Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,929, for Simeon Leonard, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Continental Mass.
Leonard Dimeon
NUMBER _____
NUMBER $ 40,929
CONTENTS

Satellite to Robert Temple of July 30 th 1832
Notification sent to Temple June 15 1820 Rutland
From H. H. H. to 3168.
To Vermont Roll
to New York Simeon Leonard W Sergeants R. P. Mass. Pirate
the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th of April 1818 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th of Sep. 1818 and forwarded to Thomas Monmond Esq. Rutland Rutland Co Vermont
arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 $ 39. 75 semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 48. 00
Ans. 4 Mos. 29/30. $ 87. 75
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Massachusetts Line
One Year, 1818
Resided Vermont

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Yates
ss.
On this Ninth day of December 1826, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Yates personally appeared Simeon Leonard who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain James Perry in the regiment commanded by Colonel Paul D. Serjeant in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of New York - where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the State of New York are, that he has one son in law and one daughter residing there with whom he wishes and expects to reside during his life. Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. §
John Harvey Justice of the Peace
Simeon Leonard
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be proved by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The Pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

State of New-York, Yates County, ss, I, Abraham H. Bennett, Clerk of the said county do hereby certify that John Starkey before whom the within affidavit was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in said county duly authorized by law to act as such - That I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his signature to the same (the within Certificate) to be in his own proper hand writing and genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said county this Twelfth day of December, 1826 A. H. Bennett, Clerk

State of New York Yates County ss
He under Bissell of the town of Reading in the County of Steuben and State aforesaid being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he has been personally acquainted with Simon Leonard late of the town of Timnath in the county of Rutland and State of Vermont and well knows him to be the same person described in the affidavit herunto annexed. And further this deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed Alexander Bissell this 4 th day of Decem- ber 1826 before me James Starkey J.P.
I John Starkey Justice of the peace do hereby certify that the above named Alexander Bissell is a person of credit and veracity
James Starkey J.P.

State of New-York, Yates County, ss:
I, Abraham H. Bennett, Clerk of said County do hereby certify that John Starkey was at the time of taking the within affidavit a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized by law to take the same, that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and readily believe his signatures to the within certificates to be genuine, and in the proper hand writing of the said Justice.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County this 12th day of December 1826.
A. H. Bennett, Clerk.

Siawee Leonard 6 th apl. 18 18. Mr.
Thomas Hammond, Esq., Assistant Judge Rutland County, Vermont.
This applicant on the roll of Massachusetts, for 8 months, only.
Admitted.
Inadmissible, unless satisfactory testimony be adduced, that the claimant served 9 months in continuance at least, at some period of the revolutionary war.
completed

I Simeon Leonard of Tunimouth in the County of Rutland & State of Vermont, of the age of sixty four years, being duly sworn do declare before you, that in January 1776 I enlisted into the Continental Army to serve for one year under Capt. James Perry, in Col. Paul D. Sargent's Regiment of the Massachusetts line - That I enlisted at Roxbury & immediately joined my company at Roxbury that soon after we marched to Bunker Hill, and from thence to the Castle where we remained about five or six weeks, and from thence we marched to New York - and from thence to White Plains and from thence to Trenton, New Jersey, where I was discharged in January 1777, having served one full year in said company as a soldier. We received no written discharge, except the Sargent who was discharged with us received a pass for himself & the men in company with him. I have not, and never had, any writing either to shew my enlistment or discharge. I further say that I was in the battle of Trenton. I further say that I am a resident citizen of the U. States, and have resided in Tunimouth aforesaid seven years. That I am poor and that from my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of assistance from my country for support - and further say not -
Simeon Leonard
Subscribed & sworn this 10 th day of April A.D. 1818 before me -
Thos Hammond first Judge of Rutland County Court

State of Vermont
We Thomas Gibbs & Cornelius Gibbs of Pittsfield in the County of Rutland being duly sworn do depose & say, that we are acquainted with Simon Leonard who made the foregoing declaration - That we were acquainted with him during the war of the revolution, having served with him in the same company - we further say that the said Simon served as a soldier one year in Capt. Perry's company in Col. Sargeant's Regiment in 1776 as stated in his foregoing declaration and further say not -
Subscribed & sworn this 18 th day of July 1818, before me and I certify that the said Thomas & Cornelius are credible witnesses
Thomas Gibbs Cornelius his mark
Thos. Hammond
Arista Judge Rutland County Court

