Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 673, for Thomas Lemont, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Lemont Thomas Abigail
K 673 B.L. Mt. 34 829-160-55
CONTENTS

203. 632 Ad Mar 3/55
Aug. 20/55
Abigail Lemont wid of Thomas Lemont
MM
Pri;
• Rev. War
Rec. pension
July 53 - 2028
AD: 161 AC, July, 22, 186
W. J. M.
Vol L = 57
John H. Kimball Bath Maine

2028
Abigail Lemont widow of Thomas Lemont who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private Mass Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 50 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 1th day of March, 1818
3rd February 1833
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Sept 53 and sent to
Frederick D. Lemont Waltham Me
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 20, 1818, Pa Vol. A
July 30 B
B2
C. J. H.
203632

18.214
Maine
Thomas Lemont
of Bath in the State of Maine who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Lemont of the Regt; commanded by Col. Wash in the Ellap'sma line for 12 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 50 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of July 1833 and sent to N. Groton - Bath. Me.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $100.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept - 25.00
$125.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book C Vol. 1 Page 35
The above was correctly copied by P. A. Peasey Counsel Sept 22 - 20 March 1834.

Thomas Semon
2.
pp 2.703-

State of Maine.
LINCOLN, ss—I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that the six annexed papers signed by the Judge and attested by the Clerk, contain the original proceedings of the Court of Common Pleas, at a special session thereof holden at Bath — in said county, by the Hon. John Ruggles one of the Judges of said Court on the eleventh day of August A. D. 1832, in the matter of the application of Thomas Lemont for a Pension. IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 14 th day of August A. D. 1832.
Nathl Coffin CLERK.
Agreeably to the Records in the Town of Bath, Thomas Lemont, Son of Benjamin & Susannah Lemont, was Born Feby 20 th 1759. Attest David Shay Town Clerk.

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN
COUNTY OF LINCOLN SS.
At a Court of Common Pleas holden at Bath in said County on the 11 day of August A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, personally appeared in open Court, before JOHN RUGGLES, Esq. one of the Judges thereof,
Thomas Lemenont a resident of Bath in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged Seventy Three years, who being first duly 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 7, 1832. That he entered the military service under Benjamin Lemenont, in October 1778 in the expedition to Rhode Island, & proceeded under said Lemenont from that part of Georgetown now called Bath by water, to Boston - That he proceeded from Boston by land to Providence Rhode Island, - That he was in actual service in Rhode Island, until some time in the former part of January 1779. When he was discharged & returned by land to Georgetown (That while at Rhode Island, Colonel Wade commanded the Regiment, and Lieutenant Colonel Wood, was under him - That the first of June 1779, he enlisted for six months under Capt. Benjamin Lemenont, to serve at a place called Cox's head, at the mouth of Kennebec river, That he went on duty immediately at said Cox's head, & served there till the end of the year -
That in 1781 he again enlisted under Capt. Benjamin Lemenont in May & on the first of June the same year, he went on duty at Cox's head under said Lemenont, and served until December, making six months of actual service in year of 1781. He further testifies that he always was a volunteer, & was never drafted, & was never a substitute - That he always belonged to the company commanded by Capt. B.

He further testifies that he always was a volunteer, & was never drafted, & was never a substitute - That he always belonged to the company commanded by Capt. Benjamin Semon, and was frequently called out during the war to guard the coast against the British stores - He further says that his whole time of service during the war of the revolution amounted to fifteen months . - That he was born in that part of Bath Leon getown now called Bath, on the 20 th of February 1759. That he has a record of his age in a family bible - That he lived in said Georgetown now Bath when he entered said service, & has resided there ever since - That he is known to Rev. Silas Stearns. Joseph Leffler - Parsons Smith - & Bath all of whom can testify to his character, for truth & veracity. and that the persons whose affidavits are annexed are the only living witnesses to his personal services that can now be produced Thos. Semon Subscribed & sworn to this day and year of our Lord 1864

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN
COUNTY OF LINCOLN SS.
At a Court of Common Pleas holden at Bath in said County on the 11 th day of August A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, personally appeared in open Court, before JOHN RUGGLES, Esq. one of the Judges thereof,
Thomas Lemont a resident of Bath in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged Seventy three years, who being first duly 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 7, 1832. That he entitled the institution under Benjamin D. Parsons 10-11.
to grant the  confined to the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the  the
he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, he declares that his name is not on any pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency in the State of
State of Maine
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Before
John Ruggles
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the State of Maine.

