Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24584, for Jacob Low, Massachusetts

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Continental Mass
Low, Jacob Mary
W 24584
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3049.
Maria Mary Saw widow of Jacob Saw who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Capt. of Artillery
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of May 1849 , and sent to
Hon H. Clark Hof R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 21 Vol. 1
1893 April 18 J. Bradford - for object of engraving - if an hour - etc
Reported May 15/49

Low
PAID
True one
James S. Edwards Esq rs
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
District of Columbia

Bath (Maine) July 3 d 1839
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
To the case of Mrs.
Mary Low, widow of the late Jacob Low, deceased, Captain of Artificers, whose papers are placed on file under the act of July 7 1838; permit me to say that she is infirm - poor and needy, and in addition has one daughter left a widow in a bad state of health and very poor indeed having a family of helpless children.
I mention these circumstances, knowing that they will not have any influence as to the granting of a pension - but to show, that if it is granted it will be a deed of kindness to let her have it soon.
I do hope that the depositions of the two individuals, who were present at their marriage (which were sent with the first papers) together with the deposition of the Town Clerk (which has since been forwarded) that their marriage was recorded in the Town Books &c. &c. but that all the Town records had been burnt up - will be received as satisfactory on that point; in my last communication, I stated, that there was one more person living in a distant part of this State, who was also present at their wedding - but he has since deceased.
Since the burning of the Records of this Town, they are making new records, and do make a record of all Births, Deaths and Marriages as furnished to the Town Clerk; If it is necessary, then can be a record made of their marriage, and a certificate copy of the same sent on to you.
I hope I am not putting you to the much trouble, in asking you to inform me what is best to do in this case, provided anything more is required; and I shall feel under great obligations to you, for any communications respecting this case.
Yours, with great respect
Ammi R. Mitchell

V 3120. Mary Low. widow of Jacob. Me
act of July 38
2 yrs Capt Artificers
See - detached docu ments -
adm of 2 years Capt Artificers
600
No deduction
A. R. Mitchell Bath Me

EDWARD KENT, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MAINE.
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS,
GREETING.
KNOW YE, That Nathaniel Grootow, of Bath, whose name is borne upon the paper hereunto annexed, is Judge of Probate within and for our said County of Lincoln, and that Annie R. Mitchell of Bath, and Henry Fallman of Bath, are Justices of the Peace within and for our County of Lincoln as foresaid, and that I believe their signatures to the paper herewith annexed, are genuine,
duly nominated and appointed, commissioned and qualified; and that to their 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 caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at AUGUSTA, this fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eighth, and in the fifty  sixtythird year of the Independence of the United States of America.
BY THE GOVERNOR.
Sam l P. Benson Secretary of State.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838, entitled, "An Act granting half pay & pensions to certain Widows."
State of Maine
County of Lincoln ss.
On this second day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & thirty eight; personally appeared before the Hon. Nathl. Groton Judge of Probate for said County of Lincoln. Mary Low a resident of Bath in said county of Lincoln: Aged sixty nine years, 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 7 th 1838, entitled, "An Act granting half pay & pensions to certain Widows;" That she is the Widow of Jacob Low late of Bath aforesaid, who was a Sergeant & an Officer in the Army of the Revolution: He entered the army in 1775 and served his first term of about Eight Months at Cambridge in Massachusetts: He then enlisted for one year (1776) and was with the Northern Army at Ticonderouge &c. where he acted as Ensign &c. He was then for two years (1777 & 1778) Captain of a Company of Artificers under the command of Col. Jeduthan Baldwin chief Engineer of the Northern Department of the Army; and was at the taking of Gen. Burgoyne.
She further declares that she was married to the said Jacob Low on the sixteenth day of April in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty seven by the Rev d Francis Winter (now deceased) who was a regular settled Minister of Bath; and she could have proved the marriage by the Town records, had not said records been burned at a fire which happened within two years past. That her husband the aforesaid Jacob Low died in the State of New York in the Winter of the year Eighteen hundred and three: That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January - Seventeen hundred & ninety four, v iz : at the time above stated: and that she has not been married to any other person since the decease of her husband the said Jacob Low.
Witness Ammi R. Mitchell
Nov 2 nd 1838
State of Maine
County of Lincoln ss.
November 2 nd 1838
Personally appeared Mary Low widow above named & signed & read & understood the foregoing declaration. She being unable to attend Court from bodily infirmity - she being a Court of record - and made solemn oath that the same is true -
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court subscribed my name
Nathl. Groton Judge of Probate for Lin County

