Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,037, for Nathaniel King, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
King, Nathaniel Rebecca
NUMBER
W. 16.037
CONTENTS

3036
New Hampshire
Rebecca King widow of Nathaniel King, decd.
who died on the 29 th May 1809. of Hanover in the State of N. H. who was a Corporal in the Co. commanded by Captain Moss of the reg t commanded by Col. Vose in the Mass. line for 13 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensions at the rate of 18 75 Dollars 66 2/3 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of Sept r 1839, to Supt. and Col. Thos. M. Edwards , Heene, N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Mar 1839 $190.64 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Dec r 39 23.83
$214.47
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy , Clerk. Book A , Vol. 2, Page 27.

183/4
Mr. Isaac Fung West Winchester Cheshire County New Hampshire.

Dear Sir.
I think I have procured every thing which is requisit to shew the sample manufg of the parties which you mention in your letter, as you will see by the certificates on the other half of the sheet. The money which you sent has amply repaid me for all my trouble. Yours respectfully Foster Perkins

Declaration of Ribena King Will of Stalk 5599 NH 4693 Act July 4 1836 Married 1767 died 1809
Allen 13 and as a Capt in Col Vols Ref. Mch. line
2 entries
50-
Mr Elias Mabb Manchester NH

I Foster Perkins of Kingston in the County of Plymouth, State of Massachusetts, on oath do testify and say, that I am Town Clerk of said Kingston, and have in my Custody the records of said Town, in book N o 1, page 8 th . I find the following record under the head of "Marriages by the Rev William Rana" to wit, October first, Seventeen Hundred and Sixty Seven. "Nathaniel King of Plympton and Rebecca Eveson of Kingston, were lawfully joined in marriage."
I further testify and say, that from the records in my possession, it appears that the above named William Rana was a settled Minister of the Gospel in said Town of Kingston at the above named date.
The foregoing is a true Copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures as follows. "1 st of Oct r 1767."
Foster Perkins Town Clerk.
State of Massachusetts County of Plymouth } ss.
Be it known that on this Eighteenth day of May 1839 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Plymouth personally appeared the above named Foster Perkins and made Oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed - and I certify that said Foster Perkins is Town Clerk of said Town of Kingston - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year last above written.
Eli Cook, Just of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Plymouth
I, William H. D. D. of the judicial bench in the County of Plymouth aforesaid hereby certify that the books by him in the foregoing deposition mentioned are true copies of the originals for the said County of Plymouth duly commissioned & qualified and that his signature hereunto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Superior Judicial Court on the day year aforesaid
William H. D. D.

Declaration - In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 4 th July 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
State of New Hampshire } ss County of Cheshire }
On this sixth day of June A. D. 1839 Rebecca King a resident of Winchester in the County of Cheshire aged ninety three years (whos maiden name was Rebecca Evason) 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 4 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows - That she is the widow of Nathaniel King who was a corporal in Capt Stoddards Com y in the army of the revolution - That she was married to said King in October 1787 at Kingston Massachusetts the place of her residence at that time - that in the said King died on the twenty-ninth day of May 1809 - that after the services were performed he resided in Kingston County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts
Lewis Hasset
Rebecca X King her mark
Lucy King
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me Horace Chapin Judge of the C.C.P.
The above applicant being feeble and in bad health is the cause of this declaration being taken out of Court
Horace Chapin Judge of the C.C.P.

State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss
I Henry Coolidge, Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature in and for the County and State aforesaid hereby certify that Horace Chapin, was on the 16 th day of June instant, and still is a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, being a court of Record, in said County of Cheshire, duly commissioned and sworn - and that his signature within written is genuine.
The within whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Keene in said County this eight day of June AD 1839.
H. Coolidge Clerk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
awd October 13, 1927
Elena J. Darling Historical & Antiquarian Society Vineland, N. J.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 16037, it appears that Nathaniel King, while a resident of Kingston, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, enlisted February 16, 1777 and served until March 5, 1778 as Corporal in Captain Stoddard's Company, Colonel Vose's Massachusetts Regiment.
He died May 29, 1809 at Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Soldier married October 1, 1767 at Kingston, Massachusetts, Rebecca Evason or Everson. He was then of Plimpton, and she of said Kingston.
She was allowed pension on her application
I used state report as she was granted pension on it and

executed June 6, 1839, while a resident of Winchester, New Hampshire, aged ninety-three years.
There are no data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16037
Rebecca King Wife of Nathaniel King Coop. Rev. Nat.
Act July 4 th 1836
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 102
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1927-Oct. 12: Hrs. to Elena J. Darling sees

