Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20,382, for William Lampson, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
Lampson, William Martha
NUMBER
W. 20.382
CONTENTS
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1106 Maine
Martha Lampson widow of William
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 10 10 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 35 day of March 1849 and sent to
Henry E. H. Stuart Wof H
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 21 Vol. 1

11-458
District of Maine
William Lampson
of Caycomb in the state of  D. Moore who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Seven Months
Inscribed on the Roll of District of Columbia at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st of June 1819 and sent to Mrs. Fanny Dugg Wiscasset Maine
 Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1879 88.23 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sep. 1879 48.00 10/11/79 27 3/4 10/11/79 30 3/4 $136.23 
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Cambridge.
Hope to hear of Agnes J. B.

4 th April 1818
William Lampson Coxcombe - Private
3 rd April 1777
Full for 39 th m th Col s Sachem's clap s Reg t . - At the R. of H mouth look Lock & found the rest of his time by a Delawar behave
Jeremiah Bailey Esq r
on Roll
Admitted

State of Massachusetts,
I William Sampson a citizen of the United States now resident at Edgecombe in the County of Lincoln in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and say, that in the war of the revolution on the 3 rd day of April, 1777 I entered & was engaged in the land service of the United States on the continental establishment and served accordingly from that time as a private soldier against the common enemy without any interruption or absence for one year in the following manner, to wit,
I enlisted for three years in Capt. Bayleys company in Col. Jacksons Regiment in the Massachusetts line. & was afterwards turned over to Capt. Bancrofts com- pany in same Regiment — I served in said company eleven months & was taken sick in Albany & received a furlough & returned home; I still continuing sick, be- fore the time of my furlough expired, I hired James Sampson to return to return to my company as my Substitute, who did go to the army & joined my company & was received as my substitute & served out the remaining part of said three years & received a regular discharge which he shewed me after he returned home, which discharge is now lost — I gave said James one hundred dollars to take my place as aforesaid, & paid him in cattle.

Said James Sampson is not now living. —
I was present in our army when Burgoyne was taken —
My reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of sixty seven years — And I hereby re- -nounce all claims to every pension heretofore al- -lowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed —
Signed in presence of Jesse Bailey
William his Sampson Mark

I Abner Wade of Woodworth in said County of Lincoln on oath testify & say, that in the war of the revolution I held a captain's commission in the 8 th Massachusetts Regiment — that I well recollect William Sampson who now lives in Edgecombe in said County of Lincoln — that said Sampson in March or April 1777 (and I think it must have been in March), enlisted in Capt. Bayley's company Col. Michael Jackson's Regiment, Massachusetts line, & soon afterwards he was turned over to Capt. Bancroft's company in the same regiment, in which latter company I then held a Lieutenant's Commission — that said Sampson served in said Company until some time after Ben- -goyne was taken, & then said Sampson was taken sick at Albany & returned home on furlough, & sent James Sampson afterwards as his substitute, who was accepted as such & who served out the remaining part of William Sampson's time (viz. the three years) and was regularly discharged at West Point. —
Abner Wade
I Joseph Bayley of Woodworth aforesaid on oath testify & say, that I am well acquainted with the above named Wil- -iam Sampson & served in the Revolutionary war with him, in the same Regiment (Michael Jackson, Massachusetts) — that I have examined the above deposition of Capt. Abner Wade & find it correct & that I know all the facts therein stated to be true. — Joseph Bayley

S. J. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Seventh ss. July 3. 1818. Personally appeared before me Jeremiah Bailey aforesaid, Judge of said Court of Probate, the above named Anna Wade & Josiah Bailey, and after due caution to testify the whole truth, they severally made oath to the truth of the depositions aforesaid, by each of them respectively signed, which said depositions were each written by me & both signed in my presence, and each of said Depositions are credible papers, & their statements entitled to credit and belief -
Jer. Bailey

