Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41230, for Jacob Taylor, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Taylor, Jacob
S. 41230
CONTENTS

14. 156 Vermont
Jacob Taylor
of Orleans Co in the state of Vermont who was a private — in the regiment commanded by Colonel Kelley — of the New Hampshire line, for the term of 3 years
Inscribed on the roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 c. Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 of April 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Sep 1819 and sent to the Pensioner, Derby, Orleans Co. Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819. \frac{11}{30} . 34.93 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1820. 48 —
$ 82.93
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Restored May 20, 1824

Jacob Taylor April 24 1819
New Hampshire
Col. Gilley
20 March 1770
15 Feby 1771 - 24 th
Concord

State of Vermont Orleans County ss on the twen- ty fourth day of April A D 1819 Before me William Howe one of the Judges of the Coun- ty Court within and for the County of Orleans in the state of Vermont for personally appeared Ja- cob Taylor aged 54 years Resident in the town of Der- by in the County of Orleans and who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to ob- tain the provisions made by the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for continuing persons engaged in the Land and Na- val forces of the United States in the Middle term any war - That he the sd Jacob Taylor enlisted at Dan- staple in the state of New Hampshire on the 20 th day of March 1778 into Capt William Scotts company and Col. Jos. Sybelys Regiment 1 st Genl Poor Brigade in the New Hampshire Line joined the main army at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania was with Sullivan in the German country and was Hornerly.

Discharged at the place last the high lands of York ( some ?) on the Hudson River near Potskill on I think the 15 th day of Feb y . 1781 having faithfully served my country three years being thirty four days and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support, and that his discharge is lent on Jacob Gary to Newland -
State of Vermont 6 Orleans 67 p-
Be it remembered that on this twenty fourth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & seventeen came before me William Hovey of Derby in the County of Orleans a state of Vermont Chief Judge of Orleans County Court of common Pleas duly qualified within said County of Orleans Plaintiff in said cause being a son of Richard Jacob Jay son of Derby in the said County of Orleans

And made solemn Oath that the foregoing de- claration by him subscribed is true.
And it appearing to my satisfaction from the declaration of that Jacob Taylor the ap- plyant did swear in the revolutionary war against the common enemy for the term of six months at least to wit as in his declaration is more fully set forth and that he is now in reduced circumstances in life and very poor and in an urgent need of assistance from his country for assistance for support all of which I do certify is my ob- ligation and do hereby present the testimony in the case and the proceedings thereon had to the Honorable Secretary of the Department of War for testimony which I have been to put my signature and cause the seal of our court of common pleas to be affixed this 24. day of April A.D. 1819. at Derby etc.
William Howe, Judge
County Clerk's Office, Nashborough 10. July 1819. I certify that the Hon. William Howe is Chief Judge of the County Court within & for the County of Belknap duly qualified to act as such and that the above is his signa- ture. Attest. Ira M. Allen Clk. of S. Court

Jacob Taylor
declaration -

State of Vermont Orleans County p 3
On this 9. day of September 1823 personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record for the said County of Orleans and State of Vermont Jacob Taylor resident in said County aged sixty one years; who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of the 18. of March 1818 the 1. May 1820 and 1. of March 1823 that he the said Jacob Taylor enlisted for the term of three years on the 20. day of March 1778 in the State of New Hampshire, in the company commanded by Captain William Scott in the regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Sibley in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the continental establishment, that he continued to serve in the army until the 15. February 1781 when he was discharged from the said service in the place called the Highlands near Pichskill in the State of New York. And I do solemnly affirm that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth of March eighteen hundred and eighteen 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 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 18. 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
1 Cow 12. 1 Calf 2. 3 Small hogs 9. 3 Late pigs 3. 2 Sheep 2. 1 bed case & drawers 2 1 Iron pot 1 31
1. 2 sail iron kettles damaged " 75 1 Tea kettle - Do. " 75 4 old damaged chairs 1. 00 1 old table " 50 a few more small articles of little or no value 34.00

