Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,432, for Hezekiah Thorndike, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Thorndike, Hezekiah Abigail
W. 15,432
CONTENTS

N o 31. 747.
Repd: by to Agent, Letter Oct: 17. 44
Massachusetts
Hezekiah Thorndike, deceased,
of Middlesex (in the State of Mass:
who was a private in the company - commanded by Captain Walker - of the Regt: - commanded by Col: Bridge in the Massachusetts line for 19 mo: 12 days. -
Increased, from $39.77 Per ann:
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts - at the rate of 64 Dollars 65 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Vending on 3 rd May, 1842, the day he died -
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of October 1844 and sent to Elijah Clark Brighton, Mass: -
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$721.92
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. H. Steward Clerk, Book E - Vol. 2 - Page 86 -

no 6264
Massachusetts
Abigail Thorndike, decd. widow of Hezekiah Thorndike who was a private in the Massachusetts line Mass
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 64 Dollars 65 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. ending 30th August, 1843, when she died. —
Certificate of Pension issued the 17- day of October 1844 and sent to Elijah Clark Brighton Mass. —
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 39 —
Repd: by letter to pension agt., Oct 17 - 1844. —
amt: due pble to children see letter to Hon. W. Parmenter 28. March, 1845

I Noah Spalding of Chelmsford in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts. of Lawfull age Depose and say that I have in my possession care and keeping the original Church Records of the first Church and Society in this Town. & that I find in range of Marriages the following Marriage Rebeckah Thorndike & Abigail Chamberlain. June first Seventeen hundred and Seventy nine - I hereby certify that the above is a true extract from the original Records in my care and keeping with the exception of date which is expressed in full legable figures in the margin as follows June 1. 1779 Attest Noah Spalding -
I Noah Spalding, above named depose and say that the records above referred to are the records of the first Church & Society in the Town County & State aforesaid and is without doubt the original hand writing of the Rev. Eberth Bridge who was pastor of said Church and Society at that time Attest Noah Spalding
Middlesex ss. Chelmsford Oct. 4 int AD 1873. Then personally appeared Rev. Noah Spalding and made oath that the above certificate by him made & subscribed is true. Before Me. Elijah Clark, Justice of the Peace,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston October 11 th 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation, Elijah Clark was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex.
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.
Isaac A. Dole
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I, Noah Spalding of Shelburne in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, seventy-two years of age. Do testify and say that I have been acquainted with Ezekiel Thorndike and Abigail his wife for more than fifty years past. That the said Ezekiel Thorndike was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and died in this town in the Spring of 1842. That his widow the said Abigail Thorndike died in the first part of September last 1843. and that she remained the widow of the said Ezekiel Thorndike up to the day of her decease,
Noah Spalding
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex, ss. Shelburne Oct. 4 th A D 1843
Then personally appeared Noah Spalding, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true, and I certify that he is a credible witness and worthy of full confidence.
Before Me. Elizah Clark, Justice of the Peace,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex County ss.
I Isaac Brooke Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex aforesaid, hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited that Hephzibah Thorndike late of Chelmsford in the said County of Middlesex died on the month of April in the year eighteen hundred and forty two, & that Abigail Thorndike who was the widow of said Abigail Thorndike died on the thirtieth day of August in the last past (1843) & that she left four children only, at her decease to wit: Hephzibah Thorndike, Jeremiah Thorndike, John P. Thorndike & Abigail Thorndike, all of whom are now living.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this fourteenth day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred & forty three.
Isaac Brooke Reg.

May 20. 1844.
Can't
Hon. J. L. Hamblake 333 Chap Hill 1832
No. 31,747.
Correspondence of Passions Washington City D. C.

Lowell Mass. May 15th. 1840 -
Dr. Sir.
Mr. Fletcher Thorndike, a Rev. y. Pensioner under the Act of 4 of June 1832. sent for his pension yesterday, and the Agent at Boston refused to pay until Sept. 4th. because the Certificate was granted since the 4th of March last. Mr. Thorndike's pension is due from March 4. 1831. to this time; he is as poor as a man can be, has been supported, himself & wife, many years by a son, who resides in Boston, he is now over 85 years old - a cripple, and he needs his money very much - I have therefore presumed to ask the favor of an order allowing him to receive what is due him immediately - The old man is quite childish, is very impatient to receive his money, and as it can make no difference with the Government, I hope you will consent to allow him to receive his pay immediately - Were I alone concerned in this matter, I should not trouble you with this request - I think I may reasonably ask this favor, without being charged with making groundless requests. With respect I am your humble Servant
Hon. J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions
Isaac Adams Atty. to Fletcher Thorndike.