38 William Sampson
(11. 458)
Apr 1819
Bailey,

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at Wiscasset, within and for the County of Lincoln, on the third Tuesday, being the twentieth day of June, and by adjournment  from day to day, on the  day of in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable JOSIAH STEBBINS & EBENEZER THATCHER, Judges of said Court.
ON this twentieth day of June 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, William Sampson aged Seventy years, resident in Edgecombe in 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. as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Bancroft in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson 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 fourth day of April A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 11.458 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 hereto 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 particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
Witness James Rigg
his William Sampson marks
Sworn to and declared, on the 20 day of June A. D. 1820.
BEFORE
Ebenezer Thatcher
{ 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 :
Real Estate. I have an income from a small piece of land (which I do not own) averaging about $30 yearly but depending on the goodness of the season.
Personals. 2 cows. 5 sheep. 1 pig. 1 year old heifer. a little old furniture. no other income except my pension.
William his Lampson marks
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me who, by occupation am a husbandman which I am not able to pursue by reason of debility & infirmity —
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     My Wife - Martha — 65. infirm & unable to work   Daughter Betsey 18. weak & sickly   grand child. Rufus Dodge 7. usual health —  
William his Lampson marks Attest Natl Coffin Clerk
STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.
I, NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for said Circuit, within the county of Lincoln, 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 Fifty four dollars and cents .
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Nat. Coffin
Clerk of the said Circuit Court for the County of Lincoln.

3722
Lampson me all July 32
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adm d 12 ma pri
40
No deduction
J. Bailey Muscatine Ia

State of Maine
Lincoln ss. I Jacob Smith Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln do hereby certify that the Hon. Nathaniel Groot whose name is affixed to the annexed paper as Judge of Probate 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 Supreme Judicial Court this 28 th day of November A.D. 1838.
Jacob Smith, Clerk.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7. July 1838, entitled, "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of Maine
County of Lincoln } ss.
On this second day of October A.D. 1838, personally appeared before the Hon. Nathaniel Gorton Judge of the Court of Probate within & for the County of Lincoln and State of Maine, Martha Lampson a resident of Edgecombe in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged eighty 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 7. 1838, entitled, "An act granting half pay pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of William Lampson late of Edgecombe deceased, who was a private soldier in the army of the Revolution, and served according to her best knowledge & belief as follows, viz, he enlisted on the 3 rd of April 1777. for three years in Captain Bayleys Company & afterwards was transferred over to Captain Bancrofts Company, I believe the Colonels name was Jackson, - he was in the infantry in the Massachusetts line & on the continental establishment. He served in the army one year & was in Gen. Gates army when Burgoyne was taken, - afterwards he obtained a furlough on account of sickness & returned home, & before his furlough expired

he hired James Sampson as his substitute to return to the Army & serve out said Williams time, he being too infirm to go himself. The said James went into the Army as the substitute of said Williams and did serve out said Williams time & received a regular discharge. — He made application for a pension and was placed on the pension roll, under the Law of March 18. 1818, and drew a pension during his life, he then resided in said town of Cdycombe and there was no other person of that name residing in said town of Cdycombe within the knowledge of your applicants. She refers to the evidence upon which he was pensioned.
She further declares that she was married to the said William Sampson in the month of March in the year seventeen hundred & eighty, that her husband the aforesaid William Sampson died in the month November 1823, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated, and has never been married to any other person.
Attest,
J. Bailey
Joseph Berry
Martha her + Sampson mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day above written before me, and I further certify that the above named Martha Lampron from bodily infirmity cannot attend the Court. — And I also certify that said Probate Court is a Court of record, keeping a record of wills, and the estates of persons deceased within the County of Lincoln aforesaid.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand as Judge of said Court, and affixed the seal thereof, the day & year above written.
Arthur Groot Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln
I Martha Lampron aforesaid further on oath declare, that upon further reflection, and from information obtained since the signing of the foregoing declaration, that I am convinced that my marriage with the aforesaid William Lampron took place in the year seventeen hundred & eighty two , instead of seventeen hundred & eighty as supposed & stated in my foregoing declaration.
attest. Joseph Berry Rhoda Lampron
Martha x Lampron mark

State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN.
Martha Sampson
LINCOLN, ss—I JACOB SMITH, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Joseph Merrill 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 affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 23 rd day of November A. D. 1838
Jacob Smith CLERK.
State of Maine — Lincoln ss. November 6 th 1838.
Personally appeared the within named Martha Sampson and subscribed the within amendment to her declaration aforesaid, and made solemn oath to the same.
Before me Joseph Merrill Justice of the Peace

