Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43196, for Thomas Thissell, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Nass.
Thussell, Thomas or Thissel.
D. 4-3196
CONTENTS

Rev Genl. Simon sent to Sam l M c Richardson Rehaw N. H. 17 July 1822
Application sent to the Chancery Reg. 21 July 1822.
9267 R
New Hampshire Thomas Shipell
of _____ in the state of _____ who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Parker of the Massa. line, for the term of 3 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 11 of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 of Apr 19 and sent to Judge Bicknell  Concord N. H.
  Arrears to 4th of Mar 19  70 36    Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 Sept 17  48    20     8 30 35  558 36    " "   
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Discontinued

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
Rockingham ss.)
ON this eleventh day of June 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire personally appears Thomas Thissell
aged fifty eight years, resident in Belham in the said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late 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:" That he the said Thomas Thissell enlisted in Draught in the State of Massachusetts as a soldier
in the company commanded by Captain James Varnum of the regiment
commanded by Michael Jackson of the Massachusetts Line on the Continent the establishment ; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, from May 1777 until May 1780 being three years the term for which he enlisted , when he was discharged from service in West Point
State of New York ; that he was in the battles at the capture of General Burgoyne and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support ; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. excepting the annexed discharge
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Bell apt. Jus. Sup. Court
I, Samuel Bell  on the Judge of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Thomas Thissell for the term of twelve months at one time on the continental establishment - and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the British ; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
June 11 1818
Samuel Bell apt. Jus. Sup. Court

Thomas Thissell Private W. H. Jackson May 14 th 1878 Cambridge June 11 th 1878
I Enoch Howard testify that I am acquainted with Thomas Thissell within named and know that he is in indigent circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support Enoch Howard
State of New Hampshire June 11 th 1878 Enoch Howard made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me Samuel Bell Atty Genl Sup Court
Thissell Thomas MS 343126

Pelham D.H. July 9
From
Rec d July 17 1822.
Hon J. C. Calhoun Secretary of war
Mr. [unclear]
Washington City

Hon. John C. Calhoun Secy of War
Respectfully represents the undersigned Subscribers & owners of the poor for the Town of Datham, that Thomas Thissel is an inhabitant of said Town, that he is far advanced in life, being sixty sixtytwo years of age; that he is entirely dependant on his labor for the support of his family (which is numerous) and himself; that he is industrious and of a good moral character, and should he or his family be deprived of health, undoubtedly they must be supported at the expense of the publick. His family connections so far as we are acquainted, are respectable, but are by no means in a situation so as to assist in the maintenance of him or family. We do not pretend, but that we feel a lively interest in Mr. Thissel's case. We are desirous, that he should be placed on the pension list. We think, Justice requires it, where We see many on it, whose claims (in our opinion) were no more just in point of patriotism & service to their Country, than his. nor were their circumstances in life more necessitous. We think, we can assure you, that Mr. Thissel in representing his case makes a fair, correct & impartial statement of facts, acting on such principles as will insure to him an approving conscience. Yours respectfully
June 29th 1822
James Webb, Selectmen David Cutting of Datham Eliphalet Webb

3/- Copy of Mortgage Deed Thissell to Clough.