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The children of Abigail Thorndike deed: - Mapsto - act 7th: July 1838 —

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Middlesex. ss.
On this tenth day of October eighteen hundred and forty three. Personally appeared, before the Hon. S. P. P. Day, Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex, Melchior Thorndike, a resident of Cambridge in said County, forty eight years of age, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration for himself, and in behalf of his three Brothers, Melchior Thorndike, Jeremiah Thorndike and John P. Thorndike, the only surviving children of Abigail Thorndike, their Mother, who died on the thirtieth day of August A.D. 1843, which declaration is made in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July seventh 1838, and a joint Resolution passed on the sixteenth day of August 1842, granting pensions to certain widows. That his Mother the said Abigail Thorndike, was the widow of Melchior Thorndike who was a Private in the first eight months service, in the year 1775, and according to the best of his knowledge was in Capt Benjamin Walkers company, was also in Capt. John Fosses company in the first part of the year 1776, was also in Capt John Fosses company at Bunkerhill, in the last part of the year 1776, also was at the capture of Genl Burgoyne in Capt Russells company in the year 1777, also, at Rhode Island in Capt Wrights company in the year 1778, and all of his services amounted to near twenty five months service, all of which services was rendered in the Revolutionary War from the Town of Nashford, or Newbury in the County of Middlesex. She further Declares that the said Abigail Thorndike remained up to the day of her death the widow of the said

Nezekeiah Thorndike, that they were united in marriage on the first day of June Seventeen hundred and seventy nine. That the ceremony was performed by the Revd. Mr. Bridge of Shelburne. That her marriage to him did not take place prior to the said Nezekeiah Thorndike leaving the service, but previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated, Leclotus Thorndike
Subscribed & sworn to by said Leclotus Thorndike on the day & year first above written, at a Probate Court held on said day at Cambridge. before
J. P. Fay Judge of Prob. for said County of Middlesex -
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County fr.
I Isaac Bicknell Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex aforesaid hereby certify that the Hon. said J. P. Fay is the Judge of said Court & that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this Thirteenth day of October in the year Eighteen hundred & forty three
Isaac Bicknell Reg.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 June 1832, Hezekiah Thorndike, deceased, who was a private in the revolutionary War, was entitled to a pension at the rate of $64.65, per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1831, and ending on the 3 d May, 1842, the day of his death, which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to Hezekiah, Jeremiah, Zebulon, and John P. Thorndike, only surviving children, after having deducted the amt. already paid.
This pension has been increased from $39.77, per annum.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 17 th — day of October — one thousand eight hundred and forty-four —
Secretary of War.
Examined and 7 Countersigned. 5
Commissioner of Pensions.

Hezekiah Shorndike
35:002
Hezekiah Shorndike
Mass
Act 7. June '32
rolls - in 75. on 8 mo. - 77. on 3.28.
admnd
11 mo. 28 ds pri
$39.77.
19-72 release roll of Jno. Lord to NYork in 76
Joel Adams Lowell Mass.

State of Massachusetts. Middlesex County, } ss.
On this twenty second day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty, personally appeared in open court, before the justice of the Police Court of Lowell, the same being a court of record, within and for said County of Middlesex within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Ezekiah Thorndike, a resident of the town of Chelmsford in said County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged eighty five years, who, being first sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed June 7th. 1832; That he enlisted into the Army of the United States, as a private, in the month of May in 1775, for the term of eight months, under Capt. Benjamin Walker, in Col. Eben- Bridges Regiment; at the time of this enlistment, he resided in the town of Tewksbury in said County of Middlesex, that he served the term of this enlistment at Cambridge, and in the vicinity of Boston, was in the Battle of Bunker Hill on the 17th of June 1775, and was there wounded -
That he enlisted again into the Army of the United States in February, 1776, for the term of two months, as a private, under Capt. John Ford, and that he is unable to give the names of his Field-Officers; that at the time of this enlistment, he resided in the town of Tewksbury aforesaid; that he served the term of this enlistment at Cambridge and in the vicinity of Boston in this State, and was there, while the Enemy lay in Boston, and at the time of the Evacuation of Boston by the Enemy, and that he marched into Boston on the night after the Enemy left.
That he enlisted again into the Army of the United States in August, 1776, as a private, under Capt. John Ford, for the term of five months. At the time of this enlistment he resided in the town of Chelmsford aforesaid, and marched from Chelmsford to Ticonderoga in the State of New-York, where he remained till the expiration of the term of his enlistment, and that he
16.5/- on Somersfield
Secy no roll
no roll

