Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5537, for Joel Philbrook, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy (Mass)
Philbrook, Joel Mary
N 5537
CONTENTS

Ohio 17.399 R
let 9 Oct 38 W. Thout do. 11 Sep 1839 to do.
Serl Philbrook
of Granville in the state of Ohio who was a Frigate Boston Marine in the regiment commanded Capt Colonel H M c Neill of the line, for the term of One year
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio - at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 27 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 of June 1820 and sent Amos H. Gaffee, agt. Newark, Licking Co. Ohio.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820. 4.4 22mo 30.31. 178.09 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sep r 1820 - 48.00
$226.09
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }

3799.
Ohio Cincinnati.
Mary Philbrook widow of Joel Philbrook who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Marine
Frigate Boston Capt M c Neil
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of Feb y 1849 and sent to
Walter Thrall Columbus Ohio
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 357 Vol. 4.
Reported Feb y 10/49

Joel Philbrook born August 14 1759 Mary Philbrook his wife born December 12 1761
John hancock Philbrook born June 12 1779 Mary Philbrook born April 14 1782 Elizabeth Philbrook born January 5 1784 Barnabas Philbrook born May 5 1786 Rachel Philbrook born December 21 1787 Ruel Philbrook born November 3 1789 Ezra Philbrook born Feb 23 1791 Vast Philbrook born March 5 1793
Seth Philbrook born Jan 5 1795
Lydia Philbrook born Dec 13 1796 Sarusha Philbrook born March 26 1799 Joel Philbrook Jun born May 23 1801 Desirelia Philbrook born Aug 12 1803 Susan Philbrook born Dec 4 1805

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows
The State of Ohio
Licking County ss
On this fifteenth day of September A D 1838 personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Licking Mary Philbrook a resident of said County aged Seventy six years last December who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows. That she is the Widow of Joel Philbrook who was a Sailor in the Navy of the United States in the Revolutionary War and who was a pensioner under the law (as deponent believes) of 1818 - he received a certificate no _____ and dated _____ he had resided in this County for Six years prior to his death. She further declares that she was married legally to said Joel Philbrook on the twenty eighth day of April Seventeen hundred and seventy eight and that her husband the said Joel Philbrook died on the 16 th day of September 1820. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four. Viz at the time above stated. That she knows of no record proof of her marriage And that she was never afterwards married
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
her Mary x Philbrook mark
Samuel Beanevott one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in Licking County

And I further certify that Mary Philbrook the within applicant cannot from bodily infirmity attend the court
Samuel Bancroft Judge
The State of Ohio } Licking County } Be it known that on this
15 th day of September A.D. 1838 Seth Philbrook of said County aged forty three years, who being first duly sworn, before the subscribers saith that he is the son of the applicant Mary Philbrook, and that she and  that his father Joel Philbrook lived together as man and wife as far back as deponent can recollect untill his death, that they had fifteen children fourteen of whom lived untill full grown, that he is quite sure they were legally married and that she has never since been married
Sworn to and subscribed
Seth Philbrook
before me the day and year above mentioned And I further certify that said Seth Philbrook is a credible person and entitled to belief. And I further certify that I have been acquainted with the applicant and her husband said Joel Philbrook for more than twenty years and am satisfied that their statements are true. Samuel Bancroft one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in Licking County.

1752
Mary Philbrook widow of Joel Ohio
Mrs. Mary Philbrook of Fincastle
1752

The State of Ohio Sickling County ss. Before me William Wilson President of the fourth Circuit of the Courts of Common Pleas of Said State Personally appeared Col Philbrook of Granville Township in Said County Who being duly sworn doth depose Say and declare that he served in the War of the revolution for the term of one year or thereabouts as a Marine; that he enlisted with Captain Hec- tor Wall Commander of the Boston Frigate at that time in the Cruising Service; some time in the month of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred Seventy Seven, and Sailed from Boston on a Cruising Voyage abo- ve the month of April following, in which service he was employed about one year; deponent states that during his voyage they captured a 28 gun Vessel from the enemy called the Fox, but it was retaken by the British Ship Flora, before she was brought in to port, and further says that he was in several engagements, during his service, not now distinctly recollected, that they made several other captures and returned to Boston some time in the month of November of the same year; deponent states that he continued in the Naval Service to the month of Feb- ruary of the year seventeen hundred Seventy eight.