I Lydia Gove of Edgcomb in the County of Lincoln Widow aged Seventy three years on oath before and say, that Martha Sampson of said Edgcomb the widow of William Sampson late of Edgcomb aforesaid a Revolutionary Soldier deceased, is my sister of my sister. The said William Sampson and said Martha (whose maiden name was Martha Alley) was married in Boothbay in said County of Lincoln at her father's house in March 1782. by Moses Davis Esq. a Justice of the Peace for said County of Lincoln. I was present at the wedding and saw them married. Ebenezer Alley now living in said Boothbay was also present at said marriage. William Sampson the husband of the said Martha drew a pension in his life time, he died in Novem- ber 1823. and his widow the said Martha Sam- pson has remained a widow ever since
Lydia Gove

State of Maine
Lincoln ss. November 6 th 1838 -
Personally appeared the within named Lydia Gove before me Joseph Berry one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Lincoln and after being duly cautioned and sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the within deposition by her subscribed in my presence, and I further certify that the within named deponent is a person of good credit and reputation in whose testimony confidence may be placed
Joseph Berry Justice of the Peace

I Chana Alley of Boothbay in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine - Widow - and aged eighty seven years on oath depone and say that I am well acquainted with Martha Lam- pson the widow of William Sampson late of Edgcomb a Revo- lutionary Pensioner - deceased - Her name before she was married was Martha Alley. I was present at the wedding and saw the said William Sampson and Martha married - They were married at her fathers house in Boothbay a town adjoining said Edgcomb Moses Davis Esqr a Justice of the Peace married them - They were married during the Revolutionary war, after said Sampson became sick and left the Army - I feel quite sure it was in the month of March One thousand seven hundred and eighty two - I will remember that after her marriage she had one child born before the peace in one thousand seven hundred eighty three - Said Martha Sampson is now seventy nine years old, and now living in Edgcomb a- foresaid - and has not been married since the death of her said husband William Sampson which took place in November One thousand eight hundred and twenty three
Chana Alley

State of Maine
Lincoln 30 November 6 th 1838
Personally appeared the within named Chaney Alley before me Joseph Moery one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Lincoln and after being duly cautioned and sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the within deposition by her subscribed in my presence. and I further certify that the within named deponent is a person of good credit and respectability in whose testimony confidence may be placed
Joseph Moery Justice of the Peace

I Moses Davis of Edgecombe in the County of Lincoln, State of Maine, on oath depose & say, that my father's name was Moses Davis, that he lived in Edgecombe apace a long time, and died there, - that he in his life time was a Justice of the Peace and often solemnized marriages, - that I lived with him at the time of his death, and after his decease, all his books & records as a Magistrate came into my possession, when they now are, that among his records kept as a Justice of the Peace, I find a book headed & entitled, "List of marriages commenced by Moses Davis Esq. began 1776"
In which book and registry of marriages is contained the following entry of marriage, viz.
"March seventh seventeen hundred & eighty two "then married Will m Sampson & Martha Alley "both of Edgecombe. (Ms) 26"
That it is a true copy from said book of records of marriages with the exception of the date, which is expressed on said Record in fair legible figures as follows, viz. -
"March 7. 1782"
I Moses Davis above named depose and say, that as son & heir of the said Moses Davis my father, I now have in my custody & possession the original book of Records & Registry of marriages above mentioned, - that the above are true extracts from the same, with the exception above named.
Moses Davis

State of Maine.
County of Lincoln ss. October 20 th 1838 -
Personally appeared the above named Moses Davis before me Jeremiah Bailey one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Lincoln, and after being duly cautioned and sworn, made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed in my presence, and I hereby further certify that the above named deponent is a person of good credit & reputation, in whom testimony confidence may be placed. - Jeremiah Bailey Justice of the Peace -
State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss—I JACOB SMITH, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Jeremiah Bailey 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 28 th day of November A. D. 1838 Jacob Smith CLERK.

