Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30149, for Jabez Tarr, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Tarr, Jabez
S. 30149
CONTENTS

July 17/91 Wallingford Pool Newbern Mass gave statement of sum paid for instrument papers
Date of death not on AB
1288
Massachusetts
Iabez Tare*
of Gloucester in the State of Mass who was a Pt Capt in the company commanded by Captain Sargant of the Regt commanded by Col Bridges in the War. time for 1 Year Enpt 8 Mos Private from 2727.
* TARR W. H. May 31. 07.
Inscribed on the Roll of Spald at the rate of 70 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of October 1832 and sent William Parker Gloucester Mass
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $105.99 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 33 35.33 $141.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. A. D. B. Main Clerk, Book D. Vol. 2 nd Page 86.

Isabel Farr Germantown Wm Ferson Gloucester Mass
11.29.07
1 year business & Mrs. Peak
this same a bad small annual capital of 6 mo. not paid yet
Adm JLQ $7.00 44 26 66 11.44 $7.10.
Wm Ferson Esq Gloucester Mass

BRIEF in the case of  Isaac Tarr  of  Gloucester  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? Seventy Four years  4. State his services as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     In 17 75 8 " Private Col. Bridges   76 1 " " Corporal Col. John Glover   not from 82 for " 6 " Prize Master Mate Capt. Sargeant on board the Gloucester Packet owned by David Rance  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunker Hill, White Plains,  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Gloucester  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses & traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Living witnesses do not state that he served as a Corporal 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D. A. Addison Examining Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex, J. S.
On this seventh day of August 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Hon. Daniel A. White, Judge of the probate of Wills, granting letters of administration, &c. for said County of Essex, begun and holden at Ipswich within said County, being the first Tuesday of said month, _____ " Jabez Tarr, a resident of Gloucester in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts, aged Seventy four years, who being first 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 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
That he belonged to a company of minute men before the battle of Lexington; after said battle, officers were chosen immediately, soldiers enlisted; he with others kept guard at night at different parts of the sea-coast in S d Gloucester till the 30th April 1775, having previously enlisted as a Private in Capt. John Rowe's company in Col. Eben Bridges Reg t of Massachusetts State troops, on or about the 1st of May he joined s d company for the term of Eight months. He marched to Mystic; remained encamped there until 16th June, at dusk his company joined their Reg t — went on to Breed's Hill — helped build the fort — was in the Battle on 17 June 1775 — part of his company man- -ned the line on the left wing by Mystic river at the Rail fence. 3 men killed 2 wounded — retreated about 6 o'clock p.m. to Mystic. In a few days was marched to Cambridge — part time was in tents: after cold weather, quartered in the College: he continued to serve therein until 1 Jan y . 1776, when his time expired; he received no written discharge.
That he enlisted as a Corporal for the term of One year on or about the 18th of January, 1776 in Capt. Joseph Swasey's company in Col. John Glover's Reg t of Mass a State troops — he was stationed at Beverly until the Reg t was filled up and remained there till after the British evacuated Boston & landed at Long Island. Then marched to New London; went up the Sound in a transport; landed at New York; remained there till New York was evacuated and the enemy landed at Frog's Neck; retreated over Kings bridge — a skirmish there. Moved to White Plains, where the army made a stand and was in the battle fought there — After the battle crossed the North River: thinks he crossed North river twice; stationed at a place called English neighborhood; retreated thro' the Jerseys as far as Morristown, where he was taken sick with a pleurisy about 10th or 15 Dec r . 1776: was confined there at the Battle of Trenton. His time having expired, after his recovery returned to Gloucester where he arrived on 27 January, 1777; and received no written discharge.