at which time we was Honorably discharged from the Service, that he received a Written discharge Signed by Lieut Brown, Which discharge upon lost States he has lost, deponent further States that he is lame and in firm from his ruined circumstances in life he is in need of Assistance from his country for support, and further he saith not
Joel Philbrook
Known to me to be the person described to be before me this 27 th day of April 1818
William Wilson
I William Wilson Judge as aforesaid do hereby certify that it has been made appear to my satisfaction that the said Joel Philbrook, did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the foregoing deposition against the commonwealth on the continental establishment; and also that he is now in reduced circumstances in life and is in need of the assistance of his country for support, And I now tra- nsmit the proceedings taken and had before me to the secretary for the department of war agreeable to the aforesaid act of congress. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name officially at Norfolk this 27 th day of April A.D. 1818.
William Wilson
I, Amos H. Baffee clerk of the court of common pleas of Licking county do certify that William Wilson who signed the above certificate before whome the foregoing deposition was made is the president Judge of said court and that the signature thereto is the true and hand writing of the said William Wilson president A. H. Baffee clerk.

Judge as aforesaid In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Newark this 27 th day of April A.D 1818
St. Gaffer Ark
Joel Philbrook, Licking County, Ohio. Depot town. Mariner Captain Fleeton M c Neal Boston Frigate Feb y 1777 1 year 27. April, 1818. Service to be proved. Committee William Wilson, judge. Amos H. Caffee, agt. Newark, Licking County, Ohio.
The State of Ohio To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting: Be ye well assured that William Wilson Esquire President of the Court of common pleas for the 4th circuit of said State personally appeared Mary Philbrook aged fifty nine, who being duly cautioned and sworn according to Law deposeth and saith that she was acquainted with Joel Philbrook whose disposition proceeded about the year Seventeen hundred and seventy seven, and for a long time before, — That about that time the said Joel Philbrook and a brother of Deponent left home (now Hancock county province of Maine) for the purpose of going (as they said) a private way — Shortly after they left home, deponent understood, and

was a matter of general Notoriety, that the said Joel Philbrook, and deponents brother had resided at Boston, on Board the Boston Frigate - That said Philbrook left returned home about one year afterwards - deponent brother was taken prisoner and did not return at that time - but Deponent sta- tes that when she did return she has often heard him speak of said Philbrook having served faithfully. and Deponent is morally certain, from what she heard her brother say, & from its being a matter so generally known in the country, that he did serve as mentioned in the within deposition. - A sworn to before me this 27th day of June 1820.
William Wilson
Mary Philbrook mark
Also personally appeared Benjamin Lane aged twenty eight years - who being duly sworn states, that he has often heard persons, particularly one John Smith mention the instance of said Joel Philbrook having served on board the Boston Frigate in the revolutionary war - and that in the neighbourhood of Vinal Haven, Hancock Co. Maine) it was a generally known among the people & frequently spoken of - and this depon- ent is well satisfied that said Philbrook did serve as mentioned in the foregoing

depositor. and further saith not. Sworn and subscribed before this 27 th day of January 1820. Wm Wilson Benj Lane
I William Wilson President Judge as aforesaid. do certify that Mary Philbrook and Benjamin Lane, whose depositions precede, are persons of truth, and that their testimony is entitled to credit in all courts and elsewhere. Given under my hand officially, this 27 th January 1820.
William Wilson
The State of Ohio Sebring County ss. I, J. S. Dous, H. Caffee Clerk of the Court of common Pleas of said County, do certify that the above is the signature of William Wilson Esquire who is the President of the said circuit of the Courts of common Pleas of said State, duly qualified.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand Seal of said County this 22 nd February 1820
A. B. Caffee Clerk
in one year seven ten hundred & seven

