Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33,471, for John Phillips, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Phillips John
S. 33,471
CONTENTS

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Phillips, John
S. 33,471
CONTENTS

9228 Massachusetts.
John Phillips, 2 a  th Mansfield, in the state of Massach. who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Reed, — of the Massach ts line, for the term of One year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts. at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 3 d of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9. of April 19. and sent to Jairus Ware, judge, Wrentham, Norfolk co. Mass ts .
  Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. . .  88.50     Semi-ann. all ce ending 4. Sept 7  48 "     10 mo : 30 28 1819. }  $136.50     4 30 }   { Revolutionary claim, }      { Act 18th March, 1818. }  
Discontinued
Remitted August 10. 1822 sent to Hon. J. D. Duffee Tiverton R
Note sent to J. Duffee Esq. 6 August 1821 Private M ch 

John Phillips
Adm.
1776: One year in Read'ing.

I John Phillips of Mansfield in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts a resident Citizen of the United States do declare on Oath that I enlisted in Capt Moss Knapp Company in Col Brick Regiment at Roxbury then remained till the British evacuated Boston and then we marched to the City of New York and remained there till it was taken by the British and continued doing duty in said Regiment in the State of New York and Jersey till my time expired which was in January A.D. 1777 having then served one year and was honorably discharged.
In May A.D. 1780 I again enlisted into the Army of the United States for 8 months, marched to West Point, was in the Company under the command of a Capt. Webb in the 1st Massachusetts Regt. Mass. Line under the command of Colonel Hawes remained till my term expired and was honorably discharged. I am now in my sixty seventh year of my age inform I need the assistance of my Country for my support and in reduced circumstances in life. John Phillips
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss. April 3 rd 1818
Before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the said Circuit personally appeared the said John Phillips resident in said Circuit who being by me first duly cautioned made oath to the above as to the

declaration by him subscribed 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 & naval service of the U. States in the Revolutionary War. And I do certify that from s d declaration it appears to my satisfaction that the s d John Phillips did serve in the Revolutionary War as he has stated on the continental establishment, for the term of nine months or more. And I now trans- mit the proceedings & testimony taken & heard before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to directions of the said Act of Congress.
James Ware Judge of Probate Court of Comm: Mass for So Criminal

I Simson Snow of Mansfield in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts on Oath declare that I am personally acquainted with the circumstances of John Phillips the signer of the foregoing Affidavit and in truth can state that he is in very reduced circumstances and is entitled for his Revolutionary services to support from his Country Simson Snow.
I Alpheus Williams of Mansfield aforesaid do testify that from my particular acquaintance with John Phillips the Person before mentioned know him to be very needy and in reduced circumstances
Attest: J. Ware. J. Ware. Simson Snow above named made oath to the truth of the above Affidavit by them signed which from this & other evidence rec d am satisfied are true
I David Grover of Mansfield aforesaid do solemnly affirm that I am well acquainted with John Phillips who made the foregoing Affidavit and that I served in the same Company with him which was commanded by Capt Moses Knapp, & Joseph Read Lieut. I was discharged at the same time with him I think Jan y 1. 1777.
Attest: J. Ware. J. Ware. David Grover Attest: J. Ware. J. Ware. The above named David Grover made this day solemn affirmation to the truth of the above Affidavit.
Before me J. Ware Judge

Massachusetts John Phillips
9228
Clerk
S. J. [unclear]
Mr. - Lots decide about life 2100
Dec on 2 August 6. 1821 and sent to J. Sproat Bristol Taunton
Penitence
64
1776 for one year
under 18 - served 1 year one standard within of life estate - himself in a house

Schedule of John Phillips's Property. viz.
1 Horse.. 1 Waggon.. 1 plow.. 1 Sleigh.. 1 Sled.. 1 Axe.. 1 Iron Bar.. Small Plough.. 1 Old gun.. 1 Great Bible.. 2 Slop books.. 1 Scythe.. 1 Rake.. 1 Pitchfork..
A small house and about 21 acres of poor land, in which my wife, now 69 years of age has a life Estate.
Use and improvement during her life of 1 brass Kettle.. 1 Iron Pot.. 1/2 doz. Plates.. 2 Tables.. 1 meat Tub.. 2 spiders.. 2 skillets.. 1 pair dogs.. 1 Teakettle.. 1 Stewpan.
John Phillips.
{ Property exclusive of life Estate value at $60 }
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th 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; 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 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.
John Phillips.
Sworn to, and declared, on the fourteenth day of July 1820. before
James Spratt Clerk Bristol (ss.)
I, James Spratt clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly 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 Sixty dollars and _____ cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Twentyfifth day of July 1820
J. Spratt Clerk of the Court for the County of Bristol.

