Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18793, for John Read, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
or Read, John Reed,
W. 18793
B.L.Wt. 61197-160-55
Mary
CONTENTS

Wm D P King Jan 15, 49.
Massachusetts John Bead
of Bristol in the State of Mass who was a private in the Comp commanded by Captain Cook of the Regt commanded by Col. Renshaw in the line for Mass
10 Months 5 days service
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 33. Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Aug. 1834 and sent to A. Basset. Taunton Mass
Arrears to the 14th of Mar. 1834. $101, 64 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sep " 16 94 $118 58
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk, Book C Vol. 2 Page 73

1822 Massachusetts Mary Reed widow of John Reed Mass who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Spv a 6
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of May, 1849. and sent to
Hon. Horace Mann, Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 128 Vol. 2

31538 John Read
Bristol Co.
Mass.
Adm. 10. Months 5 da. pri Capt Cook Colo. Hampton
A Bapsell Esq. Taunton Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Bristol, ss.
At a Court of Probate holden at Westport in and for said County on the twenty ninth day of July — one thousand eight hundred and thirty- four  two , before the Honorable HODIJAH BAYLIES, Judge of the Probate, &c., for said County, personally appeared John Reed , a resident of Dartmouth in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832, make the following declaration.
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as hereinafter stated: to wit: under Captain Job Lock, Capt. George Haskins, Capt. Henry Jenny and Colonel Wanapa Kempten ,
a particular account of his services will be found under the 5 th Interrogatory
and further declares as follows, in reply to the interrogatories propounded by the Secretary of War, to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. That he was born in Swansey in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts in the year one thousand seven hundred and Sixty nine October the 26 th day.
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it?
Ans. I have a record of my age recorded in our Family bible
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Ans. I lived in Dartmouth for several years when I was called into service, and have lived in S. Dartmouth ever since to the present time.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom?
Ans. I was drafted, except one term of service I volunteered
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
The General circumstances of my service in the war of the Revolution are as follows, viz. I was living in Dartmouth aforesaid at the commencement of the war aforesaid and belonged to Capt. Job Lock's Company of Militia in the year 1777. Orders came to Capt. Lock to draft a certain number of his men without delay. The company was called together in the month of April of that year — and myself with a number of 6 m others were drafted to serve for six months, I immediately entered on duty, was marched to a place called Pickens Point in said Dartmouth and there served as a guard for the term of six months — and was discharged — this service was performed under Capt. Job Lock, and Capt. George Haskins, in Colonel Wanapa Kempten's Regiment ,

and further declares as follows, in reply to the interrogatories propounded by the Secretary of War, to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. That he was born in Swansey in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts in the year one thousand seven hundred and Sixty on October the 26 th day .
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it?
Ans. I have a record of my age recorded in our Family bible
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live?
Ans. I lived in Dartmouth aforesaid when I was called into service, and have lived in S d Dartmouth ever since to the present time.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom?
Ans. I was drafted, except on term of service I enlisted
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
The General circumstances of my service in the war of the Revolution are as follows. viz. I was living in Dartmouth aforesaid at the commencement of the war aforesaid and belonged to Capt. Job Cook's Company of Militia in the year 1777. Orders came to Capt. Cook to draft a certain number of his men without delay. The Company was called together in the month of April of that year - and myself with a number of 6 m others were drafted to serve for six months, I immediately entered on duty, was marched to a place called Pictitown Point in said Dartmouth and there served as a guard for the term of six months - and was discharged - this service was performed under Capt. Job Cook, and Capt. George Hoskins, in Colonel M c Calla's Kempton Regiment.
The said John Rude further declares, that in the year 1778, in the month of July he enlisted into the service of the United States for forty days, and entered the service & joined the army at Smith's Mills in Dartmouth aforesaid under Capt. Henry Jear in Colonel Kempton Regiment and marched to Howlands Ferry in the State of Rhode Island, Quarters at the Border House, & continued in the service aforesaid the forty days and was discharged, 140, days
The said John Rude further says that in the year 1779, in the latter part of the month of July - he was drafted to serve for two months & a half in the war aforesaid that he entered the service under Capt. Job Cook and marched to New Bedford.
(over)