Rev. & 1812 War Section
M.C.S.
May 17, 1924
Eva L. Philbrook Bisbee, Box #2167 Ariz.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.5537, it appears that Joel Philbrook was born August 14, 1759.
While a resident of Hancock County, Maine, he enlisted in February 1777 and served one year as a Marine on the United States Frigate "Boston", Captain Hector McNeil.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1818, while a resident of Granville Township, Licking County, Ohio. He died September 16, 1820.
He married April 28, 1778, at Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, Mary(maiden name not stated) who was born December 12, 1761. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 15, 1838, while a resident of Licking County, Ohio.

Their children were —
John Hancock born June 12, 1779. Mary " April 14, 1782. Elizabeth Pendleton " January 5, 1784. Barnabas " May 5, 1786. Rachel " December 21, 1787. Roel " November 3, 1789. Cyrus " February 23, 1791. Vashti " March 5, 1793. Seth " January 5, 1795. Lydia " December 12, 1796. Jerusha " March 26, 1799. Joel " May 23, 1801. Parmelia " August 12, 1803. Susan " December 4, 1805.
Respectfully,
Commissioner

June 8-1901. Vist to Mrs. Cora F. Philbrook Rockville Ills.
July 18-1901 Mrs. Cora F. Philbrook Marion Ills.
May 17-1902 M. S. Philbrook Bloomington Ill.
Mar. 15, 1906. Vist to Mrs. E. P. Otto 1907 Aug. 10. Mrs. E. P. Otto info only one statement to each person. au
1910 Jan 24, Vist. to Lucile Otto. V.L.M.
1910 Jan 26 Vist. to Mr. G. F. Philbrook
1913 Feb 14 Vist. to Mrs. Ethel St. Hampton. V.L.M.
1924 May 19. Vist. to Cora L. Philbrook. V.L.M.
Perry
5537
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5537
Mary Philbrook
Wid.
Mis
Joel Philbrook
Mearne Rev. War
Act: Feb. 24/18
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 127
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1752
Mary Philbrook of Joel Ohio,
admitted Maine 1 yr - $40.- Frogate Boston Capt. McNeil,
died 16 Sep 1820
Act 7 July 1838
Walter Thrall Granville Licking Co. Ohio

3815. Ohio
Mary Philbrook widow of Joel Philbrook who was a Marine in the M c Navy
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Decem r 1843 and sent to
Walter Thrall Granville Ohio
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 4
Vol. /
Page 184

4599
Ohio
Mary Philbrook widow of Joel Philbrook dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 16 th September 1820 of Licking Co. in the State of Ohio who was a Marine in the Frigate Boston commanded by Captain M c Neil of the ————— commanded by ————— in the U.S. Navy line for 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per m th to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Nov. 1837, and sent Walter M c Call Granville Ohio
Arrears to the 14 th of Sept 1839 $140 00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mo. 40. 20 00
$160 00
Act July 7 th 1838.
Recorded by M c Adams Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 d Page 219
Let to W Thrall Nov 30. 1839. Same Dec 31. 1839.

1752 Ohio 7 July 1838 Sept 24
free
Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Licking Co Ohio Granville 16 th Sept 1838
Sir In closed is the application of Mary Philbrook for a pension
Yours Respectfully Walter Thrall
J. L. Edwards Esq

