Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17533, for James Lamberton, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Lamberton, James
S.17533
Carded
CONTENTS

270 92
Massachusetts James Lambert
of Mare in the State of Mass who was a private in the Compt commanded by Captain Calder of the Nig commanded by Col. Wells in the Mass line for 13 1/2 Months 1811
Inscribed on the Roll of - Mass at the rate of 45 Dollars  Cents per annum to commence on the 24th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of April 1834 and Rev. Hon. Samuel in the City of New Hampshire Co. St.
Arrears to the 24th of Mar. 1834 $13 50 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. " 22. 50
$157. 50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Sawyer Clerk, ok E Vol. 2 Page 54
This certificate is issued hereby on the 24th day of March 1834

7273
James Lambton
Ph. d. 13 Mo. 15 Days
11 12 14 08
March 20 1833
£303 9 22 1 11 15 7 6
L. H. Hurlbut Northampton Mass.

BRIEF in the case of James Lamberton of Concord — } in the State of Mass:  Hampshire Co — } (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? Seventy one 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.     Substituted In 1777 Jan'y 1 3 As a Gen. Wayne   for Bro. Lamberton his brother 6 Capt Caldwell ,   Substituted 1778 Jan'y 1 Capt Ely . — Concord   John Brattle by him 3 Col. Bell Gen Armstrong   Volunteer 1780 June 4th Capt Briggs   Volunteer 1781 June 11th 1 1/2  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Palmer  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? See para 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 & 11 & 12 & 13 & 14 & 15 & 16 & 17 & 18 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 22 & 23 & 24 & 25 & 26 & 27 & 28 & 29 & 30 & 31 & 32 & 33 & 34 & 35 & 36 & 37 & 38 & 39 & 40 & 41 & 42 & 43 & 44 & 45 & 46 & 47 & 48 & 49 & 50 & 51 & 52 & 53 & 54 & 55 & 56 & 57 & 58 & 59 & 60 & 61 & 62 & 63 & 64 & 65 & 66 & 67 & 68 & 69 & 70 & 71 & 72 & 73 & 74 & 75 & 76 & 77 & 78 & 79 & 80 & 81 & 82 & 83 & 84 & 85 & 86 & 87 & 88 & 89 & 90 & 91 & 92 & 93 & 94 & 95 & 96 & 97 & 98 & 99 & 100  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. R. Rich Examining Clerk.

"James Lamberton Son of James and Mary Lamberton was born September 25 1761"
The foregoing is a true extract from the records of the Town of Palmer in the County of Hampden and Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Attest
Joseph H. Knight Town Clerk

James Lamberton application for a Pension
4/9/73.
Please to make returns to me J. Windeley Northamp- ton Blues.
not to be forwarded till a disposition is made in the case -
John H. Greville Negative

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } County of Hampshire } ss.
On this fifteen th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court before Samuel Hinckley Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting James Lamberton a resident of Ware in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged 71 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 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. In the year 1777 I entered the service of the United States in the company commanded by Capt. Daniel Cadwell of Wilbraham in said County Lieutenant — Bates of Springfield in said County and Ensign Robert McMartin of Palmer in said  Pensylvania County under the the command of General Maysre the other field officers not recollect ed (having been confined by the small pox for five weeks at the time) — On the first day of January in the year 1778 I entered the service for a three months term and after the expiration of three months from that time I was dismissed from the service without a written discharge therefrom — neither discharge were not given to the militia at that time — I was not in any engagement during that time. I then resided in Palmer in the County of Hampshire (then County of Hampshire) and State of Massachusetts. I was a substitute for my brother John Lamberton deceased who was drafted for that time of service — I was not engaged in any battles. I marched from said Palmer to Springfield in the same County where the Company was collected & from thence to Albany thence to Fort Edward & Skeneborough (now White Hall) thence across the South bay to Ticonderoga. No Continental Regiment or company was at that time formed. I only knew General Maysre as a regular officer. I have no documentary evidence and I know of no person whose testimony I can procure who can testify to my service except Thomas Blackman of said Palmer who his habits have distinguished him as a witness.
On the first day of January in the year 1778 I entered the service of the United States in the Massachusetts Militia in the company commanded as (I believe) by Capt. Ely then I was Springfield in the Regiment commanded by

Col Cheever. The other officers (if there was any) except Orderly Sergeant I do not recollect. I continued in the 10th Service and Solon at Springfield afterward guarding the Military stores for the term of six months after the expiration of the last mentioned time I was dismissed therefor my term having expired without any written discharge. No written discharge was given to the soldiers at that time. I was in no engagement during said time. When I entered the 10th Service I resided in Palmer afterward having entered the service as a substitute for one such as John Lamberton. Palmer deceased. I was not engaged in any battle. We only marched from said Palmer to said Springfield. There were no Continental Regiments or Companies formed at that time. I do not recollect any other officers in command at Springfield than those above named. I have no other documentary evidence than the affidavit of Stephen Fuller of Brimfield and county and that I know of no other person whose testimony I can procure who can testify to the six months service.
In the year 1780 the last of June or first of July I enlisted  enlisted into the service of the United States with the Massachussetts Militia for a three months term and continued in 10 service for the term of three months. General Arnold commanded us & in a like I was under the command of Col Wells of Roxbury. I do not recollect any other field officers except Col Sheldon of Westfield. There was no engagement while in service. I then resided in said Palmer. I was a volunteer. There were no battles in which I was engaged. I marched from Palmer afterward under the command of a Capt (who I believe resided in South Hadley in the County of Hampshire) to Great Barrington & then to Glencoe & Berk hills & then to West Point. The Continental Regiments were broken the Headquarters under command of Genl Washington were at Orange town in New Jersey - I was dismissed from the service without any written discharge. The soldiers not usually receiving discharges at that time. I have no other documen- tary evidence than the affidavit of Stephen Fuller aforesaid & I know of no other person than Simon Anderson of West who whose testimony I can procure who can testify to my 10 service.
In the year 1781 about the last of June or first of July I enlisted into the company commanded by Capt Clapp. Dwight of Belchertown deceased - The Regiment was commanded

