Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10889, for William Philbrook, Other

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy
Philbrook, William or Philbrooks
W. 10889 B.L. # 26.746-160-55
Lucy
CONTENTS
Maine agency and residence

R
Maine.
William Philbrooks Dist of Phippsburg in the state of Maine who was a Maine in the Ship Raleigh commanded by Capt Thompson of the line, for the term of one year
Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist of Maine at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 20 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Mar 1819 and sent to W m Crosby Esq Belfast, Maine
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 - 10 mths 83.96 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th Sep r 1819 - 118.00 $131.96
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818 }
Continued I forgot
Petification sent to William Crosby Esq - 21 Oct 1820.
Belfast Maine

5.130.
Lucy Philbrook widow of William Philbrook
who served in the Revolutionary Navy war, as a Marmie
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96. dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 24 th day of April 1853. and sent to
J. H. Harmon, Portland Me.
Reg 55-75185
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 8 Vol. a " 28 1853

1885 Act Mar 3/85 April 16/85
Lucy Philbrick mid William Philbrick mid seaman
Marine 9026 1/4
Revolution war
me July 23 - 5/80
RA H W. B. D. No 17157 B. B. D.
by H. Kamona Portland Maine

City of Hambleton Oct 30/85 Oct. " Nov 13/85
No R page 29.

Abigail Parry being 85 years old on date say say that same time in the summer of 1877 my Brother William Philbrick enlisted to serve on board the United States ship called the Bowdoin and was absent under said enlistment rather more than one year - My Husband's now deceased brother came to the Fox Islands near called Vinal Haven in the county of Hancock and District of Maine - after he was discharged from said ship my said Brother went to Hesperus in the same county - we all understood at the time that he was in the service of the United States for that time in the then rec- ollected year. Abigail Parry

75185
CLAIM OF
Suey Philbrook
To Bounty Land.
Act of March 3, 1855.
WAR OF the Revolution
Z. K. Harmon
PORTLAND,
Maine.

State of Maine.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court,
PORTLAND, April 12 185 5 .
I, OBADIAH G. COOK,
Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court,
for said County of Cumberland, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that
Gideon Richards Esq
is, and at the date of his Certificate to the paper hereto annexed was, an
ACTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for _____ the County of Waldo as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is DULY COMMISSIONED and qualified to administer Oaths and take Acknowledgments of Deeds and other instruments in writing, in the County aforesaid, — and that the following Signature , purporting to be his
U _____ GENUINE.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court, for said State, the day and year first above written.
O. Cook
CLERK.

STATE OF MAINE.
County of Waldo ss.
On this Second day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid,
Suey Philbrook aged 77 years, a resident of Northport in the County and State aforesaid, who, being duly sworn according to law, on oath declares that she is the widow of William Philbrook deceased, who was a Marine or Seaman
in the Company commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment of _____ commanded by Colonel _____
in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the eighteenth day of June, 1812. in the War of the Revolution, as will appear by evidence on file in the Departments at Washington with her said husband's declaration under the act of 18 March 1818.
That he _____ at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____ 18_____ for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____ A. D. _____ as will appear by
to which she refers for evidence of service.
She further states, that she was married to the said William Philbrook in Northport on the 18th day of July A. D. 1823 by one David Alden a Justice of the Peace , and that her name before her said marriage was Suey Brinkwater ; that her said husband died at Northport on the Second day of November A. D. 1829 and that she is now
a widow. She also declares that she has not received a Warrant for Bounty land, under this or

any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor, and believes that her said
husband never applied for or received Bounty land under any Act of Congress, in his life time.
For evidence of marriage, and her husband's death, she refers to her declaration and accompanying proof under the act of Feb. 3, 1853.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she may be entitled under the Act of Congress, approved March 3d, 1855.
And for the purpose of this application, I, the said Suey Philbrook do hereby constitute and appoint Z. H. Harmon of Portland in the State of Maine, my true and lawful Attorney, for me, and in my name, to demand and receive from the Secretary of the Interior, a warrant for the quantity of land due me as aforesaid: and I fully authorize and empower him to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purpose therein expressed, hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my Attorney or his substitutes may lawfully do in the premises.
Suey Philbrook
We Isaac Pendleton and Leander J. Pendleton residents of Waltham in the County of Waldo and State of Maine on oath depose and say, that the foregoing declaration and Power of Attorney was signed and acknowledged by Suey Philbrook  above named in our presence, and we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, and our personal knowledge of her for many years past, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be in her declaration.
Isaac Pendleton Leander J. Pendleton
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me, on the day and year first above written, by Suey Philbrook the declarant above named, and by Isaac Pendleton and Leander J. Pendleton witnesses above named, and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Isaac Pendleton Justice of the Peace.