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of 2 d of February 1848 entitled "An act making further provision for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution"
The State of Ohio
Franklin County ss
On this 16 day of January 1849 Mary Philbrook personally appeared before Geo: D. Graham the subser- ber an acting Justice of the peace within and for said county of Franklin said Mary being a resident of Turro Township in said Franklin County aged eighty-seven years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d of February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Joel Philbrook who was a private in the Navy of the United States under Captain Hector McNeal in the vessels called the Boston & Hancock in 1777. That the said Mary received a pension of forty dollars per annum under the act of 17 June 1844. She further declares that she is still the widow of said Joel Philbrook. Mary her Philbrook Sworn to and subscribed mark on the day and year

above written before me Geo D Graham Justice of the peace Witness Hiram Palmer And I further certify that said Mary Philbrook the declarant is personally known to me Geo. D. Graham J.P.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
The State of Ohio, Executive Office,
I, William Bebb,
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF OHIO,
Do hereby Certify,
That George D. Graham whose attestation is hereunto annexed, was, on the day of the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Franklin, and state aforesaid
duly commissioned as such; that he is the proper officer to take such attestation; that his said attestation is in due form; and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit, as well in Courts of Justice as thereout.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the Great Seal of the State of Ohio to be hereunto affixed, at Columbus the seven- teenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine
Wm Bebb Governor of Ohio.
BY THE GOVERNOR:
Sam Galloway
Secretary of State.

Columbus O. Jan'y 17. 1849
Sir
In closed please find the Application of Mrs Philbrook for a continuance of her pension
Respectfully &c
Walter Shroll
Hon J L Edwards Com Fin

Sept 24
1832
free
Hon. J. L. Edwards Comm'ee of Pensions Washington

Granville Licking Co. Ohio Sept 17 th 1838
Sir on the 15 th ult I sent the application of Mary Philbrook for a pension taken before the Hon. Judge Bancroft - being the same before whom Mrs. Achsah Rose made her affidavit. And to Mrs. Rose's the Clerk's seal is affixed which I expected probably would be sufficient
Very Respectfully &c Walter Shroll
Hon. J. L. Edwards

The State of Ohio Licking County ss On this 11 th day of July 1839 Personally appeared before the subscriber one of the judges of the court of com- mon pleas in and for said County of Licking Mary Philbrook widow of Joel Philbrook a resident of said County who being first duly sworn doth on her oath make the following declaration (in addition to her former Declaration) that she was married at Deer Island she thinks Hancock County State of Maine at the house of Esq Stinson by said Esq Stinson on the 28 th day of April 1778 And that the inclosed paper is the record of her fam- ily several of the first entries were made by her deceased husband (said Joel Philbrook) the other by entries were made by her son.
Mary her X Philbrook Sworn to and subscribed mark the day and year above written before me
Samuel Bancroft Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
The State of Ohio Licking County ss On this 11 th day of July 1839 personally came before the subscriber Elizabeth Pendleton of said County aged fifty five years and after being duly sworn, doth on her oath say that she is a daughter of the above applicant and Joel Philbrook deceased, And that there is no doubt but said Joel Philbrook her father and Mary Philbrook her mother were lawfully married at the time and place above by her described that so long as she can remember they lived as man & wife until the death of her father, and raised a large family Sworn and subscribed to the Elizabeth X Pendleton mark day and year above stated S. Bancroft Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said Co.

For the clerk's certificate see the 2 d application of Abigail Williams accompanying this
I twice have written to the place where the old Lady Mrs Philbrook was married but cannot as yet get an answer
Walter Thrall Granville Licking Co Ohio
The State Of Ohio Licking County P ss I Franklin Fullerton Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby Certify that the within named David Bancroft Esq before whom the within declaration appears to have been made is an of the Judges of said Court within and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified according to Law that his Commission expires on the 9 th day of March A.D. 1838 and will not expire until seven years then after and that full faith and credit should be had to all his official acts as such and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 18 th day of Sept. A.D. 1839
Franklin Fullerton Clerk

Oct 14, 48.
Mary Philbrook widow of Jacob Philbrook deed. Apph
William Lloyd
Edward Pennock born Washington 1815 under 44 only she says
Hon. J. L.