We Silas Stearns a clergyman residing in Bath in the County of Lincoln, and Joseph Grewall residing at Bath do say that Thomas Lemont and have been for a number of years, he is the same person that signed & swore to the foregoing declaration. He is and has been for a number of years an exemplary member of the Baptist Church under my charge, that he is about seventy three years old, and is reputed & believed to have been a soldier in the Revolution. & We concur in that opinion.
Silas Stearns Joseph Grewall
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid John Peagles. H.C.P.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatives prescribed by the War Department) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Silas Stearns who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman resident in Bath aforesaid & that Joseph Grewall who has also signed the foregoing is a resident in said Bath and is a credible person. Wherefore the said statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Courts of Record and Court of Common Pleas for Lincoln County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Lemont for a pension.
Attest Mark Coffin Clerk
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this day of A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty-
Clerk of the Courts of Record and Court of Common Pleas in Lincoln County.
Lincoln Gt. Court of Common Pleas December Term 1832.
The Court hereby certify that that Thomas Lemont Robert McNamee, John Peagles, David Lemont and David Stearns who have subscribed and sworn to the annexed affidavits in support of the declaration of Thomas Lemont the applicant in this case are credible persons and their statements are entitled to credit & belief.
John Peagles H.C.P. Attest Mark Coffin Clerk

I Thomas Lennan of Georgetown aged seventy two years on oath declare that I know Thomas Lennant of Bath he served as a sol- dier in the year 1781. as quarter master Ser- geant at Coxe's Head. in the Regiment Com- manded by Col. Saml. Webb. I was in constant service with him for six months. his father Capt Benja. Lennant was one of the Captains at that place.
Subscribed sworn to the day and year aforesaid in open Court Attest Nathl. Coffin Clk. J. Ruggles J. Clerk.
I Robert McKinney of Georgetown aged seventy four years on oath do say that I well know Thomas Lennant of Bath and was a soldier with him at Coxe's Head in the year 1781. for six months as is stated by Thomas Lennan.
Subscribed and sworn to the day & year aforesaid in open Court Attest Nathl. Coffin Clk. J. Ruggles J. Clerk.
I John Sedgley of Bawdour in the County of Lincoln on oath do say that I am about seventy four years of age. that I know Thomas Lennant of Bath. he was a soldier in the same company with me, commanded by Benja. Lennant. in the year 1779. and served six months.
Subscribed and sworn to the day & year aforesaid in open Court Attest Nathl. Coffin Clk.

I Joseph Seagly of Bowdoin aged seventy six years on oath do say that I know Thomas Lemont of Bath and was
I David Lemont of Bath in the County of Lincoln aged seventy three years on oath do say that I well know Thomas Lemont of Bath, and was a soldier with him in the year 1781  1779 at Cag's head six months. I was a soldier at the same time, and knew him and have known him ever since. - But Lemont was the captain under whom we both served. David Lemont
I David Lemont, above named further testify and say that In the year 1778 Thomas Lemont was a soldier at Rhode Island three months under his father Capt Benjamin Lemont. I was not with him but know that he went that year, and saw him when he returned. It was the year of Genl. Sullivan's expedition. David Lemont
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid in open Court - J. Ruggles J. C. C. P.
Attest Nathl. Coffin Clerk.

State of Maine.
N, ss—I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that the annexed papers, signed by the Judge and attested by the Clerk, contain the original proceedings of the Court of Common Pleas, at a special session thereof holden at John Ruggles in said county, by the Hon. John Ruggles one of the Judges of said Court on the several day s of mentioned therein A. D. 1832, in the matter of the application of Thomas Lemont for a Pension. IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 29 th day of December A. D. 1832. Nathl Coffin CLERK.
The cc a-----
and a Captain during the Revolutionary war and was father to Thomas. I was not in the service during the war but believe Thomas Lemont was, as long as he states in his application, he is a man of truth and virtue and entitled to full credit on auth
David Shaw
Subscribed and sworn to this day and year as above said in open Court J Ruggles J.C.C.P. Attest Nathl. Coffin Clerk
J. R. N.D.
I Daniel Allen of Bowdoin in the County of Lincoln State of Maine aged Seventy two years, am well knowing that Thomas Lemont of Bath was a Soldier in the war of the revolution at Cox's head at the mouth of Kennebec River State of Maine in the year 1781 under Cpt Benjamin Lemont and Colonel Samuel Meebb the enlistment for six months and he the said Lemont served out the time and was discharged, we both belonged to one company and further saith not Daniel Allen
Then the above named Daniel Allen who is a man of good Moral Character personally appeared and made oath to the truth