My age is sixty, am very feeble unable to do any or very little labour having a breach. Paddy Taylor my wife aged fifty five infirm Chauncy my son aged nineteen a cripple. Alice aged thirty four feeble and unable to do any labour. Jacob Taylor
That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property.
The bond for a deed of 35 acres, of land mentioned in my first schedule I have given up not being able to pay.
Benjamin Hirmian
November 30. 1821
turned out to settle a debt - 1 man $15.00 1 W. 2 year old steers and a yearling heifer $45.00
February 14. 1822
9 Sheep at $9.00.
October -- 1820 --
1 two year old colt at $40.
Mr. Harber
Sold 2 sheep at $2.50 for money to pay taxes
Capt. Neh. Colby
November 1820
turned out for debt 1 cow for beef $12.
The rest of my sheep some I have killed, some have died, so that the number is reduced to two. My sheep I have killed and eaten.
Sworn to and declared this 9. day of September Before William Howe Judge.

I Eva H. Allen Clerk of Orleans County Court do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Jacob Taylor did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under an engagement, in the Continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing affirmation and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records 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 thirty four dollars
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 17. day of November 1823.
Eva H. Allen Clerk of the County Court of the County of Orleans

Jacob Taylor's declaration Oklawaha County, Vermont.
Interpleader decree
Not entered
N o 16136 8/50
Sept 19
Mar 20

State of Vermont } On this 30. day of June 1820 personally appeared in open Adams County } Court, being a Court of Record for the said County of Adams so constituted by the constitution and Statute laws of the State of Vermont, Jacob Taylor aged fifty eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth affirm and declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows, that in 1778 he enlisted into and served in Col. Joseph Sibley Regiment and Capt William Scotts company for three years, as will more fully appear by the ori- ginal declaration by him made bearing date April 24. 1819 and pension cer- tificate number 14.136. And I do affirm that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18. 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 in- tent 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 18. day of March 1818. And that I have not now 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.
Schedule real estate I have bargained for thirty five acres of land for which I have a bond for a deed, on paying two hundred dollars, towards which I paid ten dollars only.
Personal property. — 1 Man and Colt — 1 2 year old colt — 2 cows — a pair of five year old stags — 2 Spring calves — 2 Sheep — 10 Sheep and 9 lambs an old case of drawers 4 old chairs 1 old pine table 2 Iron Pots 1 Small dish 1 Tea kettle half a case knives and forks 1 Set tea cups and saucers

1 set Barthen plates,
and some other small articles of little value,
Occupation a basket maker , feeble health and unable to do much labour
Family my wife Polly aged 52 years, very infirm
son Johnney aged 16 years, lame by reason of a log rolling over his arm, by reason of which his arm is in a painful condition,
And that I have demands, against me which I owe exclusive of that in bargain of the above mentioned land about one hundred dollars, and that I have demands due to me about fifty dollars,
Jacob Taylor
Sworn and declared in open court this 30. day of June A.D. 1820
Before me William Howe Judge of Orleans County Court.
I the undersigned Clerk of Orleans County Court do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copies from the records of the said Court, And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amounts in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred and fifty dollars. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 10. day of July 1820
Chas. H. Allen Clerk of the Court of the County of Orleans

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
No. 41230
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jacob Taylor 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.     Mar. 20. 1778 July 15. 1781 Pt. William Scott Joseph Gilly N.H.                                                   
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Danstable N.H. Date of application for pension, Apr. 24. 1819. His ch. al. Residence at date of application, Derby Orleans Vt. Age at date of application, 57 years
Remarks: In 1820 soldier referred to his wife Paddy who was 52 yrs. of age, a son Chauncy then 16 years old, daughter Alice aged 34 yrs. The only soldier of that name in residence found on Rev. Records none of Vt. troops on file.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

