Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36675, for Reuben Kemp, New Hampshire

SERVICE
Kemp, Reuben
NUMBER
S 36675
CONTENTS

17736 Connecticut.
Reuben Kemp,
Windham in the state of Conn.
who was a private in the regiment commanded by colonel Bedel , of the N. Hamps. for the term of eleven months .
scribed on the Roll of Connecticut ,
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 , of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 , of Sept. 1820 , and sent to David C. Bolles , agent, Windham, Conn.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1820. $ 231.73
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 1. March  48 "
28 mo.  29 } 1821. $ 279.73 30. }
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. } and 1 st May , 1820.
Rate of worth not on 2. 18

District of Connecticut, ss. At a Special Court of Common Pleas holden at Pomfret within and for the County of Windham in said District
ON this 20 th day of June A. D. 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, (having the Power of fine and imprisonment).
Reuben Hems of Brooklyn in said County aged 65 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March, 1818, and the 1 st May, 1820, that he the said Hems enlisted for the term of one year on the ninth day of March in the year 1776 in the State of New Hampshire in the company commanded by Captain Wilkins in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Bendle in the line of the State of New Hampshire the Continental establishment that he continued to serve in the said corps until February 1777
when he was discharged from the said service in the State of New York at Mount Independence by Genl Gates in the State of That during said term he was captured at the Battle of Saratoga - That he is a farmer by occupation. That his health is pretty good That he has a wife named Hannah aged fifty four years who is sick & unable to labor. That he has five children 1 st Joshua aged nineteen - Lucinda aged 16 years - Potter aged 13 - Harrie & Harriet aged (living) aged 12 years in usual health able to labor - That he applied for a Pension under the Act of March 18 th 1818 about two years ago - That he has understood that said application has not been successful on account of doubts about the Regiment being on the Continental establishment but some who served with him have obtained Pensions
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May, 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; 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 18 th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
 1 Cow - $ 20.00  6 Gold chains - 1.00  2 old Wash tubs - 40  2 Geese - 1.00  1 Iron Pot - 67  1 Shillet - 34  4 Pews - 61  $ 24.02 
Some about $500 - more than I have due to me
Reuben Hems

Reuben Kemp, Application
Windham Co. Conn. 20. June, 1820.
Col. Breed's regt. N. H. line, Q. March, 1776 until Feb. 1777. orig. decl th 8 th April 1818. found on the rolls.
Worth $ 24.02.
Admitted
David L. Bolles agt.
Windham Conn.

Sworn to and declared on the 20 th day of June Anno Domini 1820 , before the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham in the District of Connecticut
Attest David G. Bolles Clerk
I, David G. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration & oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records 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 seventy seven Dollars, and 2 Cents, in testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 24 th day of June A. D. 1820
David G. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.

Jabez Clarke, Esq; Judge, Woodstock, Windham County, Connecticut.
Reuben Hemp, New-Hampshire line, Revolutionary claim.
Inadmissible.
Not on the list of claims of the Connecticut Suspended until N. H. rolls are received.

To the Hon Jabez Clark Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut The Petition of Reuben Thoms of Brooklyn in said County of Windham Respectfully representeth that he State was a soldier in the Army of the United States, against the Common enemy in the Revolutionary war, for about twenty six months, that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of Assistance from his Country for support of family, that he may have his name entered & have the benefit of an act of the Congress of the United States, of the 18 th of March 1818 being an act entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war, And he as in duty bound shall ever pray, Dated at Brooklyn the 8 th day of April 1818 Witness - Reuben Thoms
State of Connecticut ss. Brooklyn April 8 th 1818 Then Reuben Thoms signer of the foregoing Petition came personally before me Jabez Clark Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Windham & District of Connecticut And in my presence - subscribed the following affidavit, and made Oath to the same. Viz. I Reuben Thoms of Brooklyn do swear that he now resides in 2d Brooklyn. That on or about the 15 th day of