State of Massachusetts. Middlesex County, } ss.
16.5/7 - on Somerville On this twenty second day of January in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty, personally appeared in open Court, before the justice of the Police Court of Lowell, the same being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Middlesex within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Ezekiah Thorndike, a resident of the town of Shelburne in said County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged eighty five years, who, being first sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed June 7th. 1832; That he enlisted into the Army of the United States, as a private, in the month of May in 1775, for the term of eight months, under Capt. Benjamin Walker, in Col. Eben- Bridges Regiment; at the time of this enlistment, he resided in the town of Tewksbury in said County of Middlesex; that he served the term of this enlistment at Cambridge, and in the vicinity of Boston, was in the Battle of Bunker Hill on the 17th of June 1775, and was there wounded -
Secy no roll That he enlisted again into the Army of the United States in February, 1776, for the term of two months, as a private, under Capt. John Ford, and that he is unable to give the names of his Field-Officers; that at the time of this enlistment, he resided in the town of Tewksbury aforesaid; that he served the term of this enlistment at Cambridge and in the vicinity of Boston in this State, and was there, while the Enemy lay in Boston, and at the time of the Evacuation of Boston by the Enemy, and that he marched into Boston on the night after the Enemy left
no roll That he enlisted again into the Army of the United States in August, 1776, as a private, under Capt. John Ford, for the term of five months. At the time of this enlistment he resided in the town of Shelburne aforesaid, and marched from Shelburne to Ticonderoga in the State of New-York, where he remained till the expiration of the term of his enlistment, and that he

as unable to give the names of the Field Officers in Command at this time -
22.135 - on file 2840- That he enlisted again into the Army of the United States in August 1777, as a private under Capt. Russell of Drancit, for the term of three and a half months: that at the time of this enlistment he resided in the town of Shelburne aforesaid; That he marched from Shelburne under the command of Capt. Russell, to Bennington, in the State of Vermont on arriving at Bennington, he was detached from Capt. Russell's Company, and was put in charge of a Baggage Team, which he drove while he was there, transporting Stores for the Army, as he had orders. That he was there when Genl. Burgaine surrendered his Army at Saratoga or Still water; after which he was ordered to transport a load of flour to Williamstown; and from thence he accompanied the American Troops, who guarded the surrendered Troops as far as Brookfield in this State, where his Team gave out, and he left at then, and came home - and the Troops marched to Cambridge, that he served the whole term of this enlistment -
2.213 - 227 And that he again enlisted into the Army of the United States as a Sergeant under Capt. John Mink of Shelburne in June or July, 1778, for the term of six months; that he resided in Shelburne aforesaid at the time of this enlistment, and marched from Shelburne to Providence in the State of Rhode Island, under Capt. Mink, and after remaining in Providence a week or two, he was marched onto the Island of Rhode Island, where he remained until the Retreat under Genl. Sullivan - That he is unable to give the names of his Field Officers - That he remained in the Service under this enlistment until Capt. Mink returned home to Shelburne, but how long he continued in the Service before he came home, he is unable to state precisely, as the Company was dismissed, and he thinks they are all returned when Capt. Mink came home. He thinks he served under this enlistment between four and five months. That by reason of old age and loss of memory he is unable to state the names of the Genl. Officers, commanding during the several periods of his Service, but that he is fully confident that he served in all during the time of his several Enlistments, two years at least -

