Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37218, for Robert Maxfield, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Maxfield, Robert
S. 37218
Mass N.H.
CONTENTS

Died Aug. 14, 1854 (A.D.)
Robert Maxfield Private 1st Maine Heavy Artillery Died Aug. 14, 1854
14-282 Warrant R
Robert Maxfield of the  the Yarmouth in the state of Maine who was a Private - in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bigelow of the Mass line, for the term of 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of the Disct. of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 28 th of April 1815
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of Sep 1819 and sent to W. Widgeon Esq. Portland Maine
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819 - $ 129.86 Semi-anl. all'ce ending Feb 1820 48.
16 mo 7/30 $177.86
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

46. Robert Maxfield copy Mr. Garmall (14.233)
8437
March 1820

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
At a District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland within and for the District of Maine, on the first Tuesday, being the sixth — day of June and by adjournment from day to day , on the seventh day of June — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable ALBION K. PARRIS, Judge of said Court.
ON this seventh — day of June — in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having “the power of fine and imprisonment,” and being a Court of Record for said Maine District, Robert Maxfield — aged sixty — years, resident in North Yarmouth in said District, 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. Ellis — in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Bigelow — 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 20th day of April — A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 14,232 — 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 John Pope  Robert X Maxfield mark
Sworn to and declared, on the seventh day of June A. D. 1820. §
BEFORE
Albion K. Parris
U. S. District Judge for the District of Maine.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:
Real estate — Ninety four acres of land in North Yarmouth, twenty five acres of which is swamp — and fifteen acres of it a ledge of rocks — and the residue hard land — a small old house of two rooms only, and a barn
Personal estate — Two cows — two steers and one yearling — nine sheep — three pigs, and two old horses to haul coal to market, a few broken articles of house furniture — a few farming tools
Witness, Jos. Pope
Robert his X Maxfield mark
Sworn to, Before
Albin H. Barris U. S. Dist. Judge
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Robert Maxfield — who, by occupation am a farmer — which I am not able to pursue by reason of infirmity — am sometimes able to ride on a coal cart to market
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Wife, Sabitha — 56 — a feeble woman   Eliot — 23 — able to support himself   Betsey — 17 — able to support herself   Sam' Farbell — 15 — a boy able to work some   Susan, a grandchild 3 —   Witness for Pope Robert his X Maxfield mark   Sworn to, Before Albin H. Barris U. S. Dist. Judge  

MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
I, JOHN MUSSEY, Junr. Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District, 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 four hundred, thirty seven dollars and no more  more .
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this seventh — day of June A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "John Mussey Junr.", with a decorative flourish underneath.
{ Clerk of the U. States District Court for Maine District.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT, July 12 th 1819
BY THIS I CERTIFY, That it appears by public, official documents remaining in this Department, that Robert Maxwell served as a Soldier in Capt. St. Col o Company, and Col. Bigelow's Regiment, (being one of the Regiments in the Massachusetts Line, and on the Continental Establishment,) in the American Army, in the War of the Revolution, from July 19 th 1779 to April 19 th 1780 , being years and nine months, the time for which he enlisted
Holden Bradford
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

I Jonas Stevens of Norway in the county of Oxford and State of Massachusetts on oath declare, that I was in the continental service in the revolutionary war, and that Robert Maxwell of North Yarmouth served with me as a private soldier during the term of nine months, in Capt. Abner Dows company (The captain, Paul Ellis was killed at Monmouth) Col. Tinkler's Regiment in the Massachusetts line, in the year seven- hundred & seventy nine. Jonas his Stevens marks Witness A. H. Parris
United States of America District of Maine ss. May 13. 1810
Jonas Stevens, above named personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit, by him signed.
Before Albion H. Parris Judge of the United States in and for the Dist. of Maine

I Abraham Young of Gray testify and declare that I was a soldier in the army of the United States in the revolutionary war & that Mr. Robert Maxwell of North Yarmouth served as a private in the company with me commanded by Captain Lieutenant Alner bow of the regiment com- manded by Col. Timothy Bigelow. in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy nine. & that he enlisted for the period of nine months and served during the whole of that period
Abraham Young
United States of America } District of Maine ss. } May 1. 1810.
Abraham Young, above named personally appeared and made oath that the facts above stated are true before me
Albion L. Parr is Judge of the United States in and for the Dist. of Maine

Robert Maxfield Private Col 15 Regt Mass since 1775 - 9 months Dec 25 th Ap l 1818
Robert D. D. -
Adm o
Resided
M c Whorter Esq. Portland Maine.

