Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37185, for Bezaleel Low, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
bontic mass
Low, Bezaleel
S. 37/85-
CONTENTS
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Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 March 1837 to 14 June 1837 the day of his death age 70 lifted at 12 th Jany 1839
sent to Genl. Small Apr. 12 Oct 1839. to Maine.
5837
Roll of Maine
Bezaleel Low
Capt Rice Private Mafs
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of the District of Maine at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence the 8 th of April 1818 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th of Jan y 1819 and sent to Stephen Fraker Esq r Judge Kennebec Maine
  Arrears to 4th of  Apr 1818.  6 m. 4 d.  27  39:20    Semi-ann. all ce ending  4 th March 1819    48:     87:20  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Duplicate Cert. issued & sent to Genl. Small Kennebec Maine
Shoplight.

Bezalel Lou.
5857
Shapleigh
Dec 19

STATE OF MAINE.
York ss.....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at York within and for the County of York on the first Tuesday being the fourth day of July and by adjournment at Alfred from day to day, on the nineteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable Benjamin Greene chief Justice Judge of said Court.
ON this nineteenth day of July in the year 1820, personally appeared in open Court
the same proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Circuit , county Penobscot aged sixty six years, resident in Shapleigh in said Circuit , county who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Haskins in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Whinnery in the line of the State of Massachusetts — on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the eighth day of April A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 5,837 was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is herein particularly described, also subscribed by me.
Bezaleel Low.
Sworn to and declared, on the 19 th day of July A. D. 1820. }
BEFORE Benj. Greene
Attest Daniel Sewall, Clerk.
Ch. Justice } One of the Judges of the said Court.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:
1 cow — 3 sheep — 1 pig —
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Bezaleel Loin who, by occupation am a labourer which I am unable to pursue by reason of the rheumatism part of the time.
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Juda — my wife 63 being sickly   Sarah my daughter 20 tolerably healthy. Bezaleel Loin.  
STATE OF MAINE.
I, York ss. Daniel Sewall Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for said Circuit , within the cou. of York do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is sixteen dollars and seventy five cents. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty second day of July , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Daniel Sewall ; { Clerk of the said Circuit Court for the County of York .

Bezaleel Lou's claim for pension Private Jan'y 7 th 1760 to Jan'y 7 th 1777 Phinney's Massachusetts Reg t
Sammamix Nelson Admirable
See Remarks on Theodore Round's case Dep t of 2 nd will: annexed. Col t Phinney's regiment was certainly in the continental establishment, as can be proved abundant- ly - D. Sewall

I Bezaleel Low of Shapleigh in the county of York and commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty four year , testify and say, that in April 1775, I enlisted into the Continental service in Capt. John Pices company in Col. Phinney's regiment, and continued in said service eight months. Afterwards in January 1776, or thereabouts, I enlisted in Capt. Watkins company in the same regiment, & served twelve months. Afterwards about June 1777, I enlisted in Capt. James Littlefields company in Col. Storer's regiment, and served four months more in the militia. I never received any written discharge, it not being customary to give written discharges at those times.
I further testify, that from my reduced circumstances, I need the assistance of my country for support.
x Bezaleel Low
April 8, 1818.
We the subscribers Selectmen of the town of Shapleigh in the county of York and commonwealth of Massachusetts Do hereby certify that Mr. Bezaleel Low of said town is Poor & by reason of his reduced circumstances in life is in need of assistance from his country Given under our hands at Shapleigh this sixth day of April Anno Domini 1818.
John Bodwell Samuel Heard Simon P. P.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
York ss. On this eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally appeared before me Stephen Thracher, Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the county of York in the Commonwealth aforesaid, the aforementioned Bezaleel Low, and in my presence subscribed and made oath to the aforeswritten declaration and affidavit by him made, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war."— And it appearing to my satisfaction that the aforementioned Bezaleel Low served for the term of more than nine months, from January 1776 to January 1777, at one period of the War of the revolution on the continental establishment against the common enemy; I hereby certify the testimony in the case, and the proceedings thereon had, to the Secretary of the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand; and cause the seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, the day and year aforesaid.
Daniel Sewall, Reg r of said Court.
Stephen Thracher Judge

We William Boothby of Limerick and Robert Thompson of Newfield in the County of York and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawfull age testify and say, that Bengal Loo of Shah Leigh in said County of York was out and served in the Continental Establishment twelve months at one time, viz, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & twenty six, in Capt. Nathan Watkins Company and Col. Phinneys Regiment
William Boothby
Robert Thompson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
York ss. December 28 th A.D. 1818. Then the above named William Boothby and Robert Thompson, who are in my opinion, credible and disinterested Witnesses, personally appeared and made solemn that the above by them signed is true - Before me
John McDonald Justice Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
York ss. I Daniel Sewall, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, hereby certify, that John M c Donald before whom the above deposition was taken, is a justice of the peace within & for the county of York, duly qualified to take depositions - and that the above is his signature.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and the seal of the said Court, the 29 th day of December, A.D. 1818.
Daniel Sewall.