Ohio Aug 11 Circled postmark: CINCINNATI OHIO Mary H. Brooks addn. H. Brooks
due 15 1/4
L. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
18 July

Granville 26 th July 1839.
Dear Sir
The in closed family Record of Joel Philbrook should have been inclosed in an affidavit of Mary Philbrook made some 10 or 12 days since, but was by mistake left out. Said Mary Widow of said Joel is now an applicant for a pension. It is the paper refered to by her in her affidavit.
Very Respoefully &c Walter Shroll
Hon J. L. Edwards

J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm: of Pensions Washington City
PRIME Mary St. Michael March 30 1842 and return
404 Sept 9 1842

Columbus Sept 5 1843
Dear Sir
Inclosed is the application of Mary Philbrook for pension, and arrears of pension.
Very Respectfully
Walter Shaler
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions

Hon J L Edwards Com of Pensions

Columbus O Sept 10. 1848
Dear Sir
I am informed that the inclosed Pension must be sent to Washington for pay- ment, but I was not informed to what office to send it should be sent If yours is not the right one please forward it to the right one.
Respectfully &c
Walter Small
Hon J L Edwards Com of Pension

United States of America The State of Ohio Franklin County ss Be it known that before me James O'Keane Mayor of the Borough of Reynoldsburgh personally appeared Mary Philbrook and made oath in due form of law that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the act of the 3 d of March 1843. on account of the revolutionary service of her husband the late Joel Philbrook at the rate of Forty Dollars per annum. That she now makes this affidavit for the purpose of drawing a Pension under the act of Congress passed on the 17 th day of June 1844 entitled "An act to contin- ue the pensions of certain Widows" That she has not intermarried but continues to be a widow. That she now resides in Iron Township in the coun- ty of Franklin and State of Ohio, and has resi- ded there for the space of five years past, and that previous thereto she resided in Licking Coun- ty Ohio
In presence of Hiram Palmer James O'Keane
Mary her Philbrook mark
Sworn to and subscribed this 15 th day of September 1848 before me
James O'Keane Mayor Borough Reynoldsburg F. Co. O.
I certify that the above named affiant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated by her in the foregoing affidavit
James O'Keane

I know all men by these presents that I Mary Phil- brook of Suro Township in the County of Franklin and State of Ohio, a revolutionary pensioner of the United States do hereby constitute and appoint for my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Cincinna- ti Ohio my pension from the 4 th day of March 1848 to the 4 th day of September 1848.
Witness my hand and seal this 15 th day of September A.D. 1848. sealed and delivered Mary her Philbrook Seal in presence of mark Hiram Palmer James O'Kane
The State of Ohio Franklin County ss Be it known that on the 15 th day of September 1848 before the subscriber James O'Kane Mary Borah Reynolds personally appeared Mary Philbrook above named and acknowledged the foregoing Power of attorney to be her act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this day and year last above mentioned.
James O'Kane Muz B. P. 4.60.
Received of Agent for paying pensions twenty dollars it being for six months pension due to me from the 4 th of March 1848 to the 4 th of September 1848 for which I have signed duplicate receipts. Hiram her Philbrook Hiram Palmer mark James O'Kane

Received of _____ Agent for paying pensions twenty dollars it being for six months pension due to me from the 1 st of March 1848 to the 1 st of September 1848 For which I have signed duplicate receipts
Mary her X Phoebe mark
Attest Hiram Palmer James O'Neil

Mary Philbrook
amens
7 July 38
$40. from March 34

Declaration
In order to obtain arrears of pensions due from March 1 st 1836 under the act of July 9 th 1835.
On this 4 th day of September 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber an acting justice of the peace within and for said the county of Franklin and state of Ohio. Mary Philbrook a resident of Touro Township in the county of Franklin aged 81 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims from the 1 st of March 1836 to the 4 th of September 1843. From which period she has been already paid under the act of the 7 th of July 1838 for five years or two hundred dollars.
1828 for five years or two hundred dollars. And the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of Joel Philbrook deceased who was a marine during the Revolutionary War. That the pension was allowed at the rate of Forty dollars per annum which was paid to her at the agency in Cincinnati Ohio State of Ohio, and further she saith not.
Witness my hand and seal this 10th day of March 1880 Witnes her Mary X Philbrook Walter Small (mark)
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me. And I further certify that said declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the person she represents herself to be
See D. Graham J. T. as aforesaid

