Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15426, for Timothy Thompson, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Thompson, Timothy Mary
W 15426
CONTENTS

15872 Massachusetts
Timothy Thompson
Enlisted in the State of Mass who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Harris of the Regt commanded by Col. Girdine in the Mass a line for 8 months Sergeant
Widow
Inscribed on the Roll of Wapachusett at the rate of $10- Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of Aug 1833 and sent to Naas Fiske East Cambridge Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $80.00 Pemi-ant. allowance ending Sept 1, 20.00 $100.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N. C. Robinson Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 3 Page 84
letter relating to widow's claim addressed to Hon. S. Hoar, March 1, 1837.
do. to J. Fiske June 30. 1837
82 Widow

Massachusetts 1413
Mary Thompson widow of Timothy Thompson
who died on the 4 February 1834 of Middlesex in the State of Mass a who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Harris of the 18 th Reg t commanded by Gardner in the Mass a line for 8 months Mass a
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass a at the rate of 40 Dollars 37 1/2 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March  April 1834
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Sept r 1837 and Sept r 10 th Mr. Parmachutee, H. of Reps
Arrears to the 14th of Sept r 1837 $143.33 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 38-20.00
$163.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by W. H. Addison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 o Page 60

No. 1. Declaration of No 6267. Timothy Thompson
This case contains 3 papers No 1. 2. 3 —
Plaintiff in error Timothy Thompson vs. Charles, etc.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Middlesex
ss.
On this twenty second ----- day of August  AD 1732  appellate personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Common Pleas , now sitting at Charleston within and for the County of Middlesex in the Commonwealth aforesaid, in said County
Timothy Thompson of Charleston , aged eighty one years Who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That is to say
That he entered the service at the commencement of the war and in the fore part of May AD 1775 , he enlisted in the Company of Capt. Jasiah Haines 1 st  Trav , Ensign  Thomas Miller for eight months and was a Sergeant in the Company the whole time, I received a Sergeant's Warrant, which has been lost many years since my time and accident, was in the battle of Bunker Hill near a short distance from Col. Gardner the Col. of his Regt when he was shot in the grain he was put in Blankets and Spur one, who bore him off the hill and carried him to his home in Little Cambridge , where he died a -bout ten days after. this Company was stationed in Cambridge afterwards, at the Stone Barn of Charleston , where he served out his full term of eight months and was dismissed, he does not recollect that any written discharge was given him
He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity, whatever except, the present, and declares that his name is not, on the pension roll, of the agency of any State, Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
We Henry Jackson -----
Timothy Thompson
a Clergyman residing in the town of Charlestown in the county of Middlesex ----- and Timothy Thompson Rev. Dickson of Charlestown hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Timothy Thompson who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be eighty one years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood, where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
Henry Jackson Pastor of 1st Bap. Chh. Charlestown William Dickson

And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
And the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that Henry Jackson who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Charlestown that William Dickson - and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Isaac Fisher Clerk of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains, the original proceedings, in the matter of the application of Thomas May Thompson for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this twenty second day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty two
I further certify that Samuel Dana whose own proper signature is set to the Depositions hereunto annexed is a justice of the peace within said County of Middlesex. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this twenty eighth day of November 1833 Isaac Fisher

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Middlesex, to wit,
At the Court of Probate begun and holden at Charleston within and for the County of Middlesex on the twentieth day of August A. D. 1832. On the application of Timothy Thompson claiming to be a Soldier of the Revolution, the following Interrogatories were propounded to him to wit:
1 Where, and in what year, were you born ?
Answer, I was born in Dedham Ms on the 25 of Jany 1757.
2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer, I have a family record of my age
3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Answer, I was living in Charleston, near Beacon Hill, when I saw live
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute for whom?
Answer, My service was voluntary, and of my own accord - -
5. State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental, and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer, I saw Genl Washington in my own Barracks and his Lady when she came to John Noffsalls house in Cambridge
6. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?
Answer, Rev Dr. May, David Dews Esq. John Soley Esq. and Hon. Genl. Walker
Timothy Thompson
Middlesex - ss. In Probate Court August 22. A.D. 1832. Sworn to in open Court. Attest: Isaac Fisher Esq.

