Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 13722, for David Legg, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Legg David
S 13 7 2.2
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CONTENTS

21094
Massachusetts David Legg
of Worcester in the State of Mass who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain  of the Regt commanded by Col Read in the Mass line for 22 mos 20 days Sergt 1 " 10 " Corp
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 118 Dollars 21. Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Jan'y 1832 and sent to J Hastings Mendon Mass
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 $177.31 Semizant. allowance ending 2 Mar 33. 59.10 $236.41
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. H.  Clerk, Book D. Vol. 217 Page 99.
See letter to W.S. Hastings Sept. 17. 1834 - do. to same, Aug. 1805
[Faint handwritten notes on the right page] March 76 1896 and 1897 1898 1899 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819 1820

I Joel Legg of Caroline in the County of Tompkins in the State of New York, but now commorant in Mendon in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the seventy fifth year of my age, do testify and on oath declare, that David Legg of said Mendon enlisted about the beginning of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four in the company commanded by Capt Sam l Warren and in the regiment commanded by Col. the Read in the Massachusetts line of the Revolutionary Army for the term of eight months, and served out the said eight months and was honorably discharged about the first of January in the following year (1776). We enlisted and served for the same term and in the same company.
In May or June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven the said David Legg again enlisted into the Revolutionary Army in that Regiment commanded by Col. Bayley in the Massachusetts line, for the term of three years, and served out his three years of enlistment. He was a Sergeant at part of the time during this enlistment.
Joel Legg
Worcester ss: Mendon June 12. 1832. Then personally appeared the above named Joel Legg and made and subscribed the above affidavit in my presence and made

oath to the truth of the same before me, as a Justice of the Peace And I certify that I have known the said Joel Legg for many years and that his reputation for truth is good.
Wm G. Hastings, Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts.
County of Worcester ss.
On this twenty eighth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate now sitting at Mendon, within and for the County of Worcester aforesaid David Legg of Mendon in said County and State aged seventy six years
Who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That is to say, the last of April or early in May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy five, he then residing in Mendon, in that part thereof which is now Milford, enlisted for Eight Months in the Company commanded by Capt. Samuel Warren in the Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Read in the Massachusetts line of the Continental Army, was stationed and served out his term of enlistment, at Roxbury in this State, and was discharged about the beginning of January A.D. 1776.
That in May or June 1777, he being then a resident in Mendon, enlisted for the term of three years in the company of which one Samuel Warren was Captain - Murray Lieut. - Roane Ensign, in the Regiment of Col. Bayley in the Continental line: - was for a time under Gen. Learned. The Capt. Warren last named, died at Valley Forge. Enlisted at said Mendon, mustered at Spencer or Leicester and marched to New York, when he met the Army retreating from Ticonderoga at the Block Encampment; - went down to the half-moon on North River, where a party was detached to relieve Fort Stanwix, and was included in this detachment - saw Gen. Harkins on his death bed - was in the battle at Still-water when Gen. Arnold was wounded - continued with the army till Gen. Burgoyne surrendered - then marched to Valley Forge and went into winter quarters - was near Monmouth Court-house at the time of the battle but not engaged in it - after that battle was stationed at West Point till he was discharged at the expiration of the three years enlistment. He held a Sergeant's Warrant, and officiated as Sergeant for more than two years after the surrender of Burgoyne. This Warrant was sent to the War Department, when he applied for a pension under the Act of the 18th of March 1818, which was granted to him, but he was afterwards stricken from the pension roll on account of having too much property under the Act of May 1st 1820. He has no documentary evidence of his services in his possession, & refers for further evidence of his services to the documents accompanying his former application.