2 1/2 m o
and was Quarters in the Anthony Tavern for a short time, from thence to Henry Howlands in said Dartmouth, from thence to Increase Smiths, and from thence to Howlands; looper Shop, and was there Quarters, and kept up a guard at the Round Hills and Meshawom for two and half months, and was discharged and paid off. This service was performed under Capt Job Cook, & Capt George Hoskin in Colonel Manspaughton Regiment.
10. Days
The said John Reed further declares that in the year 1780 in the month of August he was drafted to go to Rhode Island. That he entered the service and marched under Capt Job Cook to Howlands Ferry and from thence to General Warren House arrived there in the morning and remained there for ten days, and was discharged.
in the service of the United States

6. Were you a Soldier or an Officer? if a Soldier, did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and, if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? if an Officer, did you ever receive a commission, and if so by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
Ans. I was a Soldier - and have no recollection of receiving a written discharge
7. State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Eld. Daniel Hicks, Deacon Abiel Davis, John Rogers, Gideon Rogers, Samuel Reed, John Chase
And the said John Reed doth further declare that he relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
John Reed H. Baylies , Judge of Probate.
WE Howard Tripp - residing in Dartmouth and Abner B. Gifford residing in the same Town, Westport hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Reed - who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy two years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Howard Tripp and Abner B. Gifford H. Baylies , Judge of Probate.
AND the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. The Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Howard Tripp - who has signed the preceding statement is a Clergyman - resident in the Town of Dartmouth in said County of Bristol, and that Abner B. Gifford who has also signed the same is a resident in Westport adjoining Town, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
H. Baylies , Judge of Probate. Register of Probate
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } BRISTOL, ss. }
I Anselm Barrett Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Reed - of Dartmouth in said County, for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court this day and year first above written.
AB

ms 42 9620
NO 13813
Mary Reed
Wid of John
Map
act 7 July 1838
admitted
P. 33. 88 / 100 per an
com. 14 Dec 1843
Act 7 July 1838, &c.
Hon. Horace Mann Washington City,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County ss
On this Twenty Eighth day of September 1848 personally appeared before Oliver Prescott Judge of Probate in and for said County Mary Reed a resident of Dartmouth in said County aged Eighty two years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her Oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the ben- -efits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 Entitled "an act granting half pay and pen- -sions to certain Widows" and also to all subsequent acts relating to pen- -sions to Widows of such as served in the Revolutionary War, and also to the act of Congress passed February 2 d 1848. That she is the Widow of John Reed late of Dartmouth aforesaid deceased, who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and for his services therein, She refers to his declarations under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832, under that act he was pensioned at thirty three dollars and Eighty Eight cents per Annum
She further says she cannot state by rea- -son of Old age and consequent loss of Memory under whom or where he served as such Soldier. She further declares that she was married to the said John Reed on the thirty first day of December Seven- -teen hundred and Eighty Six by Daniel Hoif, that her husband the afore- -said John Reed died on the fourteenth

day of December Eighteen hundred and forty three. 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.
She further says that she did not know and was not informed until very recently that she by law was entitled to a pension for the services of her said husband, the said John Reed in the Revolutionary war.
Witness Oliver Prescott Pittsfield
rec Mary X Reed mark
Subscribed and sworn to on the day & year above written. Borne me
Oliver Prescott Judge of Probate
I Oliver Prescott, aforesaid do hereby certify that Mary Reed the foregoing named Applicant for a Pension cannot by reason of age and bodily infirmity at- tend the court
Oliver Prescott Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County ss - I, Anselm Bassett Registrar of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that Oliver Prescott whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate was at the date thereof & still is the Judge of said Court of Probate -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court this fourth day of October 1878.
A Bassett
"of said Court" interlined by myself A Bassett

I Hiram Reed of Dartmouth in County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do on oath depose & say that John Reed, my father, late of said Dartmouth, died December fourteenth, one thousand eight hundred and forty three, leaving Mary Reed a widow. said Mary Reed has not since been married —
Hiram Reed
State of Massachusetts. Bristol County ss.
September 19 th 1848.
Then the above named Hiram Reed made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true.
Before me Benjamin P. Lissom Just of the Peace
Bristol ss. Sept 19.
I hereby certify that the deponent, Hiram Reed, is a credible witness —
Benjamin P. Lissom Just. Peace