David Shaw, of Bath in the state of Maine aged sixty eight years, under Town Clerk of Bath, and a Justice of the Peace in the County of Lincoln, on oath do say that I have always been acquainted with Thomas Lemont of Bath, and the annexed certificate contains a true record of his age. I knew him during the Revolutionary war. Benjamin Lemont was a Captain during the Revolutionary war and was father to Thomas. I was not in the service during the war but believe Thomas Lemont was, as long as he states in his application, he is a man of truth and virtue and entitled to full credit on oath
David Shaw
Subscribed and sworn to this day and year aforesaid in open Court J. Huggins J. C. C. P. Attest Nathl. Coffin Clerk
J. R. N. D.
I Daniel Allen of Bowdoin in the County of Lincoln State of Maine aged Seventy two years am well knowing that Thomas Lemont of Bath was a Soldier in the war of the revolution at Cox's head at the mouth of Kennebec River State of Maine in the year 1781 under Cpt Benjamin Lemont and Colonel Samuel Cobb the enlistment was for six months and he the said Lemont served out the time and was discharged, we both belonged to one Company and further saith not Daniel Allen
Lincoln Appr. 1852 Then the above named Daniel Allen who is a man of good Moral Character personally appeared and made oath to the truth

attest Nathl. Coffin Clerk J. Muggles 9.6.6. P
J. R. N. D.
I Daniel Allen of Bowdoin in the County of Lincoln State of Maine aged Seventy two years am well knowing that Thomas Lemont of Bath was a Soldier in the war of the revolution at Coxes head at the mouth of Kennebec River State of Maine in the year 1781 under Cpt Benjamin Lemont and Colone. Samuel Meech the enlistment for six months and he the said Lemont served out the time and was discharged, we both belonged to one Company and further saith not Daniel Allen
Lincoln Sept 24 1852 Then the above named Daniel Allen who is a man of good Moral Character personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me Moses Dennett Justice of the Peace

Attest Nathl. Coffin Clerk J. Huggins J. C. C. P.
J. R. N. D.
I Daniel Allen of Bowdoin in the County of Lincoln State of Maine aged Seventy two years am well knowing that Thomas Lemont of Bath was a Soldier in the war of the revolution at Cox's head at the mouth of Kennebec River State of Maine in the year 1781 under Cpt Benjamin Lemont and Colonel Samuel Meech the enlistment for six months and he the said Lemont served out the time and was discharged, we both belonged to one Company and further saith not Daniel Allen
Lincoln Sept 14 1832
Then the above named Daniel Allen who is a man of good Moral Character personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above.
State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss— I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Moses Dennett 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 Court of Common Pleas this 14 day of August — A. D. 1832.
Nathl. Coffin CLERK.

203.652

APPLICATION FOR BOUNTY LAND.
(By the Widow of a deceased person who has not had a Land Warrant.)
STATE OF Maine COUNTY OF Sagadahoc
On this Nineteenth day of July A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Abigail Lemont aged Seventy years, a resident of Bath in the State of Maine who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the Widow of Thomas Lemont deceased, who was a private in the War of the in the Company commanded by Captain Revolution, for the term of at least fourteen days, and that deponent as the widow of the said Thomas Lemont applied for and received a pension. That she is now a pensioner of the in the Regiment of United States when commanded by in the war with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812, the roll of the Portland Maine Agency, at the rate of fifty dollars per annum as will appear by reference to her certificate No. 2028 under the act of Feb. 1853 - and to the papers forming her said claim, she begs to refer for proof of her on or about the day of A. D. for the term of and continued in actual service in said war for the term of and was honorably discharged at on the day of  A. D. their marriage, his death & her widowhood. She further states that she was married to the said in on the day of A. D. by one  a and that her name before her said marriage was that her said husband died at on the day of A. D.
and that she is now a Widow. And she prays that her certificate for Bounty Land may be sent for her to
John W. Kimball, Bath, Maine
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the Act approved March 3d, 1855.
Abigail Lemont