He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension, or an annuity, except the present, and except his Pension as an invalid pensioner, on account of the wound he received at the Battle of Bunker Hill. And he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Army in any State, except on that of the Agency of Massachusetts, as an invalid Pensioner. He further declares that he is unable to procure the testimony of a Witness, who has any personal knowledge of the services of said applicant, and that his discharge, if any he ever received, are lost, and cannot now be obtained.
Herzekeah Thorneke
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss Police Court of Lowell
Jan y 22 d 1840 - Sworn to & subscribed before said Court
Attest Albert Locke Clk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Middlesex ss - Police Court of Lowell. Jany. 21. 1840 - Hezekiah Thorndike. Applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of July 7. 1832 -
The following interrogatories were propounded to said Applicant in Open Court - and the following answers thereto were given by said Applicant, to wit -
1 When, and in what year, were you born?
Answer. I was born in the town of Bury in the County of Essex in this State, on the Seventh day of October, 1754.
2 Have you any record of your age? and if so, where it? Answer. I have no record -
3 Where were you living when called into Service; When have you lived since the Revolutionary war; and when do you now live -?
Answer. When first called into Service I lived in the town of Tewksbury in this State - I have lived in the town of Chelmsford and in the town of Carlisle in this State, since the Revolutionary war - and I now reside in Chelmsford.
4. How were you called into Service: were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a Substitute? and, if a Substitute, for whom? -
Answer. I entered the Army as a Volunteer -
5 State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the Troops where you served; such continental and Mili- tia regiments as you can recollect; and the general circum- stances of your Service -
Answer. From age and loss of memory, I am unable to state more particularly than, I have stated in my Declaration generally -
6. Did you ever receive a Discharge from the Service; and if so, by whom was it given; and what has become of it?
Answer. I never received any written Discharge, as I recollect -

7th State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier in the Revolution -
Answer I am known to Capt. John Butterfield, William Adams, Esq. Capt. Josiah Fletcher, William Fletcher and Mr. Samuel Parkhurst
Hezekiah Thorndike
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. Police Court of Lowell Jan'y 22. 1840 Sworn to & subscribed before said Court Attest Albin Locke clk

We John Parkhurst, a clergyman residing in the Town of Chelmsford in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts, and Samuel Parkhurst, aged eighty years, and residing in the same Town of Chelmsford, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Hezekiah Thorndike, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: and that we believe him to be eighty five years of age: that he is respected and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution; and that we concur in that opinion -
John Parkhurst Clergyman
Samuel Parkhurst
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Middlesex ss Police Court of Lowell. Jan'y. 22 d 1840 Sworn to and subscribed - Attest, Albert Locke, Clerk.
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 abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies that it appears to them that John Parkhurst, who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the said town of Chelmsford, and that Samuel Parkhurst, who has also signed said certificate, is a credible person; and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Joseph Locke, Justice of said Court.
I, Albert Locke, clerk of the police court of Lowell, in the county of Middlesex Commonwealth of Massachusetts, [which is a court of record, for the reason that it proceeds according to the course of common law, is a court of general jurisdiction having the power to fine & imprison, keeping a record of its proceedings, & having by law a seal & clerk] do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Hezekiah Thorndike, for a pension. - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twenty second day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Albert Locke, Clerk.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15432
Abigail Thordyke Widow of Hezekiah Thordyke Pri Rev War
Act: March 8 th 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 241
[Arrangement of 1870.]

31. n / 4  n / 4
Massachusetts.
Hezekiah Thorndike,
of Middlesex, in the State of Massachusetts, who was a private in the company, commanded by Captain Walker of the Reg't, commanded by Col. Bridge in the Continental line for 11 mos. & 28 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 39 Dollars n / 4  n / 4 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of May, 1840, & sent to Mrs. Abigail Adams, Lowell, Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840. $357.93 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept '40. 19.88 1 / 2
$377.81 1 / 2
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Wm G. Kautzinger Clerk, Book E Vol. 2 Page 86.
Ltr to J Adams May 21. 1840 to Adm. Fanny 28. May 1841

Mass Suspended due to Ill Adams March 31 st 1840
ad 7 June '32

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9812)
Abigail Thorndike decd.
Mass.
Set. to E. Clark, June 29. 1844
 40 0. 16  22 0. 22   6 0. 88 
Act. July 7. 1838.
721.92
42.11
51.112
11.2
64.65

9814 Oct 21. 1843.
C.
map, July 7. 1838. Ab. Beard,

Brighton July 6 th 1844
Dear Sir,
I enclose to you herewith the Declaration & the court certificate made this day in the case of the Wives of Ezekiah & Abigail Thorndike agreeable to your Statement of June 23 rd .
Very Respectfully Elijah Clark,
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City, D.C.