The State of Ohio Franklin County S.S. I Lyne Harding Jr Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Certify that George D. Grah- am Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate is now and was when said certificate was given an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly Con- missioned as such on the 9th day of April 1842 and whose term of office will expire on the 9th day of April 1845 and that he is author- ized by the Laws of this State to administer oaths. And further that the signature fore- going to him is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court at Columbus this 5th day of September A D 1843 Lyne Harding Jr Clerk

4224
Mary Philbrook
408
Walter Thrall Granville Ohio

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838
The State of Ohio
County of Franklin ss
On this 4 th day of September 1843 personally appeared before George D. Graham a justice of the peace in and for said Franklin County. Mary Philbrook a resident of Tuckerville Township in the said County of Franklin aged Eighty one years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of March 1843 granting pensions to certain widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Joel Philbrook deceased who was a marine (a private) under Capt McNeal & Capt Palmes. in the Boston Frigate. That she received under the act of July 7 th 1838 Forty dollars per annum. And that she declares that she is still the widow of said Joel Philbrook. Witness my hand and seal this 4 th day of September 1843. Witnes Walter Shroll Mary her X mark Philbrook
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. And I further certify that said applicant is personally known to me and that she is the person she represents herself to be.
Geo D. Graham J. P. as aforesaid

The State of Ohio Franklin County ss. I Lyne Hatling Jr Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County certify that George D Graham esq whose signature is aff- ixed to the foregoing certificate is now and was when said certificate was given an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly Commissioned as such on the 9th day of April A D 1842 and whose term of office will expire on the 9th day of April A D 1845. And that he is authorized by the Laws of this State to administer oaths. And further that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and af- fixed the Seal of said Court at Columbus this 5th day of September A D 1843.
Lyne Hatling Jr Clerk

Dec 31 Mon.
Mary Philbrick
38 Ohio Mill
Home of Pensions Washington City

Licking Co Ohio Granville 23 d Dec r 1839
Dear Sir
I sent an affidavit and Power of Attorney to Cincinnati to get the Pension of Mary Philbrook Widow of Joel Philbrook (No 4599) They return it saying they have no such name on the roll.
Please advise me whether it can be paid Very Respectfully &c Walter Small
Hon. Com e of Pensions

Nov 30
Mary Philbrook
Ohio Vol.
1861
L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington City
pre B/n

Licking Co. Ohio Grantville Nov 25 th 1839
Dear Sir
I had the pleasure this morning of receiving a certificate for a pension for Mary Philbrook widow of Joel Philbrook deceased (No 4599) for Forty dollars per annum.
I would ask if there is not a mistake in the amount, I am informed that her husband had a certificate for $96-00 per year and if so, is she not entitled to the same - If there is a mistake please state whether we shall return this Certificate and get another -
Very Respectfully yours.
Walter Small
Hon J. L. Edwards.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by Geo M. Moore
Claim No. Jan 17, 1910.
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Joel Philbrook
Service _____ Res.
Additional Service _____
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No. _____ claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No C.W.S. H or R. as abn except N.F. 5537.
Ex. MCS Div. Rev. 7/18/12 Wars Section Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apr 3, 1924
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
First name of widow _____
No. of claim, Mary Leadbetter
Name of soldier Joel Philbrook
Soldier at enlistment _____ P. O. address of claimant _____ ment and after service
Company _____
Regiment _____
State where enlisted _____
Date of enlistment Aug 14, 1759
Date of discharge Sept 16, 1820
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Rank - Marine
Captain - Hector McNeil
Brigate "Boston" U.S.M.
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington Gardner Commissioner.