26 July 1824
Revised
May 20. 1824
to J. H. Allen
1. 85 1. 45 1. 88
40 2 30 1/2

I Benjamin Heirman of Derby in the County of Orleans and State of Vermont of Lawful Age Testify and Say that Some time in the Year 1820 I made a contract with Mr Jacob Taylor of Derby to Sell him a piece of Land in Derby aforesaid and gave him my Bond to Deed the same on payment which Bond I think in 1821 he gave up to me and has not now any title to the Land - he has never had any Deed or other title save the Bond. and I Verily believe it to be the same Land mentioned in his Schedule as have- ing purchased as I am not knowing of his or his heirs ever owning or having a Deed of one Rod of Land in this Town - in 1821 Mr Taylor turned out to me in neat Stock together with one Old White Mare to the amount of Sixty Dollars on a Note I held agai- -nst him previous to my giving the Bond to Deed him the Land - Febry 4 th 1822 Recd on the above mentioned Note nine Sheep and other property to the amount of twenty five Dollars. I find also that said Taylor turned out as above in Oct 1820 one Benj r Heirman Colt for forty Dollars
State of Vermont } Derby Feb y 26. 1824 Orleans County } Personally appear Benjamin Heirman Signer of the foregoing Affidavit I made solemn Oath that the same contains the the truth & nothing but the truth before me - N. Wright Jut. Pub

affidavit in David Taylor

State of Vermont Orleans County p. 3
I Issa H. Allen Clerk of Orleans County Court do hereby certify that Schenckiah Wright Esquire of Derby is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Orleans duly commissioned -
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the said Court - Insbury 14. Mar. 1824 -
Issa H. Allen Clerk of Orleans County Court -
Dear Sir,

Brief in the case of Jacob Taylor vs Vermont
Alva H. Allen Esq. St. Albans Vermont -

Vermont
Jacob Taylor. Private: served from March '78 to Feb'y 1781. Aged 61 years by occupation a basket maker, unable to do but little labor. Wife aged 55 years, infirm, Son aged 19 years a cripple, Daughter aged 34 years feeble & unable to do any labor. 1 Schedule dated 30 June 1820 contains, a bond for a deed for 35 acres of land, on his paying $200, towards which sum he has only paid $80. 1 Mare, & colt, 1 2 year old Bull- 2 Cows, a pair of Steers & Poles, 9 Sheep, 10 Hogs & 9 Lumps. Household and Kitchen furniture, total amount in value of the property . . . . . $150. or States that he has demands against him which he justly owns, exclusive of that in bargain of the above mentioned land, about $100. & that he has due to him $50. Schedule under the act of March 1. 1823 dated 09 th September 1823 contains personal property to the amt of $34.00 Accounts for the disposal of his property as follows The bond for a deed of 35 acres of land, he has given up (not being able to pay for the same,) to Bangs Hinman, and he also sold to the same person on the 20 th November 1820 to pay a debt which he was owing him, 1 Mare, $15. 2 Steers and a yearling heifer $45. 9 Sheep $9.00 1 two year old colt. See the affidavit of Bangs Hinman corroborating the above statement filed within. 2 Sheep sold to Mr. Forbes for $2.50 and the same applied to the payment of his taxes. Sold in November 1820 to N. Colby 1 bow for $12. $10.40 of which must be paid to the said Colby for money borrowed.

from him, in Dec r 1820, the remainder of which sum he paid the applicant in goods, In the affidavit of A Colby filed within corroborating the applicant's statement. —

I Nehemiah Colby, of Derby, in the County of Orleans and State of Vermont, of lawful age do testify and say - that about the 20 th Nov r 1821 I rec d of Mr. Jacob Taylor of this town, one bill for which I allowed him twelve dollars, ten dollars and forty two cents of which he then owed me in cash, the debt having been principally contracted previously to December 1820; the remainder (81.58) I paid him in goods for & further your deponent saith not. N. Colby Derby 23 Feb. 1824.
State of Vermont Derby July 23 1824 Orleans ss
Proverbly opposed A Colby seym in of the town - affidavit & made solemn oath that the same contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth
Before me William Hovey Justice Peace