I Woodbridge Clifford of Edgecombe in the County of Lincoln, in State of Maine, on oath depose & say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of said town of Edgecombe, and that I have made careful search of the Records of said Town, but do not find any Record of the marriage of William Sampson and Martha Alley.
Woodbridge Clifford
State of Maine.
County of Lincoln ss. October 24, 1838. Personally appeared the above named Woodbridge Clifford before me Jeremiah Bailey one of the Justices of the Peace within & for the County of Lincoln, and after being duly cautioned & sworn, made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him signed in my presence, and I hereby further certify, that the above named Woodbridge Clifford is a person of good credit & reputation, in whose testimony confidence may be placed.
Jeremiah Bailey Justice of the Peace.

State of Maine
County of Cumberland
ss.
Clerk's Office,
Portland November 13th A. D. 1850 I, Charles A. Harmon Clerk of the Judicial Courts in and for said County of Cumberland certify that
Arthur McArthur
is an ACTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for the  every County of said State duly qualified to act as such, that the commission of the said McArthur is dated August 6th 1850 and will expire August 6th 1857
Following and that the foregoing SIGNATURE, purporting to be his, is Genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, the day and year first above written.
C. C. Wannon,
CLERK.

State of Maine County of Waldo
} ss.
On this day of Second  Third day of November A. D. 1870 before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, within and for said  every County in said State personally appeared Betsy Thompson of said part in the County of Waldo & State of Maine  wherein aged forty nine years for herself in behalf of herself Abby & Martha Berry only surviving children of Martha Sanson late of Liberty in said County deceased who died on the twenty seventh day of August 1849
and made oath in due form of law that the said  said Martha was the widow of William Sanson deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, that she had drawn a pension since his death at the rate of forty dollars
per annum, and was  was a Pensioner under the Act of 2 d February 1848 at the time of her death that she now asks for all arrears or increase of Pension to which she may be enti- tled under any of the Acts or Resolutions of Congress applicable to her case, viz. 7 th July, 1838; 3 d March, 1843; 17 th June, 1844; 2 d February, 1848; Joint Resolution of 23 d January, 1845; and 1 st July, 1848; that she now resides in said County and State.
Witness,
Carolina Ricker
Betsy Thompson
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year first above written.
Before me, Arthur M'Arthur
Justice of the Peace.
Throughout the State

Maine
3111
Martha Sampson widow of William Sampson who was a Private in the Massachusetts line for 12 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Fifty — Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the second day of December 1843 and sent to N. H. Soeney Belfast Maine
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 13

Mahe - 2881
Martha Lampson widow of William Lampson, who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 1831 and who died on the — November 1835 of Lincoln in the State of Maine who was a Pr. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Bancroft of the Reg t commanded by Jackson in the M a p y line for 12 months,
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of May 39, and signed J. Bailey, Mississippi, Me.
Arrears to the 4th of March - $ 120.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 20.00 $ 140.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Burdick Clerk, Book at Vol. 1- Page 14

2106 M. Williams Widow of William Step
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Ined from #40 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1848.
1 st of July Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th day of Jany 1837 and sent to
H. D. Johnson Present
27 th August 1849 Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 21 , Vol. 1

Vertical handwritten text on the left side, possibly bleed-through from the reverse side.
OKED
J. L. Edwards Esq Came of Pensylvania Washington City 1861

In d to J. G. H., De D y $140.00. comm g 1 July 1848, & end g 27 Augt 1849, Payable to Betsy Thompson, Harriet Alby & Mary Berry, only surviving children
H. L. Johnson Present

Wiscasset, Maine, Dec. 1. 1838
Sir,
In behalf of the widow Martha Lampson, I herewith forward her Declaration, residence, for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the law of July 7. 1838.
I would respectfully request, that as soon as a decision shall be had, that the result may be communicated to me as her Attorney.
Very respectfully,
Your most obt. Servt.
J. Bailey
Hon. Jonathan D. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Belfast (Maine) Sept 29. 1848
Sir
Herewith you will find the declarations of Martha Sampson & of Martha Willman, for a pension under the act of Feb 2. 1848.
You will please to send their certificates to me
I am Sir
Most respectfully
Yours etc. etc. Nath'l M. Sargent
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions Washington City