Rev. Har. See.
284

Alva Okla. Feb. 7. 1913.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
As a candidate for admittance to the D. A. R.; 'tis as you know Compulsory to have the official record of the names of those to whom we are related, who fought in the Revolution.
I ask for such records, if you have them.
John Lockwood &
Joel Philbrook (sometimes Philbrick)
The first (John Lockwood.)

of Vermont, I think, & the latter either from Maine or Mass.
Begging an early reply I am,
Mrs. Ethel Hardy Hampton 806 College Ave. Alva, Okla.

O.M. & H.
e
Independence, Kansas
Feb. 26. 1906.
501 South 11. St.
Dept. of Interior.
Bureau of Pensions.
Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs.
Will you please send to me a statement of the military history of Joel Philbrook, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Yours truly
Mrs Gertrude Philbrook Otto.

U. S. Commissioner of Pen. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please send me the certificate of service or military history of the Revolutionary soldiers, Job Philbrook , born in Greenland, Me. in 1729 and died in 1802 at Final Heaven. - Trufant of Georgetown, Me. Job Philbrook , of Final Haven Me. born 1709, died 1820

and increase  Leadbetter of Soughton , (1764) Mass and Vinal Haven, Me.
These facts will be a much value to me and I shall feel greatly indebted to you for your kindness
Very truly yours Com F. Philbrook Rockdale, Ill.
Dec 24, 1900.

W
Maroa, Ill., Jan. 29, 1901. Hon. Com. of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Kindly send me the Revolutionary War record of Joel Philbrook born Aug. 14, 1759 and who enlisted as a mariner at Boston, Feby. 1777. Please make the account as full as possible. I shall be greatly in debt to you for your kindness.
Very truly yours.
Mrs. John H. Crocker

Independence, Kan.
501 S. 11 th St.
July 21, 1909
Department of Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Will you please send me the Revolutionary War record of Joel Philbrook. He served in the Navy.
Yours truly
Gertrude Philbrook Otto

Independence, Kans., 501 S. Eleventh.
Jan. 9 1910.
Sec. of Interior,
Dear Sir, -
Will you please send me record of Joel Philbrook during Rev. War. I am daughter of Gertrude Philbrook. Otto, daughter of Flavius, son of Seth, son of Joel Philbrook.
Lucile Otto.

Public School
Warren Mining District District No. 2      Cochise County
Bisbee, Arizona
March 1, 1924
Department of Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send to me the Revolutionary record of Joel Philbrook
Very truly,
Eva L Philbrook Box 2167, Bisbee Ariz.

Public School
Warren Mining District
District No. 2
Cochise County
BISBEE, ARIZONA
Joel Philbrook
married Mary Leadbetter the daughter of Increase Leadbetter at Deer Isle. Hancock Co., Maine, April 18, 1778.
He enlisted Feb. 1777.

Glendale Public Schools
Glendale, Arizona
JANUARY - 19-1910
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D.C.
DEAR SIR:- PLEASE FURNISH ME THE STATEMENT OF THE MILITARY HISTORY OF JOHN PHILBROOK, A SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. A STATEMENT FURNISHED TO MY SISTER OF INDEPENDENCE, KAN. WAS MARRIED (W. AND N. DIVISION T.P.F. WID. FILE 857 REV. WAR. YOURS VERY TRULY,
John Philbrook Box 102 Glendale, Arizona

Rev
Cur Bisbee Public Schools
BISBEE, ARIZONA
DISTRICT NO. 2
JANUARY -19-1910.
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D.C.
DEAR SIR, 3 / 4 -
PLEASE FURNISH ME THE STATEMENT OF THE MILITARY HISTORY OF JOEL PHILBROOK, A SOLDIER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
A STATEMENT FURNISHED TO MY SISTER OF INDEPENDENCE, KAN. WAS MARKED ).W.AND N.DIVISION F.B.F. WID.FILE 5537 REV.WAR.
YOURS VERY TRULY,
C. H. Philbrook Box 206 Bisbee, Arizona.

