Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2337, for Ezekiel Perham, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Perham, Ezekiel Phebe
W. 2337
BLW 12716-160-55
CONTENTS

Due to Pen Act 11 March 1818 transp. fr. Vt. to N.Y. fr. 4. Sept. 39 May 14, 1840 - & not sent to pension Pittsburgh, N.Y.
Pension work ch 26:1820 to chp. 26:1820 Brattleboro Vt.
4,650
Roll of Vermont
Ezekiel Perham M: Jackson's Private Massachusetts Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1st of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of Novem. 1818 and sent to Phoebe White Esquire Pitsbury Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818 4 mo. & 21/30 - 37:60 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 th March 1819 - 48:00
Cob M. Jackson $ 85:60
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
3 Years 1701-
Continued
Allen, Windham Co.

221/1 Mrs. Phoebe Perham widow of Ezekiel, Perham
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a pirate.
Majo Sine
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Sept 1853. and sent to
G. C. Wade Present Rose N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 81 Vol. A
Date of widow's death not on A.R.

99-403 Act Mar 3 55
April 25 55
Phebe Perham widow of Ezekiel Perham m's
Private D. M. Jackson
Revolutionary
Mass. line Abn and Prisoner
No 12-7/16 N.Y. Feb 53-2211
Co. 160a's Dec 7 10/55
Dodge
Phila
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N. B. Brower Nashville P.O. Chautauqua Co N.Y.
Vol P. page 50.

Thomas Gray Jr. Certified to be correct
Ret d for Evidence of his indigent Circumstances & further evidence to Service if it can be obtained
Admitted "
Richd. Nelson: Atty

To Phinehas White Esq., Chief Judge of the County Court within and for the County of Windham and State of Vermont. —————
I Ezekiel Perkins, of Athens in the County of Windham and State aforesaid, claiming the benefit of an act of Congress passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" Do pursuant to the provisions of the said Act, herewith submit the following Declaration, to wit: ————— I served as a private soldier in the War of the Revolu- tion on the Continental Establishment as follows. I first enlisted in February 1780 for three years in the Regiment of Col. Michael Jackson being the 8 th Massachusetts Line, in the Company of Capt. Cook, and faithfully served out my time, and received an honorable discharge, which I afterwards claimed to an agent to recover my back pay and household in my power —————
And I further upon oath declare, that by reason of my reduced circumstances I am in need of the assistance of my Country for support —————
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this 14 th day of April Anno Domini 1820 ————— Ezekiel Perkins

State of Vermont Windham County ss
Be it remembered that on this 14 th day of April A.D. 1818 Ezekiel Perham the aforesaid
applicant, personally appearing made solemn oath to the truth of the preceding Declaration by him subscribed in due form of law before me Phinehas White Chief Judge of Windham County Court
And I do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Ezekiel Perham did serve in the Revolutionary War, as is stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common Enemy, for more than nine months, on the Continental Establishment and I do now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress In witness whereof I hereunto set my Official signature and have caused the Seal of Windham County Court to be affixed
Phinehas White } Chief Judge } of Windham } County Court
To the Hon. the Secretary of the Department of War
Windham ss- I hereby certify that I am satisfied that the foregoing applicant is in indigent circumstances and that he needs the assistance of his country for support not. 10 th April
P. White Chf. Judge of Windham County Court

I William Goodell of Templeton in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify and say in the last of April or first of May A.D. 1881 I joined the Continental Army at West Point being enlisted for the term of three years I was in the 8th Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Michael Jackson, in Capt Carr's Company and Ezekiel Perham now of Athens in the County of Windham & State of Vermont joined the Army at the same time was in the same Company and continued in said service until December A.D. 1883, when we were discharged -ed, we then belonged to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, in Capt. Hobbey's Company our discharges were signed by General Brooks and Capt Hobbey, I think I saw said Ezekiel Perham discharge which said Perham says is misleading and further the disponent saith not  William Goodell Oct 1818.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, ss.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Judicial Courts holden within and for said County of Worcester, certify, that Thomas Fisher Esquire before whom the annexed Affidavit has been made, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified for the purpose, acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that his name subscribed thereto is his own proper signature.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the County seal, this seventeenth day of October A. D. 1818.
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.
Application of Ezekiel Perham

I William Goodell of Templeton in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawfull age do testify and say in the last of April or first of May A.D. 1881 I joined the Continental Army at West Point being enlisted for the term of three years I was in the 8th Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Michael Jackson, in Capt Carr's Company and Ezekiel Perham now of Athens in the County of Windham & State of Vermont joined the Army at the same time was in the same Company and continued in said service untill December A.D. 1883, when we were discharged -ed, we then belonged to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, in Capt Hobbey's Company our discharges were signed by General Brooks and Capt Hobbey. I think I saw said Ezekiel Perham discharge which said Perham says is mislead and further the deponent saith not October 15 th 1818. William Goodell
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Worcester ss. Templeton October 15 th 1818 then William Goodell personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me and I further certify that in my opinion the said deponent is a person of veracity, in whose affidavit the fullest confidence may be placed.
Thomas Fisher Justice of Peace

I Ezraiah Wyman of Rockingham in the County of Windham and the State of Vermont of full age depose and say that I was knowing to Ezekiel Perkins the forgoing applicant's inhabiting and serving in the War of the Revolution on the three years establishment in Col. Jackson's Regt. the 1 st Massachusetts line in February 1781 - and that he regularly served till Oct. 1783 - disbanded  about to the same Regiment and was discharged at  at the same time with him - Ezraiah Wyman
Windham County ss } Then the foregoing affidavit April 14 th 1848 - } was subscribed and sworn to, in due form of law -
Before me Phineas White } Chief Judge of Windham County Court
Deposition

N o 65
Ezekiel Perham
Application for Pension.
Windham County, