Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8203, for Andrew Phillips, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Phillips, Andrew Lattice or Letice
R.8203
CONTENTS

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Lattie Phillips wid of Andrew Me

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefits of the third section of the Act of Congress of the 4 th of July 1836.
State of Maine } County of York } ss.
On this fourteenth day of September, in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before the Honourable William H. Hayes, Judge of Probate for the said County, Lactitia or Lattice Phillips, a resident of Kittery in the County and State aforesaid, aged eighty two 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 4 th 1836: — That she was married to Andrew Phillips, who was orderly or first Sergeant in Captain William Holbrook's company in the Massachusetts regiment commanded by Colonel Andrew P. Fernald; that her said husband enlisted Aug t 15 th 1778 for six months and marched soon after from Kittery aforesaid to New York, and was at the battle of White Plains, and at the expiration of the aforesaid term of six months received an honorable discharge.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Andrew Phillips by the Reverend Joseph Stevens on the 19 th day of March 1771 who was then a settled Minister of said Kittery: — That her husband the aforesaid Andrew Phillips died at said Kittery on the 10 th day of July 1830 and she

has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed.
Witness Wm. A. Hayes Josiah Phillips
Sattice [Signature] Phillips Mark
State of Maine County of York ss September the 14 th A.D. 1837
Then personally appeared the said Sattice Phillips whom I certify by reason of her great age and bodily infirmity is unable to travel and attend court, and gave to me of subscribed the foregoing Declaration Before me Wm. A. Hayes Judge of Probate York County in the state of Maine
State of Maine, York County ss. I Wm. Cutter Allen, Register of the Court of Probate of the State and county aforesaid, hereby certify that the Hon. William A. Hayes is the Judge of said Court of Probate as above stated, and that his signature herunto annexed is his genuine signature.
I also further certify that Josiah Phillips is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of York, and that his signatures herunto annexed are his genuine signatures.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, this 28th day of September, 1837. Wm. Cutter Allen, Regr. Prob. Ct. York Co.

I Edward Page of Kittery in the County of York, and State of Maine, aged Eighty two years, a revolutionary pensioner, under the Act of 1818 on the Agency of the State of Maine, testify and say: That I was well acquainted with Andrew Phillips of said Kittery, now deceased, that said Phillips voluntarily enlisted in Capt William Holbrooks company of Massachusetts Troops in Colonel Andrew P Fernalds Regiment on or about August 15 th 1778, for nine Months and marched from said Kittery to the State of New York, served his full time out and received an honorable discharge. That I well know that said Andrew Phillips was married previous to his time of service, and died in the Summer of 1830 and I am well acquainted with Mrs Laure Phillips his Widow, and that she has remained the Widow of said Andrew Phillips ever since his decease, and I believe her to be a very respectable Lady and credible Witness.
His
Attest, Ivory Phillips
Edward x Page mark

State of Maine } County of York } Jos
Hittery September the 5 th 1837.
Then Edward Page, personally appearing, subscribed the foregoing affidavit in my presence, and made oath in due form of law, that the facts stated therein, are, in all points just and true, before me. I also certify that in my opinion, the said Edward Page, is a credible and respectable Witness.
Josiah Phillips Justus of the Peace

I James Brown of Kittery, in the County of York and State of Maine, aged eighty years, a revolutionary pensioner under the Act of 1832, testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Andrew Phillips deceased, late of said Kittery, that in the Summer of 1778 I was in Boston, and saw said Andrew Phillips, who was then first Sergeant of Capt William Holbrook's Company in Colonel Andrew P. Fernald's Regiment of Massachusetts Troops, that said Phillips told me, that he had volunteered for six Months, and was then on his march to the defence of New York, and I have no doubt but that he stayed out his said term of six months, and was honorably discharged.
I also testify and say that said Andrew Phillips died about seven years since, and that his widow, who is a very respectable and credible woman, has remained his widow ever since his decease.
James Brown

State of Maine County of York } ss
Kittery September the 5th - 1837.
Then James Brown personally appearing, subscribed the foregoing affidavit in my presence, and made oath in due form of Law, that the facts stated therein, are, in all points just and true, before me.
I also Certify, that in my opinion the said James Brown, is a credible and respectable Witness.
Josiah Phillips
Justice of the Peace