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., Mch 27 , 1902
Madam:-
In reply to your communication of a recent date, you are informed that this Bureau is unable to furnish a history of the service of any soldier of the Revolutionary war or of the war of 1812 unless he or his widow was a pensioner or an applicant for pension or bounty land; and that under the rules such a history is furnished only to the soldier's descendants, and to them only when it is desired for historical or genealogical purposes.
The large number of inquiries made on this subject, and the length of time required to make a proper search of the records in each case, will not permit of information being given to any applicant concerning more than two soldiers.
In order that the soldier concerning whom you desire information may be identified, you are requested to furnish as much as possible of the data called for below.
Very respectfully,
Miss Mary S. Philbrook 615 E. Walnut St., Bloomington, Ill.
M. C. Clay Commissioner.
Full name of soldier, Joel Philbrook Where did he enter service? In the State of Maine (Town, county, and State.) Under what officers did he serve? Captain Hector MeNeal Place of residence after service, Sinking County Ohio (Town, county, and State.) Approximate date of death, Sept 26, 1820 Given name of widow, Mary Leadbetter Philbrook Did either the soldier or his widow receive a pension? Both, I think, I know Additional information, his widow did. He served as a moriner was taken prisoner I think
Signature, Miss M. S. Philbrook (Mrs. or Miss to be prefixed if a lady signs.)
Post-office address, including street and number, town, county, and State, }

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C.
In reply to your communication of a recent date, you are informed that the Bureau is unable to furnish the name of the service of any soldier of the Revolutionary War or of the War of 1812 who was in the service of the United States at the time of his death, and who was entitled to a pension at the time of his death, and who was entitled to a pension at the time of his death.
The Bureau is unable to furnish the name of any soldier who was in the service of the United States at the time of his death, and who was entitled to a pension at the time of his death, and who was entitled to a pension at the time of his death.
It is requested that you be so kind as to furnish the Bureau with the name of the soldier who was in the service of the United States at the time of his death, and who was entitled to a pension at the time of his death, and who was entitled to a pension at the time of his death.
[Faint, illegible text covering the middle section of the page]
[Faint, illegible text at the bottom of the page]

O. W. and N. Division.
3-525.
F.B.F.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Ind. Fil 5537
Bureau of Pensions,
Rev. War
Washington, D. C., Mar. 15, 1906
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Joel Philbrook , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his or his widow's application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 1777 1 yr. Marine Hector M c Neil Frigate "Boston" Kans   He died Sept. 16, 1820. Widow was living in Franklin Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio in 1849.  
Battles engaged in, In several engagements, made several captures Residence of soldier at enlistment, Hancock Co., Me. Date of application for pension, Apr. 27, 1815. His claim was allowed Residence at date of application, Franklin Twp., Franklin Co., Ohio. Age at date of application, Born Aug. 14, 1759. He died Sept. 16, 1820.
Remarks: He married Mary Apr. 28, 1778 at Deer Isle, Hancock Co., Me. She died Dec. 12, 1817. He was allowed pension on her app. 2 years. She died Apr. 10, 1838. He had a son, John , who was allowed pension on her app. 2 years. He died Apr. 12, 1879. John had children: John (b. 1779), Rachel (b. 1781), Rachel (b. 1783), Lydia (b. 1784), Elizabeth (b. 1784), Elizabeth (b. 1786), Elizabeth (b. 1788), Elizabeth (b. 1790), Elizabeth (b. 1792), Elizabeth (b. 1794), Elizabeth (b. 1796), Elizabeth (b. 1798), Elizabeth (b. 1800), Elizabeth (b. 1802), Elizabeth (b. 1804), Elizabeth (b. 1806), Elizabeth (b. 1808), Elizabeth (b. 1810), Elizabeth (b. 1812), Elizabeth (b. 1814), Elizabeth (b. 1816), Elizabeth (b. 1818), Elizabeth (b. 1820). Very respectfully, She was born Dec. 12, 1761
Mrs. Gertrude Philbrook Otto Independence Kans.
Commissioner.