I John Stanford of Bath in the county of Lincoln & state of Maine Aged eighty one years, do on oath, testify and say, that in the year 1775 Jacob Low & myself both resided in Ipswich in the state of Massachusetts, and we both entered the continental service that year, I enlisted into a company commanded by Capt. Dodge, but I do not now recollect who commanded the company into which said Jacob Low enlisted; but both companies were stationed at Cambridge (Mass) during that year of about Eight months, when our time expired; and I well remember that during that time the orderly sergeant of the company to which said Jacob Low belonged, was broken for unfaithfulness, and I believe that said Jacob Low was appointed orderly sergeant in his stead: At the end of that term said Jacob Low & myself both enlisted for another term of one year (being in the year 1776) We both marched with the army from Cambridge to New York and I served out my year and remained ten weeks longer in the Army; and said Jacob Low served out his year for which he had enlisted making 20 months ; when he returned to Ipswich with orders from Col. Jeduthan Baldwin to enlist a company of Artificers for the continental service of which company he the said Jacob Low was Captain - I enlisted in said Jacob Low's company and served two years (1777 & 1778) under his command. Said Jacob Low was the paymaster of his company of Artificers, and I received my pay through him, while in his company. Said Jacob Low was during his first term of enlistment (1775) at Cambridge where he was orderly sergeant - The second year (1776) he was with the Northern Army at Ticonderoga where he was or acted as Ensign in the Army under the command of Gen. St. Clair. The company under the command of said Jacob Low (to which I belonged) was with the Northern Army then on

I Susan Gardiner of Wallasee in the County of Kennebec State of Maine aged sixty seven years do hereby and on oath declare, that I am a sister of Mrs Mary Low of Bath in the County of Lincoln, widow of Capt Jacob Low- — that my sister Mary was married to Capt Jacob Low April 18. 1787, by the Revd Francis Winter, at that time a regular ordained minister of the Congregational Church established at Bath - I was present at the wedding and have a distinct recollection of all the circumstances of the same - Capt Jacob Low died in the year 1803, leaving my sister his widow, in which she has ever remained -
Susan Gardiner
Lincoln ss. Aug 1. 1838. Then personally appeared Susan Gardiner above named and made oath to the truth of the above statements before me
Henry Tallman Justice of the Peace
State of Maine
Bath August 1. 1838 I hereby certify that the said Gardiner above named is a woman of truth and her statements under oath are entitled to full credence.
Henry Tallman Justice of the Peace

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of congress of 2 d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows & Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Maine
Lincoln county ss. ————— On this Sixteenth day of October 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Lincoln and State of Maine. Mary Low a resident of Bath in said county of Lincoln, Aged Eighty ————— years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of congress, passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served, during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Jacob Low, who was a captain of a company of Artificers; And that she received Six hundred Dollars per annum under the act of 17 th June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Mary L. Pattee
Mary Low
I certify that the declarant is, and has been many years personally known to me; and that the above was sworn to, and subscribed on the day and year above written:
Before me Ammi R. Mitchell Justice of the Peace.

STATE OF MAINE.
Lincoln, ss :
I, Edmund B. Bowman, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that Ammi R. Mitchell Esq
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, as appears by the papers hereunto annexed ; that he is duly qualified to act as such ; that his Commission is dated March 4 th 1847 , and will expire March 4 th 1854 ; and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, for said State, this nineteenth day of October Anno Domini, 1848 .
Edmund B. Bowman Clerk.