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BRISTOL ss. Circuit Court of Common Pleas.
On this seventeenth day of July 1820, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county, having the power of fine and imprisonment, John Phillips , aged Sixty nine years, resident in Mansfield , 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: He enlisted December 1775. for the term of one year in the late revolutionary war; served in Capt. Moses Knapp's Company, Col. Reed's Regiment, Massachusetts Line, and continued in service till term expired, and was honorably discharged in the State of New-York, as will further appear by his original declaration, made 9 th April 1818. on which he received a Pension Certificate No. 9228.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th 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 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 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.
John Phillips.
Property exclusive of life estate valued at $60.
Sworn to, and declared, on the seventeenth day of July 1820. before
James Spratt Clerk Bristol (ss)
I, James Spratt clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly 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 Sixty dollars and _____ cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Twentyfifth day of July 1820
J. Spratt Clerk of the Court for the County of Bristol.

33 471 Rev INVALID.
File No. 88 471
John Phillips
Rev Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 329
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Deceased one year in Decem- ber 1975
Aged 69 years. Wife aged 67 years. G W R
Property, exclusive of her wife's life estate in a small house & 21 acres of poor land is estimated by the court to be worth $60
2nd Sched: $41 - No real estate says the life estate in his 1st wife's depends on the will of his wife's children by 1st husband.
Hon: Sol Divorce House of Reps.

Coppy of Mrs Phillips D
Declaration etc —
Value of 100.00

Schedule of the property of John Phillips 2 d
  1821 One Horse 15 years old $ 5.00   " Three years old Heifer 18.00   " Horse plough 12.00   " Scythe, Hoe, & Shovel 2.75   Household furniture which my Second Wife brought with her, Visto be her after me, by agreement, before our marriage —   I have no Real Estate $ 48.00 
John Phillips
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States,

SCHEDULE.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
BRISTOL ss. Court of Common Pleas
On this Second Monday - day of September 1821, personally appeared, in open court, being a court of record for the said county, having the power of a court of record John Phillips V. of Mansfield in the County of Bristol aged Seventy years, resident in Mansfield 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: in 1775. Dec. 6th I entered the Company of Capt. Moses Knapp, in Col. Joseph Reed's Regiment. I served one year. I was in the Battle at White Plains, in N.Y. I was discharged Dec. 1776. I have lost my Discharge. And my evidence to support my declaration is in the War Office. I received a ticket. I drew my pension money twice. at Boston - My ticket was dated War Office April 9th 1819. No. 9228. I have a wife, over 69 years of age. I have lost the sight of one eye. I am quite labour
Value $40.00
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th 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 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 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.
John Phillips
Sworn to, and declared, on the fifteenth day of September A.D. 1821 before J. Sproat Clerk
I, James Sproat clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Bristol do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly 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 Forty one dollars and cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this Seventh day of November 1821
J. Sproat
Clerk of the Court for the County of Bristol.

106
Mays.
Recd 3 Jan. 1892
2 d Schedule attached from the roll on the first
Presented 72
John L. Johnson Esquire Secretary of War Washington D.C. Mr. Edwards
Spec

Drogher Mo December 20 th 1821-
Dear J. C. Bathurst Esq r
Sir
M c John Phillips & the present applicant for a Pension, applied some time since to be continued on the list of Pensioners - He then gave in before the Court that he had the possession of a small Rent Estate - The fact are he married again since married a second wife who was left with a small Rent Estate but that Estate belonged to her no longer than she continued the Widow of her first Husband - Besides there was an agreement before her entire marriage with M c Phillips that her furniture, should be at her own disposal on the event of either of their decease - So in fact M c Phillips never had even the right of improving the Rent Estate aforesaid, no longer than the Children by the first Husband of M c Phillips should give it to him - He produced Evidence before the Court that the Schedule annexed to his Declaration is true - From my Personal knowledge with him, I think I might safely assert to the same - He owns no real Estate - You would confer on me a particular favour if you would give me early information of your determination.
I am Sir your most O b dt. Servt
Con t P. White
N.B. M c Phillips nearly appeared to be a professed vagrant of the Pension List - He said he could not get money enough to defray the court expenses of this application, he was helped to it by his friends -

Rep Chamber March 26 1822
Sir
The enclosed depositions, one relating to the application of John Phillips 2 d the other to that of Wm White - whose applications were filed in December or Jan'y last - have been forwarded to me with a request to transmit them to the proper office and ask for the consideration of their cases as soon as it is practicable consistently with other duties that may claim precedence.
I am respectfully
your ob t serv t
J. Durfee
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Pension office
War Department

Bristol Js Commonwealth of Massachusetts I Zibron White of Boston in the County of Bristol do testify & declare that I have been acquainted with John Phillips of Mansfield in said County, that said Phillips does not own any real Estate & is a poor Man as is assisted by his children who support him —
Zibron White
Bristol Js March 19 th 1822 — Then the above named Zibron White personally ap- peared & made oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed Wm. Burt Before me William of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol Js. I James Sproat Clerk of the County of Bristol do certify that William Burt Esq whose name is subscribed to the above Deposition, is a Justice of the peace acting under the Authority of this Commonwealth of and his name subscribed thereto appears to be his own proper signature, In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County of Bristol on this twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two —
Attest James Sproat Clerk Bristol Co