Rev WIDOW, &c.
No. 24382
Martha Lampson Widow of William Lampson Pri Rev War
Act: Feb 29 48
Index:—Vol. 14 , Page H 20
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Bristol, August 4. 1843
Dear Sir I herewith transmit to you the application of Mrs. Martha Samson for a pension under the act of March 3. 1843. You will please send her certificate as in
I am Sir very respectfully Yours / O. S. Lord N. Knight the Secretary
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Lincoln ss.
We it remembred that on this fourth day of April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and eighteen, Pursuant to a Law of the United States entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" made and passed on the 18 th of March A.D. 1818, Personally appears before me Jeremiah Bailey, Judge of the Court of Probate within & for the County of Lincoln in the Commonwealth aforesaid the same being a Court of record of said County, the above named William Lampson and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he makes oaths to the declaration aforesaid and subscribes the same in my presence and on examination duly made by me the said Judge, it appears to my satisfaction that the said declar- ation is true —
Jere Bailey
I John H. Sheppard Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Lincoln hereby certify that the aforesaid Jeremiah Bailey is Judge of said Court of Probate above named & that his signature to this caption is genuine & that the seal aforesaid is the seal of said Court
John H. Sheppard

2968
Martha Sampson
40 $
3111
13
N. M. Looney Esq Belfast Me

State of Maine Waldo County ss.
On this twenty eighth day of July 1843 personally appeared Martha Sampson of Liberty in said county of Waldo aged eighty three years who being first duly sworn, according to law, did 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 3d. of March 1833, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of William Sampson who was a private soldier in the army of the Revolution. Her proof of the engagement in which he served she refers to her former declaration & the evidence thereunto annexed made by her under the act of July 7. 1833 & now on file in the Pension Office. She received a pension of forty dollars by the year under the act of July 7. 1833. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Martha her X Sampson mark
Witness Timothy Coss
The one I subscribed the day & year first above written by the said Martha Sampson, who is personally known to me -
Before Timothy Coss Jus. Peace
State of Maine Waldo County ss 3
I William H. Burnell Clerk of the Court for the County of Waldo do hereby certify that Timothy Coss is a Magistrate in & for the County of Waldo & his signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto

my name & affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said State this twenty-fifth day of July in the year eight hundred & forty three M c K. Burnside Clerk

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d. February 1848 entitled "an act making further provision for serving widows & orphans of the Revolution -"
State of Maine County of Waldo
On this 19th day of Sept. 1848 personally appeared before me Martha Sampson a resident of Liberty in said county of Waldo aged eighty nine 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 2d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war - That she is the widow of William Sampson who was a private in the Army of the Revolution (She does not remember the Regiment to which he belonged) & that she received the annual pension of Forty dollars under the act of 17th June 1844 -
Witness Meritable Sampson
Martha her Sampson mark
Timothy Poff
Sworn to & subscribed by the above named Martha Sampson who is personally known to me } Timothy Poff J. Pease the day & year before written

State of Maine Waldo County ss
I William H. Burriel Clerk of the Judicial courts for said county do hereby certify that Timothy Leffler is a justice of the Peace in the said county & that the signatures on the other side of this sheet purporting to be his are genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the S. J. Court of said State this 19th day of September 1848
Wm. Burriel Clerk

771 Larsen Payment to be made at Portland by
Wm Woodbury Esq Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Maine
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 21 Vol. 1.
Geo. H. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Martha Sampson widow of William Sampson who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Forty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 1 st of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 33 day of March, one thousand eight hundred and Forty nine .
W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. G. Bennett Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Maine. County of York, ss. Court of Probate November Term. A. D. 1850.
Be it known, That on this fourth day of November A. D. 1850, it has been satisfactorily proved, in open Court, being a Court of Record, that William Lamson, late of Edgecomb in the County of Lincoln who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, that he died at said Edgecomb leaving a widow by the name of Martha Lamson, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and remained his widow and unmarried till her death and died at Liberty in the County of Waldo on the twenty seventh day of August A. D. 1849, and that Betsey Thompson, Harriet Sley, and Martha Berry are the only surviving children of the said Martha Lamson and William Lamson, deceased.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court, this fourth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty.
Forbes Hemenick Register of the Court of Probate York County