Know all men by these presents, That I Thomas Thissell of Pelham, County of Rockingham, in the State of New Hampshire, Yeoman, In consideration of the sum of Two hundred seventy eight dollars & eighty one cents, paid me by William Clough Jr. of Brattle, County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentleman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell & convey unto the said William Clough Jr. his heirs & assigns forever, a certain farm lying in the Easterly part of Pelham aforesaid together with the buildings thereon, being the same now occupied by the said Thomas Thissell containing thirty five acres more or less, bounded as follows, beginning at the Southeast corner of said farm at a corner of the wall, at the road leading from Elias Wilson's to Pelham meeting house; thence Northerly as the wall runs by Wilson's land about ninety rods to Island Pond; thence Westerly by said Pond to the said Wilson's land to a stake & stones; thence Southerly by the said Wilson's land about forty rods to a white oak stump with stones upon it; thence still Southerly by the said Wilson's land about forty rods to the road aforesaid; thence Easterly on said road about eighty rods to the first mentioned bound. - To have and to hold the afore-granted & bargained premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances thereof, to the said William Clough Jr. his heirs & assigns, to his & their use & behoof forever. And I do covenant with the said Clough his heirs & 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 & convey the same to the said Clough to hold as aforesaid, and that I the said Thissell will warrant & defend the same to the said Clough his heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims & demands of all persons - Provided nevertheless, that if the said Thissell his heirs, executors or administrators, pay to the said William Clough his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, the sum of Two hundred seventy eight dollars & eighty one cents, within two years from the date hereof, together with all lawful interest which may be due thereon, then this deed as

also a certain promissory note bearing even date with these presents given by the said Thomas Thissell to the said William Clough Jr. to pay the sum & interest at the time aforesaid shall both be void; otherwise shall remain in full force.
In Witness whereof, we the said Thomas Thissell and Barsheba wife of the said Thomas Thissell have hereunto set our hands & seals this twenty ninth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two -
Signed, sealed & delivered in the presence of
David Cutter Sam l . M. Richardson
Thomas Thissell - (L.S.) Barsheba Thissell - (L.S.)
Rockingham Jp. August 11 th 1823. personally appeared Thomas Thissell & acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act & deed, before me,
Samuel M. Richardson Justice of Peace.
Received & Recorded 18 th August 1823. Seth Walker Rdv.
A true Copy of Record - Examined -
Attest Seth Walker Register.
Exeter 27 th Nov. 1823.
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Seth Walker is Register of Deeds within and for the said County of Rockingham and that his signature to the above certificate is in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this 15 th day of March 1824
P Chadwick Clerk

Thomas Shephill
9,267-
Whole Penn. Sched: 8 377 3
(Sept. 10/9.)
Not entitled.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
ROCKINGHAM.....SS.
ON this Eleventh day July , 1820, personally appeared in open court, at Chester , before John Harvey and Hall Bangs , Esqrs. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Rockingham, being a Court of Record for the said County of Rockingham, having the power of fine and imprisonment, Thomas Thissell aged Sixty years, resident in Pittsburg , in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:—
That I enlisted into a Company Commanded by Captain Samuel Tarnum in Col Michael Jacksons Regiment in the Massachusetts line for the term of three years in the month of May 1777 and that he served until the month of May 1780 when he was discharged as will more fully appear by his original declaration now in the Pension Office which original declaration is dated the 11th of June 1818. That he has received a pension the number of his certificate is 9267 .
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 8th 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 provision 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. My occupation is that of a Farmer am not of By reason of Sickness Have
in family residing with me my wife aged fifty two years one son Thomas aged 21 years almost a cripple and Ephraim aged 17 years  Phillip aged ten years & Mary aged four years . Their capacity to contribute to their support nothing but what arises from their labour
Thomas Thissell
Sworn to and declared at Chester on the Eleventh day of July 1820 before us John Harvey Justices of Hall Bangs Said Court
I, Peter Grafton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham do hereby certify that the foregoing and the schedule thereto annexed, are truely 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 377 dollars and 80 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 18th day of July , 1820.
P. Grafton
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham.