F. Bradford Portland, Maine

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, SS.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court,
PORTLAND,
April 1 st
A. D. 185 5 }
I, Charles C. Harmon,
CLERK OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,
In and for said COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, certify that
— David Prinkwater Esq. is an —
Acting Justice of the Peace,
within and for _____ the County of Waldo as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is DULY QUALIFIED TO ACT as such; that his COM- MISSION is dated July 21. _____ A. D. 1848 and will expire
July 21 _____ A. D. 185 5
and that the following SIGNATURE purporting to be his are GENUINE.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, for said State, the day and year first above written.
C. C. Harmon Clerk.

STATE OF MAINE.
PROBATE COURT, Cumberland County, ss.
Be it Known, That on this Twenty ninth day of March 18 53 it has been satisfactorily proved in open Court, being a Court of Record, That William Philbrook late of Northfield, Maine was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and that he died at said Northfield on the Second day of November 18 49 .— And that Lucy Philbrook is the widow of said William Philbrook deceased.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this Twenty ninth day of March in the year 18 53
Josiah Pierce Judge Register of Probate for Cumberland County.
STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, SS.
OFFICE OF THE COURT OF PROBATE.
I, Freeman Bradford Register of Probate for said County, hereby certify, that Hon. Josiah Pierce whose name is signed to the foregoing Certificate, is JUDGE OF PROBATE, in and for said County and State, duly commissioned and qualified agreeably to the Constitution and Laws of said State, that the annexed signature purporting to be his, is genuine, and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given, to his official acts and attestations.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Official Seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, this first day of April A. D. 185 3
Freeman Bradford Registr

State of Maine } P. County of Waldo }
On this 21 st day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County & State aforesaid Lucy Philbrook a resident of Northport in the County of Waldo aged Seventyfive years, who being sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the Act of Congress passed February 3 rd 1853.
And your declarant states that she is the widow of William Philbrook late of Northport in the State of Maine deceased, who was a Marine in the war of the Revolution.
and Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1818, at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum, which pension he drew until the time of his death which took place on the second day of November A. D. 1829.
And the said declarant further states, that she was married to the said William Philbrook on the Eighteenth day of July A. D. 1823 at Northport and that her name before marriage was Lucy Drink water
She therefore claims a pension under the act aforesaid, and states that she is still a widow.
Lucy Philbrook
Then personally appeared the above named Lucy Philbrook and made oath to the declaration by her signed, on the day and year first above written.
Before me,
David Drinkwater Justice of the Peace }

State of Maine County of Waldo Town of Northport
(a) Eighteen Hundred and twenty three July eighteenth Mr William Philbrook and Mrs Lucy Brinkwater of Hesselborough with Mrs Lucy Brinkwater of Northport by me David Alden Just s of Peace—
I Certify that the above is a true copy of the record of the Marriage of said parties, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in the record, in fair legible figures, as follows:— (b) 1823, July 18 th
Edward A. Rhoades _____ Town Clerk of Northport
I, Edward A. Rhoades _____ above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town, county, and state aforesaid, and that the above is a true copy of the records of said town, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Edward A. Rhoades _____ } Clerk of the Town of Northport
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me, this twenty fourth day of March A. D. 1853.
Then the above named Edward A. Rhoades personally appear- ed before me and made oath that the above is a true copy of the record of the Town  David Brinkwater Justice of the Peace.
(a) Here fill in an exact transcript of the record, except that, instead of copying the figures, the date must be written out in full.
(b) Here give the date exactly as it is in the record.