May 1775 I enlisted for eight months into a Company Commanded by Capt Samuel Richards, joined a Regiment Commanded by Colo John Stark in the New Hampshire line, that I was in the battle on Bennington hit on the 16th June 1775 that on or about the 1st day of January 1776 I was honorably discharged. that on or about the first day of March 1776 I enlisted into a Company Commanded by Capt Wilkins in Colo Beadle's Regiment in the New Hampshire line in the service of the United States for the term of One year. That I joined the Northern Army was stationed at a place called the Cedars where the whole garrison were taken Prisoners, that I was soon discharged exchanged, & returned to Mount Independence Mass Battle field & Colo Beadle were captured & the Regiment was Commanded by Lieut Col Stark that I served my time out. & was discharged on or about the 1st day of Novr AD 1776 that in the spring of 1780 I enlisted for six months in a Company Commanded by Capt Benjamin we stationed at West point where I served some time after 2d six months were out was honorably discharged some time in the month of December 1780 by Genl Gates - that I have lost my discharges & they are not in existence that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life I stand in need of assistance from my Country for my necessary support & further the Deponent saith not
I Deponent swear before me the day and year above. Barker and do hereby certify that I am fully satisfied that the applicant the applicant did serve in the revolutionary War, as set forth in his application, and that he is in reduced circumstances and is a proper subject for a pension Attest Abel Clarke

I Jonathan Fuller of Hampton in the County of Windham. Do swear, that in the Campaign of 1776 I was a serjeant in Capt Joseph Eastabrook Company Col. Beards Regiment in the Newphire line in the Northern Army in the revolutionary war. and knows that Reuben Hump signed of the foregoing Petition was a soldier in Capt. Wilkins Company & that Capt Wilkins & Company were taken prisoners at the Cedars & further saith not — Jonathan Fuller Sworn the 8th day of April 1818
Before me Robert Cook Judge of the County Courtman place for Windham County
We John Parish and John Gallup of Brookline in Windham County do testify and say that we are well acquainted with Reuben Hump, the signer of the foregoing application for a Pension under the Act of Congress of the 18. day of March 1818 — and know him to be a very poor man wholly destitute of property, reduced in his circumstances and in his circumstances needs assistance for his support
John Parish John Galt

State of Connecticut Windham ss. July 22 - 1820 I David Bolles Chief Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for sd County do certify that I have this day seen the within declaration of Reuben Knapp of Brooklyn in County made and sworn to before Elias Clarke then a Judge of sd Court and I am satisfied that sd Knapp did serve more than nine months at one time on the Continental establishment against the common enemy in the war of the Revolution all in manner and form as he did declare & testify before sd Judge Clarke as within written, and that on the 8 th day of April 1818 when he sd Knapp made sd declaration and ever since he was & is a poor man not worth thirty dollars In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the seal of sd Court to be affixed
David Bolles
I David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that David Bolles Esq r a Judge of sd Court, that the above Signature is in his hand writing & the seal annexed, the Publick Seal of sd Court - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 22 nd day of July 1820
David C. Bolles
Peter Mansfield Esq r
Col: Becher Esq r
M c Kinstry Esq r
1796-1818
8 th April 1818
Reuben Knapp

October 4, 1932
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REUBEN KEMP S. 36675 BA J/MLB
Mrs. M. C. McCuskey 1701 Medical Arts Building Prospect Avenue and Ontario Street Cleveland, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Reuben Kemp, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 36675, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Reuben Kemp. The date and place of his birth and names of his parents are not shown in the claim.
He enlisted about May 15, 1775, served as a private in Captain Samuel Richards' company, Colonel John Stark's New Hampshire regiment, was in the battle of Bunker Hill and was discharged about January 1, 1776. He enlisted March 9, 1776, served as a private in Captain Wilkins' company, Colonels Bedel's and Wait's New Hampshire regiment, was taken prisoner at the "Cedars", but was soon exchanged and was discharged in November, 1776, or in February, 1777 (both dates appear). He enlisted in the spring of 1780, served as a private in Captain Benjamin's New Hampshire company and was discharged sometime in December, 1780, having served in all about twenty-six months.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1818, while a resident of Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut.

In 1820, the soldier, Reuben Kemp, was still a resident of Brooklyn, Connecticut, aged sixty-five years, and referred to his wife, Hannah, aged fifty-four years, and to five children, as follows:
Jerusha aged 19 years Lucinda " 16 " Patty " 13 " Harry ) and ) twins " 12 " Harriot )
There are no further family data in the claim.
The place of soldier's burial is not shown in this claim. In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of the person to whom it was paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Reuben Kemp, Certificate # 17736, issued September 8, 1820, rate $8 per month, commenced April 6, 1818, Act March 18, 1818, Connecticut Agency.
No charge is made for furnishing this information.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