SCHEDULE
CONTAINING the whole estate and income of Thomas Shipell (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted,) by him subscribed, exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham, on the day of July 1880, and annexed to his oath, viz.
Real Estate
About thirty five acres of land - $ 300.00
Personal Estate
  one pair of Steers $40. 1 Cow 10. $ 50.00   2 Sheep. $2. 1 Swine 5-- 7.00   1 Old cart $5. Chains & irons & scythes 2 7.00   1 Plough 1.50   1 Cane of draws, Carts & Sable 3.00   Chains, Tools & Pails 2.00   Iron Pot & Kettle $2. Potatoes & etc 3.00   fine Shovel & Hoes and iron spade 2.00   one Looking Glass 80 
377.30
I am now owing three hundred and fifty Dollars and have no means of paying it except what arises from the above property & my pension
Thomas Shipell

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Thomas Thissell
Dr. Rev. Rev
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Index:—Vol.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Applicant states that he has sold his farm for $300. - that the proceeds were applied for the payment of his debts.
The selectmen certify, under date 29 th June 1922, that applicant has sold his farm for its full value, ($300) and that he is not worth one cent.
Agent -
Peter Chadwick, Esq.
Exeter -
N. H.
Regulations Regulations sent 5 April 1923
Thomas Whissell.
N. Hampshire
Served 39 th from 1777 us Schedule exhibits - Real estate (35 acres). valued at $300. - Personal property, viz: 1 pair shears, $40. - 1 Cow, $10. 2 sheep, $2. - 1 swine, $5. 1 old cart, $5. chains, axes & scythes, $2. - 1 plough $1.50. 1 case of drawers, chest & table, $3. chains, tubs & pails, $2. Iron pot, kettle - pewter, tin & earthen ware, $3. Shovel & forks - and iron & gridiron. 1 looking glass $2. 00. whole amt. $377.30.
Aged 62 nd "unable to work, by reason of sickness." - Wife, aged 64 th - 1 son, 23 rd "almost a cripple" - 2 other sons, 19 & 12 th old. 1 daughter, 6 th old, healthy. -
Off, 21 st July 1920.
Application for restoration, 29 th June 1922 - rejected . - Opin: Atty Genl. sent 17 July, 1922.
(over)

Thissell, Thomas Pvt. 543 Pk
Given under my hand, as hereby discharged from the Army being the full term for which he joined, as as a faithful good soldier in the 54th Regiment, the 1st in the 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, having been H. B. Danner, Colonel
Given under my hand, as
Disch.

11 T H E Bearer hereof Thomas Thipell a Soldier in the Light Massachusetts Regiment, having served as a faithful good Soldier in the said Regiment, the Term of three years being the full Term for which he enlisted, is hereby discharged from the same.
Given under my Hand, at West Point this 8 th Day of May
1789 William Jackson Col o 8 th Reg t

Thomas Thifwell, N. Ham. Pension act 1818 certificate ist. Ap. 1819
See letter to S. M.
Richardson Oct. 17.
1839

in 2 nd schedule, - 6 oxen for family use, - also 1 sheep, worn out, some other articles become useless, -
Claimant aged 63, - unable to work - wife 55, - sons, aged 24, 20 & 13, - 1 daughter aged 7, -
P. Chadwick Esq. Exeter N. H.
Evidence of identity M c Cartan
M c Cartan P. Chadwick April 20. 1824
4 th Sep r 19
20 00 50 50 577.30
Act 1 st March, 1823 dated 19 th August, 1823. 1 P ce Steers, $30 1 Sheep & Lamb, 1.56 Old swine & pigs, 7. Old household furniture, 16.18 $54.74
Accounts for decrease of property as follows - Sold real estate to W m Clough f r June 29 th , 1822 to dis- charge a note held by P l Clough against claimant for $18, 84, - and $21.19 in cash, in the sum of $300. - Authent- cated copy of said affidavit of Clough & [illegible] [illegible] mentioned in 1 st [illegible] [illegible] for these

April 11. The claim is directed to furnish the evidence of his creditors as to the origin & amount of debt &c — He has done so — the debt was contracted prior to March 18. 1818 — 13 Apl The within brief is correct — Restored 16 Augt 1824, and sent to P. Chadwick Esq. Et cter N. H. (Sep. 1819)