Sent by Elijah Black Aspen Pseudocum
Sp. Pseudocum
Rev. Jan 23 o 1845.
Re March 6/45.
not entitled, the widow not being alive at the time the joint resolution proposed.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Middlesex ss.
On this fourth day of February, in the year eighteen hundred and forty five, Personally appeared before me, Elizah Clarke, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Middlesex v State aforesaid. He, to wit: Ebenezer Thorneike, a resident of Cambridge in said County of Middlesex, forty nine years of age, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration as well for himself, as for Hezekiah, Jeremiah, and John P. Thorneike, all and the only surviving children of Abigail Thorneike deceased, which Declaration is made in order to obtain the amount of Pension which he claims from the fourth of March 1836, to the fourth of March 1841, also from the fourth of March 1843, to the thirtieth day of August A.D. 1843, the day of the death of the said Abigail Thorneike, as will be found by a Court Certificate on file in the Pension Office in the City of Washington. And the Declarant further alleges that his father Hezekiah Thorneike the husband of the aforesaid Abigail Thorneike was a private in the Revolution, that no Pension was allowed at the rate of sixty four dollars and sixty five cents per annum, and no paid to him, and the aforesaid Hezekiah, Jeremiah, & John P. Thorneike at the Agency in Boston in the State of Massachusetts, and further he saith not.
Lebete Thorneike
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written. Before me, Elizah Clarke, Justice of the Peace, Middlesex ss. Cambridge Feb. 4th. A.D. 1845. I hereby certify that Ebenezer Thorneike, who has subscribed and made oath to the above declaration, is personally known to me to be the same person who made claims for the pension allowed to Abigail Thorneike deceased widow of Hezekiah Thorneike, late of Shelburne in said County of Middlesex. Elizah Clarke, Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston February 6. 1845-
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Elijah Clark, was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex,
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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.
John G. Parsons Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Middlesex. ss.
On this sixth day of July eighteen hundred and forty four personally appeared in open court before the Hon. S. P. P. Hays. Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex. Yeolates Thorneike, a resident of Cambridge in said County, forty eights years of age, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following Declaration for himself and in behalf of his three Brothers, Nathaniel, Jeremiah and John P. Thorneike. The only surviving Children of Nathaniel Thorneike & Abigail Thorneike deceased, which Declaration is made in order to obtain an increase to his said father's pension agreeable to the act of Congress, passed June Seventh A D 1832. That his said father engaged in the service of his country on the nineteenth day of April 1775, and continued in the service for more than eight months, in the company of Col. Benjamin Walker in the Regiment of Col. Bridge, and in January - February 1776, he again engaged and rendered two months service at Cambridge in Col. John Hovey's company in Col. Robinson's Regt. and in July 1776, he again engaged and rendered five months service at Ticonderoga, in Col. John Hovey's company in Col. Jonathan Trumbull's Regt. and in August 1777, he again engaged and rendered four months service at Saratoga, in Col. S. Russell's company in the Regiment of Col. S. Bullard's, it is his impression that his said father rendered a short term of service at Rhode Island which he is unable to prove, and that at the time of his decease which took place on the third day of February in the year 1842, was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that by reason of age and bodily infirmity he has made application for the increase to his pension which he was justly entitled to receive for the service which he rendered his country.
The Deponent further declares that his Mother the said

Abigail Thorndike died in Newbury an adjoining town to Wellesford on the thirtieth day of August A.D. 1843.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the increase due under the act of 1832, and the pension
due his deceased mother under the act of Congress March 3d. 1843,
and declares that his said father's name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State except that of the State of Massachusetts.
The words " third day of May in the " were interlined before signing.
Zelotes Thorndike
Subscribed & sworn to by said Zelotes Thorndike on the day & year first above written, in open court, the words " third day of May in the " having been interlined by me before signing & before me
J. P. Fay Judge of Prob. for the County of Middlesex