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Timothy Thompson - Jan'y 25 1751
Mary Frothingham Decm 18 1753
Joseph Thompson Sept. 12. 1775
Sim o Thompson Feby 24. 1777
Saml l Thompson March 5. 1779
Wm. R. Thompson May 20. 1781
Joseph Thompson May 12. 1783
Mary Thompson Feby 22 1785
Lydia Thompson April 6. 1787
Susannah Thompson March 20. 1789
Susannah Thompson March 24. 1791
Thomas Metty Thompson Octm 24. 1793
George Thompson June 24. 1796
Benjamin Thompson Augt 5 1798.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Timothy Thompson & Mary Nottingham married Jan'y 3 rd 1770 Jan'y 25 1831 this Day of Ankleary 2 years old Timothy Thompson

I Benjamin Thompson of Charlestown in the County of Middlesex Esquire, son of Timothy Thompson late of said Charlestown, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner & now deceased, do testify & say, that I am now aged eighty eight years of age , that I have always lived in said Charlestown & most of the time with my father's family; & have always had access to the family records; that in the Family Bible is contained the records of the Births & Deaths of the members of said family as also the marriage of my father with Mary Frothingham my mother, part of which are in my own hand writing & next in the hand writing of my said father, & that the following is a true copy of said record, viz. -
Births.
   "Timothy Thompson" } "Mary Frothingham" } "married Jan y 3. 1775" } "Jan y 25. 1831. This day" } "I am eighty years old" } "Ben o Thompson!" }    "Timothy Thompson Jan y 25. 1754 - 11" "Mary Frothingham Dec r 18. 1755 - 11"  "Joseph Thompson Sep r 12. 1775 - 11" "Timothy Thompson Feb y 24. 1777 - 11" "Sam d Thompson March 5. 1779 - 11" "Ab r Thompson May 20. 1781 - 11" "Joseph Thompson May 12. 1783 - 11" "Mary Thompson Feb y 22. 1785 - 11" "Lydia Thompson April 6. 1787 - 11" "Suzannah Thompson March 30. 1789 - 11" "Suzannah Thompson March 24. 1791 - 11" "Thomas Nelly Thompson Oct r 24. 1793 - 11" "Grace Thompson Dec r 24. 1796 - 11" "Ben y Thompson August 5. 1798 - 11"   

Deaths
Joseph Thompson died April 5. 1782. aged 6 years & 7 mo.
Susannah Thompson died Sept. 9 1791. aged 1 year, 6 months.
Grace Thompson died Oct. 16 1802 aged five years & 10 months.
Samuel Thompson died Sept. 12 1845. aged 36 years, 6 months.
Wm. Thompson, senior departed this life on the fourth day of February 1834 at one of the Clock P. M. aged 83 years & ten days. —
Thomas Miller Thompson departed this life on Monday 27. of June 1836 on the evening aged 42 years, 8 months & two days.
Mary Worthington departed this life on Monday the 1 st day of August 1836 in the morning aged fifty one years, five months & ten days.
I further testify & say that the foregoing is all the record within my knowledge of the Marriages, Births and Deaths of the family of the said Timothy Thompson my late father. And further I say not. —
Joseph Thompson

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wadsworth J.
July 8. 1837. Personally appeared the aforementioned Benjamin Thompson Ely well known to me as a man of undoubted veracity & entitled to credit & made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Nathl H. Whitney, Justice of the peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wadsworth J.
I Isaac Dike Register of the Court of Probate in and for the county of Middlesex do hereby certify that Nathaniel Wadsworth is a justice of the peace within and for said county, duly commissioned & qualified & that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of said Court this eighth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty seven Isaac Dike Regr

Timothy Thompson Massachusetts No 6361.
Sergeant 8 Months
14 th O th March 21. 1833
P 305
Grace Fiske Esq East Cambridge Mass J. D. Dana Esq Croton Mass