Transf to Massachusetts 27 th May 1829 from 4 March 1829 and Notification sent to W. B. Parker Esq. Portsmouth N.H. and Pension certificate returned see letter to S. M. Richardson Oct. 17. 1839 -

1810. 2 May 182
21. 67
85. 4
104. 67c
26. 30
83. 74
17. 00
338 : 42 2
(Sep. 1871)

1810. 2 May 182
21. 67 85. 4 104. 67 c 26. 30 83. 74 17. 00
338 : 42 2

Exeter New Hampshire
May 26 th 1824
Sir I herewith enclose you the affidavits of James Mc Duncan and Williams Clough for the purpose of establishing the claim of Thomas Shipil to be restored to the pension but whose declaration is now in your office agreeably to your instructions.
With great respect
I am Your Obedient Servant
Phadwick
J L Edwards Esq. City of Washington

Pelham 54 Oct 90  Free
Oct. 16. '39
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City, District of Columbia.—

Pelham N.H. Oct r 7. 1839
James L. Edwards Esquire
Sir. At the request of Thomas Missell of this Town, I write you, to know if any thing can be allowed in a case which is as follows. Said Missell was placed on the Pension list, under the act of Congress of 1818. - After a few years he was stricken from the Roll, on account of Property, & did not receive a Pension again for four or five years; when he was placed again on the Roll. He fully believes he is entitled to what would have been coming to him had he not been stricken at all from the roll. He further states that he is poor & needy, & that if it can be allowed him it will be no more than justice, as he bore the burden & heat of the Revolutionary War. He wishes you to write me (if it would not be too much trouble) & inform me whether arrearages of this kind have been allowed, & if so what proof will be necessary to substantiate the claim.
I have the Honor to be
With great respect,
Your obedient Servant.
Sam l M. Richardson

Wm Clough's Affidavit.

I, William Clough Jr. of Dracutt, County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentleman of lawful age, on my oath depose and say, That in the month of June 1822, Thomas Whissell of Pelham New Hampshire came to me and stated that Esquire Duncan of Haverhill was dead, & that the demand which his estate held against him, must be settled, & requested me to take a mortgage deed of the place on which he now lives, & take up the note which Duncan's estate held against him. At his earnest solicitation I consented, though with reluctance, as I should have to raise the money, with a poor prospect of readily receiving the sum advanced & interest. I went to Haverhill with Mr. Whissell & took up a note which was in the following words
"Haverhill June 12 th 1810"
"For value received I promise to pay James Duncan Jr or order the sum of one hundred & ninety dollars & seventy four cents on demand with interest for the same until paid. Witness my hand (Signed) Thomas Whissell" "Test. Stephen Chase"
$190.74
On which was indorsed, the sum of ninety dollars, dated September 2 nd 1819
When I paid said note the principal & interest amounted to $278.81. I have often heard Whissell say, that the note was originally given to one Timothy Davis for the place on which said Whissell now lives - That it afterwards fell into the hands of one Esq. White of Haverhill, & was transferred by him to said Duncan and was renewed by Whissell June 12 th 1810 in favor of said Duncan. Almost two years have now elapsed since I settled this demand, & I have not received a cent of this debt neither of principal nor interest. On the 27 th of June next the principal & interest will be $372.26 & I know of no other way to secure myself but by entering immediately upon said estate
William Clough Jr

State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss - May 8 th 1824 -
Then personally appeared the within named William Clough Jur. and made solemn oath that the within affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me Sam l . M. Richardson Justice of the Peace
I certify that the within named W m Clough Jr. is a credible witness, & may be relied on for truth and veracity - Sam l . M. Richardson Just Peace
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Sam l M Richardson is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, and that his signature to the above certificates is in his own hand writ- ing,
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 26 th day of May 1824
P Chadwick Clerk

Application for a Transfer
James L Ednards Esq. Pension Office War department Washington

