Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 13815, for Jacob Pickard, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Pickard, Jacob. Tabitha.
Ok 138/15
CONTENTS

See letter to Thomas Dage October 23 1833 H.
71 3/4
Massachusetts
Jacob Pickard
of Rowley in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Comp commanded by Captain Maloon of the Regt commanded by Col. Woodworth in the Mass line for 6 Mos.
Mch
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Aug. 1831 and H. H. Page New Eng.
  Arrears to the 14th of Mch  $ 21 00    Semi-annual allowance ending Aug  1 10     $ 22 10  
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. P. Estlin Clerk,
Recorded by Book E. Vol. 3, Page 65

10544.

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7. 1832.
State of Massachusetts, County of Essex, ss.
On this fourth day of September A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable Daniel A. White, Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Essex aforesaid, now sitting, Jacob Pichard , a resident of Mowley, in County of Essex, and State of Massachusetts, aged Sixty-nine years and upwards, 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. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: viz:
That he enlisted as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Maloon of Methuen, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Wadsworth of (I think) Danvers, in the month of July, in the year 1778, to serve for two months, and that he did serve at Newport or Rhode Island, so called, in the state of Rhode Island, and at other places in that vicinity the said term.
That he was not during the above term of service engaged in any Battle except a little skirmishing with the British Troops, just before the American Troops under the Command of Genl. Sullivan, retreated from the aforesaid Rhode Island, which retreat became necessary by reason of a storm of wind and rain, which was of such violence as to prevent the French Fleet from co-operating with the American Troops, as had been expected.
That in marching to said Rhode Island, he went by the way of Cambridge and Taunton, in Massachusetts, and various other intermediate towns; thence through various in said State of Rhode Island, to said Newport or Rhode Island. — That after retreating from the Island he went to Providence and thence to Taunton, where he remained until the Regiment was discharged.
And that he again enlisted in the company commanded by Capt. Cummins, in the Regiment commanded by some person whose name is not recollected, in the month of November in the year 1779, to serve for four months, and that he did serve at a place called Greenbush on the Hudson River, so called, in the state of New-York, one month of said term, and until the Regiment to which he belonged was discharged. — That in marching to Greenbush, he went by the way of Worcester, Springfield & Pittsfield in Massachusetts, thence through various towns in New-York, to said Greenbush. —
Nothing worthy of note took place during this last mentioned campaign. —
And that he again enlisted in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Michill of said Mowley, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Nathaniel Wade of Ipswich, in the month of July in the year 1780, to serve for three months, and that he did serve at a place called West-Point on the said Hudson River, and at other places in that vicinity the said term.
That in marching to West-Point, he went by the way of Worcester, Springfield, and Great-Barrington, in Massachusetts, thence through various towns in New-York, to said West-Point. — That he was not on West-Point at the time Arnold treasonably designed to have surrendered up the Fort to the British, he with others having been detached, was then on duty guarding a store at a place

place called Newburgh, situate a few miles further up said River —
And that all the aforementioned six months service he considers and believes to have been in the State Troops of Massachusetts, — And that he has no documentary evidence by which he can prove any part of the above mentioned service. — But that he can prove the said service to have been rendered by the affidavits of Moses Clarke and Nathaniel Burfee, hereto annexed. —
He was born in the year 1763, at Mowley, his birth is recorded
In the Town Records of Mowley
He lived in Mowley when called into service and has ever since lived, and now lives in that Town.
He was called into service at each campaign by voluntary enlistment.
At Rhode Island General Sullivan commanded. — At Greenbush he does not recollect the name of any General officer.
At West-Point General Arnold of notorious memory, commanded. The general circumstances of each campaign are set forth in the body of the declaration.
He did not receive any discharge, other than verbal ones.
Messrs William Holbrook and Thomas Gage Esquire are persons to whom I am well known.
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.
Jacob Pickard
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
D. H. Dine
Judge of Probate.
We Willard Holbrook a Clergyman, residing in Mowley aforesaid, and Thomas Gage Esquire, a magistrate, residing in Mowley aforesaid, do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jacob Pickard who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; That we believe him to be sixty-nine years of age; That he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. —
Willard Holbrook Thomas Gage
Thomas Gage subscribed and swore to the above certificate
before
D. H. Dine
Judge of Probate.
Willard Holbrook subscribed and swore to the same
before Thomas Gage, Justice of Peace

