Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38,429, for David Terry, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
Terry, David
NUMBER
S 38,429
CONTENTS

1884 Dec 8 Stephen Perry Com History Prior
Con sent to B.C. V.P. July 10. 1874
12.094 R
Maine 12094
David Perry
of the state of  Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Smith of the Massa set, for the term of 3 years
scribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 21 of May 1818
certificate of Pension issued the 23 of June 1819 and sent to M c Coy Augusta Maine
arrears to 1st of Mar 1819  73 87 emi-anl. all'ce ending 15 Sept 1818
1 15 31 $123 87
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
85/20 Handwritten note

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War of the United States.
I the subscriber, being a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, comprising the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify to your Honor, that David Terry , a citizen of the United States, now resident in Whitfield , in the said County of Lincoln , in the District of Maine, on the twenty first day of May , A. D. 1818, made application to me to receive his declaration under oath, and such other evidence, as was in his power to produce; and to transmit the same, and the proceedings had thereon, to your Honor; that he might be placed on the pension list of the United States, agreeably to the provisions of an Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed March 18, A. D. 1818, which declaration, which declaration 15 by said applicant hereunto annexed.
And I do further certify to your Honor, that after a full examination of the said applicant, and a careful consideration of the evidence in the case, it appears to me that the said applicant did serve as a private soldier in the war of the revolution, against the common enemy, upon the continental establishment, for more than nine months, as stated in his declaration aforesaid; and that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for his support.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the said Court to be hereunto affixed, this twenty first day of May , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Josiah Stebbins.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Remube Lincoln, ss.
I THE Subscriber, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts, held within the said County of Lincoln , hereby certify that the Honorable Josiah Stebbins , Esquire, before whom the annexed proceedings were held, is a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, comprising the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset; and that by the direction of the said Judge, I have affixed unto this certificate bearing his signature, the seal of the said Court in which he presides.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand:—Dated at Augusta , Wiscasset , in said County of Lincoln , this twenty third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
John Dorr

I David Terry, of Whitfield in the County of Lincoln and State of Massachusetts, aged eighty one years, a resident citizen of the United States, desiring to obtain the provision made by a law 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 to be placed on the pension list for the District of Maine, do on oath testify and declare: That at Wiscapet in said County, about the month of February or March, 1777, I enlisted as a private soldier for three years in Capt. Davis's company, Col. Wigglesworth's regiment, and served out the said term as a faithful soldier; when I was honorably discharged at a place in New-York, which I think was called The High Bridge. I put my discharge into the hands of a man, to enable him to receive my arrearages of wages, and have not since seen it, and do not know that it is in existence. I was at the taking of Burgoyne, and the battles of

Monmouth and Rhode Island. By reason of my reduced circumstances in life I am in need of assist- ance from my country for support.
his David & Terry. mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Lincoln ss. On the twenty first day of May A.D. 1818, before me Josiah Stebbins, a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Second Eastern Circuit personally appeared David Terry afore named, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Declaration by him subscribed. Josiah Stebbins.

State of Maine.
I Nathl. Coffin Clerk, for the County of Lincoln of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, embracing the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and that the original was exhibited in open 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; including debts due to the declarant therein stated, is
Nothing  dollars and  cents; and deducting therefrom the amount of what the declarant owes, as set forth in said Schedule, the value of said property in the opinion of said Court, is  dollars and Cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Thirtieth day of August 1820.
Nathl. Coffin
Clerk of said Court for the County of Lincoln

Superior Court of Common Pleas
August Term 1820
Revised & Filed
Attest Nat. Coffin, Clerk
A true Copy
Attest Nat. Coffin Clerk
57 99 145
David Terry
12094
Term
Sept 11 1819
J. H. Vose, Augusta, Maine