Portsmouth N. H. April 24 th 1829
James L Edwards Esq
Pension Office Washington
Sir,
I beg leave, Most Respectfully, to enclose the requisite Affidavits for an application for a Transfer of Thomas Thistle a Revolutionary Pensioner on the Roll of the New Hampshire Agency. This Pensioner is very old and infirm & for that, & other reasons, wishes to be transferred to the Massachusetts Agency. I also enclose his Pension Certificate N o 9267 dated April 13. 1819 and a letter from Yourself dated 16 th Aug 1824 informing him of a restoration to the Pension list from which he had been struck.
If his prayer is granted, you will please to transmit to your humble Servant the Transfer Certificate, and if it be refused, please to state the reason and send me the enclosed papers last mentioned; and also if it be necessary to have these papers in order to receive his pension in Massachusetts you will please return them to me.
I beg leave to offer you my thanks for the prompt manner in which you have attended to my former requests, and am, with great respect
Sir
Your M o . Ob t Servant
W. B. Parker

Affidavit J. H. Duncan Esq.

I James H Duncan of Haverhill in the County of Essex Massachusetts, of lawful age do depose and say, that among the papers and notes which came into my hands as Executor of the last Will and Testament of my father James Duncan Esquire deceased was a Note of Thomas Phipps of Pelham of the following tenor and date
"Haverhill June 12 th 1810 - - " "For value received I promise to pay James Duncan "Junr on order the sum of one hundred and thirty "Dollars & seventy four cents on demand with interest "for the same until paid Witness my hand $190.74 - Thomas Phipps "Attest Stephen Chan Junr."
On the twenty seventh day of June AD 1822 Mr William Clough called on me with said Phipps and gave his Note to me jointly and severally with Phipps for the Amount then due on said Note, which after deducting the Amount of an indorsement thereon was Two hundred seventy eight Dollars Eighty one cents The Note of Thomas Phipps above mentioned came into my father's hands as Executor and Heir to my Grandfather Samuel White Esq who deceased about twenty years since The reason of my taking Phipps's signature with Clough's, was because Clough was a stranger to me, he proposed to assume the responsibility of payment and since knowing Clough's ability I have relied on him entirely, and he has paid me a considerable part of said Note.
James H Duncan -

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham County ss. At May 19 th 1824.
Then personally appeared the within named James H. Duncan Esquire and made solemn oath that the within Affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me Sam d M. Richardson Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the within named James H. Duncan is a credible witness, and may be relied on for truth and veracity.
Sam d M. Richardson Justice of the Peace
J. H. Duncan Affidavit
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that Sam d M. Richardson is a Justice of the peace within and for said County and that his signatures to the above certificates are in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 26 th day of May 1824
P. Chadwick Clerk.

I David Cutter of Pilham in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire depose and say that having been requested by Thomas Thistle to appraise the value of the real es- tate he the said Thistle mortgaged to William Clough, give it as my opinion that the value of the property does not exceed three hundred Dollars
David Cutter
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham County ss - Feb y . 20 th 1824
Then the above named David Cutter per- -sonally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed contained the truth and nothing but the truth -
Before me Sam l M. Richardson J. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named David Cutter is entitled to full credit for truth and veracity, and is not interested -
Sam l M. Richardson J. Peace

I Peter Chachwick clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham in the State of New- Hampshire do hereby certify that Samuel M. Richardson is a justice of the Peace within and for the County of Rockingham aforesaid and that his signature to the foregoing certificates is in his own handwriting
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this tenth day of March Anno Domini 1822
P Chachwick Clerk.