BRIEF in the case of Timothy Thompson , of Middlesex County in the State of Massachusetts , (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 81 Years 4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     May In 1775 Enlisted " 8 " Sergeant Gen. Washington Col Gardner Capt Josiah Haskins  
5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunker Hill 6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Shelburne Mass. 7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Two living witnesses 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? None
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above-mentioned.
Chas Little Examining Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Middlesex ss. On this thirtieth day of December in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight Hundred & Thirty six personally appeared before Me Hon. Saml. P. Fay, Judge of the Court of Probate in and for The County of Middlesex and Commonwealth aforesaid Mary Thompson a resident of Charlestown in the County of Middlesex aforesaid who after being first duly sworn according to Law doth upon her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4 th AD 1836. That she is aged eighty one years on the eighteenth day of December next; that she is the widow of Timothy Thompson late of Charlestown aforesaid deceased and that the said Timothy Thompson her late husband served as a soldier in the War of the Revolution in Capt. Harris's Company of Col. Gardner's Regiment and as more particularly stated and set forth in the said Timothy Thompson's declaration for a pension under the Act of Congress of the seventh of June AD 1832 which pension he the said Timothy Thompson continued to receive for some time previous to and until his death: - All of which will more fully appear on reference on reference to the records on file in the war department and to the papers and documents which the said Timothy Thompson forwarded to the department in order to establish his claim to a pension under the Act of Congress of the seventh of June AD 1832.
She further declares that she was married to the said Timothy Thompson on the third day of January in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy five by the Rev. Thomas Prentiss at said Charlestown, then the ordained Minister of said town of Charlestown, duly authorized by Law

to joins persons in marriage; that she has no record of her marriage except in the family bible, where the said Marriage is recorded with the other family records; that her sisters, Susannah, now Susannah Lamson, & Deborah, now Deborah Tufts, both of whom now live in said Charleston were present at her said marriage with the said Timothy Thompson. That she lived with her said husband from the day of their marriage till his death being about fifty nine years & had by the said Thompson her late husband twelve children, six of whom are now living: — That her said husband the said Timothy Thompson died on the fourth day of February A D 1834 & that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by the proofs herewith exhibited
Mary Thompson
Subscribed & sworn to the day & year aforesaid before me J. P. P. Fair Prob.
And the said judge of Probate hereby declares his opinion after a full investigation of the matter — that the facts stated in the foregoing declaration are true — and hereby certifies that the said Mary Thompson is a respectable person & that her statements are entitled to credit —
J. P. P. Fair Prob.

V 962
962
Mary Thompson widow of Timothy 4 July 36
3 rd Sec.
old case
Married in '70.
M c Hoar A.R.
Samuel Hoar,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss.
I Isaac Rootes Register of the Court of Probate in & for the County of Middlesex hereby certify that Mr. Ken Rand P. D. Day is the Judge of said Court of Probate duly commissioned & qualified & that his signature there written on the foregoing paper is his genuine signature. I also certify that Isaac Rootes whose own proper signature is written to the certificate on the deposition of Susannah Leman & Deborah Fiske hereto annexed is a justice of the Peace within & for the County of Middlesex duly commissioned & qualified.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this fourth day of January A.D. 1837. Isaac Rootes Prob. of Prob.

I Deborah Tufts of Charlestown in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Seventy one years (in the month of February next) do testify & say that I was present at the marriage of Timothy Thompson late of said Charlestown, now deceased, with Mary Throckmorton, who is my sister; they were married in the month of January eighteen hundred & seventy five, by the Revd Thomas Prentiss, who was then the ordained minister of the said town of Charlestown & by whom ceremonies of that nature were usually performed; - The said Timothy Thompson & the said Mary his wife lived together from the time of their said marriage till the month of February eighteen hundred and ninety four when the said Timothy Thompson died; During all which time they lived in said Charlestown; I also testify & say that the said Mary is now the widow of the said Timothy Thompson & lives in the said town of Charlestown -
Deborah Tufts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. Nov. 17, 1896. Personally appeared the above named Deborah Tufts, known to me to be a credible person & entitled to belief & made oath to the truth of the above deposition by her subscribed. Before me Isaac Cooke Justice of the Peace.