William Philbrooks
Hersborough
Can
10 Mar 19

STATE OF MAINE.
At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Castine within and for the County of Hancock on the second  third day of July A. D. 1820.
Hancock ss.
On this Eleventh day of July 1820, being the first day of said term, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record by the laws of said state, with power of fine and imprisonment William Philbrook aged 63 years, resident in Welsborough 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, to wit: as a Marine twelve months in 1777 on board the U.S. Ship Rawley Commanded by Thomas Thompson
of all which I made declaration before the Honorable Judge Crosby on the twentieth day of April 1818, and have received my pension certificate therefor, No. not endorsed and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen in the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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.
William Philbrook
Sworn to and declared on the Eleventh day of July 1820 before the Court
attest Nelson Shaw Clerk
(Schedule)
I William Philbrook on oath say and declare that I have no real nor personal estate, nor any income whatever except my necessary bedding and wearing apparel

of all which I made declaration before the Honorable Judge Crosby on the twentieth day of April 1818, and have received my pension certificate therefor, No. not endorsed and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen in the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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.
William Philbrook
Sworn to and declared on the Eleventh day of July 1820 before the Court
attest Nelson Shaw Clerk
(Schedule)
I William Philbrook on oath say and declare that I have no real nor personal estate, nor any income whatever except my necessary bedding and wearing apparel — Except 13 Swine — I am a Fisherman but by reason of age and infirmity I am not able to labour but little — I have one Child under age, Ambrose 10 years old — My wife is weakly — I further say that without my pension, I am not able to support myself and family — William Philbrook
Hancock ss. State of Maine
I, MASON SHAW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Third Eastern Circuit, in the County of Hancock and State of Maine, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court: And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is twenty one dollars and _____ cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fifteenth day of July A. D. 1820.
Nelson Shaw Clerk of the said Court for the County of Hancock.

Wm Philbrooks
William Philbrooks
Marine -
Ship Pringle - born by Thompson - served 19 years
=

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hancock ss. In the 20 th day of April A.D. 1818 - Before me the subscriber chief justice of the three eastern dis- trict of the court of common pleas in said common- wealth including the counties of Hancock Washington and Somerset personally appeared William Philbrooks who being by me first duly sworn according to law on his oath made the statement and declaration by him subscribed since hereto annexed in order to obtain the pension made by the late act of congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the united states in the revolutionary war.
And thereupon the said judge do- certifies that I am satisfied the said William Philbrooks did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in his said declaration against the common enemy - and that he has made it appear to my satisfaction that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for his support.
Which proceedings and the testimony annexed I now transmit to the secretary the depart- ment of war pursuant to the directions of said act.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of said court to be hereunto affixed by Mearns I have a clerk of said court from said county of Hancock
William G. Dorr
attest Mearns Sheriff

William Philbrook of Berleburgh in the county of Hancock since District of Maine on oath say since declare that I am a native and resi- dent citizen of the United States, that I served more than nine months in the naval service of the United States in the late revolutionary war. That same time in June 1777 I enlisted on board the United States Ship Congress of 32 guns extra marine from the term of twelve months since ship was commanded by Cap n Thames Thompson. Cap n Agassiz commanded the Marine Dept d Mead 1 st Lieut n of Marine on cruise along to France the coast of Africa and back to Boston - I served my time out in said ship since was discharged at Boston in June 1778. I have lost my discharge
I am now poor and distressed in need of the assistance of my country for my support
William Philbrook

1818: April 21 We the Subscribers Select men and Overseers of the poor of the Town of Hesperborough in the County of Hancock and District of Maine Do hereby Certify that William Philbrook of said Hesperborough and a Marine in the Naval Service in the Late Revolutionary War By reason of his Reduced Circumstances in Life stands in need of the Assistance of his Country for support and in our opinion is well intitled to the Bounty of his Country Provided By Law for the Secessitous Survivors of the army and Navy of the United States in the Late Revolutionary War
Elisha Eames John Farnwell } Select Men

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No.
10889
Lucy Philbrook Widow of William Philbrook Brewster
Act:
Feb 3 d / 58
Index:—Vol.
M
Page
128
[Arrangement of 1870.]