148 State of Maine.
Copy KENNEBEC COUNTY, ss.
ON this twenty fifth day of May , 1820, personally appeared before Nathaniel Weston Jr Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Counties of Lincoln, Kennebec and Somerset, being a Court of Record for said Counties, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having original jurisdiction, unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, David Terry aged eighty five years, resident in Whitfield in the County of Lincoln within said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz. in the Company commanded by Captain Davis and Regiment commanded by Colonel Wigglesworth of the line of the State of Massachusetts upon the Continental Establishment, for the period of Three years; that he was in the battle of Monmouth, and at both the battles of the taking of Burgoyne
that his original declaration was made before Judge Stebbins on the twenty first day of May 1818; that he is now on the Maine Roll, and that his pension certificate is numbered 12,094 . And I, the said David Terry do further solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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 any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Witness A. Nichols
David x Terry mark
The following is a Schedule of my whole Estate and income, necessary clothing and bedding excepted, viz: I have no estate or income whatever, except the clothing upon my back, neither have I any debts due to me. I have not been able to labor for fifteen years last past, and am helpless and unable to dress myself. Before I received my pension I was assisted by the town of Whitfield. I have no wife or family, and reside with one of my sons
Witness A. Nichols
David x Terry mark
Subscribed, sworn to and declared before the out and schedule on the twenty fifth day of May 1820
Before me Nathaniel Weston Jr
Alma Copy
C.J.C.C.P.
Mark  for David Terry

December 22, 1939
BA-J/AWF David Terry S. 38429
Miss M. Ethel Seaver 63 Billings Street Sharon, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
The data which follow concerning David Terry were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 38429, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of David Terry, and names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, District of Maine, Massachusetts, David Terry enlisted sometime in February or March, 1777, served as a private in Captain Davis' company in Colonel Wigglesworth's Massachusetts regiment; he was in both battles at the time of the surrender of Burgoyne, in the battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island, length of service three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 21, 1818, at which time he was aged eighty-one years, and a resident of Whitefield, Lincoln County, District of Maine. In 1820, he was living with one of his sons in said Whitefield.
The names of his wife and children are not given, and the papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment

of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, David Terry, it is suggested that you apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
David Terry Certificate #12094 Issued June 24, 1819 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced May 31, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Maine Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

38 429
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File No. 38,429
David Perry
Rev. Rev. Mr.
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 9 , Page 505-
[Arrangement of 1870.]
March 11-1901 Harvey P. Bartlett medford mass.
1911 Jan 12 Hish. to Mrs. Wm B. Gifford V.P.M. 1915 Apr. 12 Hish. to Mrs. Isola Marshall
1917 Dec. 13. Hish. to Mrs. S. Ella Bartlett letter in 13977 John Terry. f.
1939- Dec 22. Hish. to Ethel M. Seaver.
Some record for Walter E. Seaver av3

David Terry.
Private Woodbridge Company
Col. Smiths Massachusetts
1777 Feby 1780
3 years -
Prof-
A Bradner Certificat
Admitted

John Terry's father, David Terry , enlisted for 3 years in February 1777 in Colonel Ed. Wigglesworth's regiment and was in the battle preceding the surrender of Gen. Burgoyne and at Camp Valley Forge, June 2, 1778.
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850 Seventh Avenue, New York City, February 26, 1929.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I have already joined the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and I am anxious to establish my claim for another ancestor. I have a copy of some information which was sent to my grandfather, Major John D. Terry, in 1905. I am enclosing a copy, will you be so kind as to attest it for me? I have already proved that John Terry, a mariner during the Revolution, is my ancestor; and I need official proof that David Terry was his father.
I shall be glad to send a check covering the expenses if you will let me know how much it will be.
Very respectfully,
Beatrice S. Beakes (Mrs. Mahlon H. Beakes)

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWP/eel
June 28, 1929
Mrs. Mahlon H. Beakes 850 Seventh Avenue New York, New York
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.38429, it appears that David Terry enlisted at Wicasset, Massachusetts, which was later Maine, in February, 1777, and was a private in Captain Davis' Company, Colonel Wigglesworth's Massachusetts Regiment, was at the taking of Burgoyne, battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island, and served three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 21, 1818, at which time he was living at Whitefield, Lincoln County, Maine, aged eighty-one years.
In 1820, he stated that he had no wife and that he was then living with one of his sons, no names are stated.
Respectfully,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