I Daniel Jones Town Clerk of the Town of Wittery Maine hereby certify that the intentions of Marriage of Andrew Phillips of Wittery and Miss Letice Fernald of said Wittery were entered on the Town Records of Wittery March 14, 1771 as appears by said Records Also their Marriage was entered March 19, 1771 as appears by said Records
Wittery Sept 2, 1837 Daniel Jones Town Clerk
State of Maine
York ss
Subscribed & sworn to this 2 th day of September 1837 Deponent Being well known to me as Town Clerk of the Town of Wittery Aforesaid
Josiah Phillips
Justice of The Peace

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Lattice Phillips widow of Andrew-
MS

I Josiah Tobey of Kittery in the County of York and State of Maine, aged seventy years Depose and say, that I well remember Captain William Holbrook who was a Captain of the Militia in this Town in the Revolutionary War; - that in the year 1778, said Holbrook commanded a Company which volunteered to go to the City & State of New York for six months; I believe the whole Company were Kittery Men, and I have seen said Holbrook drilling his Men, before they marched for New York in this Town: - That Andrew Phillips deceased was first, or Orderly Sergeant of said Company; and the following named persons also belonged to said Holbrook's Company, namely, William Mitchell who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818, Joshua Fernald, Benjamin Lewis, Jacob Lany, Nicholas Briard and Aaron Wilson, who are now all deceased.
State of Maine } Kittery November 29 th 1837 County of York }
Then Josiah Tobey above named personally appearing subscribed and made oath in due form of law, that the facts stated in the above affidavit are in all points just and true, before me, I

I also Certify that I have been acquainted with the above named affiant for upwards of Forty years, and in my opinion, he is a credible and respectable Witness. Josiah Joby
Sworn before me Josiah Phillips
Justice of the Peace

State of Maine County of York } 1 st
I Daniel Jones, Clerk of the Town of Kittery in the County and State aforesaid, hereby Certify, that it appears from the Records of said Town that Mr Andrew Phillips of said Kittery was married to Miss Lettie Fernald on the Nineteenth day of March One thousand seven hundred and Seventy one by the Rev d Joseph Stevens. The above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in said legible figures as follows: — "March 19 1771"
I Daniel Jones, above named depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk of Kittery in the County, Town, and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Kittery, with the exception above named, as Certified by me.
Daniel Jones Clerk of the Town of Kittery.
Kittery November 30 th 1837, }
Sworn before me - Josiah Phillips
Justice of the Peace.

I Joseph Gerrish of Kittery in the County of York and State of Maine aged Seventy one years, depose and say: — That I was well acquainted with William Holbrook, late of said Kittery deceased; The said Holbrook was a Captain of the Militia in this Town, in the Revolutionary War; and sometime during that War, (I think it was in the year 1778,) he procured Volunteers for six Months, to go to the State of New York; and Andrew Phillips deceased went with the Company as the first Sergeant of said Holbrook's Company, and I believe served that term out.
Joseph Gerrish
State of Maine County of York } Gt. Kittery the 30th day of November 1837. Subscribed and sworn to before me the day, month and year last aforesaid: I also certify that I have been acquainted with said Gerrish for many years and believe him to be a credible and respectable witness.
Sworn before me Josiah Phillips Justice of the Peace.

I Elizabeth Foye aged Eighty Six years, Spinster, of Kittery in the County of York in the State of Maine testify upon and say: - That I am a native of said Kittery and well remember William Holbrook who was also born in this place; he was a Militia Captain in the Revolutionary War, and in the Summer of the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight, the said Holbrook enlisted a Company to serve six months, the most of whom were my Neighbors and marched with his Company, I understood to New York, that I recollect several who belonged to that Company, who are all now dead: Mr Andrew Phillips was first Sergeant of said Company, and went with said Company and I believe served the term of six months. said Andrew Phillips has been dead for about seven years and I am well acquainted with his Widow Mrs Lattice Phillips who is still in full life.
Her
Witness David White Thomas Williams
Elizabeth Foye mark