November 5, 1932
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BA-J/MLB Qu REUBEN KEMP S. 36675
Mrs. M. C. McCuskey 1701 Medical Arts Building Prospect Avenue and Ontario Street Cleveland, Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in regard to the record of Reuben Kemp, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
A further search of the records has been made in your behalf and no claim found based upon the service of any other Reuben Kemp, of a New England state, than the one whose record was furnished you on October 4, 1932.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 192
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of _____, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the _____ claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.                    
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, _____ Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

HOURS 10-1 P. M. MON., WED. AND FRI. BY APPOINTMENT
M. C. MCCUSKEY, M. D. 1701 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING PROSPECT AVENUE AND ONTARIO STREET CLEVELAND, OHIO
TELEPHONE CHERRY 1560
Veterans adm. Reuben Kemp S 36675 Ba-1/MLB
A. D. Hiller
Dear Sir:-
Thank you for the information but I think we are on the wrong lineage unless this Reuben Kemp has a son William born 12-25-1894 and married to Elizabeth Finch in 1921. Maybe he is the man. son and not listed with the other children as he would be of age (27 yrs old in 1921) when Reuben Kemp applied for pension. Did another Reuben Kemp enlist and if so did he have a son William.
Thank you
RECEIVED OCT 13 1932 OLD RECORDS DEPT
Miss M. C. McCuskey

HOURS 10-1 P. M. MON., WED. AND FRI. BY APPOINTMENT
TELEPHONE CHERRY 1560
M. C. MCCUSKEY, M. D. 1701 MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING PROSPECT AVENUE AND ONTARIO STREET CLEVELAND, OHIO
Sept 21 1932.
Pension Bureau Wash. D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I would appreciate it very much if you would forward me information concerning Reuben Kemp who fought in the Revolutionary War was he killed or wounded and who received a pension? He fought under General Wm. Greene, Colonel Stark and was in Captain Samuel Richards Co. Where was he buried? and when?
If there is a charge for this information I will gladly remit. Sincerely,
Hope Atkinson McCuskey (Mrs M. C.)

MARY CLAP WOOSTER CHAPTER D.A.R.
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT.
220 Lawrence St May 16 1925
Pension Bureau
Dear Sirs;—
We would like the war record and pension record of Reuben Kemp, private Windham County Connect icut U S pension roll page 79 wife Hannah
Thanking you,
Yours truly
(Mrs. Frederick) Ida P. Boelnick

36675 Rev INVALID.
File No. 36675 Reuben Kemp Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. L , Page 280
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1923 July 3 - Hist to Mrs. Frederick Boston sub 1932 Oct 4 " Mrs. M c Curkey - M c L B 1932 Nov 5 " Mrs. M c Curkey - ad od no other Reuben Kemp of a New England state than one above - M c L B

I Samuel Kingsbury of Rutland County of Vermont and State of Connecticut do hereby certify and say that Reuben Kems served a Colonel in Capt. William Campney and Col. Beardsley Regiment and served Seven Months and was legally discharged from all time in the same Regiment. Given under my hand at Rutland July 6 th 1815 Samuel Kingsbury
Witnesseth to Rutland July 6 th 1815 Personally appeared Samuel Kingsbury known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the truth of the same before me. Ezra Gatchell Justice of Peace
I further certify that the above Document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 10 th day of July 1815 Samuel Kingsbury

I Jonathan Fuller of Hampton in the county of Windham & State of Connecticut, do testify & say that I served as serjeant, in Col o Beadle's Regiment of Capt o Eastabrook's Company in the year 1776 - S d Regiment belonged to to the continental line, (called the year service) that I was acquainted with Mr. Reuben Hems of Brooklyn who served in S d Windham County, who served in S d Regiment in Capt o Wilkins Company & know that he served as a soldier in S d Company at least eleven months & then received a legal discharge Jonathan Fuller
Windham County ss. Hampton July 6 th 1818
Then personally appeared Mr. Jonathan Fuller signer of the above deposition & made solemn oath that the same contained the truth the whole truth & nothing but the truth Before me Nathan Jennings Justice
This certifies that I am well acquainted with the above deponent & believe him to be a person of strict veracity Nathan Jennings Justice
I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that Nathan Jennings before whom the above affidavit has been taken is duly enrolled as one of Justices of the Peace in the said Windham County and full Faith & Credit ought to be given to his said deed as such - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my Name & Affixed the Seal of said Court in Windham in County this 9 th Day of July A D 1818 Sam Gray