December 22, 1939
BA-J/AWF David Terry S. 38429
Mr. Walter Beasexver Hotel Lenox Boston, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
In compliance with the request of Miss M. Ethel Beaver, 63 Billings Street, Sharon, Massachusetts, you are furnished herein the Revolutionary War record of David Terry, as found in papers on file in claim for pension, S. 38429, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of David Terry, and names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Wiscasset, Lincoln County, District of Maine, Massachusetts, David Terry enlisted sometime in February or March, 1777, served as a private in Captain Davis' company in Colonel Wigglesworth's Massachusetts regiment; he was in both battles at the time of the surrender of Burgoyne, in the battles of Monmouth and Rhode Island, length of service three years.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 21, 1818, at which time he was aged eighty-one years, and a resident of Whitefield, Lincoln County, District of Maine. In 1820, he was living with one of his sons in said Whitefield.
The names of his wife and children are not given, and the papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment

of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of the pensioner, David Terry, it is suggested that you apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data:
David Terry Certificate #12094 Issued June 24, 1819 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced May 21, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Maine Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

December 22, 1939
BA-J/AWF David Terry S. 38429
Miss M. Ethel Seaver 63 Billings Street Sharon, Massachusetts
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of David Terry and of John Terry. You request, also, that these records be furnished Mr. Walter E. Seaver, Hotel Lenox, Boston, Massachusetts.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and the record of chryseus the David Terry has been found. In order to identify the Revolutionary War record of the John Terry in whom you are particularly interested, should it be on file, as much as possible of the following data in regard to him are essential- approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence at enlistment and after service.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War pension record of David Terry, and in compliance with your request Mr. Walter E. Seaver, Hotel Lenox, Boston, Massachusetts, is being furnished the same record.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

2 Veterans Rd 1812 Mass
The Seavers Billings Street Sharon, Massachusetts
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions - Washington - D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send to me the records of David Jerry Soldier - Continental War -
also
John Jerry - Sailor - Revolutionary War.
Thanking you - I remain
Respectfully yours
(Miss) M. Ethel Seaver. 63 Billings St. Sharon - Mass'tts.
(over)

Would you also send a copy of the same records to — ? Mr Walter E. Leaver - - Hotel Lenox - - Boston - Mass' ts.
If back and new, send only the 7th and 20th

508 Broadway Everett, Mass.
508 BROADWAY EVERETT MASSACHUSETTS
Rev Sec C
Everett, Mass. April 2, 1916.
Dear Sir:—
Will you please send me a copy of the ap- plication for pension of David Terry who enlisted at Wiscasset, Me., in Capt. Israel Davis Co., Col. Ed- ward Wagglesworth regi- ment of Massachusetts. He was born in 1737 and died in Whitefield, Me., June 8, 1828.
Sincerely Yours Mrs. Viola Harrill

Envelope Stamped Horton Hill Mass.
Somerville Mass? Jan 6 th 1911
Department of Pensions. Washington D.C.
Please send me the Military history of John Terry Soldier of the revolutionary War. residence at date of application Whitefield Maine. He was my great grand father. Also of David Terry of revolutionary war. Please send as soon as convenient as I want to join the Daughters of revolution. Very Truly Yours.
Wm B. Gifford 33 Derby St.

1101 N.Y.C.

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. David Ferry 2-98429
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1777 3 yrs. Pvt. Davis Woodbridge Waghorn Smith Mass.  
Battles engaged in, Taking of Burgoyne Monmouth and Rhode Island. Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted at Wiscasset Me. Date of application for pension, May 21, 1818 His el. was al. Residence at date of application, Whitfield Lincoln Co. Me. Age at date of application, 81 yrs.
Remarks: In 1820 Soldier stated he had no wife and that he was then living with one of his sons, as name is stated.