Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,370, for Stephen Knight, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
Knight, Stephen Elizabeth
NUMBER
W. 20.370
CONTENTS
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9247 To Massachusetts for New Hampshire
Stephen Knight of Weingarten in the state of N. Hamp who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Dole of the Mass. line, for the term of 3 yrs
Inscribed on the Roll of N. Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 of June, 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 13. of April, 1818 and sent to Judge Bell Chester, N.H.
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1817 69-83 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1817 218 5 15 4 5 30 35 " " 5 55 75 83
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notification sent to Peter the second Esq. Exch. R. H. July 29 1820

3449.
Massachusetts
Report
Elizabeth Knight, widow of Stephen Knight, Mass. who was a Private in the Theobald
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Dec r 1843 and sent to J. P. Hrothingham Newburyport Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book & L 46 Vol. 1 Page

Stephen Knight Private Vice's Maj. Reap Aug. 1877. 3 yrs
June 13 1878 Admitted

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Mockingham ss.)
ON this Thirteenth day of June 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire personally appears Stephen Knight
aged fifty seven years, resident in Windham in the said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, 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:" That he the said Stephen Knight enlisted in Portsmouth in the State of Massachusetts
in the company commanded by Captain George Smith of the regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Rose of the Massachusetts line on the continental establishment in August 1777 for the term of three years
; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the Month of August 1780
, when he was discharged from service in Peks Kill State of New York ; that he was in the battles of
Monmouth Din Reade Island and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support ; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Bell Ap o J us . Sup ior Court
I, Samuel Bell one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Stephen Knight for the term of three years at the time of the continental establishment and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy ; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
June 13 th 1818 Samuel Bell Ap o J us . Sup ior Court

We David Gregg 2 d and William Smith testify that we are acquainted with Stephen Knight and  with that he is very indigent and wholly destitute of property
David Gregg 2 d
William Smith
Attest John Hampshire Mackinham J. June 13 1818. David Gregg 2 d and William Smith signers of the above affidavit made oath to the truth of the facts stated in the affidavit Before me Samuel Bell Off: Sec: Sup: Court

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Stephen Knight
9.247, should be
(Oct. 10/19)
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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
ROCKINGHAM.....SS.
ON this Eleventh day of July, 1820, personally appeared in open court, at Chester, before John Harvey and Nathl Bangs, Esqrs. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Rockingham, being a Court of Record for the said County of Rockingham, having the power of fine and imprisonment, Stephen Knight aged fifty six years, resident in Windham, in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:— viz That he enlisted in the year 1777 in Captain George Smith's Company in Colonel Joseph Vose's Regiment and General Glover's Brigade in the Massachusetts line for the term of three years, and was regularly discharged therefrom in the month of August 1780. The date of my original application in order to obtain a pension is the 13th day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighteen. The number of my pension certificate is 19259. I have received a pension.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 8th 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 provision 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 hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. My occupation is a Mason and am not of sufficient ability to pursue it on account of General debility.
in family residing with me is my wife aged fifty six years, poor, sick and infirm. Their capacity to contribute to their support is nothing.
Stephen Knight
Sworn to and declared at Chester on the 11th day of July 1820 before us
John Harvey & Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham
I, Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely 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 twenty five dollars and 67 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 14th day of July, 1820.
Peter Chadwick
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham.

SCHEDULE
CONTAINING the whole estate and income of Stephen Knight (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscribed, exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham, on the  11 th day of July 1820, and annexed to his oath, viz.
  Bureau 3.00   2 Tables 1.50   6 Chains 3.00   Shovel & Spoons 2.00   Iron ware 5.00   Towels 1.50   Stone hammer 4.00   Working ware 2.00   Looking Glass and old Pewter 0 67   Two wheels 2.00   Two Barrels 1.00   25.67 
Stephen Knight

Stephen Knight
Sep 19

Application for a Transfer. State of Massachusetts.
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County of Essex.
On this third day of April, 1826, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Essex, personally appeared Stephen Knight of Amesbury, in said county of Essex, Stone-mason, who, on his oath declares, that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain George Smith, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Vose, in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New Hampshire, from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state of Massachusetts, where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future; and that his reasons for removing to the state of Massachusetts are, that he may pursue his occupation more to his advantage.
Stephen Knight
Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Edward Dorr, Just Peace.
I John Wadleigh of Amesbury, aforesaid, on oath testify, and say, that I have long known Stephen Knight, now residing in said Amesbury, and well know him to be the same person described in the above written affidavit. John Wadleigh.
Essex ss. April 3. 1826. John Wadleigh, above named, is a person of veracity, and has personally sworn and subscribed to the above written testimony before me. Edward Dorr, Just Peace. —
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Essex ss.
I Samuel Nye Notary Public, by lawful authority, duly commissioned & sworn, hereby certify to all whom it doth or may concern that Edward Dorr, above named, is a justice of the Peace for said county of Essex, & that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my name & official seal this third day of April A.D. 1826.
Samuel Nye, Notary Public

This may certify, that I am well acquainted with the within named Edward Dorr, & know him to be a Justice of the Peace in Essex County Mass. & duly qualified to administer oaths.
John Wamann M.C.

2301
Elizabeth Knight, wid of Stephen Mass
Act July 7 1838
Married 1787
died April 12. 1832
Altar of 80 per ann

167 Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF ESSEX, ss. PROBATE OFFICE.
I Nathaniel Lord junior , register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that the honorable Daniel A. White , before whom the declaration hereto annexed of Elizabeth Knight purports to have been taken, is the judge of probate for said county; and his name, subscribed to the certificate thereon, is his genuine signature; and that William Went esquire , before whom the several affidavits hereto annexed of John Wadleigh, Edward Dorr and Ebenezer Johnson the third purport to have been taken, is a justice of the peace for said county; and his name, subscribed to the certificate on each is his genuine signature.
as appears by the records in said office.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this fourth day of October , A. D. 1838.
Nath. Lord Jr.

Elizabeth Young and Stephen Young
Wm Wood Newburyport Mass

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of July 7th 1838. Entitled "An Act granting half-pay and pensions to certain Widows" —
State of Massachusetts - Essex County ss. — On this Eighth day of August in the year of our Lord, one thousand Eight hundred and thirty eight — before the Honorable Daniel A. White, Judge of Probate for the said county of Essex. —
Personally appeared Elizabeth Knight, resident of Salisbury, County of Essex aforesaid 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 benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half-pay and pensions to certain Widows". That she is widow of Stephen Knight who was a private in the army of the United States, and served therein as she has always understood and fully believes the full term of at least Three years — for which service her said husband, the said Stephen Knight, was placed on the pension list, roll of Massachusetts Agency, under the Law of Congress, of March 18. 1818, and benefits duly issued to him, the number and date of which she does not now remember; but its benefits were extended to him until his decease, the arrears of which were received by her as his Widow, an assignment of the same, to the Agent for paying pensions in Boston: to which, and to the evidence which accompanied the application of her said husband, made by her said husband in his life time, for the benefit of said Law, which she believes to be on file, in the Office of the War Department, in Washington, she also leaves respectfully to refer, in support of this Declaration. —
The said Elizabeth Knight doth further, on her said Oath declare, that she was lawfully married to the said Stephen Knight at Newburyport — on the third day of February, One thousand Eight hundred and thirty seven; That her said husband, the said Stephen Knight, died at Salisbury aforesaid, on the twelfth day of April, one thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine: —
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the said service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seven hundred and ninety four, to wit, at the time she has above stated — as will appear by the proofs annexed. Dunn, and subscribed the day, month and year, above written.
D. A. White Judge of Probate
Elizabeth Knight

I John Wadleigh of Amesbury, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged - sixty four years, do hereby declare, that I do know the fact, that Stephen Knight, who was a revolutionary soldier of the United States, died in the month of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty two; that he left a widow, Elizabeth Knight, who is now making application for the benefit of a tutoral allowance - granting pension to certain widows: that said Elizabeth is personally well known to me, and I do know that she is at this time remaining the widow of said Stephen Knight, and has not intermarried since his decease. Newburyport September 20th 1838 John Wadleigh
I Edward Dorr of Salisbury, in the county of Essex aforesaid aged eighty years do hereby declare - that the above named Stephen Knight has deceased, that to my full belief, he died in the month of April, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two: I do also declare, that I know the fact that Elizabeth Knight, who is now making application for a pension, as widow of said Stephen Knight deceased, who was a private in the war of the revolution is his widow, and at this time living in said Salisbury, and that she has not intermarried since the decease of said Stephen. Newburyport September 20th 1838. Edward Dorr.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss, Newburyport September 20th 1838 - Then the above named John Wadleigh and Edward Dorr, whose names were generally subscribed to the above written affidavits in my presence, personally came, and generally made oath in due form of Law, to the truth of the same - I do hereby certify, that said John Wadleigh and Edward Dorr, are both personally well known to me, that they are both respectable citizens, in whose declarations full confidence may be placed. W. W. Crain, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I, Eleazer Johnson 3 d Clerk of the Town of Newburyport in the County of Essex do hereby certify that it appears by the records of said town, that Mr. Stephen Knight and Miss Elizabeth Boyles were married at Newburyport February third A.D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven by Rev. Thomas Gary Pastor of the First Religious Society in Newburyport. - Given under my hand at Newburyport this tenth day of August A.D. eighteen hundred and thirty eight
Eleazer Johnson 3 d Town Clerk. -
I, Eleazer Johnson above named, do hereby declare, that I hold the office of Clerk of the Town of Newburyport, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town, now in my possession, with this exception only, that on the said record it is in fair legible figure thus, 1857
Given under my hand and seal the day month and year above written.
before W. H. Wash Justice of the Peace
Eleazer Johnson 3 d Town Clerk.