VINELAND HISTORICAL AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY
FRANK D. ANDREWS, SECRETARY
VINELAND, N. J.
May 12th,
1927.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
At the suggestion of the Adjutant General, Major General Robert C. Davis, I am writing to ask if in your department you have any record of Revolutionary service for the fol- lowing men:-
Samuel Darling, David Darling Nathaniel Ying.
If you have, will you be kind enough to send us copies.
We are gathering material for genealogical records of both families and much desire the information re- quested.
With thanks for the trouble you may take in our behalf, I am,
Yours very truly,
Ebenezer G. Darling Assist Sec.
All the questions which you ask of me I had hoped to obtain from you. I can add nothing of any account. If I find anything more will write later. Please accept my thanks, Ebenezer G. Darling

Ex.A. W.F. Div.Rev.& 1812
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C. May 14, 1937
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow Rebecca C. or XXXX XXXX , Mercy T. Darling.
Name of soldier. s David Darling
XXXX soldiers at enlist XXXX address of XXXX
ment & after service
Company Mass. or Rhode Island.
Regt
State where enlisted
birth
Date of enlistment
death
Date of XXXX
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Only two histories are fur- nished each inquirer .
Return attached letter with reply.
Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

VINELAND HISTORICAL AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY
FRANK D. ANDREWS, SECRETARY
VINELAND, N. J.
Oct. 14, 1927.
Mr. Winfield Scott, Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
The simple words "I thank you" seem very inadequate, as they stand, but if you could read into them the gratitude and pleasure which went into the writing of them you would feel fully repaid for the trouble you have taken in sending a complete report upon the two Revolutionary War claims, W. 25519 and W. 16037, for which I made inquiry.
Again, I thank you.
Sincerely,
Alma G. Darling Assist-Sec.

New Hampshire
Rebecca King widow of Nathaniel King, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 29 May 1809 of Cheshire in the State of N.H. who was Corpl in the CO commanded by Captain of the regt commanded by Col. Nase in the Mass. line for 13 Mo.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 41 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Augt 1836 to Deut and Eliza Marble Manchester N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $142.98 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 39 23.83
To M. Edwards $166.81 Keepe N.H. { Act July 7, 1838 }
Recorded by L.M. Gourdj Clerk, Book 1, Vol. 1, Page 44.

Nathl. King (Kingston) d 1809 Rebecca m.s. 1767 76 Bmo. Capt. Capt. Stoddard 76

Rebecca King
In lieu of this a certificate under the act of July 11 1836 has been issued
Payment to be made at Concord by Isaac Hill Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Con- cord, New Hampshire. Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 44, by
P. M. Hardy Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838. Rebecca King of New Hampshire widow of Nathaniel King deceased who was a Corporal in the Revolution and died on the 29 th day of May 1809 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of Fortyseven dollars and Sixty six cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this eighth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
J. Cooper. Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Sept 3 1846
Dear
Mr J. L. Edwards
Sumner of Pensions
Washington
Oct 10
Rebecca King A. H.

Sept 3 1846
Dear J. L. Edwards, Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.
Rebecca King A.A.

June Aug 29- 1839
Sir -
I enclose a certificate granted to Rebecca King - It is suggested that the proof in the case showed the marriage to have been before the service performed. - & that the certificate should have been granted under the act of 1836. -
Will you be good enough to cause an examination of the papers and if the suggestion is correct forward the proper certificate -
Respectfully
Yours
J. H. Edwards

Henry Ringman Esq
agent for the estate of Nathl. King
Winchester
(N. R.)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, May 10 th 1839
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 Nath l King is borne on an account in the Army books in this Department, as a Corpor l of _____ Capt. Stoddards Company. Col. o Vose's Reg t . and credited by Service from February 16 th 1777 to March 5 th 1778. being 13 Months.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John P. Bigelow
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

3rd of June. May 19.
Most of our notes are in the Russian Opinion on Washington. The enclose is all that we can find concerning R. King in the Dwight's Journal here.
J. P. B.

Rebecca Kling, Affidavit

State of New Hampshire } Cheshire ss }
It is known that before me Horace Chapin a Justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Rebecca King and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of Nathaniel King named in her declaration that she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the said Nathaniel King. That she now resides in Winchester N.H. and has resided there for the space of fifty two years past and that previous thereto she resided in Halifax Mass that her said husband Nathaniel King died at Winchester aforesaid on the twenty-ninth day of May eighteen hundred and nine. to the truth of which statement I am fully satisfied
Se wis Trassett Lucy King
Rebecca her X King mark
Sworn and subscribed to this sixth day of June 1889
Before me Horace Chapin Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above subscribing witnesses are credible persons
Horace Chapin Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss.
I Henry Coolidge Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature in and for the County and State aforesaid hereby certify that Horace H. Hapgood was on the 6 th day of June instant and still is a Justice of the Peace in said County of Cheshire duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature within written is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Keene this eighth day of June A.D. 1839.
H. Coolidge Clerk