Schedule
Containing the whole estate and income of Thomas Shepell (his necessary clothing & breeding excepted) by him subscribed exhibited to the Court of Sessions for the Coun- ty of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire on the twentieth day of August 1823 and annexed to his oath viz -
  one pair of Steers thirty dollars $30.00   one Sheep & one Lamb 1.50   one old Swine & one pig 7.00   Wax old cart Irons & other old Irons 3.00   Five old chairs 62 cents two old Tables 30 cents 92   one old chest of Drawers & one chest 2.-   one chain 60 cents wasted pail & milk pail 30 90   one Iron pot & one dish Kettle 2.00   Potatoe, Tin, cañon ivorie & broomery 1.45   Iron Shovel & Long hand irons & Gred iron 2.-   one old looking Glass & Sunday Smell article 80   one Iron bar Six old casks & a meat tub 3.17   $54.74 
Thomas Shepell
County of Rockingham ss. On this nineteenth day of August 1823 personally appeared in open Court being by law a Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham aforesaid in the State of New Hamp- shire Thomas Shepell of Poland resident in said County aged sixty three years - who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March 1818, and the 1st May 1820. that he the said Thomas Shepell entitle for the term of three years on the 15th 16th day of May

May 1777 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Capt James Varnum in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson in the line of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in said corps until the 15 th or 16 th day of May 1780 when he was discharged from the Board Service at West Point in the State of New York. That his name has been placed on the pension list and draft therefrom on account of his property.
And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift or sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereat 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 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 - My Schedule is one pair of Steers $30. one Sheep & one Lamb 1.50 one old swine & one Pig $7.00. One old cart harness & other old iron $3.00. five old chains 62 cents. two old bells 30 cents. one old chest of drawers and one chest $2. one chain 60 cents. water pail & milk pail 30 cents. one iron pot & one clock kettle $2.00. Pewter, tin, can - then

Shaw some & clothing 1.45. Fire Shovel & tongs, horse Irons & Griddle iron $2.00 one old looking glass & sundry small articles 80 cents one iron bar six old size old cashs & a meat tub $3.17. Thomas Thipet.
Just since the exhibition of my first schedule. the following changes have been made in my property. The Real estate I have sold.
   Name of the Person to whom Sold Time of Sale. Amount of money or description of Property received in return.     Real estate to William Blough Jr. June 29 th 1822. The real estate I sold to said Blough to discharge a note holden against me which note was payable to James Duncan Jr. Esquire for the sum of two hundred twenty eight dollars eighty one cents including interest and said note was taken up by said Blough and delivered to me.  
The Steers mentioned in my first schedule I exchanged and have now the Steers for which I exchanged them. The cow I have killed for the support of my family one Sheep I have also killed. The cow is entirely worn up and nothing remains but the Steers which are included in the foregoing schedule. Some other articles have also become useless.
I have a wife aged fifty five years I have four children Thomas the eldest 24 years of age is a couple. Ephraim aged 20 years. Philip aged 13 years & Mary aged 7 years none of them have any property nor are they in a situation to render me much assistance towards my support - I am by occupation a Farmer.

farmer but from age and infirmities am unable to support myself. Thomas Thespell
Sworn and declared to on the 19 th day of August Anno Domini 1823 before
John Harvey Chief Justice
John Folsom Benjamin Penhallow } Associate Justices
I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Thomas Thespell did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify that the foregoing 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 fifty four dollars and seventy four cents
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this fourteenth day of March 1824
P Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions

Thomas Thipell -
copy of deed wanted

Schedule
Containing the whole estate and income of Thomas Shepell (his necessary clothing & bedding excepted) by him subscribed exhibited to the court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire on the 19 th day of August 1823. I annexed to this oath viz
  one pair Steers thirty dollars 8.30   one Sheep & one lamb 1.50   one old swine & one pig 7.50   Ward old coat drawers & other old items 3.-   5 old chains 62 cents two old tables 30 cents 92   one old chest of drawers & one chest 2.00   one chain 60 cents water pail & milk pail 96   one iron pot some dish & bottles 2.-   Potatoes tin earthen ware & broom 1.45   Fire shovel and tongs hand iron & spade 2.-   one old looking glass & sundry small articles 80   one iron bar six old casks & a meat tub 3.17   $34.74 
Thomas Shepell
County of Rockingham p.
On this 19 th day of August 1823 personally appeared in open court being by law a court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham aforesaid in the State of New Hampshire Thomas Shepell of Pelham resident in said County aged sixty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, 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 Thomas Shepell enlisted for the term of three years on the 15 th or 16 th day of May in the year 1777 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain James Varnum in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson in the line of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve

in said Corps until the 15 th or 16 th of November 1880 he was discharged from the said service at West point in the State of New York; that his name has been placed on the pension list and kept therefrom on account of his property.
And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March 1878, 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 1878. 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 - My Schedule is one pair of Stags $2.00 One Sheep & one lamb $1.50 one old Swine & one pig $7.00 axes, old cart irons & other old irons $3. five old chains 62 cents two old tables 30 cents one old chest of drawers & one chest $2 one chair 60 cents water pail & Milk pail 30 cents one iron pot & one dark kettle. Pewter, tin earthenware ware, and crockery $1.45 one shovel & tongs hand irons & Grubbin. $2.00 one old looking glass & sundry small articles 80 cents one iron bar six old casks & a meat tub. $3.17
Thomas Thespell
That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property viz The real estate I have sold as follows -

   Name of the Person to whom Sold Time of sale Amount of Money or description of property received in return     William Clough Jr. June 29. 1822. The Real estate I sold to said Clough to discharge a note held against me which note was payable to James Burnham Jr Esqr. for the sum of two hundred seventy eight dollars eighty one cents and said note was taken up by said Clough and delivered to me.  
The Steers mentioned in my first Schedule I exchanged and now have the Steers for which I exchanged the cow I have killed for the support of my family, one sheep I have also killed - The cattle is entirely worn up and nothing remains but the Steers which are included in the foregoing Schedule. Some other articles have also become useless. I have a wife aged fifty five years I have four children Thomas the oldest 24 years of age is a cripple Ephraim aged 20 years. Philip aged 13 years & Mary aged 7 years none of them have any property nor are they in a situation to render me much assistance towards my support. I am by profession a farmer but from age & infirmities am unable to support myself -
Thomas Thespell
Sworn and declared to on the 19th day of August Anno Domini 1823
Before John Harvey Chief Justice John Folsom } associate Justices Benjamin Penhallow }

I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Rockingham in the State of New- Hampshire do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Thomas Thistle did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months under an en- gagement on the continental establishment. I do also certify that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said Court, and I do further cer- tify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property ex- hibited in the aforesaid Schedule is fifty four dollars and seventy four cents -
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court on this twenty second day of August 1823.
P Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Sessions.

We James Hobbs, David Cutter and Eliphalet Butler Selectmen of in the Pilham County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire do hereby depose and say, that Thomas Thissell did give a prom- issory note to James Dunbar Jr or order for the sum of one hundred ninety Dollars & twenty five cents dated June 12 th 1810. and that the aforesaid Thissell did pay in part of the aforesaid note Sept r 21 st 1819 ninety dollars. Thissell says and has uniformly said that the aforesaid note was given for the farm on which he now lives, being the same farm appraised in the schedule forwarded to the war office. We think, according to the best of our judgement that the farm Thissell has recently sold is worth no more than three hundred dollars. We have made inquiry into Thissell's worldly circum- stances and believe, that he is not worth one cent.
James Hobbs { Selectmen David Cutter } of Eliphalet Butler } Pilham
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss. June 29 th 1822.
Then personally appeared James Hobbs, David Cutter and Eliphalet Butler and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by them subscribed was true. Before me, Sam l M. Richardson Justice of Peace.
I hereby certify that the above deponents are all credible witnesses & Selectmen of Pilham aforesaid
Sam l M. Richardson Just. Peace

State of New Hampshire - Secretary's Office
I hereby certify that Samuel M. Richardson Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificates, is a Justice of the peace for the County of Rockingham in said State duly appointed and commissioned, and that to his acts and attestations, as such faith and credit are due.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the public seal of the state at Concord this second day of July A.D. 1822.
Sam l Grafton Secy