July 22, 1931
Mrs. Charles E. Tefft R. R. 3 Guilford, Maine
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 37185, that Bezaleel Low enlisted in April, 1775, and served eight months as a private in Captain John Rice's company, Colonel Phinney's Massachusetts regiment; he enlisted in January, 1776, and served twelve months as a private in Captain Nathan Watkins' company, Colonel Phinney's regiment; he enlisted about June, 1777, and served four months as a private in Captain James Littlefield's company, Colonel Storer's regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, at which time he was residing in Shapleigh, York County, Massachusetts (Maine), aged sixty-four years.
He died June 14, 1837, leaving children.
In 1820 reference was made to his wife, Juda, maiden name not stated, aged sixty-three years, and to a daughter, Sarah, aged twenty years; there are no further family data, and no information relative to place and date of soldier's birth.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

I Stephen Shucker of Lubec in the County of Washington and District of Maine, but late a Judge of Probate in the County of York and resident in Kennebec, hereby certify that I have never received a Certificate of Pension for Betsy L. Shaw & have no knowledge whatever of any such certificate.
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand & seal at Lubec aforesaid this twenty fifth day of April one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
Stephen Shucker

Duplicate issued
18 May 1819
FREE.
Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secy of the War department
Washington
Mr. Calhoun
Duplicate Certificate issued

Kennebec, 5, May, 1819.
Sir,
I here enclose the certificate of Stephen Thacher esquire, late Judge of Probate in the county of York, that he has not received the pension certificate for Bezaleel Low - You will therefore please to forward a duplicate certificate thereof to me -
I have had no return respecting the claim of Joseph Gile, which was forwarded to you the 2 d time, with depositions proving the services, the 24 th of February last - Please to send that also -
Respectfully,
Your humble serv t .
Daniel Sewall.
Hon ble John C. Calhoun

37 185 Rev INVALID.
1931-July 22-First. to mmo. Chas. E. Dufft - mklb
File No. 37 185
Bezalel Low Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 255
[Arrangement of 1870.]

37 185 Rev INVALID.
1931-July 22-Strat. 6 mo. Chas. E. Dufft. - end 13
File No. 37:185
Bezalel Low Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 254
[Arrangement of 1870.]

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
Second Comptroller's Office, January 3 d , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838 entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," the children of Bezaleel Loom, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Portland, Maine, Agency, at the rate of Eight _____ Dollars and _____ Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March, 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, 1837, to the 14 th June, 1837, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
William H. Parry Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

Guilford, Me.
June 30-1931
R.3
Interim Dept. Pension Office Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen - re. Rev. Soldier. Bezalel Low . Lot 918.6. The Rev. Pensioners. Hagg p. 81. Mass Line. Private - age 70 yrs. in 1818. born 1748.
The Chapter Committee "Makers of Soldiers' Sons" of Hovey- Forrest Chapter D.A.R. have located the grave of Rev. Soldier Bezalel Low at Melingon, Me. We have his service record, but need place & exact date of birth & date of death . Can you furnish us with these items from your Pension Records?
re. Rev. Soldier. Ephraim Andrews list of 1840. Name Rev. Pensioners. (Hagg p. 14) age 83 - residence Guilford (Piscataquis Co.) Me. 1840 at time of census. (born 1757.)
In this instance we need his exact service , there being six "Ephraim Andrews" listed in Mass. S & P. R. - our Ephraim Andrews came to Parkman Me. near Guilford, from Greene, Me., as one of the first settlers in 1811 - at that time he was 54 yrs old. He died March 22 - 1845, & is buried in Parkman, Me. His wife was Rachel, who died Aug 18 - 1831. age 73 yrs. also buried in same lot.
We also need place of birth & testament . Can you give us this information from your Pension Records?
Should there be any charge, please let me know before investi- gating the particulars - asked for. An early response will be appre- ciated.
Sincerely, Mary Foote Bent Dept (Mrs Chas. E.) Natl. No. 247976 - M. A. R. Member Women's U. S. Chapter N. A. R.