To the Honorable WILLIAM WIDGERY , one of the Associate Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
RESPECTFULLY SHOWS....
of _____ in the Maine District, that he served as a _____ in the war of the revolution on the Continental Establishment, that he yet is a resident citizen of the United States at aforesaid, and that by reason of your applicant's reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support.
AND your applicant farther represents, that in the service aforesaid, he belonged in his said capacity of a _____ to the _____ Company of the _____ Regiment, of the Massachusetts Line, that he entered said service on or about the _____ day of _____ one thousand seven hundred and _____ and that he left said service on or about the _____ day of _____ one thousand seven hundred and _____
WHEREFORE, inasmuch as your applicant, as he verily believes, comes under the provisions of the Act, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," he prays your honor to institute an enquiry into the circumstances of his case, and that such farther proceedings may be had touching the premises as are prescribed by law, in order that your applicant may be placed on the Pension List of the United States.
Dated at PORTLAND, this _____ day of _____ 1818.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
BE IT KNOWN , that on the 28/2 day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, personally came before me, WILLIAM WIDGERY , one of the Associate Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, resident at Portland, within the County of Cumberland, in said Maine District—the said Court being a Court of record of said State, Robert Mainville the above named applicant, and made oath that the several statements by him made in the foregoing application by him signed are true. And the said Robert Mainville farther offered in evidence
The deposition of Jonas Thorne and Abraham Brown which are herewith annexed
WHEREUPON it does appear to the satisfaction of me the said Judge, that the said Robert Mainville served in the revolutionary war as alleged in his application, against the common enemy. and that he is in reduced circumstances and needs of assistance from his country for support
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I the said Judge, have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the said Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cumberland, to be hereunto affixed, this 28/2 day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States the forty-second, which is hereby attested and true matter.
Wm Widgery
{ Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the first Eastern Circuit of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
CUMBERLAND, ss. I the subscriber, Clerk of the Courts in said county, certify that Hon. WILLIAM WIDGERY , is an Associate Justice of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, as stated in the annexed Certificate, and that his signature to the same is his own proper signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I do hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of said Court, this 30th day of July A. D. 1818.
Geo. Bradburne

January 27, 1939
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Mr. Charles W. Munson 51 Farnham Street Portland, Maine
ROBERT MAXFIELD S. 37218 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
The data which follow in regard to Robert Maxfield were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 37218, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Robert Maxfield and names of his parents are not shown.
Robert Maxfield enlisted and served a tour of eight months in the New Hampshire line; date of enlistment and names of officers not shown. He enlisted in 1778, served as private in Captain Paul Ellis' company, Colonel Timothy Bigelow's Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged the last of March, 1779, after having served a tour of nine months. He again enlisted in May, 1780, in Massachusetts, served as private in Captain Elliott's company, Colonel Bigelow's Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged near West Point in March, 1781.
The soldier was allowed pension on his application executed April 28, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-eight years and a resident of North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, District of Maine. He was still living there in 1823.
In 1820, Robert Maxfield stated that his family residing with him were his wife, Tabitha aged fifty-six years; Elliot who was aged twenty-three years; Betsey, who was his daughter, aged seventeen years, and Samuel Farwell, a boy, aged fifteen years, also a granddaughter, Susan Lufkin, then aged six years. No other reference was made in the claim to children or grandchildren. The soldier died August 14, 1854.
In 1823, one Reuben Maxfield, a cordwainer, was residing in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine; his relationship to Robert Maxfield was not stated.

In order to obtain date of last payment of pension, and name and address of the person paid, you should write to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: Robert Maxfield, certificate #14232, issued September 6, 1819, rate $8 per month, commenced April 28, 1818, Act March 18, 1818, Maine Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