That he enlisted as a Prize-masters mate on or about 1st January, 1782 on board the Gloucester Packet , a letter of Marque Ship of 14 guns, owned by David Pearce, Winthrop Sargent, William Pearson & others of sd Gloucester, commanded by John Osborn Sargent — Sailed for Bilboa, where he arrived after a long passage — discharge her cargo, took in another; and arrived at said Gloucester on or about 1st July, 1782, when his cruise was up, having served the term of SIX months; received no written discharge
That he has no documentary evidence as required by the War Department
That Daniel B. Tarr and John Tarr will testify that he served in Rowe's company in 1775 — Benjamin Webber, that he served in Swasey's Company in 1776 — and Isaac Rowe, Daniel B. Tarr, John Tarr and that he served on board the Gloucester Packet . The Rev. David Jewett will certify his belief of his age; his reputed service in the Revolution & his opinion.
That he was born in said Gloucester on the 19th day of August, 1758; has a memorandum of his birth, made by his father That he resided in said Gloucester when he was called into the service — has since the Revolution — and now lives there. That in each term above named, he entered the service by voluntary enlistment. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any the agency in any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid Isaac Tarr D. H. White Judge of Probate
I David Jewett, a clergyman, residing in said Gloucester, hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Isaac Tarr, who has subscribed the above declaration; that I believe him to be seventy three years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to be a soldier of the revolution, & that I concur in that opinion. David Jewett
Essex Js.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
On this seventh day of August, 1832, personally appeared the Rev. David Jewett above named & made oath to the certificate by him subscribed before me. Witness my hand and notarial seal William Ferson, Noty Public

Jabez Tarr
No 2.727
[Faint, mirrored cursive text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

We Daniel Barker Tarr and John Tarr both of Gloucester State of Massachusetts, of lawful age, on oath testify, that we served the last 8 months of the year 1775, in Capt. John Rowe's company in Col. Eben Dridge's Regiment of Massachusetts State troops, stationed in Cambridge. That we are well acquainted with Jabez Tarr, within named, and to our knowledge he served eight months in the above company and Regiment with us, as above, and that Jabez Tarr, now present, is the identical person who served as above.
We further declare, that to our knowledge, said Jabez Tarr served on board the Gloucester Packet, as he has declared; and he is the identical person who served there.
Sworn to & subscribed, the day and year aforesaid D. H. White Judge of Probate
Daniel B Tarr John Tarr
I Jabez Rowe of Gloucester, State of Massachusetts, of lawful age on oath testify that I served on board the Gloucester Packet at the time within named as a seaman; and that to my knowledge Jabez Tarr, within named served on board of said Gloucester Packet, as he has declared; and that he is the identical person who served there.
J. Rowe
I Benjamin Webber of Gloucester State of Massachusetts, aged 76 years, on oath testify, that I served in Capt. Joseph Swasey's company in Col. John Glover's Regiment of Massachusetts State troops in the year 1776 and to my knowledge, Jabez Tarr, within named served in said corps one year; and that Jabez Tarr, now present, is the identical person who served as stated in his declaration.
Benjamin Webber
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss,
On this seventh day of August, 1832, before me William Ferson, Notary Public, personally came the above named Isaac Rowe and Benjamin Webber and in my presence subscribed and made oath to the above statement. I certify that said Rowe and Webber are known to me; are credible persons; and their statements entitled to credit.
Witness my hand and Notarial Seal the day and year above written
William Ferson, Noty Public