State of Vermont Rutland County p 3
I Ira H. Allen Clerk of Orleans County Court do hereby certify that the Hon. William Howe is first Judge of Orleans County Court and by virtue of said office a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and that the foregoing is his signature —
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the said Court at Granby this 11. March 1824 —
Ira H. Allen Clerk of Orleans County Court
M c Call A. H. Allen

O. W. & N. Division.
F. S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
M.H.C.
Washington, D. C., May 14, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Jacob Taylor --- 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. He enlisted on March 20, 1773, as a private in Capt. William Scott's company, Col. Joseph Gilley's N. H. regiment, and was discharged February 15, 1781.
Battles engaged in, None mentioned. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Dunstable, N. H. Date of application for pension, April 24, 1819. Residence at date of application, Derby, Vt. Age at date of application, Fifty-seven years.
Remarks:
Bertrand H. Taylor, Esq. Very respectfully, 87 Milk St., P.O. Square, Boston, Mass.
Commissioner

J.L.M. Rev. War Section.
July 27, 1914.
Mr. Benjamin F. Wilbour, Room 9, Nelson Block, Nashua, New Hampshire.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 14" instant, you are advised that the record of Jacob Taylor, Sur. File No. 41,830, Rev. War, who enlisted at Dunstable, New Hampshire, was sent you January 10, 1913. It is not the practice of this Bureau to furnish more than one such statement to the same person. The names of his parents, place and date of his birth are not stated.
For the date of last payment of his pension, name of the person to whom paid, and probable date of soldier's death, you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U.S. Treasury Department, citing the following data:
"Jacob Taylor, Ctr. No. 14,136, issued September 10, 1819, at $8. per month, commencing April 24, 1819, under Act of March 18, 1818, at the Vermont Agency."
Very respectfully,
J. M. [Signature] Commissioner.

Rand & Taylor, Architects. 87 Milk St., P.O. Square, Boston.
Bertrand Eugene Taylor
May 4. 95
Commission of Pensions. Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Please give me at your earliest convenience a report of all information you would have of my Great Grandfather Jacob Taylor who served in the Revolutionary War & received a pension therefor til. his death which occurred in Morgan Ft. in 1840 . His pension was $8 00 per month and his place of residence at the time of or just after the war was Windsor Ft. His place of birth or enlistment is unknown to me.
Thanking you for report re Asquith Aldrich
Yrs.
Bertrand Eugene Taylor

OLD WAR & N MAY 8 1900 BILL
OFFICE U. S. MAY 6 1895 PENSION

Nelson Block Room 8 Nashua N. H. Jan. 2, 1913.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear sir:—
Will you please send me the Pension record of Jacob Daylor born 1762 son of William Daylor of St. Johnsbury Vt. of Danville Vermont, Revolu- tionary war.
Thanking you in advance
I remain Yours truly,
Benjamin T. Willson
Room 8, Nelson Block.
Nashua N. H.

Nashua N.H. July 14, 1914.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you please send me the Revolutionary record of Jacob Taylor of Dunstable, N.H. born I think in 1761.
He married Betty Boynton of that place and was a resident of Dunstable N.H. at the time of enlistment. I would like the following information if it is given. Names of parents. Place and date of birth. Place and date of death. And in what place and to whom the last payment of pension was made.

I thanking you in advance
I remain, very truly yours,
Benjamin F. Willbour
Room 9 Nelson Block
Nashua N H

41 230
Rev INVALID.
File No. 41 230
Jacob Taylor Rev New Inv
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: — Vol. 8 , Page 500
[ Arrangement of 1870. ]

May 14/99 Hist. to Bertrand E. Taylor 87 Milk St., Boston, Mass. M c C 1913 Jan 10 Hist. to Prof. F. Wilboar. V. L. M c C 1914 July 27 Prof. F. Wilboar that Prof. has already been furnished &c.

1930 Mar 15 hist. to N.W. Harold M. Taylor - Vice
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16436 Betsey Taylor Widow of Jacob Taylor Artifice Rev. War Act July 7 th 1838 Index: Vol. M , Page 264
[Arrangement of 1870.]