of his parents were not given.
Nancy Hutchins, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed September 29, 1838, at which time she resided in Gray, Cumberland County, Maine. She was aged then sixty-six years; the date and place of her birth and the names of her parents were not given. She resided then at the home of one David Morse. In 1840, she resided in Minot, Maine, also her residence in 1848.
In 1838, one Joseph Hutchins of Hartford, Oxford County, Maine, stated that he was acquainted with Benjamin Hutchins at the time

he served in the Revolutionary War, but he did not state any relationship between them. In 1848, Roxana Hutchins witnessed the widow's (Nancy Hutchins') signature in Minot, Maine, no relationship to the family stated.
It was stated that Nancy Hutchins was granted land by the State of Maine on account of the service of her husband, Benjamin Hutchins, in the Revolutionary War.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following:
Nancy Hutchins, widow of Benjamin Hutchins Certificate #1486 Issued August 25, 1848 Rate $80 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Maine Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Rev
1937 Feb 19 - Hist. to Mrs. M. Edgar Yeager L.H.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23359
Nancy Hutchins Wed. of Benjamin Hutchins Rev. War.
Act: Feb-2 d 1848.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 560
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nancy Hutchens of Benjamin Massachusetts Maine suspended
See let; 27 th Ap r 1839 to Joseph Pope, let to do. do 24 Jan 1840
Act July 1838

Falmouth Dug Hutchinson d 18 th Nancy m age 90 s.
3 rd bed M Jackson Map line
On list from Falmouth, Vol 34 p. 674 1781. Also on final list. col. Vol 1 p. 125 & 134 - paid to Jan 1783

5576
Maine
Sarah Hutchins widow of Benjamin Hutchins, dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 2 d September 1871 of Cumberland in the State of Maine who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Chambers of the 2 nd regt commanded by Col. Jackson in the Mass. line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 50 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of June 1840, and to Joseph Pope Esq. Portland, Maine.
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar 1840 $ 320.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '40 40.00 $360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by D. M. Condy Clerk, Book 8 . Vol. 1 , Page 12 .

Maine 1941.
Nancy Washburn widow of Rev. Washburn, who was a Private in the Mass line for 7 years
Sept Sept 12
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of Sept 1843 and sent to
Hon A. R. Harris Present
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book e Vol. 1. Page 5.

N 14 ad 1941
Admitted
Joshua Parsons West Minot W

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
CLERK'S OFFICE, JUDICIAL COURTS,
Portland,
July 31st
A. D. 1848.
I, Charles C. Harmon CLERK of all the JUDICIAL COURTS in and for said COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, certify that
Joshua Parsons
acting Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Cumberland as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is
Duly qualified to act as such; that the Commission of the said Parsons is dated March 10th is dated A. D. 1843, and will expire March 10th A. D. 1851.
and that the his are following Genuine.
SIGNATURE purporting to be
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State, the day and year first above written.
Chas. C. Harmon , CLERK.

State of Maine
Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 2 d . February 1848, entitled, "an act making further provisions for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
County of Cumberland ss,
On this twenty eighth day of July A.D. 1848 Personally appeared Nancy Hutchins a resident of Minot, county & state aforesaid, aged seventy six years, who first being sworn according to law, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit and provision of the act Feb. 2 d . — That she is the Widow of Benjamin Hutchins, who enlisted in the Revolutionary War when living at Falmouth, (then called NewGaso) in the State of Maine; what officers he served under she does not now recollect. —
She further states she was formerly a pensioner of the U.S. under the act of 1838, 1843, and 1844, and drew eighty Dollars per annum. — For further particulars reference to be had to papers on file in the Pension office at Washington. —
She further states that she remains unmarried.
Witness Roxana. Hutchins Nancy her Hutchins mark S. A. Parsons.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written, Before me, Joshua Parsons { Justice of the Peace
I certify that Nancy Hutchins is personally known to me, to be the identical person she describes herself to be in the foregoing declaration.
Joshua Parsons, J.P.