I Susannah Lamson of Charlestown in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged sixty nine, do testify & say that Mary Thompson of the same Charlestown, widow, is my sister; that I was present at her marriage with the late husband Timothy Thompson late of Charlestown now deceased; they were married in the month of January Seventeen hundred & seventy five; - the ceremony was performed by the Rev Thomas Prentiss then the ordained Minister of the Gospel of Charlestown; the said Timothy Thompson & his said wife Mary lived together in said Charlestown as man & wife from their said marriage till the death of the said Timothy which took place in the month of February in the year Eighteen hundred & thirty four, being a period of fifty nine years - I do further testify that Mary Thompson aforesaid is now the widow of the said Timothy Thompson & resides in the said town of Charlestown.
Susannah Lamson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss November 17, 1836. Personally appeared the above named Susannah Lamson, known to me to be a credible person and entitled to belief & made oath to the truth of her above deposition by her subscribed - Before me Isaac Root the Justice of the Peace.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15426
Mary Thompson Widow of Timothy Thompson Supt. Rev. War.
Act: July 4 th 1836
Index:—Vol. M , Page 281
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Susp d
Let. to Hon. S. Hoar 1 mar. 37.
do to same Fiske 5 June
1837. do. to same June 20. 1837
do. to same 30 June 1837
to same July 2, 4, 1837. do.
to Hon. J. R. Pomfret, Aug. 23. 1837

Wm o Thompson, Ad 18 th Mch $40 per ann. S erf . to which time paid —
Paid 11 Feb 1834 B B L
Paid to that time 19 Sep r ass

6361
Timothy Thompson
S Dana Esq Groton
Mass
Next communication hereon to be made to Isaac Fisher Esq. of Pitt. East Cambridge - Mass -

BRIEF objections to the admission Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Timothy Thompson , which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? two living witnesses
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? one witness who served with him
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes  no
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? no  yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Feb 28.
Mass.
Col J. L. Edwards Pension Office Washington H. H. H. H. H. H.
Harris — Thompson

Washington. Home of R. 27 Feby 1837.
Dear Sir
I inclose a letter this morning received from Mr. Dana inclosing some documents relating to a case heretofore submitted to you -
Will you be good enough to inform me respecting your decision of an application of Mrs. Thompson, presented early in Jan'y - by Isaac Tinker Esq. of Mass a for a pension -
You will also oblige me by giving me an answer to a request of Rufus Hosmer Esq. of Stone Mass. for a pension for Jonas Hastings.
With due respect
(N o J. L. Edwards,
Yours - S ir Samuel Hoar.

Hon. Samuel Hoar M.C. Washington D.C.

Charlestown Feby 23. 1837 Hon. Sam l Hoar Sir
Yours of 2 d inst. covering Mr. Edwards letter was duly received We have used all the means in our power to obviate his objections.
I am respectfully Yr. ob t . Servt.
James Dana

962 July 12
proof of marriage May 1842
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington "

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Middlesex County. — East Cambridge July 8. 1837
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir,
In compliance with the request in your last letter I have obtained a copy of the family records of the late Timothy Thompson, deceased, verified by the oath of Mary N. Thompson Esq. a son, of said Timothy Thompson, who is one of the most respectable citizens of Charlestown: As this supplees the only evidence wanted in the case, I hope you will forward the Certificate as soon as convenient: — I regret that this application has occasioned you so much trouble, considering the small amount to which she is entitled: — Upon referring to the evidence accompanying her application you will find the fact of her marriage proved as fully as it could be, considering the records of the Parish were burnt with the burning of the town of Charlestown at the commencement of the Revolution.
I am very respectfully your Isaac Dike

8 m. frgt. $40 per am comb
25
4. 1834.
L. Edward Esgin.
Campagna of Perriam
Washington
Mrs
Com
Mary Thoms
1/2

East Cambridge June 23. 1887
Hon J. L. Edwards, Sir, Yours of the 20 instant in relation to the application of Mary Thompson for a pension has been received, in which you state that "it is not in your power to allow the claim without such evidence as has been required in the case & that you cannot consistently with a faithful discharge of your duty depart from the rules and order for your guidance". — I hope in my communications to you upon this subject I have not made use of any expressions which have any tendency to induce a belief that I expected any departure from a strict compliance on your part with your official duty; I never meant no such thing; & if I had, I certainly should expect an indignant refusal. — I did suppose & still think that the case of Mrs Thompson is within the rules & within the Law; & would respectfully request on your part a reconsideration of the case. Mrs Thompson made her application for a pension, which was supported by such evidence that the department placed her upon the pension rolls; — she died; her widow has made her application for a continuation of that pension under the Act of