STATE OF Maine } COUNTY OF Sagadahoc }
We, John W. Roberts and Lydia J. Lemont residents of Bath in the State of Maine upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Abigail Lemont in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
John W. Roberts Lydia J. Lemont
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John W. Kimball Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF Maine } COUNTY OF Sagadahoc }
I, Andrew C. Hewey , Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for said County certify that John W. Kimball whose genuine signature appears above, is and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission is dated on the _____ day of _____ A. D. 185____ that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and seal of said Court this 15 th day of August A. D. 185____
A. C. Hewey Clerk.

"Married by Rev Silas Stearns March twenty seventh eighteen hundred and twenty five Mr Thomas Lemont to Mrs Abigail Clifford both of Bath" I certify that the above is a true copy of the records of marriage of the Town of Bath with the exception of date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures thus "March 27, 1825" William Torrey City Clerk
State of Maine } County of Lincoln } ss
I William Torrey above named depone and say that I am Clerk of the City of Bath in said County, and have the Custody of the Records of the late Town of Bath and that the above is a true copy from said records with the exception above named.
William Torrey City Clerk
State of Maine } County of Lincoln } ss
On this 21 st day of June A.D.
1828 then & there personally appeared before the undersigned a Notary Public in and for said County William Torrey in the above named State, and made oath that the above is a true copy of the records of the City of Bath
Frederick D. Sewall Notary Public

State of Maine County of Lincoln } ss
On this 21 st day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared Mrs. Abigail Lemont who is to me well known to be a resident of the City of Bath in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged sixty seven years, who being first 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 approved February 24 th 1853, viz. That she is the widow of Thomas Lemont deceased, who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and as such received a pension, as will appear by the certificate herunto annexed. She further declared that she was married to the said Thomas Lemont on the Tuesday  Wednesday  of March  of December in the year eighteen hundred and thirty  forty five, as per Rev. Elias D. Dorr at which more fully appear by the proof herunto annexed. That her husband the aforesaid Thomas Lemont died on the Eleventh  Eighteenth day of September in the year eighteen hundred and forty  fifty two. She further swears that she is a widow and that she has never before made any application for a Pension. Abigail Lemont
I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the application of the applicant. Ebenezer D. Dorr, Attorney for Applicant.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the year and day before mentioned. and I certify that I have no interest in the application, as attorney, agent or otherwise.
Carroll D. Dorr Judge
I do hereby certify that I am the lawful attorney of the applicant and that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the application.

Attorney for the purpose of prosecuting this my application for a pension to attend to the same while pending, and to receive the certificate when issued and to all things necessary and proper as fully as I could do even if personally present.
Witness. E. S. Hooper
Abigail Lemont
State of Maine } County of Lincoln } ss
It is hereby certified that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me the undersigned Judge of the Court of Probate, a Court of Record held at Bath in and for said County. That Thomas Lemont died on the eighteenth day of September eighteen hundred and forty two; and that he left surviving him the following named widow Abigail Lemont.
Witness my hand and seal this 18th day of June A.D. 1852.
Arnold Mearney } Judge
State of Maine } County of Lincoln } ss
I do hereby certify that Hon. Arnold Mearney whose genuine signature appears attached to the foregoing declaration & certificate was at the date of the same a Judge of the Court of Probate held in & for said County (a Court of Record) duly commissioned & sworn. Witness my hand & seal of said Court this 21 st day of June A.D. 1852.
Ebenezer S. Hooper Register Pro Tem