26.746
S Mer Ann
No 2448
Suzi Philbrook, Wid: of Wm
Seth F. Bradburn, 13 th Sept. 53
(Rejected)
Atty 3 rd Feb. 1853,

Lucy Philbrook and William Boynton
Hon. S. P. Waldo
Commr of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Official Business Revolutionary Claims
Pension Office, 30 th August, 1853.
Sir, Be pleased to inform me to what time the Witter's name pension was paid, on the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
J. Cole
Acting Commissioner,
William Philbrooks, act 1818-48. p. m. — Died 2 d Nov. 1829, Paid to his death.
J. Burt Auditor.
Francis Burt, Esq., Thos' Auditor. Inaug

App App of Lucy Philbrook widow of William
Wadsworth Maine
21 19
Agd 3d Feby 1853 786 28/55 596. R. A. 3d Com Feby 3d 1853 Recd Feb 28 1855
M. P. Allen Com: Fitz 13 7853 Freeman Bradford Portland Maine
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business
J. K. Harmon, Portland Me Commissioner

75185 Philbrook and Boynton William
oct
Additional Declaration in No. 75,185,
OFFICIAL BUSINESS. Bounty Land Claims.
Hon. J. P. WALDO, und
26746 26746 160
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City,
D. C.

Additional Evidence in Suspended No 75,185
OFFICIAL BUSINESS. Bounty Land Claims.
J. M. ... Hon. L. P. WALDO,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City,
D. C.
75185 Encl Philbrook and William ad 53-5130 Boyet

Additional Evidence in Sub: Bounty Land Claim N o 75.185. Lucy Philbrook widow of W m Act of March 3, 1855 War of the Rev.
Z. K. Harmon Portland Maine

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston. November 7 th 1855.
I  Hereby  Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of William Philbrook is borne on pay roll of Capt. John Wentworth's Comp. of Guards stationed at Cambridge, Col. Jacob Gerish's Regt. from July 31. to Dec. 5. 1778. 4 mos. 23 days, as private. Also on pay roll of Capt. Oliver Colburn's Comp. Col. Arnold's Regt. from July 25. 1775. 20 days from Gardnerstown. as private.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Mather Secretary of the Commonwealth.

ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
PENSION OFFICE,
October, 30 th 1855.
Sir:
The claim of Surey Philbrook , for bounty land under the act of the 3d of March, 1855, No. 75,185 has been examined and suspended.
The revolutionary service of William Philbrook , the husband of the applicant, does not appear of record in this office.
The 3d section of said act requires a service of "FOURTEEN DAYS" to be established by "RECORD EVIDENCE."
Upon the production of such evidence of service, the claim will be favorably considered.
Very respectfully,
J. MINOT,
Commissioner.
J. K. Harmon, Esq. Portland, Me;

State of Maine.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court,
PORTLAND, May 23. 1856 }
I, OBADIAH G. COOK,
Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court,
for said County of Cumberland , being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that
James Lancaster Esquire
is, and at the date of his Certificate to the paper hereto annexed was, an
ACTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for
the County of Waldo in said State
as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is DULY COMMISSIONED and qualified to administer Oaths and take Acknowledgments of Deeds and other instruments in writing, in the County aforesaid — and that the following Signature , purporting to be his
6 GENUINE.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court, for said State, the day and year first above written.
O. Cook CLERK.

State of Maine.
County of Waldo ss.
On this twenty-second day of May A. D. 185 6 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Lucy Philbrook a resident of Northport in said County and State, aged 78 years, who being duly sworn, doth on oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain Bounty Land, under the Act of Congress passed March 3 d , A. D. 1855. Act amendatory thereto approved May 14. 1856.
And your declarant further states that she is the widow of William Philbrook late of Northport in the State of Maine that her said husband William Philbrook was a Soldier  Marine in the Navy War  and was a Pensioner of the United States under Act of March 18. 1818. She also states that she applied for Bounty Land under Act of March 3 d 1855. which claim is suspend- ed, and is No. 75,185 , and that she has never made any other claim than the one above re- ferred to, & that she nor her said husband never receiv- ed Bounty Land under any Act of Congress.

YOUR DECLARANT FURTHER STATES, that she was married to the said William Philbrook on the eighteenth day of July A.D. 1823, at Northport in said State, and that her name before marriage was Lucy Drinkwater
And your declarant further states, that after the passage of the Act of Congress of Feby. 3 d 1853 &c she made application for a Pension, on which application a pension was granted her at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum, as will appear by her Pension Certificate, dated Nov the 24 th day of April A.D. 1855 No. 5,130 .
Lucy Philbrook
For proof of marriage, her husband's service in the Revolutionary War, and his death, and of your declarant's identity, she refers to her declaration and proof for a Pension, and  Bounty Land now on file in the Department of the Interior, at Washington.
She therefore claims Bounty Land under the act s aforesaid, and states that she is still a widow.
And for the purpose of this application, I hereby appoint Z. K. Harmon of Portland my true and lawful Attorney in the premises.
Attest,
Deane P. Pennington
Lucy Philbrook
Deane P. Pennington
Sworn to and subscribed, before me, the day and year first above written, and in my presence acknowledged
the Power of Attorney thereto subjoined, for the purposes above mentioned. And I hereby certify that I believe
the said Lucy Philbrook is to be the person who performed  she
the military service aforesaid, and to be of the age above stated.
represents herself to be in the foregoing Declaration  James Gannett Justice of the Peace.