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3492
Anni R. Mitchell Bath Me

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838
State of Maine ss. On this Eighth day of May 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a Magistrate of the County of S  M  S
STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
I, Jacob Smith, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts
within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby CERTIFY that
Ammon S. Abbot Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as
a Justice of the Peace is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such; and that the name, so
affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
SEAL of the District Court for the Middle District
Con t this twenty first day of May
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty three
Jacob Smith CLERK.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838
State of Maine ss. On this Eighth day of May 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a Magistrate of the County of Lincoln Mary Low a resident of Bath in the County of Lincoln, aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Jacob Low, deceased, who was a Captain of Art. s in the Revolution. and died in 1803. and that she has received six hundred dollars annually under the act of July 7 th 1838 for the five years - that her pension certificate was No. 3,492 & given July 13 th 1839.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written Mary Low
Before me Ammi R. Mitchell Justice of the Peace

I Sarah Snipe of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln State of Maine, aged sixty nine years do testify and on oath declare that I am and from my youth have been very intimately acquainted with Mrs Mary Law of Bath, whose maiden name was Mary Lincoln - that she was married to Capt Jacob Law April 16, 1787 by the Rev Francis Winter of Bath - I was present at the wedding, and perfectly well recollect all the circumstances of the same - I do not know the precise time of Capt Law's death, but Mrs Mary Law still remains his widow. Sarah Snipe Witness to S. Snipe's signature Henry Tallman Greenville J. Mitchell Lincoln ss. Aug. 1. 1838 - Then personally appeared Sarah Snipe above named and made oath to the truth of the above statement before me Henry Tallman justice of the Peace
State of Maine Bath August 1 st 1838  Lincoln ss. Personally appeared Sarah Snipe above named and made solemn oath that the above and foregoing by her subscribed is true. I further certify that the said Sarah Snipe is a woman of truth and her statements are entitled to full credit. I further certify that the town records of the town of Bath, were destroyed by fire during the winter last past - Henry Tallman Justice of the Peace

James L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington
District of Columbia

I David Shaw of Bath in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine, aged about Seventy five years, Testify and say that I have resided in said Bath all my days, and that I held the office of Town Clerk of said Bath for the space of thirty five years in succession up the last year; that I was familiar with all the records of said Town of Bath up to February fourteenth Eighteen hundred and thirty eight, when the Building where the Clerks office was kept, together with all the records and papers of the Town of Bath were wholly destroyed by Fire; I am satisfied that the records would have proved the Marriage of Capt. Jacob Low to Miss Mary Lincoln, as I have repeatedly seen their Marriage recorded in said Town Book, by the Rev. Francis Winter, and have no doubt they were married as sworn to, on the sixteenth of April Seventeen hundred and Eighty seven. I was well acquainted with Capt. Jacob Low & his widow Mary Low, and have not the least doubt of her being entitled to the provisions of the Act passed July 7 th 1838 granting pay to widows — although I know of no record of any kind that can now be produced of their marriage, but I am satisfied beyond a doubt that said Marriage was recorded in the Town Book as before stated. I also testify that I was well acquainted with Mr. Winter the Minister that married them, that his habits were such as to disqualify him as a Minister of the Gospel, and he left of preaching, and the Church & Society under his care has long since been broken up and left no records of their doings; Mr. Winter has been dead a number of years.
David Shaw.
State of Maine
Lincoln ss. Bath April 23 rd 1839. Then the above named David Shaw Esquire personally appeared before the subscriber, and made Oath that the foregoing statement by him made and subscribed is true.
Anni R. Mitchell Justice of the Peace
I also do hereby certify that said David Shaw is one of our most respectable citizens, has long been one of the Magistrates for the county of Lincoln, and his word is to be relied upon at all times.
Anni R. Mitchell Justice of the Peace