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
September 22, 1926
Mrs. Carl L. A. Schmidt 1731 Channing Way Berkeley, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 673, it appears that Thomas Lemont (son of Benjamin and Susannah Lemont) was born February 20, 1759 in that part of Georgetown, afterwards called Bath, Maine.
While residing there, he enlisted in October 1778, and served three months as a private in Captain Benjamin Lemont's (soldier's father) Company, Colonel Wade's Massachusetts Regiment, and was in Sullivan's Expedition to Rhode Island.
He enlisted June 1, 1779 and served six months in Captain Benjamin Lemont's Massachusetts Company.
He enlisted in June 1781 and served six months as Quartermaster-Sergeant in Captain Benjamin Lemont's Company, Colonel Samuel McCobb's Massachusetts Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application ext-

outed August 11, 1832, while a resident of Bath, Maine. Maine. He died there September 18, 1842.
Soldier married March 27, 1835 at Bath, Maine, Mrs. Abigail Clifford. She was allowed pension on her application executed June 21, 1853, while a resident of Bath, Maine, aged sixty-seven years.
There is no data on file relative to children.
Respectfully
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

1914 June 30 H. S. to Mrs. Stella H. Symmes. T. L. H. 1914 Nov. 10 Mrs. Stella H. Symmes that she has been furnished one record to 1926 Sept. 22 H. S. to Mrs. E. A. Schmidt
Perkins
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 673  Abigail Lamont  Widow  Thomas Lamont,  Paris. Rev. War.  Act: Feb. 3. 1853  Index: —Vol. 4 , Page 416
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ JA. 829
} Mrs. Ames

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Oct 1776 3 mos. Pvt. Benjamin Lamon Wade Mass.   June 1777 6 mos. Benjamin Lamon   June 1778 6 mos. 2nd Sgt. Benjamin Lamon Samuel H. Gibbs  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____
Date of application for pension, _____
Residence at date of application, _____
Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____
Col. Benjamin Lamon & Lieut. Col. Samuel H. Gibbs. He was at Bath Me. Feb. 27, 1853 - Mrs. Abigail Coffin. She was a pensioner on an application as June 21, 1853 while a resident of Bath aged 67 years.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1731 Channing Way,
Berkeley, Calif.
July 30, 1926
To the Director
Bureau of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:—
Please send me a copy of the records and any information you may have of the family of Thomas Lemont of Maine who was pensioned about 1833 for services in the Rev. War.
I do not know his wife's name. I think he was born 1758 and that he was the son of Capt. Benj. Lemont and that he served in his father's

company as a quartermaster sergeant May to Dec. 1781 near Penobscot, Me.
Some of his descendants live near Bath, Maine so I'm sure he was married and had children.
His name appears on the Pension Roll published by the U. S. Senate in 1835.
Thanking you for any information you may be able to send me about this Thomas Lemont who was living about 1833 and who served in the Rev. War., I am.
Sincerely
Mrs Carl L. A. Schmidt

June 25, — Somersworth New Hampshire.
Hon. G. M. Saltonstall, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir —
Would you kindly send me a copy of the Revolutionary Military history — if you have it — of Capt. Benjamin Lemont, born, Maine, 1734. married Susannah Huntis, 1757, date of death unknown.
Also —
Have you a record of the Revolutionary service of Thomas Lemont, son of Capt. Benjamin Lemont, born Feb. 13, th 1759, died Sept. 18 th 1842.
I am 5 th in line of descent from Capt. Benjamin Lemont. Respectfully,
Somersworth N.H.
Mrs. Stella Hunter Symms 38 Highland Street.

2028
Abigail H. Fisher
FREE
To The Hon. Commissioners of Pensions
Cedar Grove
Washington City D.C.

Somersworth, N. H., November 7 th 1914.
To the Hon. G. M. Paltzgeber Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send the record of the military history of Thomas Lemont, son of Capt. Benjamin Lemont of Bath-me. - who was born Feb. 20, 1759 - died at Bath, Sept. 18, 1842; to Mrs. Gaius M. Brumbaugh, Registrar General, N.S. D.A.R. Memorial Continental Hall. Washington. D. C.
I ask you to do this kindness, to save time, as I am anxious to have my papers filed before a certain date, Nov. 23 rd
Thanking you for all your courtesy in the past.
Most sincerely
(Mrs. G. Fred) Stella Hunter Symmes. 38 Highland Street.