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss:
I hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been adduced to me to prove, that Hezekiah Thorndike of Charlestown & Jeremiah Thorndike of Tewksbury & Zehethor Thorndike of Cambridge, all in the County of Middlesex aforesaid & John P. Thorndike of Boston in the County Suffolk were the sons of Hezekiah Thorndike Thorndike late of Shelburne in said County & Abigail his wife, & are all the children of said Thorndike, who were living at the time of his death & at the death of their said mother, that the said Hezekiah Thorndike deceased, was a pensioner of the United States, up to the time of his death which took place at Shelburne on the third day of May in the year eighteen hundred & forty two -
In witness whereof I have here unto set my hand & seal this eighth day of July A.D. eighteen hundred & forty four
J. P. P. Fay Prob. for said County -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex County ss
I Isaac Dike Overseer of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex aforesaid; hereby certify that the Hon. Saml P. D. Day is the Judge of said Court, & that his Signatures written on the foregoing papers are his genuine Signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court of Probate This sixth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four.
Isaac Dike Overseer

Elijah Church

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Oct 14 1842
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Hozebial Thorneike of Haverbury is borne upon the eight months rolls of Capt Benjamin Walter Col Bridge. from April 17 to August 1 1778. as a private
The name of Hozebial Thorneike is borne upon a receipt for his pay as a private in the Company of Capt John Ford from Feb 5 to April 1. 1778 Upon a receipt for his pay for mileage dated Scituate August 28 in the Company for Ford, and upon a receipt for his pay in said Company to Oct 1. 1778. in the Regiment of Col Wood (from an endorsement on the back of the payroll says July 25. 1778 March from Chelmsford and discharged at Albany January 1779)
The name of Hozebial Thorneike is also borne upon the pay rolls of Capt
3 mo. 28 is also borne upon the pay rolls of Capt 40 - 72 19.12

Stephen Russell from August 15 to Nov 30 1777 112 days travel Bunker Hill, 28 days The rolls of Capt. Merrill in 1775 do not bear the name of said Thornike
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who ren- dered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno A. Dole.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

5. I, the undersigned, of Cambridge in the county of Middlesex, and commonwealth of Mass ts . of lawful age, do testify and say that my Father, Nehemiah D'Armondie, rendered service in the Revolutionary War, and that he received a pension from the United States, and I have often heard my said deceased father while alive state that he did not receive a pension for all the service he rendered, and from his former statements & the best evidence within my knowledge, my said father was in the first eight months service in the year 1775 and it is my impression that he was in Lt Bangs Walkers company, that he was wounded at the engagement on Bunker Hill June 17 th 1775. That he was also in Lt John Foss company the first part of 1776. also was at Ticonderoga in the summer & autumn of 1776, in Lt John Foss company, Lt J Read Rgt. also was in the service at the capture of Genl Burgoyne in Lt Russels, company of Druit in 1777. also that he was in the service at Rhod Island in 1778, in Lt Mirots company, also that he was employed in carrying stores & provisions while in the service, and in order to obtain what is due as a pension I now request for myself in behalf of my three Brothers, an examination for proof of my said fathers service, of the documents in the

care and Superintendent of the Sanitary of the State & that the proof found, be forwarded to Elisha Clark of Brighton who is to aid on claims, Leah T. Thorne
Middlesex, Cambridge Oct. 7 th AD 1843
Then personally appeared Leah T. Thorne and made oath that the above copy of affidavit by him subscribed is true,
Before Me. Elisha Clark . Justice of the Peace,

31.747
Hezekiah Thorndike
Deed
minors
Mass's
Act June 7 th 32
en
Ad
19 m ts 2s priv
$ 14.65 per an
from March 4 th 31 - pay ments under former entifi- cate to be deducted - pay- ing in to annuities on May 3 '42.
Certificate is now in favor of Hezekiah Thorndike, Jeremiah Thorndike Zebulon Thorndike of John B. Thorndike.
Also under Act March 4 th 33 up to date of her death.
Elijah Clark Esq Brooklyn Mass's