He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity whatever, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll, of the agency of any State.
year aforesaid
Before Nathl. Harris Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
Sworn to and subscribed the day and
his
David X Legg mark.
We
a Clergyman residing in the town of
in the County of
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with
who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be
years of age, that he is reputed and
believed in the neighborhood, where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn
and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
And the said Court thereupon proceeded to propound the following interrogatories, which he answered under oath, as follows:
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Answer,
2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer,
3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
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,
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental, and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer,
6. State the names of 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 of the Revolution?
Answer,

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department , that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certify that it appears to them, that Certificates is a Clergyman resident in the
NATHAN GAMES Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester who has signed the preceding
credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Thos. Wheeler Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester Clerk of the Court of
do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Daniel Legg for a pension & that the Hon. William H. Warling is a justice of the Peace in said County in full credit - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this the fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Thos. Wheeler Register of said Probate Court in Massachusetts

Pey. & 1812 War Section.
S 13722
aw
March 17, 1887.
Mrs. E. J. Lane, 610 W. Lake St. Milson, Wis.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records show two pensioners of the name of David Legg, who served in the Massachusetts Troops.
In the claim, S. 13722, of David Legg, who resided at Mendon, Massachusetts when he enlisted and applied for pension, it is not stated whether he was married.
In the claim S. 32983, of David Legg, who lived in Orange, Massachusetts when he applied for pension, but whose residence at enlistment is not stated, the name of his wife is given as Olive, but the date of marriage and her maiden name are not on record.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.
1 st service of these two just the same — see other claim

John Bailey ESQUIRE, Colonel, Of the First Massachusetts Regiment, in the Service of the United States, To David Legg of the County Worcester , GREETING.
B Y Virtue of the Power and Authority to me given, in and by the Delegates of the United States of North-America, in General Congress assembled, I do, by these Presents, (reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Courage and good Conduct) constitute and appoint you to be Third Serjeant, in a Company, of which Maj: Andrew Peters Esq; is Captain, in a Regiment, of which John Bailey Esq; is Colonel; raised for the Defence of the United States;---you are, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a Serjeant, in said Regiment. You are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, as you shall, from Time to Time, receive from me, or other your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in pursuance of the Trust reposed in you; for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant.
Given under my Hand and Seal, at West Point this Thirteenth Day of July - 1779
Andrew Peters Maj: & Capt:
John Bailey Col:

Jany. 25 th 99 Lyman Legg Millville, Mass.
Rev. War
13 4/22
INVALID.
Jany 7-1902 Mrs. Parl. M. Legg Spessville N.Y.
File No. 13 4/22
1925 Aug. 21- copies mailed to Louise M. Taylor. See letters & receipts in David Legg S. 32989
David Legg Sergt. Rev. War.
1927 Mar. 17 Mrs. S. J. Lane given name of wife and
Act: June 2 nd 1932
Index: Vol. 1, Page 224
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mendon Mass. July 31 st
Free.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions (War Department) Washington (city)

Millville Mass Jan 2 nd 1898 To The Gen Commission of Pensions Washington D.C. Sir Sir I hope you will pardon me in writing to you as I now do I am now quite anxious to get a copy of the pension Certification of David Legg who was a pensioner in Revolutionary war and died Apr 25 th 1844 Aged nearly 88- years. I ask for this as my Daughters wishes to receive a number of the Daughters of the Revolution and they desire this Information

OLD WAR & NAVY JAN 6 1899
If any expenses in travelling to, I will pay for the same and you will much oblige me
Yours Truly Respectfully Lyman L. L.

David Legg Maf
22 M ch & 20 days August 15 10 " leaf
26 M
adm
J. L. Edwards Esq
Rec. 25 Feb 1832
Revenue Office
$80.44.
5118.21.
W m L. Hastings Esq
Mender Maf
Genl Department

Mendon Mass. Aug. 20. 1832
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office,
Sir
Enclosed is the application of David Legg of Mendon Mass. for a Pension under the Act of June 7. 1832. He was on the Pension Roll under the Act of Mar. 3. 1830 but stricken from it on account of his property. The Deposition is sent herewith & he refers for further evidence if necessary, to that furnished the Department on his former application.
Please send his Pension Certificate, when issued, to me at Mendon Mass.
Respectfully Yours &c Wm L. Hastings.