I Moses Clarke of Haverly in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy-one years and upwards, on oath do testify and declare - that I am well acquainted with Jacob Dickard of Haverly aforesaid, and do know that he enlisted in the company commanded by Capt. Saloon of the town of Methuen, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Wadsworth, in the month of July in the year 1778, to serve for two months, at a place called Rhode Island in the State of Rhode Island, and that he did serve the said term on said Rhode Island, and at other places in said State of Rhode Island. - My means of knowing the fact of his having so served, are, that I was during said term stationed on said Rhode Island as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Evans, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Nathl. Wade. - and I further testify and declare that the said Jacob Dickard did enlist in the company commanded by Capt. Cummings, in the Regiment commanded by some person whose name is not recollected, in the month of November, in the year 1779, to serve for four months and that he did serve at a place called Greenburgh on the North-River, so called, in the State of New-York, one month of said term, when he was discharged; my means of knowing the fact of his having so served, are, that I was a private in the same company during said term. - And I also further testify and declare that the said Jacob Dickard did enlist in the company commanded by Capt. Thomas Mitchell of said Haverly, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Nathaniel Wade in the month of July in the year 1780, to serve three months and that he did serve at a place called West-Point on the aforesaid North-River the said term, - my means of knowing the fact of his having so served, are, that I was a private in the same company during said term in the same service. - all the above mentioned six months service was in the War of the Revolution. -
Note. The words "to serve for four months" and the words "to serve three months" were interlined before signing.
Moses Clarke
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. August 1 st 1832. Then the above named Moses Clarke, made solemn oath that the above written affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth, taken at the request of the aforesaid Jacob Dickard, to be used at the War Department

of the United States of America, for the purpose of obtaining a pension for services in the War of the Revolution, under the late Act of Congress. and I hereby certify that the aforesaid deponent is well known to me, and that he is a credible witness.
Thomas Gage, Justice of the Peace,
Deposition
Mrs. Clarke for Jacob Richard

I Nathaniel Burpee of Moulton in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy-two years and upwards, on oath do testify and declare - That I am well acquainted with Jacob Richard of Moulton aforesaid, and do know that he enlisted in the company commanded Capt. Nelson of Methuen, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Wadsworth, in the month of July in the year 1778, to serve for two months, and that he did serve the said term on the Island called Rhode Island, in the state of Rhode-Island, and at other places in said state of Rhode-Island, the said term. My means of knowing the above stated facts, are, that I was a private in said company during said term, and in the same service. - which service was in the war of the Revolution. -
Nathaniel Burpee
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Essex ss. August 13 th 1882. Then the aforesaid Nathaniel Burpee, made solemn oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth. — And I further certify that the aforesaid deponent is well known to me, and that he is a credible witness.
Thomas Gage, justice of the Peace

And the Court hereby declares 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, and served as he states,—And the Court further certifies that Willard Holbrook who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in Newley, and that the said Thomas Gage who has also signed the same is a Magistrate resident at Newley, and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
D. H. Miller Judge of Probate.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Essex aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jacob Pichard for a pension.—
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this fourth day of September, A. D. 1832.
I also certify, that Thomas Gage is a justice of the peace for said county; and his signatures to the annexed affidavits are genuine.
Nath. Lord Jr.
Signed and sealed anew, this eleventh day of May, A. D.
1833.
Nath. Lord Jr.

1834 Massachusetts Abigail Pickard widow of Isaac who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Feby 1848 and sent to
G. C. Ames Esq Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 124 Vol. 2

6874 Tabitha Pickard Mass-
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Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th of July 1830, entitled, "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows," State of Massachusetts, Essex County ss.
On this third day of March, 1849. personally appeared before the Honorable Daniel A. White Esquire, judge of Probate for said County, Tabitha Pickard, a resident of the town of Newbury in the County of Essex, aforesaid, aged seventy-six 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 July 7. 1830, entitled, "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Jacob Pickard, who was a private in the Revolutionary war, and late a pensioner of the United States, Massachusetts agency, under the act of Congress of June 7. 1832, the benefit of which he continued to receive, at the rate of twenty dollars per year, until his death, which took place at Newbury aforesaid, on the 21 st day of August 1839.
For evidence of said Pickards service, she respectfully asks leave to refer to the papers and documents which accompanied his application for the benefit of said act of 1832, believed to be now on file in the Pension or War Department at Washington, to which reference may be had.
She further declares that she was married to the said Jacob Pickard on the tenth day of January in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty-eight, that her husband, the aforesaid Jacob Pickard died on the twenty-fifth day of August in the year eighteen hundred and thirty-nine; 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.
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written.
Tabitha Pickard.
Before,
D. White Judge of Probate

I Oliver Blackinton, Clerk of the Town of Mowley in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts, do testify and say, that in the book of record of marriages belonging to said town, now in my possession, as Town Clerk aforesaid, there is the following entry, viz; Jacob Pickard of Mowley, and Tabitha Dearsore, of Ipswich, were joined in marriage, January tenth nineteen hundred and eighty-eight, —
By Ebenezer Bradford , Pastor of the First Church in Mowley.
Attest. Thomas Mighill , Town Clerk.
I Oliver Blackinton, above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk, in the Town of Mowley aforesaid, in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town of Mowley.
I Oliver Blackinton, Town Clerk as aforesaid, do certify, that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures, as follows, viz: "January 10 th 1888."
Attest. Oliver Blackinton Town Clerk of Mowley.
I Oliver Blackinton, above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk, in the Town of Mowley aforesaid, in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Mowley, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Attest. Oliver Blackinton Clerk of the Town of Mowley.
Sworn before me,
Thomas Gage Justice of the peace.
I Thomas Gage, above named, do certify, that the erasure of the three lines above, was done before signing, and the '1840' on the first page was interlined before signing.
Attest. Thomas Gage , Justice of the Peace.
I Nathaniel Pickard of Mowley in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts, being of lawful age, do depose, testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Jacob Pickard, late of Mowley aforesaid, and do know that his death took place on the twenty-first day of August, eighteen hundred and thirty-nine, my means of knowing this fact is, that I was with him at his house in said Mowley at the time of his death on said day. And that I am well acquainted with Tabitha Pickard, who is now making application for a pension, and do know that she is the widow of said Jacob Pickard, and is now living in said Mowley, and has not intermarried with any one since the demise of said Jacob Pickard.
Nathaniel Pickard