2445
Nancy Nutkins.

I Nancy Hutchins now of Minot in the County of Cumberland, widow of Benjamin Hutchins deceased, do make the following statement as an amendment to the declaration I made before the Hon. Asahel Ware in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" — That the said Benjamin Hutchins served three years in the company commanded by Capt Chambers, and in Col o Henry Jackson's Regiment in the Massachusetts Line as she now believes — and that it was from the similarity of the name, that she stated in her original declaration, that her husband's service was under Captain Chamberlain which she has ascertained was not the fact; she was also under a mistake as to the christian name of the Colonel of the regiment — it was in the 6 th Massachusetts regiment that her husband served, which was commanded by Col o Henry Jackson, and not by Col o Michael Jackson, as she erroneously stated in her said declaration — That her said husband enlisted for & served three years, in what was called, the last three years service — He went first to Boston, and from there went with the company & reg t to New York State, where she believes the service was principally per- formed, but she is not able to state anything more particular as to times or places where he served —
Witness David Morse
Nancy her X Hutchins mark
Sworn & Submitted to her on the day & year above written
Asahel Ware Judge of a United States District Court District of Maine

United States of America Maine District ss
District Court
April 21 st A.D. 1840.
I hereby certify that the within proceedings were had in Open Court before the Honorable Ashur Ware Judge of the United States in and for Maine District as therein set forth.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court the day and year above written
John Mussey Clerk D.C. Maine

I Joseph Hutchinson of Hartford in the County of Oxford and State of Maine, do testify and say, that I was acquainted with Benjamin Hutchinson late of Minot deceased, that said Benjamin Hutchinson was a soldier in the Massachusetts line of the Revolutionary War that said Hutchinson enlisted in the Company commanded by Captain Chamberling, he served in the sixth Regiment commanded by Col. Henry Jackson said Hutchinson served about three years and was Honorably discharged I saw his discharge after he received it - The reason of his discharge before the end of the three years was that he took a job of shipping wood, and when the job was done he was discharged, and he gained time and was discharged I further testify and say that Nancy Hutchinson of Minot or Gray in the County of Cumberland and now receiving a Pension from the United States Government is the lawful widow of the said Benjamin, was well acquainted with the said Benjamin before he enlisted and after he was discharged I lived a neighbor to him in the town of Minot till his death - said Nancy Hutchinson is now a widow and has never been married since the death of the said Benjamin I further testify that the said Nancy is the only wife the said Benjamin ever had Joseph Hutchinson
Oxford 10 September nineteenth 1838
Personally appeared the above named Joseph Hutchinson and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true. Before me
Benjamin D. Dorr Clerk of the Court

I hereby certify that the within named Joseph Hutchins is a man of sober life and sustains a good moral character & is a credible witness. — Benjamin Dearborn justice of the Peace
State of Maine
Oxford County ss. I Thomas Clark, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for said county of Oxford hereby certify, that Benjamin Dearborn Esquire, whose genuine signature is written to the forego- ing deposition of Joseph Hutchins, is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county of Oxford —
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my signature and affixed my seal of Office this 13 th day of October A. D. 1838.
Thomas Clark. Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in & for said County of Oxford —

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, SS.
I Charles Cobb Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that, Joshua Parsons and Levi Whitman are magistrates
as appears by the papers hereto annexed; that they are duly qualified to act as such; that the said Parsons's commission is dated January the 28th A.D. 1836 and will expire January the 28th A.D. 1843. The said Whitman's commission is dated February 15. A.D. 1833 and will expire February the 15th A.D. 1840-
and that the following signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State, this first day of November Anno Domini 1839.
Charles Cobb Clerk.
ee

I William Chipman of Oxford in the County of Oxford and State of Maine aged seventy-six years, testify & say that I was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and and belonged to the Company commanded by Capt. John Blanchard and in Col. Henry Jarlson of the ninth Regiment and enlisted for three years and served most of said term - and I further say that while a soldier in said Company I very well knew Benjamin Hutchins who belonged to the same Brigade that I did, and knew that he was a soldier in the sixth Reg t  commanded by Col. Smith when I was in the ninth, and that I have been acquainted with the said Benj. Hutchins since, while he lived in the town of Minot adjoining the said town of Oxford and frequently heard him speak of his Revolu- tionary services - that he enlisted the year 1781 for three years and served about that time and I well recollect that he said his Lieutenant was named Bradley who he served under during part of his service ————— Wm Chipman
State of Maine Cumberland County ss. July 13 th 1839 Personally appeared the above named Wm. Chipman, whom I have been acquainted with twenty years past and from his devotional piety can recommend him to be a person of the strictest truth and his memory remarkable retentive for one of his age - & made solemn oath to the above deposition by him subscribed to be the truth Before me Joshua Parsons Justice Peace

I Daniel Knight of Norway, County of Oxford & State of Maine a revolutionary pensioner on oath testify & say that I enlisted into the service in the year 1781 for three years & served until the end of the war. I was a soldier in Capt. Benjamin Howard's company of the 6 th (Col. Smith's) Regiment in the Massachusetts line - that while I was in the service I knew Mr. Benjamin Hutchins formerly of Minot - that I knew him to be in the service - I recollect said Hutchins being out & to service until I was discharged