Gloucester
And the Court do declare their opinion, after the investigating the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that David Isaac who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the town of Gloucester: that it appears to them that Daniel B. Tarr, John Tarr, Benj a Webber, and Isaac Rowe, who have also signed the same, are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit; and they are residents of S d Gloucester.
J. H. Hill Judge of Probate
I Nathaniel Lord Junior, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Essex, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of JAMES TARR for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this seventh day of August, A. D. 1832
Clem t Lord Jr. N. L.
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July 23, 1935
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BA-J/EBL Jabez Tarr-S.30149
Mr. W.G.Weber 120 Broadway New York, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of Jabez Tarr, File No.30149, a soldier of the Revolutionary War who served in a Massachusetts Regiment.
The data which follow are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.30149, based upon the military service in that war of Jabez Tarr.
Jabez Tarr was born August 19, 1758, in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing in Gloucester, Massachusetts, before the Revolution, Jabez Tarr belonged to a company of minute men, and immediately after the battle of Lexington, volunteered and with others kept guard on the sea coast until April 30, 1775: May 1, 1775, he joined Captain John Rowe's Company, Colonel Ebenezer Bridge's Massachusetts Regiment, went to Breed's Hill, assisted in building the fort there and was "in the battle on June 17, 1775": he served until January 1, 1776: on January 10, 1776, he volunteered, served as corporal in Captain Joseph Swasey's Company, Colonel John Glover's Massachusetts Regiment, went to New York City, was in the retreat from that city, in a skirmish at King's Bridge and in the battle of White Plains; marched to New Jersey and while in winter quarters at Morristown, was taken sick and did not take part in the battle of Trenton: was discharged at the expiration of one year's service, the time for which he had enlisted and reached Gloucester, Massachusetts, on January 27, 1777: January 1, 1782, he went on board the Letter of Marque ship, "Gloucester Packet", which was owned by a number of citizens of Gloucester and commanded by Captain John O'reben Sargent, served as prize master's mate, made a cruise to Boston and served six months.
Identified Sol in Mass Br. Identified all officers Found this capt in this service

Jabez Tarr was allowed pension on his application executed August 7, 1832, while residing in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts.
There is no reference to wife or children.
In 1832, Daniel Barker Tarr and John Tarr were residents of Gloucester, Massachusetts: no relationship of either to the soldier was shown.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Jabez Tarr (S.30149), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Jabez Tarr, Certificate No.1288, issued October 31, 1832, rate $70.66 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Massachusetts Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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IN REPLY REFER TO
July 11, 1935
Internal Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me what information you have on File 30149 - Jabez Tarr.  JABEZ TARR Massachusetts Regiment Militia Department
This refers to a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Thanking you, I am
Very truly yours,
W. G. WEBER
WG:OC

reply to your request of _____, received for statement of the military history of Jabez Tarr a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. l. file 30,149
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Minuteman   May 1. 1775 8 mos. Pri. John Rowe Ebenezer Dorr Mass.   Jan'y 10. 1776 1 year Corpl. Joseph Brasey John Glover 14" Cont'l   Jan'y 1. 1782 6 mos. Master's mate John Osborn capt ship Gloucester Packet  
Battles engaged in, Bunkerhill, White Pl.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Gloucester Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 7. 1832
Residence at date of application, Gloucester Mass.
Age at date of application, Born Gloucester Mass. Aug. 19. 1758.
Remarks:

30 149 Rev INVALID.
1907 Sept. 30 - Thirt to Miss Annie E. Rowe 1935 - July 22 - Thirt to H. G. Heter EB
File No. 30,149
Jabez Larr Couple Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index: - Vol. 2 , Page 418
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sebez Larr Forwarded by Mr. Ferson Gloucester Mass.
No 2727.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Jabez Tarr 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? he did 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? he has 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? he has VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? he has VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? he has VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes, in his favor IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? he has 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? The seal is affixed and has an inscription whereby it can be distinguished

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?
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? 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? They are all answered in his declaration
 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.
† 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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
‡ 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.

Rockport, Mass. Aug. 28th 1907.
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen :-
Will you kindly give me the service of Jabez Tarr who received a Pension. He died Nov. 25, 1844 in Rockport , Mass. At the time of the Revolutionary War he was living in the same place but it was then called Gloucester, Sandy Bay. or possibly Gloucester. Mass.
Respectfully yours,
( Miss ) Annie E. Rowe,
P.O.Box 574, Rockport, Mass.
P.S. Will you kindly tell me if Job Tarr received a Pension ? He lived in the same place, but died in Gloucester, Mass. 1834.

Wilkes Barre, Pa, Oct 17, 95,
To the Hon, Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D, C,
Dear Sir,
I respectfully ask the privilege of having full copies of the papers filed in your office relating to the application of pensioner JABEZ TARR, Gloucester Mass, Revolutionary soldier and pensioner.
I am with respect yours truly
Francis Edwin Hayden