Brief in the case of Lucy Philbrook, Wm: of Wm Waldo County and State of Maine acts 3 d Feby; 1853. + 28 th Feby; 1855.
Claim, ("original," & "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was pensioned under the Act of 18 th March, 1818 Flint , at the rate of $96. per An m . Marriage proved by the Town record thereof. Pensioner died 2 d November, 1829, as per the Affidavits of two Credible witnesses & the report of the Military Auditor.
Husband's identity is established by the affidavits of two Credible Affiants.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
G. K. Harmon. Esq. Portland, Me. Name and residence of Agent
A. H. Smith Examining Clerk.

Portland Me. April 17 th 1855
Hon. S. P. Waldo Chairman of Pensions
Sir.
Wherewith transmit an additional Declaration of Lucy Philbrook, widow of William. She applied for a pension under Act. Feby. 3 d 1853, her claim rejected.
She now claims under Act of Feby. 28 th 1855, it would be a great favor to the old Lady, to have her case attend- ed to as soon as convenient.
Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. J. M. Harmon

J. H. Harmon Portland Maine

State of Maine.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court,
PORTLAND,
April 18
185 } 5
I, OBADIAH G. COOK,
Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court,
for said County of Cumberland, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that
Gideon Richards Esq
is, and at the date of his certificate to the paper hereto annexed was, an
ACTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for
the County of
Waldo
as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is DULY COMMISSIONED and qualified to administer Oaths and take acknowledgments of Deeds and other instruments in writing, in the County aforesaid, — and that the following Signature , purporting to be his W GENUINE. —
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court , for said State, the day and year first above written.
O. G. Cook CLERK.

Additional Declaration
State of Maine County of Waldo ss. On this Second day of April A.D. 1853, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid (Lucy) Philbrook, a resident of Northport in the County and State aforesaid, aged 77 years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the Act of Congress passed Feby. 28 th 1835. And your declarant states that she is the widow of William Philbrook late of North- port in the State of Maine, deceased, who was a Marine in the War of the Revolution and a Pensioner of the United States under the act of 1818, at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per an- num, which pension he drew until the time of his death which took place on the Second day of November 1829. She refers to her husband's declaration for evidence of his service.
She states that she was married to the said William Philbrook on the eighteenth day of July 1823. at Northport, and that her name before marriage was Lucy Drinkwater.

1 She further states that she is the identical Lucy Philbrook who made application for the benefit of the act of February 3, 1853, and that her claim was rejected, as will appear by Official Report dated September 13, 1853. For evidence of marriage and the death of her husband she refers to her declaration under the last named act, and states that she is still a widow.
Lucy Philbrook
We Isaac Pendleton and Leander T. Pendleton residents of Northport in the County of Waldo, and State of Maine, on oath depose and say, that the foregoing declaration was signed by Lucy Philbrook above named in our presence, and we know from our personal knowledge of her for many years past, that she is the widow of William Philbrook who was a Pensioner of the United States, and who died about twenty five years ago, and that she has not been married since the death of her husband aforesaid.
Isaac Pendleton Leander T. Pendleton
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year

first above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Sidney Richards Justice of the Peace

Commr of Pensions Rev. Salem Dacey Philbrick Recd June 7, 1853

Pension Office. 2 nd June 1853.
Sir.
The rules of this office require that the declaration of a claimant for a pension under the Act of 3 rd February 1853 & the 2 nd Section thereof, must be made "before a Court of Record".
The declaration of Mrs; Lucy Philbrook, who claims a pension as the widow of William Philbrook, is not in conformity with the above rule. It will be necessary for her to make a new declaration, furnish evidence clearly identifying herself as the widow of the identical William Philbrook who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the State of Maine.
The case is subject to the same objections as are contained in my letter of 31 st Ultlo. (marked Special) in relation to the certificate of a court, in proof of identity & an Agent or Attorney Authenticated papers.
Her claim is suspended.
Very Respectfully
Freeman Bradford. Esq. Portland, Me.
L. H. Waldo Commissioner