I William Allen of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts on Oath do Depose and say that, the papers and records of the late Elder Daniel Hois of Dartmouth, came into my possession at his decease, and that among them is his book of records of Marriages. The deponent further saith that, the following, included within quotation Marks, is a true extract from said records, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in the records in fair legible figures as follows; December 31. 1786 -
"Mr John Rude and Miss Mary Wilber both of Dartmouth was Married in the year One thousand Seven hun- -dred and Eighty Six December thirty first".
State of Massachusetts, William Allen Bristol County ss.
Then the above named William Allen made Oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true. Done under Benjamin D. Sisson Just of the Peace

Bristol ss. September 19 th 1848.
I, hereby certify that William Allen, the within named deponent is a credible witness.
Benjamin P. Sisson Just Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I, James Sprague, Clerk of the County Court at Bristol for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Benjamin P. Sisson, before whom signature was affixed to the foregoing and annexed certificate is a Justice of the peace in for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths in
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the hereunder seal at Farmington, this thirtieth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
J. Sprague Clerk
ss

End P
272. 376
Act Mar. 3. 55
61.197 Frank April 22/54
Mary Reed. aid. John Reed. fri.
Reviv. war.
Reviv. Pension. Act Vol. 2. 1146. 4822.
Special. April 15. '57
Vol R. page 46. Eliza S. Crapo. Dartmouth. Mass.

State of Massachusetts County of Bristol
On this twenty seventh day of March A.D. one thousand eight hundred before me a justice of the peace for said county & state and fifty seven personally appeared Mary Reed aged ninety one years a resident of Dartmouth in the state of Massachusetts who being duly sworn ac- cording to Law declares that she is the widow of John Reed deceased who was a soldier in the state of Rhode Island
in the war with great Britain declared in A.D. 1776 called the revolutionary war
that her said husband was enlisted at Dartmouth on or about the year 1775 and continued in actual service for term of fourteen days and was honorably discharged at said time and that she now draws a pension under the law of 1848 and further states that her said husband drawed a Pension for service in said war
she further states that she was married to said John Reed in Dartmouth in said County on the foregoing day of forgo- A.D. by one Daniel Hickson and that her name before her marriage was Mary Willbor and that her said husband died at Dartmouth on the fourteenth day of December A.D. 1843 and that she is now a widow and for proof of the same and further identity, reference may be had

to his proof of service to entitle him the said John Reed to a pension and further rest her Claim as established on the pension Order. annex
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act of approved March 3 d 1855 (or any subsequent act), She also declares that she has not received bounty land under this or any other act of congress nor made any application therefor. and further prays that a certificate or warrant may be sent to Elisha S. Crago Esq. of Dartmouth Mass for me
Mary her X Reed (mark)
(Witness the inteline on the other page done before the execution of this)
State of Massachusetts County of Bristol Mary E Reed We Hiram Reed and Mary E. Reed residents of Dartmouth in the state of Massachusetts upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mary Reed in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the person who represents her self to be, and that she is the widow of John Reed who died as set forth in her declaration and that she now draws a pension and is a widow
Hiram Reed
Mary E Reed
The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to and subscri- bed before me on the day and year above written, I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; the claimant the person she represents her self to be
Elisha S. Crago
Justice of the peace

State of Massachusetts County of Bristol ss
I Benjamin Brison of Westport in County of Bristol affore said Upon my oath depose and say that I know the foregoing Mary Reed that she is the wife of John Reed deceased and I have been her agent to get her Pension for her services she has drawn a pension and that her said husband drew a pension to my personal knowledge as for being a revolutionary soldier, and that I now hold in my care her pension order and the following is a true copy Department of The Interior Widows Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 9 th 1848 Mary Reed of Massachusetts widow of John Reed, who was a private in the revolution- ary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Thirty three dollars and eighty eight cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 19 th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty nine
J. Evans, Secretary of the Interior Examined and Countersigned
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Benjamin B. Brison
A true copy March 30 th 1857
Bristol ss then the above named Benjamin Brison made oath that the foregoing statement and copy by him subscribed is true
Elisha S. Crafts Justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 3 rd 1857.
I Hereby Certify, That at the date of the attestations hereunto annexed,
Richard D. Crapo was Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony of which, I have hereunto affixed the SEAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH, the date above written.
[Signature] Secretary of the Commonwealth.
272. 576