Congress:- In this application she sets forth the necessary facts, of the marriage, death of her husband & that she continues his widow: - & these facts are verified by such evidence as was supposed to be sufficient: - An examining her case an objection is made on the ground that Mr Thompson in his original application stated that he served under one Josiah Harris, Capt: & that on examining the rolls no such christian name, as Capt is there to be found: And also inasmuch as she stated that there was no record of the marriage except in the family Bible, she must produce evidence of that record: - And also further evidence of the service of Mr Thompson, if it was to be obtained: - The record evidence of the marriage has been furnished. It is not in her power to produce further evidence of his service, as the deponent whose deposition accompanies his application is dead; & she knows of no person living who can testify on this particular; & the rolls of the Massachusetts Service are at Washington: -
If it be not too much trouble I wish you would state in particular what further evidence is required to entitle her to the benefit of the Law:-
I am respectfully yours Grace Kirke

I Richard Frothingham do testify & say that I was well acquainted with Timothy Thompson late of Charlestown in the County of Middlesex, now deceased, and also with his hand writing, having often seen him write. I have often seen a Bible, purporting to be his family bible in which were kept the family records, and the following is a true extract from said Bible, to wit;
"Marriages Timothy Thompson and Mary Frothingham, Married Jan'y 3 rd 1775" -
And further I say not.
Rich d Frothingham
Middlesex ss. March 13 th A.D. 1837. Personally appeared the above named Richard Frothingham, a person well known to me, a credible person & entitled to belief, and made oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed.
James K. Frothingham, Justice of Peace. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. I Isaac Dike Register of the Court of Probate in & for the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth aforesaid hereby certify that James K. Frothingham, whose own proper signature is above written, is a justice of the Peace within & for the said County of Middlesex duly commissioned & qualified. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this twenty first day of March A.D. 1837 Isaac Dike Reg.

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commr. of Pensions,
Washington.

Map. 14 Middlesex. Co - - East Cambridge June 15: 1837
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir,
Yours of the 8 th instant in relation to the application of Mary Thompson to be placed upon the Pension Roll in right of her late husband Sim o . Thompson, dec d has been received. In this you acknowledge the receipt of my letter inclosing a deposition as to the evidence of marriage of Mary Tottenham with Sim o . Thompson & close by referring me to a letter to the Hon ble S. Hearn in which "the original was required to be forwarded to the department & some further evidence of service furnished!"
As to forwarding the original evidence of the marriage, that is untraceable, it is in family bible; & the deposition I last forwarded to you proves what that record is: - Without this last deposition, you have furnished to you, evidence sufficient to prove the marriage in any Court of Law however rigid that Court may be in its rules of evidence; it is the deposition of two credible witnesses who were present at the marriage & testified that they saw the ceremony performed by a clergyman authorized to perform such ceremonies. These depositions accompany Mrs. Thompson's application & are in support of her own declaration upon oath, to which I refer you. It appears to me that the fact of marriage cannot be more fully & satisfactorily proved in any case, where there is

Official no record; - You further state that in the original declaration of Mrs. Thompson for a pension she represents as having served in a company under the command of Jerath Harris & that no captain of that Christian name is to be found on the rolls, & require some further testimony in relation thereto. Upon enquiry I learn that the deponent who gave testimony in support of Mrs. Thompson's application is dead; & no person can be found who has distinct recollection as to the name of the Captain under whom Mr. Thompson served; although all the old people in Cheulstown believe that Mr. Thompson served in the Revolutionary war a short period at the commencement. He was a patriot & always enthusiastic in the cause; & to his death sustained an unimpeachable character for integrity & uprightness & his family, remaining are among the most respectable in that town. - If Mr. Thompson made a mistake as to the Christian name of the Captain under whom he served, there are no means within the reach of the family by which the mistake can be rectified, as the public documents formerly in the office of the Secretary of War Commonwealth are at Washington; -
I supposed that where the husband was a pensioner, that the Law of Congress required only that his widow should furnish evidence of the marriage, death of the husband & that she remained his widow, to entitle her to the benefit of the Act. And I never understood this to be your construction of the Act, unless proof found in obtaining the original pension has been established.
No further evidence can be furnished in support of Mrs. Thompson's application & if it be refused