State of Vermont Rutland County ss
I Thomas Hammond one of the Judges of the County Court for the County of Rutland do certify that I am satisfied the foregoing named Simon Leonard, an applicant for a pension, as a soldier served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy agreeably to his foregoing dec- That from his reduced circumstances he stands in need of assistance from his country for support laration. In consideration whereof I certify the foregoing evidence in his case and the pro- ceedings had thereon in conformity to an act of Congress passed the 18 th March 1818 entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war"
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and have caused the seal of said Court to be hereunto affixed at Rutland this 6 th day of April 1818
Thos Hammond
State of Vermont
I Robert Temple Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify that the Hon. Thomas Hammond who subscribed the above certificate is one of the Judges of said Court - and that I have affixed the seal of said Court to these presents by order of said Judge at Rutland this 6 th day of April 1818
Rob t Temple

Simeon Leonard
3168
Continue
March 1829

STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
On this fifth day of June 1820
personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland, in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Simeon Leonard aged 66 years, resident in Tunbridge in said county of Rutland, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: in Capt. Perry's Co. Col. Sargents Regt. of Vt. Mts. one year in 1776
that he made his original declaration on the 6 th day of April 1818 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 3168 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th 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.
1 hoe - 1 shovel - 1 axe - 1 old bridle - 1 pot - 1 kettle - 1 spider - 8 chains - 1 small looking glass - 1 pine table - 1 shovel & tongs - 2 pails - 1 loom - 1 chest - 2 meat casks one of which has a little pork in it - 1 quill wheel & sweeps - My occupation is that of a husbandman. I have a wife named Maria aged 66 years. We are both in tolerable health for people of our age. I have a daughter residing with me aged 22 named Melaney, who is in ill health. I live with my son who helps me. I have another son residing in the family who is subject to fits. - Simeon Leonard
Sworn to and declared on the fifth day of June 1820 before said court. R Temple CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
I, Robert Temple clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland, 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 Twelve dollars.
whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland, this fifth day of June 1820 R Temple

July 16 1832 Simon Leonard for transfer
Pension Office
Unit 20 1/2 Rutland (Catskill)

State of Vermont Rutland County ss
On this 9 th day of July A.D. 1832 before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for said County of Rutland personally appeared Simon Leonard who on his oath declares, that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Capt. Perry in the Regiment commanded by Col. Sargeants in the service of the U. States; that his name is placed on the Pension Roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed - that he now resides in the State of Vermont where he intends to remain, and wishes his Pension to be there payable in future; and that his reason for removing to the U. States is that his friend resides there. Simon Leonard been subscribed to before me this day 8 year aforesaid
R. Temple Justice Peace
March 1819

State of Vermont, Rutland Co. — 3
On this 9 th day of July 1832, personally came Thomas Brown, a credible witness, who being duly sworn, states before me, that he well knows Simon Leonard, & knows him to be the same person described in the foregoing affidavit —
Sworn before me this day before April R. P. Pease Jus. Peace
State of Vermont, Rutland County, ss
I Robert Pease, Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that the above sample before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, is a true & the same for said County, duly commissioned — And that his signature thereto is in his proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 9 th day of July 1832
R. Pease

Simon Leonard Esq. for transfer.
Benjamin Church Rock Street, N.Y.
Recd. 16 Jan. 1827
Simon Leonard Esq. Rock Street, N.Y. 16 Jan. 1827

1827 3 d Jan y
Starkey Gate 6 o New York
Sir
Enclosed I send Simeon Leonard's Application for a transfer of his Pension Certificate
Hon Philip Barker } your Obedient Serv t Secretary of War } Benjn Cheever

40929 Recy  INVALID.
File No. 40929
Simeon Leonard Seiz. P. & P.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 291
[Arrangement of 1870.]