Rev.. & 1812 Wars Section.
January 28, 1924.
Mrs. Atha W. Wherry, Putnam, Ill.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W.18793 it appears that John Read (or Reed) was born in Swansey, Bristol County, Massachusetts, October 26, 1761. While living in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, he enlisted in April 1777, and served six months as a private in Captains Job Cook and George Hoskins' Companies, Colonel Manassa Kempton's Massachusetts Regiment. He enlisted in July 1778 and served forty days in Captain Henry Jenne's Company, Colonel Kempton's Regiment. In July 1779, he was drafted and served two and one half months in Captain Job Cook's Company, Colonel Manassa Kempton's Regiment. He was again drafted in August 1780 and served ten days under Captain Job Cook.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 29, 1834, while living in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, and he died December 14, 1843.
He married at Dartmouth, Massachusetts, December 31, 1786, Mary Wilbor, of said place. She was allowed pension on her

application executed September 28, 1848, while living in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, at which time she was eighty-two years of age.
Their children were: Anna, Abraham, Alden, Philip, Jonathan, Nathan and Hiram Reed.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Massachusetts 8548
Mary Reed widow of John Reed who was a Pirate in the Revolution Has been paid Mch 3 1843,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 33 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March , 1843. Died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of May 1849 and sent to
Hon. Horace Mann Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 37 Vol. 2. Page 37.

Ho. of Reps -
Washington Dec. 14. 48
Sir,
May I ask you & forward to me the Pension Certifi- cate of Mary Reed widow of John Reed, of Mass. if the same is perfect- ed -
With great respect Yr. obedt. servt.
Sam'l Philip Col Edwards Com. of Pensions

Ms. A. 9. 2. 10
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C. (Official Business)

John Reads Mafs: Act 7 June 1832, p 33 \frac{88}{100} to what time paid?
Pension Office
May 14, 1849
Disc 14 th Dec r 1845.
P a to his death.
M.P.B.
33.88

No 13813 Mary Reed Map Lohr & Basset April 25. 49
act 7 May 1838
7 61.197
Nov Aug

a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John Read W.F. 10795
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1777 6 mos. Pvt. Job Cook George Haskins Manasseh Kumpston Mass.   July 1778 40 days Henry Linn Kumpston   July 1779 2 1/2 mos. Job Cook George Haskins Manasseh Kumpston   Aug. 1780 10 days Job Cook  
Battles engaged in, None Residence of soldier at enlistment, Dartmouth Mass. Date of application for pension, July 29 1843 Residence at date of application, Dartmouth, Bristol Co. Mass. Age at date of application, born at Swansea, Bristol Co. Mass. Oct 26 1761. Remarks: He died Dec 14 1843
He was married Feb 11 1786 at Dartmouth Mass. Mary Gilmore. She was allowed a pension on an application filed Sept 21 1848 while a resident of Dartmouth Mass. aged 82 yrs. Her children were: Anna, Abraham, Alden, Philip, Jonathan, Nathan, and Hiram.
Very respectfully,

Putnam, Illinois.
Dec. 16 th 1923.
Record, Division.
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pension.
Washington. D.C.
I should like a statement of the military history of John Read, (Reed) a soldier of the Revolutionary War. He enlisted from Dartmouth, Bristol County, Mass.
Very Truly Yours!
Mrs Atha W. Wherry,
Putnam.
Illinois.

1910 Dec. 14 First to Ella C. Pritchett 1923 Dec. 11 - 2nd to Mrs. Lissa M. Murphy 1924 Jan. 26 - 3rd to Mrs. Atha W. Werny - NM.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18793  Mary Reed  Wid of  John Reed  Prim Rev. Wm  Act: Feb. 2 nd  188  Index: — Vol. M , Page 156
Born in Swanzey Died Dec 14
[Arrangement of 1870.]

December 11, 1923
Mrs. Lisa M. Murphy, Putnam, Ill.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W.18793, it appears that John Read (or Reed) was born in Swansey, Bristol County, Massachusetts, October 26, 1761. While living in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, he enlisted in April 1777, and served six months as a private in Captains Job Cook and George Hoskins' Companies, Colonel Manassa Kempton's Massachusetts Regiment. He enlisted in July 1778 and served forty days in Captain Henry Jenne's Company, Colonel Kempton's Regiment. In July 1779, he was drafted and served two and one half months in Captain Job Cook's Company, Colonel Manassa Kempton's Regiment. He was again drafted in August 1780 and served ten days under Captain Job Cook.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 29, 1834, while living in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, and he died December 14, 1843.
He married at Dartmouth, Massachusetts, December 31, 1786, Mary Wilbor, of said place. She was allowed pension on her

application executed September 28, 1848, while living in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, at which time she was eighty-two years of age.
Their children were: Anna, Abraham, Alden, Philip, Jonathan, Nathan and Hiram Reed.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