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions (Dear Sir)
Bath (Maine) April 24 th 1839
As the records of the town of Bath have been destroyed by fire, it cannot be proved from them, the marriage of Capt Jacob Low, to Mary Lincoln; but it is hoped that the deposition of Mr. Shaw, that their marriage was recorded, together with the depositions of those that were present at the wedding (as sent you before) will be received as sufficient.
As to church or parish records; Mr Winter the minister that married them, became intemperate, and left of preaching the latter part of the same year that Capt Low was married, the Church & Parish have both become extinct. Mr Winter died a few years since, and his son which lives on the Homestead (I am told) burned up the old records which were kept in a barrel.
As to the Family records; Mrs Low showed me the Family Bible which contains a record of the birth of their seven children, but does not contain the record of their marriage; and a good old Lady that lives in this town says "that Capt Low boarded in her family immediately previous to his marriage, and she well remembers that Capt Low went out of Town a short time before he was married, which caused great anxiety to the parents of his wife for his speedy return & marriage. She also well remembers that their first child was born very soon after the wedding ". This I think will show the reason of their marriage not being recorded in the Bible - as such a record would be a record of their own guilt.
Mrs. Low does not know of any record proof that she could now get, but thinks there is one other individual living in a distant part of this state, which she remembers was present at her wedding: But it would be much expense and loss of time in procuring his testimony & this would be no better evidence than has been already forwarded. - There cannot be the least doubt of their being married at the time testified, by those that were present at the wedding.
With much respect
Your, most Obedient Servant Ammi R. Mitchell

one M S H.C.R. P.S.
Hon. James S Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
Dist. of Columbia

Bath (Maine) October 20 th 1848
J. L. Edwards - Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I have enclosed the declarations of four Widows viz Mary Low of Bath who has had a pension of $100. per Annum - and of Elizabeth Stanford of West Bath who has had a pension of $35, 02 per annum, - and of Hannah C. Rogers of Bath, who has had a pension of $44, 55 per annum, - and also of Martha Hodgkins of Woolwich, who has had a pension of $86, 66 per annum - They make the declarations in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of Feb. 2 d 1848 making further provision for surviving Widows &c.
These are cases, which have been examined more than once before, and in each case, I think there cannot be the least doubt but that they are justly entitled to the same sum as under the former acts -
Please inform me if any thing further is necessary; and have the goodness to forward to me their Certificates when decided upon, and granted -
With much respect Your O bt servant
Ammi R. Mitchell

Mar 18 1840
Mr Otne
Mr Otne
Feb Mar 20
FREE
J. Edwards Esq! War Department Washington City D. C.

Land Office Augusta, March 12, 1841.
J. V. Edwards Esq.
Sir
Copies of the evidence in the case of Mary Dow of Bath in the county of Lincoln, widow of Jacob Dow, deceased, presented to your Depart- ment under the Act of Congress passed 7 th July 1838 in order to obtain the benefits of said Act, are wanted in this Department.
Respectfully Yours
Rufus W. Leland L. Col. St.

N of R.R. Washington Jan'y 3 d 1849.
Yrs:
You will observe by the enclosed letter that my constituent, Sumner Pettibone Esq. expresses some anxiety in reference to the disposition of some Four Declarations forwarded by your Department in Oct last. Will you do me the favor to give your earliest consent, attention to his wishes, and enclose the Certificates to me and oblige
Yours truly Franklin Clark
Hon J. L. Edwards Com d of Land Office