Rev. War Section.
November 10, 1914.
Mrs. G. Fred Symes, 38 Pignland Street, Somersworth, N. H.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 7 th instant, you are advised that the record of Thomas Lemont W. File No. No. 673, Rev.War. was sent to you June 30, 1914.
It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one such statement for the use of the same person.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Admitted 15 months £ 50. =
N. Grotton Esq. Bath M.D.
N. Coffin Esq. Clarendon M.D.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Thomas Lemont which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
no - see Deere. 86
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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Bath Me. 20 th Sept. 1858
Hon. Commir. of Pensions, Sir
On the 23 rd of June last I enclosed to your office the application of Abigail Clement Widow of Thos. Clement for pension under the act of Congress granting pensions to Widows of Revolutionary Soldiers who were married since 1800. The receipt was not acknowledged a month since. I wrote inquiring in regard to it, and have received no reply to that communication.
Shall I be advised in regard to it at your early convenience -
Very Respectfully W. Abot. L. Smith Frances D. Sewall

WAR DEPARTMENT—REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
NO. 18214
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th of June, 1832,
Thomas Lemont of the State of Maine
who was a Private in the Army of the Revolutionary war
is entitled to receive Fifty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 31st day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
John R. Robb Acting SECRETARY OF WAR.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commr of Pension

June 25. 1853
NO 2543
App t of Abigail
Lemont widow of
Thomas.
maine
18214
Act 3 d Feby 1853
Rev:
Allowed $ 50 per an
Comm Feb 3, 1853
Lieut. D. G. Sewall
Bath
maine
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Pension Office Sept. 8/33
Sir
Please report time of last payment to, or death of within named pen- sioner
Respectfully to W. Birt Esqr W. Gale B Aud for Comd 2 Present
Thomas Lemont - Act 32 - $50.00 p. an. - Paid to 4 th Sept. 1842, no date of death on our Books.
G. Beck Auditor.

Lemont

Brief in the case of Mrs Abigail Sement widow of Thomas Lincoln County and State of Maine act of Feb. 23 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under act of 1832 at $50 per annum
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proof, pub, rec.
Death cert.
Identity (circumstantial)
Name and residence of Agent
Fredk D. Lowall Path Maine
Examining Clerk.
H. Gray

Bath Me. Aug. 22 nd 1858
Hon. Commr. of Pensions Sir
On the 23 d of June last I forwarded to your office the application of Abigail Lemont widow of Thomas Lemont late a Revolutionary Pensioner, for pension under the late act of Congress granting pension to widows of soldiers married subsequent to 1800.
I have heard nothing of it, not even that it was received. Shall I be advised in relation to its disposal -
Very Respectfully Yr. obedt. Servant Frederick D. Sewall

Bath Me. June 23 rd 1853
To The Hon. Commir. of Pensions Sir
Enclosed please find the application of Mrs. Abigail Clement widow of Thos. Clement for pension under the act of Feb. 3 rd 1853.
Very Respectfully Mr. Francis B. Gilwell

Thos Lamont.
Payments to be made at Portland by Pres. U.S. Br. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Name
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C Vol. 1 Page 35 by W. L. Williams Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Thomas Lemont of the State of Maine who was a Private in the Revolutionary war
is entitled to receive Fifty dollars and _____ cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Thirty first day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
John D. Dabney Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Maine County of Lincoln The Lydia Lemont and Sarah Jackson hereby been duly sworn, deposed and say That we well knew Thomas Lemont who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and whose widow now applies for a pension under the act of Congress approved February 3rd 1832. That we knew him for more than ten years before his death which occurred at Bath about eleven years ago, and that we knew he died at that time because we were at his funeral, and that we have known his widow from his death to this time, and that she remains un- married, and that we are distantly related.
Lydia J. Lemont Sarah Jackson
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 21 st day of June A.D. 1832.
Frederick D. Small Notary Public
It is hereby certified that satisfactory proof has been exhibited to you to me. The undersigned a Notary Public by affidavit of Lydia Lemont & Sarah Jackson of Bath in said County & State, who are personally known to me to be the persons entitled to credit and who swear that they have no pecuniary interest in the result of the above ap- plication. That Abigail Lemont is the widow and only un- married of Thos. Lemont who was a revolutionary soldier & that the said Thos. Lemont died at Bath on or about the 15 th day of September A.D. 1842.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 21 st day of June A.D. 1832.
Frederick D. Small Notary Public