GOK
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
November 23 rd 1910.
Mrs. Ella C. L. Pritchett, Dana, Illinois.
Madam;
In reply to your letter dated the 21 st and received on the 23 rd instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War pension records fail to afford any information in regard to Benjamin Reed or his widow Mary (Wilbor) Reed, described by you.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Smith Commissioner.
Upon a more thorough reading of the record I am perhaps wrong in the name, and conclude that the antecedent is named John Reed, the son of Benjamin. If it is not too much trouble I would like a reply as to this.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Ella C. L. Pritchett.

Putnam Ill.
Oct 29/23
Record division Dept of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen
I should like a record statement of the military history of John Read, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. he enlisted from Dartmouth Mass
I should like the record I wish to join the D.A.R. over

he being my Great Grandfather I am Granddaughter of his son Philip Read. Thanking you for the favor.
Respy.
Mrs. Lissa M. Murphy
Putnam
Putnam Co
Ill.

W TAC
ack NOV 23 1910 aw

Dana. Illinois.
Department of the Interior:
Bureau of Pensions:
Dear Sir:
I am writing at the request of a friend desirous of obtaining information in regard to the service of one Benjamin Reed, born October 26, 1761 Died December 14, 1843.
His wife was Mary Wilbor Daughter of Henry and Phebe Wilbor of England.
At the age of 12 she came to America with her father, her mother having died in England. Lived to the age of 93 years and a few months.
His military service was short, probably three months. Family history says that a pension was obtained for the widow. Now if this service can be verified in this way it will be very satisfactory to the descendants. Also any facts in connection which you may have recorded. I am Sincerely
Dana. Illinois. Nov. 21, 1910.
Mrs. Ella C. L. Pritchett National No. D. A. R. 56192

I Mary Reed of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Eighty two years. do testify and say that the reason for the delay in making application for a pension is, that I was credibly informed by a person upon whom I relied, that I could not obtain one. The reasons upon which he founded his opinion if stated to me at the time, have passed from my memory. I further testify that I was assured by Benjamin B. Sisson of Westport, sometime in 1848. that I was entitled to a pension; acting upon this assurance, I immediately made application, which application, I believe, from information recently obtained, is in the pension office at Washington
Mary Reed
Bristol ss. May 2 d 1849.
I certify that Mary Reed a credible witness, personally appeared before me this day, and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true.
Benjamin B. Sisson Just of the Peace

I William Allen of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Thirty six years do depose and say that the Reverend (Daniel Hix late of said Dartmouth deceased, died on the twenty second day of March Eighteen Hundred and thirty eight. That his last will and testa- ment was duly proved June 18 th 1838. That I was named in his will as executor thereof and took that trust upon myself by giving bond as the law directs. I further depose and say that I was residuary legatee in said will. I also depose and say that I have in my possession the book of the said (Daniel Hix wherein recorded the marriages solemnized by him, in his own hand writings in which book I find the following record viz: "Mr John Reed and Miss Mary Wilbon both of Dartmouth was married the last day of the year Seventeen Hundred and eighty six; (December the thirty first." That it 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, "December 31 st 1786."
William Allen

Bristol ss. May 2 nd 1849.
Then personally appeared before me, William Allen and made oath that the within affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Benjamin P. Sisson Just of the Peace
I hereby certify that said William Allen is a credible witness.
Benjamin P. Sisson Just Peace

I John Chase of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, aged Sixty nine years, do testify and say, That I have been acquainted with John Reed late of Dartmouth in the County aforesaid deceased and his wife Mary for more than fifty five years next before the decease of said John Reed. That they were married at my Fathers house, in my presence, That they resided together as husband and Wife and kept house together during the time aforesaid not exceeding Ten miles from this affiant. That they had Seven Children whose names are as follows viz - Anna. Abraham. Alden. Philip Jonathan. Nathan. Hiram. That the said Mary Reed is still living.
John Chase
Bristol ss. May 2 nd 1849.
Then personally appeared before me John Chase, a credible witness, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Benjamin P. Dison Just. Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol ss. I, Isaac Spratt, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Benjamin B. Dison Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing & annexed certificate, is a Justice of the peace in said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of said Court, at Taunton, this eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty nine.
Isaac Spratt