Pension Office
Octr 44.
Yrs. The papers in the case of Hezekiah Thornike deceased claiming an in- crease of pension under the Act of June 7 th 32 have been examined and filed. In order to entitle the claimant to the an increase, the certificate of the Secy of Mass s should be produced esta- blishing service in addition to the term for which allowance has been already Hezekiah Thornike was allowed for eight months in '75 and three months and 28 days in '77 for which he stood credited in the rolls. The records in the Secy's office may show other ser- vice and if so an allowance may  will be made accordingly.
Elijah Clark Esq o Brighton Mass s
35 00 2 nd Act June 7 th 32

of a veteran then the
Miles Farmer, deletes to be free from laws.
P373. May 24, 1841 Pension Office
John Tyler. President of the United States. Washington. District of Columbia.
NH.
He's Thondike, NH 2d.
2

Nashua N.H. May 17 th 1841,
Hon. John Tyler:
President of United States.
Notwithstanding much has been said, already, respecting respecting our venerable fathers, who fought, in the revolution: but little has been done for the few remaining ones and their widows, —
Previous to the death, of our much lamented Genl Wm Henry Harrison. I was requested to state some particulars, that has come under my own observation. As I was prevented by the dispensation of Providence; and you Sir, by that dispensation, advanced to the chief magistracy; — it may not be useless for me to address your Honor, on the subject of Pensions.
Of all the subjects, that are to be brought before Congress: this is one that calls for sympathy.
And it may be asked, what justice, or what sympathy, does the present act, exhibit towards, the veteran soldiers of the revolution.
I am personally acquainted, with several of the survivors; of that memorable day. In conversation recently with one, by the name of Ezekiah Thornebke, who is 86 years of age, and retains his faculty, wonderfully! — remarked to me as follows.
"I was in the service of my country, seven years: during which time, I suffered much peril & hardship, and once badly wounded; at the close of the war

I had twenty two hundred dollars! But when success had crowned our efforts over England's tyranny, I found that my money was worth nothing comparatively speaking. Instead of being able to purchase, a lot of land, and cattle, such—depreciation on the money, that I gave it all, for one yoke of oxen, worth forty spanish dollars! And what is still worse, to my feelings; after serving my country faithfully, and suffering more or less, from my wound, the most of my days; I am not allowed my oath!—But according to the time proved, the few remaining of us, receive from government, and that is forty five dollars per year! Not as much as a Representative of Congress; has per week!! But let a majority of those who represent us; know, the hardships, of a winters campaign; the hunger, and thirst, veteran soldiers; endured, at that eventful period, then they would discern, whether, we were justly entitled, to something from government; to make us comfortable. As it supposed, by its administrators,—that we, who stand on the verge, of eternity; who are tottering with years, cares, and Poverty; would come forward with a li in our mouth; were we allowed our oath; as to service rendered? God, Forbid!! Then why is the act of Congress, of 1838 designed as they say; for the relief of soldiers, and widows; so restricted, that it is not attainable,— by many of them? If a man can prove, that he served, one or two years, and can prove the officer's names

under whom he served, then he can draw enough; to half pay his board for one year! If a widow, if she can prove the service, the officers under whom her, deceased husband: served, her marriage, prior to such a date, - and his name is to be found on a mutilated, roll, of sixty four years standing; then she is allowed a small pension; according to the late act. And many deserving widows, are deprived of a small pittance, justly due, — because they have not the means; of proving all this; although it is, as true, their husbands; fought, in the war, - as it is, that Gen George Washington fought. And the result is, many of them, are obliged to take up their abode; in the Almshouse!! —
My Heart recoils; within me, when I think; how less little, our services are known, and appreciated; and how, the government has been to act for those who stood as marks for British soldiers. — Who long has become, of the forty millions of surplus revenue? It has been distributed in such manner, as to cause debate, and contention! — the rich has profited more, by it; than the Poor Soldiers! who spent the prime of life, in fighting to establish a government; that has in a few years, accumulated enough, over and above their expenses; to reward fully, every surviving soldier, and widow, of the revolution!! When the Old veteran, finished his last sentence, the tears followed in quick succession; his furrowed cheeks! I promised to make the statement, to Gen Harrison. "But alas! I trust he's gone, to realms above; To realms, of pleasure, peace and love —"