1939 Dec 22 visit to Mr. Manson M.P.O.
37 218 Rev INVALID.
File No. 37,218
Robert Warfield
Pro Pro Dao
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 218
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2 o Schedule
August 2 o 1823
Real Estate - None
Personal - a little furniture amt of Schedule $10
Real Estate, sold to Reuben Maxfield, for $147. which sum I realized by said Reuben paying debts of long standing O. me - names given -
Deed dated July 21. 1823
acknowledged June day
Rec d & Recorded August
2. 1823 - a Certified Copy
of Deed within -
1 Horse died & the other de- fied for family supplies - nothing said about the personal property in first schedule, save the Horses -
His age 63 - infirm Wife 55. Broken Arm Grand Daughter, aged 6 years
John Mayes Jr. Portland
Maine -
Robert Maxfield
Private - 9 months
1 st Schedule, June 1821
Real Estate,
94 acres of Land, 25 of which is Swamp - & 15 acres of a ledge of Rocks & the remainder hard Land - a small Red House two rooms only - & a Barn
Personal -
2 Cows - 2 Steers - 1 yearling - 9 Sheep - 3 pigs & two old Horses to haul coal to market a little furniture -
amt of Schedule
$637
Restored 3 debtors
over / $56.00

January 27, 1939
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BA-J/MSHF:MLB
Mr. Charles W. Munson 51 Farnham Street Portland, Maine
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of William Hamilton of North Yarmouth, Massachusetts, a pensioner about 1835; Robert Maxfield of the same town or of Cumberland, a pensioner; John Fowler of Bridgton, Massachusetts, and the record of Joseph Kimball of said Bridgton or Waterford.
The records of William Hamilton, Robert Maxfield and Joseph Kimball are furnished you herewith. No record could be identified as that of the John Fowler in whom you are interested. If you will furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to him, another search of the records will be made in your behalf: approximate dates of birth and death and given name of widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

HEADQUARTERS  The Maine Society of the Sons of the American Revolution CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING
PRESIDENT GRUSE B. CORNISH, SO. PORTLAND  VICE PRESIDENTS LEROY F. HUSSEY, AUGUSTA PAUL D. SARGENT, PORTLAND ROY A. EVANS, KENNEBUNK  SECRETARY-TREASURER WILLIS B. HALL, SCARBOROUGH  REGISTRAR CLARENCE E. EATON, PORTLAND  HISTORIAN EDWARD K. GOULD, ROCKLAND
LIBRARIAN JOSEPH S. BUCKNAM, PORTLAND  CHAPLAIN REV. WM. DAWES VEAZIE, PORTLAND  FLAG BEARER WARREN C. KING, PORTLAND  BOARD OF MANAGERS OFFICERS, PAST PRESIDENTS AND HOMER E. ROBINSON, ROCKLAND BLYNN O. GOODRICH, WATerville WALTER F. HASKELL, WESTBROOK FRED A. TIBBETTS, PORTLAND WILBUR W. PHILBRICK, SO. PORTLAND
Charles A. Morrison, China, Leaves Registration . Is receiving pension . I have info . T. C.  My dear Sir: Can you please give me the following information as regards the revolutionary war. Soldiers I have mentioned? 33 years  ✓ William Hamilton of W. Yarmouth the date of his death he was a pensioner then about 1880.  ✓ Robert Mansfield, a native of Cumberland a pensioner. I desire to see stories for these men for his  Leaves .  Also John Bowler of Bridgton did he not live there when he drew his pension? 31 years  Also see Mr. Kimball of Bingham or Waterville? I have info  in  his  Leaves .  Yours very truly, Charles A. Morrison 50 Leaves  in  his  Leaves .