I John Blackmore of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts - formerly of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol, aged 72 years, having been sworn to state truly, testify and say - that I was born and lived in said Dartmouth until the year 1790 - and then moved to Rochester - where I now live - That I am well acquainted with John Rude of said Dartmouth, who has applied for a pension - That we lived near together previous to, and during the war of the Revolution - That in the year 1777, the said Rude and myself - was drafted in the month of April - from the Company which we then belonged - for six months to stand guard at Nicketson Point so called in Dartmouth aforesaid - that we entered the Service together - and continued in the service for six months as aforesaid at said Nicketson Point - where we were discharged - that we were during said term under the command of Capt Job Cook - and Capt George Hoskins - in Colonel Manassa Kempton's Regiment.
That in the year 1778, I think the latter part of July, the said John Rude and myself Enlisted into the Service of the United States for 40 days - to go to Rhode Island - that we mustered at Smith's Mills - under Captain Henry Jenny - and was marched to Howland Ferry and continued in the Service the above term of forty days when the said Rude was discharged. -
That in the year 1779, I was with said Rude two months & half at Meshawom - & the Round Hills - in the Service of the United States - most of the time under Capt Job Cook - part of the time under Capt George Hoskins & all the time in Colonel Manassa Kempton's Regiment - this Service was performed in the months of August, September & October of that year - his John Blackmore mark
Witness Jonathan P. Gifford

State of Massachusetts.
Bristol County. ss. — July. 10. 1832. — then the within named John Blackmore personal appeared and made oath in due form of law that the within deposition by him subscribed is true in all its parts. — And I do further testify that I have some acquaintance with the said John Blackmore and have had for nearly twenty years. — That so far as I am acquainted with him in all past time I I believe him to be a credible witness — and that his statement is entitled to credit.
Henry B Clifford Just of Peace

I Prince Shearman of Troy in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts. aged 74 years testify and say that I lived in Dart- mouth in the County of Bristol - during the War of the Revolution - at a place called the Round Hills or near to said place - I know very well that a guard 27 m was kept up at the Round Hills - and at Meskawen Point - a considerable portion of the time during said war - I recollect very well that in the year 1779. John Reed who has applied for a pension - & whom I very well know - was a soldier - and on duty - at the Round Hills - and Meskawen Point - two months & a half - for I served with him myself the same time -
Prince Shearman
State of Massachusetts
Bristol County. S.S. - Troy June 24. A.D. 1834,
Then the above named Prince Shearman personally appears and made oath in due form of law that the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed is true in all its parts - and I do further certify that I am acquainted with said Prince Shearman - that he is a credible witness -
Hezekiah B. Gifford Just. of the Peace

I Ezekiel Chase of Troy in the county of Bristol and State of Massachusetts - a Revolutionary pensioner of the U.S. testify and say - That I am well acquainted with John Rude of Dartmouth in said county, who has applied for a pension - That we lived together in the same neighborhood - and served together in the war of the 6 th Revolution - The said John Rude was a soldier, in the service of the United States six months in the year 1777. he served in the same company and Regiment with me - Stationed at Pictitons Point - under Capt s Job Cook - & Capt s George Hoskins, - in Colonel Manapah Kempton's Regiment -
That in 1779. the said John Rude was a soldier in the U.S. Service two and half months to my knowledge 2 1/2 M th he served with me - and we were at the Rose Hills and Meshawom Point. - Under the command of Capt s Job Cook - and George Hoskins - in Colonel Manapah Kempton's Regiment -
That in 1780. - the said John Rude was with me in 10, day s the service of the United States, ten days, at Hattans Ferry, in the State of Rhode Island and at the General Warren House. -
James P. Gifford
Ezekiel Chase
State of Massachusetts
Bristol County. S.S. -
July 24. 1834. - personally.
appeared Ezekiel Chase who signed the above deposition who is well known to me - and made oath That the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed is true in all its parts - I do further certify - That said Ezekiel Chase - is a credible witness -
Hener B. Gifford. Just. of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss. I Anselm Barrett, Register of the Court of Probate in for said County do hereby certify that Alner B. Gifford is a Justice of the Peace for said County and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his to the foregoing certificates, purporting to be his, are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this first day of August Eighteen hundred & thirty four - A Barrett