Thomas Thissell of Pelham County of Rock- ingham and State of New Hampshire on my oath do make the following statement in expla- -nation of the original Schedule of my property forwarded to the war office of the United States to procure a pension. In the year 1810 I gave a note for the farm on which I now live for the sum of one hundred and ninety dollars and seventy four cents to James Duncan Esquire of Haverhill in Massachusetts. On the twenty first of September eighteen hundred and nineteen I paid ninety dollars in part of said note. Some time in the winter now last past said Duncan died, and James H. Duncan is the Executor on said decedant's estate. As said Duncan was dead, I thought it was necessary that I should sell my farm and pay the debt. as this was the only means by which I could raise the money. I did sell my farm for three hundred dollars, called on said Executor, paid him two hundred and seventy eight dollars & eighty cents which was the amount of principal & interest due on said note. I pursued this course in order to save the trouble & perplexity of a suit at law, which must inevitably have followed. The farm was appraised in the schedule forwarded to the war office, at three hundred dollars, leaving twenty one dollars & nineteen cents besides paying the debt.
Thos Thissell
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss — June 29 th 1822
Then the above named Thomas Thissell made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him submitted was just and true. Before me, Saml. M. Richardson Just. Peace
I hereby certify that Thos. Thissell is a credible wit- ness. —
Saml. M. Richardson Just. Peace

J. S. Edwards Esq.
City of Washington

Exeter N th March 15 th 1824
J L Edwards Esqr.
Sir
Herewith enclosed is the declaration of Thomas Shipell. and the evidence in corroboration of the same,
Shipell is represented by Genl Richardson & other gentlemen in his neighbourhood as extremely poor. and also as being every way deserving of a pension.
If there is any further explanation or evidence required please to inform me -
Respectfully your Obedient Humble Servt -
Phadwick

Application for a Transfer State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham No 3
On this Twenty Fourth day of April 1829 before me, the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County personally appeared Thomas Thistle who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain James Darnum in the 8 th Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson in the Service of the United States. That his name was placed on the pension Roll of the State of New Hampshire as per Certificate from the War Department dated April 13, 1819 N o 9267 that he now resides in Pelham, Hillsboro' County N. H. — The following are the reasons for wishing to be transferred to the Massachusetts Agency: The distance to Boston from Pelham being only thirty Miles, and the communication much more frequent and easy: that he is old and infirm, and that the distance to Portsmouth is about fifty miles and the communication with Portsmouth inconvenient; Wherefore he prays he may be transferred to Boston as aforesaid. Thomas Thistle Sworn & subscribed to, before me the day and year aforesaid W. B. Parker Justice of the Peace of N. H. P. H.

State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham ss }
On this 24 th day of April 1829 personally appeared before me, the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County, Richard Thistle, of Pelham, County of Hillsborough, New Hampshire who on his oath declares; That Thomas Thistle by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a Private in the Army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated: That this deponent is a son of the said Thomas Thistle, Richard Thistle.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me
the day and year aforesaid — }
Before me, W. B. Parker
Justice of the Peace for the County of Rockingham and Notary Public for the State of New Hampshire
I also Certify that I believe the aforesaid deponent is a person of veracity.
W. B. Parker
Justice of the Peace Notary Public

I Nathaniel Adams, Clerk of the Superior Court of Indictments, in and for the County of Rockingham in the State of New Hampshire, do hereby Certify; that William Bennett Parker, before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was, at the time, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Rockingham and a Notary public for the State of New Hampshire, and duly empowered to administer oaths; and that the Signatures purporting to be his, to the said affidavits are genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court this twenty fourth day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & twenty nine.
Nathl. Adams

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Thistle, Samuel GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 6545 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 25, 1789 to not shown
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.