She must remain, for the present, without the benefit of it.
I am very respectfully Yours,
Isaac Disraeli

I Benjamin Thompson of Charlestown in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Esquire, do testify & say, that the annexed is a leaf from the family Bible of my late father Timothy Thompson late of said Charlestown deceased, cut from said Bible by myself; the age and signature of Timothy Thompson thereon written is in his own hand writing; the other part is in my hand writing, which I transcribed several years since from an ancient Bible of the said Timothy Thompson which had by age & usage become almost wholly worn out, & which is not in existence to my knowledge & has not been for several years; but the same was correctly & truly transcribed by me in the presence and by the direction of my said father -
Charlestown Sept. 4 th 1837 - Benj. Thompson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. - Sept 4. 1837 } Then personally appeared Benjamin Thompson, above named, and made oath that the above statement by him subscribed is true,
Before me, Wm. Wymann , justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss.
I Isaac Fiske Myer to of the County of Probate in and for the County of Middlesex to Commonwealth aforesaid hereby certify that William Wyman Esq is a justice of the Peace within and for said County of Middlesex, duly commissioned & qualified & that his signature within written is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this ninth day of September A D 1837. Isaac Fiske Esq

Affidavit of N o 2 Wm Dickson in the case of
Thom s Thompson

I William Dickson of Charleston in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged seventy five years, do depose and say, that I served in the war of the Revolution as by my Declaration on file in the Pension Of- fice, will appear: And I do further testify and declare that I well remember Timothy Thompson of Charleston who Sergeant served as a Soldier in that war, that he was a private Soldier , in the Company of Cap. Josiah Harris in Colo. Garrison Regiment, in which Company, he also served. And I often saw the said Sergeant Thompson , and know that he served out his eight months at the end of the year AD 1775. —
William Dickson
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Middlesex to wit August 22 d
A.D. 1832.
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for all the Counties in said Commonwealth
William Dickson who subscribes the above deposition and made solemn Oath, that the same is just and true in all its particulars, according to the best of his knowledge and belief.
And I do further Certify that the above named William Dickson is a disinterested and credible witness. Sam d Dana just Dea r as a fair.

Affidavit of Thomas Chubb in the case of Timothy Thompson
That he is a private soldier in the Company of Regiment, in which Company, I also served in Colo. served as a soldier in that war. and I do hereby testify and declare that that I served in the war of the Revolution, in my Discharge, on file in the Pension Off. and I do hereby certify that the foregoing is true and correct. of in the County of

I Thomas Chubb of Charleston in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Seventy six -- years, do depose and say, that I served in the war of the Revolution as by my Declaration on file in the Pension Of- fice, will appear: And I do further testify and declare that I well know and remember Timothy Thompson also of the same Charleston who served as a Soldier in that war, Sergeant that he was a private Soldier, in the Company of Capt. Josiah Clance in Colo. Gardners Regiment, in which Company, I also served. That soon after hostilities commenced, the said Company was raised and organized, and said Thompson was a Ser- geant duly qualified and was always obeyed and re- spected as such, until the Company had completed their term of eight months when we were all dis- missed no written discharges were then given.
Thos Chubb
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
County of Middlesex to wit August 22 d AD. 1832.
Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for all the Counties in said Commonwealth
Thomas Chubb who subscribes the above deposition and made solemn Oath, that the same is just and true in all its particulars, according to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sam l Dana And I further Certify that the above named Thomas Chubb is a disinterested and credible witness. Sam l Dana Jr. Peace as aforesaid.

Mary Thompson J. Crump Mar 27 N 0103
Weston Ms Mar 23 o
Free
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington

East Cambridge, County of Middlesex, Mass.
Rev. J. L. Edwards.
I herewith enclose you the supplemental evidence as to the marriage of Mrs. Mary Thompson; this, with the deposition of two living witnesses who were at the marriage already furnished in the case, I hope will be sufficient to establish the marriage: — Thomas Cheetham the witness you refer to, as having deposed in the original application of Mr. Thompson, husband of Mary, is dead. — And I know of no other witness who can testify in relation of the service of Mr. Thompson, at present. I hope the documents & papers in the case will be satisfactory. Please to communicate to me as soon as the case has been acted upon. I am very respectfully Yours Isaac Pitkin