Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 33793, for Ebenezer Thacher, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Thacher, Ebenezer
S 33793
CONTENTS

8,686
Massachusetts.
Ebenezer Shattuck 4
of Barnstable, in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradford of the Massachusetts line, for the term of three Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of March 1819 and sent to Thomas B Adams Esquire Quincy Mass
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 $ 83.43 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48.
$ 131.43
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notification sent to Mrs. Mary E. Shattuck Oct 12 1820

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
On this day personally appeared the above named person to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Thacher, Ebenezer Mass. 533'43

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Barnstable ss.
On this 22 day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Ebenezer Dyer of Yarmouth aged 63 years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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."
Barnstable Jp. February 1819
I am satisfied that the Applicant is in need of assistance from his country for support and that the testimony of Samuel Taylor is entitled to credit
And I, the said Judge, do hereby certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Ebenezer Dyer did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Thomas B. Adams Ch. Just.

Edw. Thacher
Private
Brufords Reef
Mast Line
22 April 1818
Found on the Rock
Adm.
Further proof wanted
as to original aim.
under stone.

Thacher, Ebenezer Mass. S33793

I Ebenezer Thacher of Yarmouth in the county of Barnstable Mass ts a resident citizen of the United States aged sixty three years on oath set forth and declare that I was a soldier in the war of the Revolution that I am reduced in my circumstances and stand in need of the assistance of my country for support - That I enlisted into the service the 14 th day of April 1777 under Lieut. Josiah Miller and went into Leavitt's DeMont's company and the 14 th Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Gamaliel Bradford and served for three  three years and until March 31. 1780 in Genl. Patterson's Brigade; Elnathan Haskell was my capt. part of the time. I was discharged at Westpoint and my discharge was very much worn and torn, and I procured my friend Col. Thomas Thacher to copy it; he is now dead, but I herewith present the copy, which was taken ten or fifteen years ago. - And I have no further testimony to offer of my services. - Ebenezer Thacher
I Samuel Taylor of lawful age do testify and say that I am well acquainted with the above named Ebenezer Thacher, who is here present before the judge, and I know him to have served in the war of the revolution for the term and in the manner he has above stated, as I served with him nearly all the time. - Samuel Taylor

Ebenezer Hachis Schedule of property.
8686
27 Mar 19
Can 7 out 20
AM
CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WICKWICK

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Barnstable ss. August 9. 1820
Ebenezer Thacher of Yarmouth in the County of Barnstable
Man, - On this ninth - - day of August 1820, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, having a power also of fine and imprisonment, and keeping a record of their proceedings, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for the said county of Barnstable aged sixty six - - years, resident in Yarmouth - - in said County, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. for the term of five years & nine months four enlistments, in the Continental Massachusetts Regiment & Company commanded by Capt Davis John Simont & Ethan Haskell Col. Gamaliel Bradford, John Patterson Genl. and that he has received a pension certificate dated March 22 d 1819 and numbered 8,686. in pursuance of his original Declaration made 22 d day of April 1818.
and also takes and subscribes the following oath, viz.
And I do solemnly swear - - - - - that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 28th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, 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 18th day of March, 1818; 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.
Schedule of property.
One Old house out of repair & 2 1/2 acres of land. Do five acres bushes wood cut off. Personal property of all kinds, one pig six chairs one table, one pot tea kettle & axe, one shovel one hoe.
Names and ages of Family dependent on me; and each needs more or less of my assistance & support, especially my wife, who is very infirm. My wife Sarah aged 56. Daughter Ruth aged 28. Daughter Temperance aged 18. Sons Ebenezer aged 16. Charles aged 12. And I am a very infirm man, lame with one hand and can do but little labour. - Ebenezer Thacher.
Sworn to, and declared, on the ninth day of August 1820. before said Court.
Abner Davis, Clerk.
I, Abner Davis - clerk of Barnstable County do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath - - - - - and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said 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 is One hundred & twenty five dollars and - - - - - cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this tenth - - - - - day of August 1820
Abner Davis, Clerk of the Court for the County of Barnstable.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Ebenezer Thacher 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. L. File 33793
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apl. 14, 1774 discharged at West Pt. N.Y. 3 years March 31 80 Sergt. Davis LaMont Ebenezer Haskell Gerrahiel Bradford Mass   Whole service 65 yrs. 9 mos. no officers or dates other than those given above.  
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enl. Yarmouth
Date of application for pension, Apl. 22 1818.
Residence at date of application, Yarmouth, Mass.
Age at date of application, 63 years  born Yarmouth, Mass.
Remarks: 1820 wife Tamza ae 56, ch. Ruth 28, Temperance 18, Ebenezer 16 + Charles 12

33 793 Rev INVALID.
1907 Oct. 30. Hist. to Mrs. A. W. Kineman/c
File No. 33,793
Ebenezer Thacher
Rev
Act: 18 th March 189
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 320
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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334 - June 20 Adams
302
Ebenezer Thacher Discharge, accidentally left out of his papers, sent by Mail, to the War department May 27 th 1818. Thomas B Adams -

Deposition, Sam l Taylor in Eben r Thacher's case
Ebenezer Thacher pri Bradford Mass t Reg t 1777 to 1780
27 th May 1818
Sworn

I Samuel Taylor of Barnmouth in the County of Barnstable & State of Massachusetts of lawfull age to give evidence do testify & say that I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war three years, — that I have known Ebenezer Thacher, before & ever since the Revolutionary War, that said Thacher was born & now lives in the said Town of Barnmouth — that said Ebenezer Thacher enlisted in Barnmouth aforesaid into the Continental Army in the month of April , One thousand seven hundred & seventy seven — that said Thacher marched in the same Regiment with me common with Major Tullis to Concord — Samuel Bradford was Col. of the Reg. & Jeremiah Basset Lieut. & the Brigade was commanded by Genl. Patterson I positively know said Ebenezer Thacher was a Regular Soldier in the Continental Army three years I further testify & say said Ebenezer Thacher is poor & needy & needs the assistance of his Country for Support — Samuel Taylor

Ebenezer Harker Discharge

Ebenezer Shacher Late a Serjeant of the 11. th Massachusetts Regiment, Having faithfully served his Country, in the service of the United States three Years, being the term for which he enlisted, is hereby discharged the service of the United States, & hath liberty to pass unmolested from his present Quarters at West Point, to his usual place of Resi- dence in Massachusetts State, & is justly intitled to whatever privileges, or Gratuities shall be allowed by said State, or the States in General, he always behaved as becometh a good Soldier.
Given under my hand in Garrison at West- point this 31. st Day of March D r , 1780.
Gamaliel Bradford Colo.
A true Copy Attest. — Tho: Shacher

Omaha Neb Oct 19 th 1907
Commissioner Pensions.
Washington D.C.
Sir
If Ebenezer Thatcher (or Thacher) a Revolutionary Soldier from Mass. received a pension, will you kindly send me a copy of his pension record.
Very truly, yours.
Sophia Cook Kincemann
Mrs A. H. Kincemann
112 South 26 th Ave
Omaha Neb.

Could not answer this letter no envelope with it and no p.o. ad. other than street no. Ad.
Aug. 7. 1907
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C..
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly send me a copy of the Pension Record of Ebenezer Thatcher a Revolutionary Soldier from Yarmouth Mass..
Very truly J. T. Stubbs
2219 Dodge St.