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,
THAT I Robert Mansfield of Cumberland in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, yeoman
in consideration of the sum of one hundred and forty seven dollars paid by Reuben Mansfield of North Yarmouth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine Containe
the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said Reuben Mansfield his
heirs and assigns forever thirty eight acres and one half of land it being and lying in the one hundred and one lot of land numbered one in said town of Cumberland, bounded as follows, viz. Beginning at the most westerly corner of Simson's land, running South forty five degrees East by said Simson's land, to land now owned by Samuel Wells, thence Southwest by said Wells' land to land owned by Jeremiah Preston, in said lot, thence Southwest by said Preston's land to the Town Road thence South East by said road to the boundary first mentioned
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD , the aforegranted and bargained premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof to the said Reuben Mansfield
Reuben Mansfield his heirs and assigns, to his and their use and behoof forever—And I do covenant with the said Reuben Mansfield his
heirs and assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises; that they are free of all incumbrances; that I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said
Reuben Mansfield to hold as aforesaid. And that I will warrant and defend the same to the said Reuben Mansfield his
heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,  I the said Robert Mansfield
have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty first day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty  twenty three
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED,
IN PRESENCE OF
William Hukes Leah Hukes
Robert Mansfield (S.S.) mark
Cumberland ss. July 21 The above named Robert Mansfield and acknowledged the above instrument to be his
1823 Personally appeared
free act and deed....BEFORE ME, William Hukes JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Received August 2 d 1923 and recorded from the original
a true copy of Record in Book 66. page 79 attest Edwin Merrill Reg.
D. D. Merrill Reg.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
At a District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland within and for the District of Maine, on the
Tuesday, being the _____ day of
held by adjournment from day to day, on the second day of August _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three , before the Honorable JOHN K. RABIN ,
Ashur Ware Judge of said Court.
ON this second _____ day of August in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Maine District, Robert Maxfield — aged sixty three years, resident in Cumberland in said District, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolu-
make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st May 1820 — that he the said Robert Maxfield enlisted for the term of nine months in the month of May in the year 1780 in the State of Mas- sachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain Elliot in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Bigelow in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment that he continued to serve in the said Corps until sometime in March 1781 when he was discharged from said service near West Point in New York, that his name has been placed on the pension list and dropped therefrom on account of his property and in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st of May 1820.
person in trust for me, any property or 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 John Chute Junr
Robert his X Maxfield mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 2 nd day of August A. D. 1823 }
BEFORE
Ashur Ware
U. S. District Judge for the District of Maine.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, ss.
At a District Court of the United States begun and holden at Portland within and for the District of Maine, on the
Tuesday, being the _____ day of
and by adjournment from day to day, on the second day of August _____ in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three , before the Honorable JOHN K. RABIN ,
Ashur Ware Judge of said Court.
ON this second _____ day of August in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Maine District, Robert Maxfield — aged sixty three years, resident in Cumberland in said District, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Rev-
day of _____ A.D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pen- sion, numbered _____ 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 John Chute Jur
Robert his X Maxfield mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 2 d day of August A. D. 1828 }
BEFORE
Ashur Ware
U. S. District Judge for the District of Maine.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:
Real estate — None.
Personal estate — Nothing except a few old but necessary articles and utensils of household stuff — of daily family use
Since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property viz at that time I was in possession of a small tract of land, and two old horses for teaming I was also at that time much in debt and continued to incur debts for necessary articles of support and finding myself unable otherwise to pay them I did on the 21 day of July last sell said land to Reuben Maxfield for one hundred and forty seven dollars which sum I realised by said Reuben's paying to Amos Maxfield seventy five dollars; to Doctor B. Prachett $12.45 — to S. G. Merrill $17.24 debts I had long owed and sundry small debts recently contracted for necessary articles, of different persons to the amount of forty or fifty — I received no money or articles in payment of the consideration in said deed — One old horse I sold long since for family supplies — the other died
Witness J. Shute Junr
Robert his X Maxfield mark
Aug. 2. 1823 Signed and sworn to
Before me Ashur Ware Judge of the U. S. for D. of Maine
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Robert Maxfield — who, by occupation am a farmer — which I am not able to pursue by reason of the shaking palsy and other bodily infirmities
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Wife Sabitha — 55 feeble from a broken arm   Daughter Betsy — 21 able to do housework   Grand daughter Susan Buffum — 6 not able to contribute to her support   Witness John Shute Junr Robert his X Maxfield mark  
Aug. 2. 1823 Signed and sworn to
Before me Ashur Ware J. of U. S. for Dist. of Maine

John Mussey Junr. Clerk MAINE DISTRICT, ss.
I, JOHN MUSSEY, Junr. Clerk of the District Court of the United States for Maine District, 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 Ten dollars and no more . cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this second day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty- three
John Mussey Junr.
{ Clerk of the U. States District Court for Maine District.

United States of America Maine District ss
District Clerk's Office
In testimony that Elias Merrill Esquire is Register of Deeds for the County of Cumberland in Maine District and that the signature to the certificate on the within and annexed copy of a deed is the true signature of the said Merrill I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said District Court this eleventh day of August A.D. 1823
John Russell Clerk U.S. Dist. Court Maine District
Copy
8446. Protected Copy
MAINE DISTRICT ss I, John Russell, Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of Maine do hereby certify that the within and annexed copy of a deed is a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and that the signature to the certificate on the said copy is the true signature of the said Elias Merrill Esquire, Register of Deeds for the County of Cumberland in Maine District.
In presence whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this eleventh day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three, and of the Independence of the United States the forty eighth.