James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.-

Bath (Maine) November 7 1838
James L. Edwards Esq te Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I sometime since sent you the applications of Sarah Stockbridge - Tamma Mitchell and Mary Higgins which I hope you have received.
I herewith send you the declarations of two widows viz. Martha Hodgkins, the widow of Thomas Hodgkins 1 st of Woodstock who was a Pensioner of the United States, and of his services I think there can be no doubt - she is a worthy old & infirm widow, depending wholly upon her children for support &c. The other, Mary Low, is the widow of Jacob Low who died in 1803 and could not have received a Pension - His services will have to be proved - And I think the testimony of John Stanford will be satisfactory, as he is worthy man, of good character, and a member of one of the churches in this place in good standing; said Stanford is a Pensioner of the United States; and is of sound mind &c.
Capt Low had a bag full of Papers referring to his services &c in the Army - many of which have got destroyed &c. &c. many still remain; out of which I have selected a few, and forwarded with this.
Mr Stanford testifies that Mr Low enlisted about the time he died in 1775 and served Eight months under that enlistment. & Mr Stanford has no doubt that he was orderly Sergeant the most of that time - they then both enlisted for one year and Mr Stanford believes that Mr Low acted as Ensign at least a part of that year - these two enlistments cover for the years 1775 & 1776 - After these Mr Low served two years as captain of a Company of Artificers. and the Widow hopes that she shall receive pay to the amount that a Captain's Widow is entitled to, as one of the inclosed papers shows that they carried Arms, while they acted as artificers, and that they belonged to the regular army, the same as other companies;
I do hope you will allow, her the pay of a Captain's Widow as she is very poor; and dependent on her children for support.
As the records of the Town of Bath were burned the last winter - I could not get "record proof" but there can be no doubt of her being truly the Widow of Capt n Jacob Low who was in the Army of the Revolution.
You will please communicate to me the result of your investigation & forward to me every thing concerning them. and I shall be under great obligations, for every attention.
Yours; with much respect
Ammi R. Mitchell

Wrote April 18 that for the object of Enquiry & of a proper party or Authority to to man the answer or is answer
Newton Mass. Apr. 14/23
I have been informed that the master rolls of the Revolutionary Soldiers of Mass. are on file at your Office. if so will you ascertain please, if the name of James Leow is there, and where it could be referred to if necessary. Enclosed you will find such facts as I have been able to obtain in regard to him.
Yours resp'tly Miss M.W. Hoole Newton, Mass.

Portland Jan 1/93
I find on certain portions of the roll of Capt. Jacob Leow Co. of Artificers in Col. Jonathan Baldwin's Reg't. Mass. line in the war of the Revolution the name of James Leow as Rec't in 1777, 23 days for the month of April - Also as private for 9 days in Dec. 1777. at 8 shillings per day Also James Leow as Foreman in some Com. and Reg't for the mo. of Dec. 1777 no length of service specified - On the roll of Capt. Jacob Leow's Com'y of Artificers Col. Baldwin's Reg't. from May 8 up to Dec. 1778 and paid £97-9-6. I understand the widow of Capt. Jacob Leow had made in her life time an application for a pension before I received

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The rolls sent to prove her Husbands service had sent to Washington complete rolls of his service. I believe those rolls may be now found Pension Office connected with the case of the widow of Capt. Jacob Low.
My impression is that Capt. Jacob Low served about 2 yrs. as artificer and had pay at the rate of $44 or 45 dollars as privates and subalterns. Not well paid.

Secy A. R. Mitchell ap. 18 '39

Maine - 1241
Blood - 1241
Mary Low widow of Jacob Low - who was a Captain of artificers in the Massachusetts line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of July 1843 and sent to Ammi R. Mitchell Rath Maine
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 1 Vol. 1 — Page 7 —

Copy of paper taken by Mr. Orme, And sent to Land off of the Mar. 26 1840
Machine - 3492
Mary Low, widow of Jacob Low,
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the  1803 of  in the State of  who was a Capt. Art. in the  commanded by Captain  of the Regt. commanded by Balwin in the  line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of  at the rate of 600 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of July 39, and  and A. R. Mitchell, Bath, Me.
Arrears to the 4th of  - $1800.00 Semi-annual allowance ending  300.00  $2100.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Bardin Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 14

Ref 24584 WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24,584
Mary Loow Wid of Jacob Loow Capt. of Artificers
Act Feb 2 1848.
Index : Vol. A , Page 448
[Arrangement of 1870.]