(11) September 5, 1939.
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Mrs. Jennie A. Apgar 77 South Street Bolivar, New York
RA-J/ady Stephen Knight W. 20370
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Stephen Knight who served in the Revolutionary War.
The record of the only Stephen Knight that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office is furnished you herein as found in the papers on file in pension claim. W.20370, based upon his military service in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Stephen Knight are not shown.
Stephen Knight enlisted in Portland, Massachu- setts, in August 1777, served three years as private in Captain George Smith's Company, Colonel Joseph Vose's Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island.
He was allowed pension on his application exe- cuted June 13, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty- seven years and a resident of Windham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
In 1820 he was living in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
He died April 12, 1832, in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
Soldier married February 3, 1787, in Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. Miss Elizabeth Bayley. She was born in January 1764, day, place, and the names of her parents are not shown.
Soldier's widow, Elizabeth Knight, was allowed pension on her application executed August 8, 1838, at which time she was a resident of Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. There are no further family data.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the death date of widow, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following data: " Elizabeth Knight, widow of Stephen Knight, Certificate No. 3449, issued December 8, 1843. rate $80.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1843, continued under the Act of March 3, 1843, Massachusetts Agency".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Nov. 20-1902 Edw. A. Brown Amesbury Mass
1939 Sept. 5. visit to Mrs. Jennie A. Apgar. Ady.
Rev 20.370 WIDOW, &c.
File No.
20370
Elizabeth Knight Widow of Stephen Knight Died Rev. Br.
Act:
Mar 3 rd 1873
Index:—Vol.
A
Page
408
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Boliv. N.Y. July 28, 1934. Veterans Administration Washington D.C.
Dear Administrator,
Will you please send the Revolutionary War record of Captain Stephen Knight, whose name appears on a list of Scituate, R.I., names, list undated, (military papers, R.I. Historical Society, V. 4, nos 6, 33)
Also the name of Stephen Knight appears in the military Census of 1777 as of Cranston aged between 16 and 50, able to bear arms" (military census of 1777, State archives.
Could you advise, if you have a record of more than one Stephen Knight, and will you kindly send any information which you have concerning any of that name, giving if possible date of birth and death, and any history of their families.
This information is wanted for D.A.R. member- ship, and will be greatly appreciated. Respectfully -
Mrs Jennie A. Apfar, 77 South St., Bolivar, N.Y.

(5) E. Stephen Knight Mass. Act 1818. When paid ; Deed 12 th April 1832      H H G for that period 1/4

Elizabeth Knight - 3735
$80 per an
J. P. Frothingham Newburyport Mass

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions, under the act of July 7 th 1838, and the amended act of 23 rd August 1840
State of Massachusetts } ss County of Essex }
On this tenth day August 1843 -
personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Elizabeth Knight a resident of Salisbury in the County of Essex 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 3 rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War -
That she is the widow of Stephen Knight who was a Private in the Army of the United States and served in the war of the revolution - but from loss of memory & of papers she cannot state the particulars of his service - that she received the sum of Eighty Dollars per year for five years under the act of July 7 th 1838 -
Witness Edward Dorr.
She further declares that she is still a Widow - Elizabeth Knight Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me, and I certify that said widow is personally known to me as a credible witness.
James P. Frothingham, Jus. Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Essex ss. Probate office.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that James T. Frothingham esquire, before whom the foregoing declaration purports to have been made, is a justice of the peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission bears date on the twenty fifth day of February, A.D. 1842, and will expire on the twenty fifth day of February, A.D. 1849; and that his name subscribed to the certificate thereon is his genuine signature, to me well known.
Given under my hand and seal of office this seventeenth day of August, A.D. 1848.
Nath. Lord Jr.

Ct to Pen: agt. 7 May '39
2453
Reps.
Massachusetts
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Elizabeth Knight
widow of
Stephen Knight - deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March, 1818
and who died on the 12 April, 1832
of Essex Co in the State of Massachusetts,
who was a private in the _____ commanded
by Captain _____ of the Regt: - commanded
by Col. Vose - in the Massachusetts -
line for 3 years private -
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of April 1839 and sent to John Wear, Newbury-Port, Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $ 240-00
Semi-annual allowance ending — 40 —
$280.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
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