I Daniel Knight of Norway, County of Oxford & State of Maine a revolutionary pensioner on oath testify & say that I enlisted into the service in the year 1781 for three years & served until the end of the war - I was a soldier in Capt. Benjamin Howard's company of the 6 th (Col. Merrill's) Regiment in the Massachusetts line - that while I was in the service I knew Mr. Benjamin Hutchins formerly of Minot - that I knew him to be in the service - I recollect said Hutchins being out & in the service until I was discharged at the close of the war - but I do not recollect, at this time, what company said Hutchins belonged to -
Daniel Knight
State of Maine Oxford ss July 20 th 1839
Personally appeared Daniel Knight above-named, a man of good reputation for truth & veracity, & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him signed -
before me
Levi Whitman Justice of the Peace

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, SS.
I Charles Colb Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that, Daniel Hull and Joseph Pope are Magistrates
as appears by the papers hereto annexed; that they are duly qualified to act as such; that the said Hull's commission is dated March 13th 1839 and will expire March 15 A.D. 1846. the said Pope's commission is dated February 24th A.D. 1835 and will expire February 24th A.D. 1842.
and that the following signatures purporting to be their are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State, this first day of November Anno Domini 1839.
Charles Colb Clerk.

I Levi Morse of Gray in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine aged seventy six years, do testify and say that I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and belonged to the ninth Regiment commanded by Col. Henry Jackson & eighth company commanded by Capt. Handly I enlisted for three years and served over two years and legally discharged I further say that while a Soldier I very well knew Benjamin Hutchings who belonged to the same Brigade I know he was a soldier enlisted for three years and served over two years, but I do not now recollect to what regiment or what company he belonged. I feel very positive that I enlisted in the year 1781 I further say that I have seen the said Hutchings late of Minot once or twice since we returned from the army and I think he enlisted the same year that I did Levi Morse
State of Maine Cumberland ss. July 25-1839 Personally appeared the above named Levi Morse, with whom I have been acquainted for twenty three years last past and from his devotional piety can recommend him as a person of the strictest truth and veracity and made oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed before me
Daniel Hall Justice of the Peace

Joseph Nawes of Minot in the County of Cumberland Maine do testify and say that in the year 1781 I served in Capt Chambers Company & Col. Smiths Regt. and was then trans- ferred into Capt. Mearns Company & Col. Sprouts Regt. in the Massachusetts line and served in both Regiments over two years — Benjamin Hutchings the same length of time served in the same Companies & Regiments with me — he lived in Minot and I was always acquainted with him till he died — His widow Nancy Hutchings is now living in Minot —
Witness — Joseph Hodge Joseph his Nawes mark
State of Maine Cumberland County ss. Sept. 18. 1839. Subscribed and sworn before me and I certify that I have long known the said Joseph Nawes, and that he is a credible witness — Joseph Pope, Jus. of the Peace

Portland Nov. 2. 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions -
Sir,
In the case of Mrs. Nancy Hutchins, widow of Benj n Hutchins I forward the additional proof of his service as required, which I hope will prove satisfactory.
I am Sir very respectfully
Yours Joseph Pope

Portland May 4. 1840.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Agreeably to the requirement in your letter of the 24 Jan y . last, I now forward an amendment of Mrs Nancy Hutchins' declaration giving the names of the Officers under whom her husband served, according to her present belief - I also forward a deposition which I forgot to put with her first declaration. -
Mrs Hutchins states that she has heard her husband speak of being transferred from one company to another, and that soldiers were often so transferred - and thinks her husband might in that way have served in different companies & Regiments - but she cannot be certain as to what Officers he served under - That he did serve three years she has no doubt, as she has been allowed

her bounty land by this State, granted to the widows of those soldiers who served three years in the revolution —
In proof of her having been allowed the benefit of the State Law, I forward a certificate from the Land Office. —
There seems to be a discrepancy as to the name of the Captain under whom Benjamin Nutting enlisted — He is
called Chamberlain , Chamberling Chambers , and Chamberland . —
Which is the true name she cannot tell — neither can I — I hope the additional statement I enclose will be satisfactory —
I am Sir, very respectfully Your obedt Servt Joseph Pope

W
Joseph Pope Esq., Portland, Me.

State of Maine
Land Office Bangor April 27 th 1840
This may certify that it appears from the books in this office that Nancy Hutchins of Minot widow of Benjamin L. Hutchins has produced sufficient evidence and been admitted to the benefits of a Resolute of the State of Maine entitled " Resolute in favor of certain officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary war and the widows of deceased officers and soldiers approved March 24 th 1836 And it appears from a deposition accompanying the application that said Benjamin L. Hutchins served in Col. Chamberlands Company and in Col. Jacksons Regiment
W. S. Prescot Assistant Land Agent

Bangor, April 27th, 1810.
Joseph Pope, Esqr.,
Dear Sir:
Please pay my father 25 dls. as before for the annexed certificate.
Truly Your young friend, C. A. Stackpole.