610 North Lake Street, Madison, Wisconsin, January 26, 1927.
Commissioner of Pensions, War Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
It has been suggested by the Adjutant General's office at Washington, D. C. that I write you for information regarding David Legg, of Mendon, Massachusetts. This one David Legg served in the war of the Revolution. He enlisted May 23, 1777, and was discharged April 20, 1780. The records at Washington D.C. show that other service was given by this David Legg. He apparently reenlisted July 12, 1780, and and served for six months following this last enlistment.
I am collecting this material to make it possible for me to join the Daughters of American Revolution. Is there any record of the Marriage of this David Legg in your pension records. His home was, as I say, in Mendon Massachusetts.
Any material concerning said David Legg would be greatfully received.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Sydney J. Lane.
Sydney J. Lane

See letters & receipt in David Legg S 32989. Mass. Troops.
Copies mailed to Finance Division notified Aug 21-25-26.

3-2006 OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 2281 Date Aug. 14, 1925 Subject David Legg, Rev. S 13722 1 copies of 3 pieces consisting of 4 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Rev. Mrs. Wm. Lech Division.
Remarks: .....
Approved:
W. Wilson Chief Clerk
Chief Clerk.

Mendon Ms. July 29. 1835
Sir
By a recent Resolve of the Legislature of this State a citizen of this State, who enlisted for three years and served two years and six months under the enlistment in the Revolutionary Army, shall be entitled to fifty dollars
David Legg a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832 on the Pension Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, enlisted in the Spring of 1777 in the company commanded by Capt Warren Bradbury & Col Bailey's regiment for the term of three years and was discharged at West-point in 1780, the evidence of which is among the papers he filed to obtain his pension & probably on the Rolls in the Department of War.
I wish to obtain a certificate, that it appears by the rolls in your department or by other documents (as the case may be) that David Legg did enlist in the Revolutionary Army in 1777; that he resided in Massachusetts at the time of his enlistment and that he served under that enlistment for at least two years and six months & was honorably discharged. I will thank you to forward the certificate to me at Mendon Mass. & you will much oblige an old soldier &
Your Ob't. Serv't.
Wm. J. Hastings.
To J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions. -

Payable on the 1 st March and 1 st Sept r . of each year at the U. S. Branch Bank in Boston
Received C. Shepard

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the UNITED STATES, of the 18 th of March, 1818, David Legg in Legg is late a Private in the Army of the Revolution is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars cents per month, to commence on the 14 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
GIVEN at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES, this 1 st day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War

798.
Massachusetts Roll,
David Legg 4
Massachusetts Private June 1777 3 years
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 th of June 1818 and sent to Hon. Edward Bangs, Worcester, Mass.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818
Semi-annual ending
4 months 21 / 30 $37.60
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
✓ Mendon, Worcester Co

David Legg. 11/1/81
Correct JH
2/2/81

State of Massachusetts
I the undersigned David Legg - a Citizen of the United States, now resident at Mendon in the County of Worcester - in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, at sometime in the month of April, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven - the particular day of the month, I cannot now ascertain -
I entered and was engaged in the Massachusetts line in the service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to sometime in the month of April, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty,
as a Soldier in the Continental Army against the common enemy, without any interruption or absence: that I belonged to the First Massachusetts Regiment (in the service of the United States) commanded by Colonel John Bailey, and was then a Corporal in in a Company in said Regiment, commanded by Captain Warren, who died at Valley Forge in 1778, said Company was afterwards commanded by Captain Andrew Peters, and on the thirteenth day of July, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy seven, I was by a Warrant under the hand and seal of the said Colonel John Bailey, appointed Third Sergeant in said Company, and that I left the service at sometime in the month of April in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty, after having faithfully served in said Army Three years according to my enlistment - that I was honorably discharged from the Army, and received my written discharge but it is now lost, or I cannot find it - and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of sixty three years, and very infirm, having been sick for about four months past, and am still very feeble -
And I hereby relinquish all claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
David Legg
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 14 th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 18 - pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me,
Edward Bangs Judge of Court Common Pleas Worcester County the abovenamed David Legg
and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination duly made by me the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true.
with the seal of said Court
Edward Bangs

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Legg, Edward GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11469 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 11, 1790 TO — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.