State of Maine
County of York ss
Given the 29th of November 1837.
Then Miss Elizabeth Foye within named personally appearing, subscribed and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the within affidavit, before me: - I also certify, that I have been acquainted with the above named affiant ever since I was a child, and that she is one of the most respectable women and credible witnesses in this community
Sworn - before me Josiah Phillips Justice of the Peace.
State of Maine
County of York ss
I Jeromiah Bradbury Clerk of the Judicial Courts for said County of York do hereby certify that Josiah Phillips is and was on the twenty ninth day of November last a Justice of the Peace for said County and that the signature certifying the foregoing Deposition is genuine -
In witness whereof I hereunto set my name and affix my official seal this ninth day of December Anno Domini 1837
Jer. Bradbury Clerk Jud. Courts York County

Andrew Philips -
Oct 1832 . — Maine
A. H. Larkland

State of Maine County of York
Be it Known, that on this twenty first day of October A. D. 1852 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John Phillips of Wittery in said County of York resident of Wittery in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the legal heir of the identical  deceased  Phillips  Widow of Andrew Phillips who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of 1832 . That he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint C. W. BENNETT , of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of Loathie Phillips, Widow of said Andrew Phillips for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one, or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Witness Mark Dennett
John Phillips
Sworn to, Subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said John Phillips to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
Mark Dennett Justice of the Peace
State of Maine County of York
It is Hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of  Judicial Court of the State of Maine for said County of York that John Phillips the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the child of said Phillips  and the reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that Mark Dennett Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this twenty fifth day of October 1852 James O. D. Bates Clerk.
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.

Dec. 21, 1895. Military Andrew Phillips to O. L. Frickie Portsmouth N.H.
REJECTED
P. O.
Service: Andrew
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

V Lattice Phillips
and of Andrew
Me
let. W. A. Bangs, Nov. 15. '37
let. to Josiah Phillips,
April 30, 1838
let to Hon. J. Fairfield, May 2. '38, (referring to let. to J. Phillips, Apr. 30, '38)
8203
Ad 14 July 1876

Hittery, Maine, November 30 th 1837.
James L Edwards Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions. Sir,
Your letter, under date, of the 15 th inst:, addressed to William A Hayes Esq r was rec d by him and sent to me, requiring further evidence in regard to the services of Andrew Phillips dec d in order to entitle his Widow Lattine Phillips to a pension: - Agreeably to the request therein contained, I have procured the Affidavits of Miss Elizabeth Foye, Joseph Gerrish and Josiah Tobey, (and can obtain many more, if these are not sufficient) to his service, and have sent them to said Hayes, to obtain the necessary Certificate of the Clerk and seal of the Court, that I am a Justice of the Peace &c. Mr Hayes will transmit them to your Office; and it is the request of Mrs Phillips and also of Mrs Fowler, that if they are allowed a Pension, that their names may be inscribed on the list for New Hampshire, on account of its proximity to this place, to be paid at Portsmouth and not at Portland: - And that their Certificates be enclosed to me, and not to the Hon: William A Hayes Judge of Probate, who merely officiated as such.
I am, Sir, respectfully, Your Most Obedient Servant Josiah Phillips

at the Avery N.Y.
Mr Dec 16 I L Edwards Esq'l Commissioner of Penshens
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Washerton Catty Lattic Phillips Rodeff

Hitting December the 11th 1837
Mr J L Edwards Esqr Sur according to the request of your honor from your Department concerning those papers and evidence I might have gotten Twenty Dispersions of those That were on the ground and were showing of Captin Holbrook Being called upon By the governor to turn out a Company and He Bete up For Volunteers and my Father was one that Volunteered His services to march For New York and He was sent Sargant of a Company Some time with Mustered there I Andrew Phillips of Hitting enlisted under Captin William Holbrook at some time paid Dollars per month for six months to march / August the 15th 1778 the Company most were belonged to there Town the were most all men at middle age when they were in the war and I dont know of one that is alive Now But those young men That were from 15 to 18 years of age Have told me every particular I should not want in the first place left not been advertised in the papers For the widows to receive a pension and I dont know But your honor may allow my mother some pension as well as others For Her Husbands sufferings in the war I dont know How the widow Fowlers case is at your honorable Department I wish nothing But what is Right I Have Taking at Solomon with Binding me to support the Laws of the State and of that of the united States and I ever shall I think while Life remains if you should please my mother Lottie Phillips on the pension Role I wish it might be made pable at Portsmouth New Hampshire your Humble servant Josiah Phillips To Mr J L Edwards Esqr warrenton Catty