2667
Nancy Hutchins
$80 per ann
Hon. A. K. Parry Present

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
I Charles Cobb Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that,
Joshua Parsons is a Magistrate as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is duly qualified to act as such; that his Commission is dated March 16 th A. D. 1843 and will expire March 16 th A. D. 1850. and that the following signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State, this eighteenth day of July Anno Domino 1843.
Charles Cobb
Clerk.

State of Maine } ss. Cumberland County }
On this seventh day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, Nancy Hutchins a resident of Minot, county and state aforesaid, aged seventy 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 3 d . March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Benjamin Hutchins who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution but the Regiment she does not recollect; and she received annually eighty Dollars, under the act of July 7: 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Signed in presence of Elizabeth Parsons
Nancy her X Hutchins mark
She above named Nancy Hutchins, I am personally acquainted with, and know her to be the reputed widow as above declared; — I sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written —
Before me, Joshua Parsons justice Peace

2445 Nancy Hutchins M d of Benj. s Me Ad July 7 1838 Mannu 1790 died 1811
Allow 2 y f Mass line. $80 per ann Capt Chambers Col Jackson
Saml Pope Esq Portland Me

Mrs. M. Edgar Yeager Massachusetts Membership Committee, D.A.R. 524 Great Plain Avenue Needham, Massachusetts
February 5, 1937
United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
Thomas Vailson Plymouth - Mass., in file
May I have what records you have of the following; in connection with their activity in the War of the American Revolution:
 ✓ FARE , Daniel, born at Stow, Mass. about 1720; died either at Stow, Mass. or Chesterfield, New Hampshire.  ✓ VINSON or " FINSON ", Thomas, Cape Ann, Massachusetts  ✓ HUTCHINS , Benjamin, died Minot, Maine, September 4, 1810. See also No. 8  ✓ HUTCHINS , Jonathan, born YORK, Maine 1728, served in Fryeburg, and Census Me. shows he was living there in 1790.  ✓ HUTCHINS , Jonathan junior, born in York, Maine 1748, living in Fryeburg, Me. in 1790 (Census)  ✓ MERRITT , Isaac, born 1702, lived in Charlton, Massachusetts...  ✓ ROWE , David, born Cape Ann April 1726; married April 11, 1747, Sarah Ellery. Died possibly in New Gloucester, Maine  ✓ ROW(e) Jonathan, born Sept. 21, 1717, married March 18, 1742, Abigail Parsons Cape Ann, Mass.; possibly later of New Gloucester, Maine.  ✓ SANDERSON , Benjamin junior, born 1740, Leicester, Mass., served in the Revolution from Woodstock, Vt. (Possibly Benjamin senior)  ✓ WAKFIELD , William junior, born 1763, (Service from New Hampshire) 
Rowe
Thank you for any assistance which you can give.
Yours very truly,
Evelyn Yeager
Mrs. M. Edgar Yeager Massachusetts State Membership Committee Daughters of the American Revolution

February 19, 1937.
Mrs. M. Edgar Yeager 524 Great Plain Avenue Needham, Massachusetts.
BA-J/ILL Benjamin Hutchins W. 23359 OW
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Daniel Farr who was born about 1720 in Stow, Massachusetts, Benjamin Hutchins who died in Minot, Maine, September 4, 1810. Jonathan Hutchins who was born in 1728 in York, Maine, and Jonathan Hutchins, Junior, who was born in York, Maine, in 1748, Isaac Merritt who was born in 1702, David Rowe who was born in 1726 at Cape Ann, Jonathan Rowe who was born September 21, 1717, Benjamin Sanderson, Junior, who was born in 1740, Thomas Vinson or "Finson" of Cape Ann, Massachusetts, and William Wakefield, Junior, who was born in 1763 and served from New Hampshire.
There are no claims for pension or bounty land on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the Jonathan Hutchins described by you, of Isaac Merritt who was born in 1702, or of David Rowe who was born in 1726, nor of any Daniel Farr, Jonathan Rowe, Benjamin Sanderson or William Wakefield. In order to identify the record of the particular Thomas Vinson in whom you are interested, it is essential that you furnish some of the following information: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, and given name of wife or widow. Another search of the records will be made then and a report furnished. Various spellings of the surnames were used in the search of the records. The record of Benjamin Hutchins is furnished herewith as it may be the soldier in whom you are interested.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.