by an officer who then lived in Wadsworth in this State whose name I believe was — Begeleu as near as I can recollect. I enlisted in this service for the term of twelve months and remained in service for the term of six weeks. I was in no engagement or battle during the time. I then resided in said Palmyra when I enlisted. I was a volunteer. We marched from Palmyra aforesaid by the most direct route to New London in Connecticut and after the expiration of my term of service was discharged therefrom without any further discharge. No mention is made in my discharge that I know of. I then have no regular officer. I have no documentary evidence except the affidavit of James Strickland of said Palmyra whose testimony will avail me for proof of my last service.
We Samuel Hinkley and Leonard Gault both residing in the town of Ware and county of Hampshire are well acquainted with James Lamberton who has signed subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That we believe him to be seventy one years of age that he is reported and believed to be in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Samuel Hinkley
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Leonard Gault
Before me Samuel Hinkley Judge of Probate I, Augustus B. Reed a clergyman residing in Ware aforesaid am well acquainted with James Lamberton aforesaid, who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration & believe him to be seventy one years of age, he is reported & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and I concur in that opinion —
Augustus B. Reed.
Subscribed Sworn Aug. 13. 1833 —
Before me Samuel Hinkley Judge of Probate who hereby certifies that said Reed is a clergyman resident in Ware identified to credit. Samuel Hinkley Judge of Probate
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
James
— X —
Lamberton
Aforesaid and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Before me Samuel Hinkley Judge of the Court of Probate for said County
And the said Court do hereby declare its opinion 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 served as he states
Samuel Hinkley Judge of Probate

I Sam e F. Lyman Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Sumberton for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this fifteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred thirty two
Sam e F. Lyman Register
I, Sam e F. Lyman Register of said Court of Probate hereby certify that the certificate of said Margaret B. Reed a single woman resident in New Bedford sworn to & subscribed as above stated was duly done at a Probate Court held for said County & interpreted as an amendment of the proceedings herein.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this thirteenth day of August 1833.
Sam e F. Lyman Register

121595 New Hampshire
James Lambertson
who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Giddings of the Regt. commanded by Col. Dole in the New Hampshire Vol. Inf. Mass.
Enrolled on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 45 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 15th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of April 1832 and South Berwick Maine
Draws to the 15th of March  1832  112.50 per-ant. allowance ending March  1832  22.50
$135.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. C. Dole Clerk, Vol. 1. Page 100

March 27. 37.
Mass
Hon. Lewis Cass Secretary of War Dr. J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions - Washington

Ma rs 19 Northampton March
27. 1034
Hon. Louis Cops Secretary of War.
Sir
In Aug t . last James Lamberton of Ware in Mass t forwarded to your Office an application for a Pension with his proofs - He has not had any return - Will you be so good as to inform me whether it was or was not allowed?
Yours respectfully
Samuel Hinkley

Payments to be made at York County by Isaac M. W. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Van Klief
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C. Vol. 1.
Page 106 by E. A. Steele Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, James Sambleton of the State of New Hampshire who was a Private in the Revolutionary
Army is entitled to receive Forty five dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 28 day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty-
John P. Kirtland Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Howard
Commissioner of Pensions.

7273
James Lambert
J. Hanchey Esq. Northampton Mass

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of James Samberton which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? 19 II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 19 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? 19 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? 19 VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? 19 VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? 19 VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? 19 IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 19 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? 19

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? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? Yes
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? Yes
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 for G. W. S.
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? No
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 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 terms; 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 shown 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.

17533 INVALID.
File No. 17533
James Sanderton 17533
Act: June 7th 39
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 217
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hampden ss.
I Stephen Fuller of Brimfield in said county of lawful age do testify and say that I was drafted for a six months Soldier in the Massachusetts Militia at Monson in said County the year after capture of Genl Burgoyne and served in Springfield in said County during the whole of the said six months in the Regiment of Col. Chevers and that James Lamberton then of Palmer in said County and now resident in Ware in the County of Hampshire served with me as a Soldier in the same company of Massachusetts Militia during the whole time of six months at said Springfield -
And also that said Lamberton served as a Soldier in the Massachusetts Militia at West Point in the year 1780 for the term of three months and that I served as a Soldier in the same company with said Lamberton in the Regiment commanded by Col. Murray for the same period of three months at said West Point.
Stephen Fuller
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hampden ss. To all to whom these presents shall come August 28 th 1832. I, Stephen Fuller above named personally appearing made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed. -
Before me, James Stebbins Justice of the Peace Hampden ss. April 18 th 1833 This Certifies that Stephen Fuller aforesaid is known by me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing affidavit James Stebbins Justice of the Peace of the same County who certified to the administration of the oath administered by me to said Stephen Fuller

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss I John Ingersoll a Clerk of the Common Pleas Court being a Court of Record in the County of Hampden do hereby certify that James Robbins Esqr. before whom the within deposition was affirmed is a justice of the Peace for the County of Hampden & that his name thereto subscribed is his true & genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Common Pleas Court at Springfield this twenty first day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred thirty two
John Ingersoll Clerk