Freeman Bradford Portland Maine
ms. A. 1. 2

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court, }
PORTLAND, August 24 , A. D. 1853. }
I, Charles C. Harmon,
CLERK OF THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT,
for said COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND , being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that said Supreme Judicial Court is the Supreme Court of Probate for said State. and that Joseph Miller, Esquire, is Judge of the Court of Probate within and for the county of Waldo, duly commissioned and qualified as such.
Also, that David Prinhwater, Esquire,
is and at the date of his certificate to the paper hereto annexed, was an
Acting Justice of the Peace.
within and for
the County of Waldo, aforesaid
as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is DULY COMMISSIONED and qualified to administer oaths and take acknowledgements of deeds and other instruments in writing, in the County aforesaid—and that the following SIGNATURE, purporting to be his GENUINE.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court, for said State, the day and year first above written.
C. C. Harmon Clerk.

State of Maine } County of Waldo } ss.
On this eighth day of August A. D. 1853, personally appeared before me the Hon. Joseph Miller Judge of Probate in and for the County & State aforesaid  Lucy Philbrook a resident of Northport in the County of Waldo aged 75 years, who being sworn according to law, doth on oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions of the Act of Congress passed February 3 rd 1853.
And your declarant states that she is the widow of William Philbrook late of Northport in the State of Maine deceased, who was a Marine in the war of the Revolution.
and a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 1818 at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum, which pension he drew until the time of his death, which took place on the Second day of November 1829. For proof of service of said William Philbrook she refers the Commissioner to the papers filed by him for a pension under the foregoing Act.
And the said declarant further states, that she was married to the said William Philbrook on the Eighteenth day of July 1823, at Northport and that her name before marriage was Lucy Drinkwater
She therefore claims a pension under the act aforesaid, and states that she is still a widow.
Lucy Philbrook
Then personally appeared the above named Lucy Philbrook and made oath to the declaration by her signed, on the day and year first above written.
Before me,
Joseph Miller,
I also certify that the aforesaid Lucy Philbrook is unable by reason of bodily

infirmity to appear in Court; and that I administered the oath to her at her residence in Northport.
Joseph Miller

I, Isaac L. Pendleton of Northport in the County of Waldo and State of Maine, on oath depose and say that I am fifty two years of age, and that I well knew William Philbrook late of this town deceased; said William Philbrook was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the rate of $96 per annum. I was a neighbor to said William Philbrook for many years during his lifetime; he married Lucy Drinkwater of this town for a second wife. Said William Philbrook died in this town on the second day of November 1829. I saw him after he was dead. I further testify and say that I am well acquainted with Lucy Philbrook who was the wife and is now the widow of said William Philbrook. Said Lucy Philbrook has remained a widow since the death of her husband as aforesaid, and is now living. I further testify & say that I have no interest in

the claim of said Lucy Philbrook for a pension.
Isaac L. Pendleton
Waldo, ss. August 20 th 1853. Then personally appeared the above nam- ed Isaac L. Pendleton who is known to me as a man of truth and veracity and who is a credible witness and made oath to the truth of the fore- going affidavit by him signed. Before me, and that I have no interest in the foregoing claim. Justice of the (David Drinkwater. Place }

I, Isaac Pendleton of Northport in the County of Waldo, and State of Maine on oath depose and say that I am of lawful age, and am a disinterested witness, that I was well acquainted with William Philbrook late of this town deceased. Said William Phil- brook was a Revolutionary Pen- sioner, and died in this town on the second day of November 1829. I am also acquainted with Lucy Philbrook who was the wife, and is now the widow of said William Philbrook, she has remained a widow since the death of her husband as afore- said and is now living. I also state that I have no interest in the claim of said Lucy Philbrook to a pension.
Isaac Pendleton.
Waldoboro: August 27. 1853. Then per- sonally appeared the above named Isaac Pendleton, who is a

man of truth and veracity and a credible witness, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed.
Before me
Justices of the Peace David Drinkwater