State of Massachusetts } Essex County — } ss. March 3 rd 1840. }
Then Nathaniel Pickard before named, made oath, that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, is true.
Before me Thomas Gage, justice of the peace,
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Essex, ss. Probate office.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that the honorable Daniel A. White, before whom the foregoing decla- ration of Tabitha Pickard purports to have been taken, is the judge of probate for said county; and that Thomas Gage esquire, before whom the several affidavits hereto annexed of Oliver Blackinton and Nathaniel Pickard purport to have been taken, is a justice of the peace for said county; and that their several names, subscribed to the certificates on said declaration and affidavits are their respective genuine signatures.
Given under my hand and seal of office this third day of March, A.D. 1840.
Nath. Lord Jr.
Please refer to Thomas Gage of Georgetown, Essex County Mass.

6874 Tabitha Pickard Mass-
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BRIEF in the case of Jacob Michael  of Rowley in the State of Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? in court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 69 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.     July In 178 — 2 Private Gen. Lord Shelburne Col. Wade   Nov 1779 1 " Col. Burnside   July 1780 3 " Col. Mighill Col. Wade  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Rowley Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Scott Examining Clerk.

W 6874 Mass. Rejected Let to Claimant apl 28 th 1840 act 7. July 38

Rey WIDOW, &c.
File No. 13875
Elizabeth Pickard Widow of Jacob Pickard Pris Rev War
Act: Feb 28 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 131
[Arrangement of 1870.]

117.1.7 9153 Massachusetts Tabetha Pickard widow of Jacob who was a Revrite in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of Feby 1843 and sent to J. C. Ames Esq Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 36

11.2.62
Massachusetts Widow of Jacob Prepard who died on the 21. Augt 1839 of Casey in the State of Mass who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston at the rate of 20 Dollars 25 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1836  August 1839
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of February 1852 and sent to G. C. Ames
Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
[Signature] { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. } Recorded by Lightman Clerk Book: Vol. 1. Page 15

Tabitha Pickard, wid of Jacob
Map
She d July 1882 aged 6 mo Pri. $20 for care from 21 Aug 1889, when her husband died, ex- cept 2 yrs
See note to G. C. Ames Print

Jacob Pickard Jacob Pickard 10 644
Thomas Gage Esq Rowley 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 Jacob Michael Rowley  which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes 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? yes 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? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes 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? yes

 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? 101  XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?  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?  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? 41 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? 41 Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 47  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? 41  XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? NO  XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 
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 tours; 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.

Washington March 12 1857 James E Heath Esq Sir
Enclosed you will find the Application of Tabitha Pickard in view of Jacob Pickard for the benefits of the act of 7 July 1838 and joint Resolutions of 1 st July 1848 and 3 rd of March 1851
Mrs Pickards husband received a pension under the act of 7 June 1832 at $20 per Annum. their marriage prior to 1794 has been established satisfactorily and as she comes clearly within the provisions of the two joint Resolutions referred to above, there can be no further objection to the admission of her Claim.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Geo L Ames

Brief in the case of Tabitha Pickard County and State of Massachusetts act 7 July 1838
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record in the case of marriage. Husband was a Puritan -
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
G. C. Ames
Purvis.
J. P. Allen
Examining Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex ss. On this twentieth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & fifty one personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County Tabitha Pickard a resident of Rowley in said County aged eighty eight years and upwards, who upon oath makes the following declaration in order to ob- tain the benefit of the the several acts of Congress passed on and since the 7th July 1835, and the benefit of the Joint Resolution of Congress passed July 1. 1848.
And your declarant states that she is the widow of Jacob Pickard late of said Rowley deceased She states that her late husband was a resident of Rowley in the time of the Revolution, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and a pensioner of the United States under the act of June 7th 1832 at the rate of $20, per annum as will appear by the record thereof now in the Pension Office in Washington. Her said husband died on the twenty first day of August A.D. 1839 as will also appear by the testimony that she adduced in her original application made by her soon after the death of her husband. She states that when she made her original application, that she was then informed as near as she now

recollection by her agent that she then employed that she was not entitled to a pension.
Your declarant believes that she proved the time of the death date of her late husband and also of her marriage to him in her former declaration to which she refers the Comr. She therefore claims the same rate of Pension that was allowed her husband under the act aforesaid
Witness
Tabitha Pickard
Thomas E. Payson
Hatt le Pickard
Then personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Essex Tabitha Pickard whom I know to be the identical person she represents herself to be and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit & declaration by her signed
Respectfully
Thomas E. Payson Justice of the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, October 31 st 1851.
I Hereby Certify. That at the date of the annexed attestation Thomas E. Payson was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.