"that will do the business," replied the old soldier, in ecstasy; "he knows the difficulties, we encountered; he will not turn a deaf ear, to our supplications? Honoured & Dear Sir; Yours are by Providence, destined to fill his Place. May God, in his mercy; preserve your life, & health; And when Pedestals, & Statues, erected, to the memory, of our Illustrious Chiefs - shall have through centuries, fallen into dust; may God, grant, your name, to be Perpetuated; for the acts of kindness, that He will bring about by your instrumentality. I am in Sincerity, Your Obedt & Abt Servt. D. Miles Furness. Hon John Tyler. President of United States.

Hezekiah Thondike '85 (Fruitbury Mass)
75. 8 mo. 11 P. Walker. Bragi 5 Vol 16. 57. 1902
Feb. 76 2. Ford until the evacuation of Boston Mar. 17 th
Aug 76 5. On Ford to Ticonderoga from Chelmsford
S. 77 3. 28. On roll =
July. 78 6. Minot. to R.R.

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Feb. 4. 1840
7 June 1830
Elizabeth Blackwell
FREE
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington City D. C.

Lowell, Mass. Jany. 30th. 1840.
Dear Sir,
I send you the Application of Horace Keith Thorndike of Shelburne, Windlesop County, Mass. for a Pension under the Act of June 7. 1832 - Mr. Thorndike has for many years rec'd a pension as an invalid, and I have until recently supposed he was not entitled to a pension under this Act. While he was receiving another Pension - But I find I have been mistaken, and that his Pension, as an invalid, does not prevent this claim - I have therefor endeavored to make his Declaration in conformity with your Rules, and I hope the papers are so made as to receive your approbation - Mr. Thorndike is well known to me, and has been all my days, I have not the least doubt, that he has stated his claim truly, and that he is entitled to be allowed a pension under the act of June 7. 1832 - and as to the amount I can only say he is a man of truth, and it is not doubted by any one that he served the whole of the several terms, as stated by him in his Declaration.
Be pleased to let me know the Result as soon as convenient, and oblige yours truly -
Jack Adams. for H. Thorndike
Hon. J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions.

May 5, 1840 H. H. Sproudi the Ms. A. 9. 2. 22
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Lowell Mass. April 30th. 1840 -
Dear Sir
311
36.66-
3.11
39.77
Your letter of the 31 st of March respecting the Claim of Hezekiah Thorneike for a Pension has been rec d , and in reply I can only say. Mr. Thorneike tells me, that he did positively serve in the Revolutionary war precisely as he has set forth in his declaration, but he has no witnesses living, that can be obtained; and if you require proof more than he has made, he must give up that part of his claim - He says he went as a substitute one Campaign, but he supposed his name was on the Roll. Mr. Thorneike has always resided in this vicinity, and is believed to be a man of truth. He is now nearly or over 85 years old, and his days are few. If he is entitled to any thing from his County by the laws under which we live, I hope it will be granted him soon. I have known him many years, and am very sorry that I misadvised him in relation to his claim, I informed him he could not draw two pensions at once, but it seems I was wrong - I suppose he is entitled to draw from 1831 for the amount you see fit to allow him - We shall not attempt to produce any further proof, but will submit the claim to your disposal - I do not intend to present any claim, which I suppose to be unfair - Be pleased to let us know the result as soon as may, and oblige yours very respectfully
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions
Isaac Adams

Brighton Oct. 19 th 1883
Dear Sir,
I enclose to you herewith the Claims, with the Documents of the heirs of Abigail Thordike deceased, the widow of Myles Thordike, claims under the act of 1830 against resolution August 4 th 1841.
Very Respectfully yours C. G. St. John Elijah Clark
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington, City, D. C.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 3 d of March, 1843, Abigail Thorndike, deceased, who was the widow of Hezekiah Thorndike, a private in the Revolutionary War, was entitled to a pension at the rate of $64.65, per ann: commencing: on the 3 d March, 1843, and ending on the 30 th : day of August, 1843, the day of her death, which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to Hezekiah, Jeremiah, Zebulon, and John P. Thorndike only surviving children.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this — 17 th : — day of October — one thousand eight hundred and forty-four —
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.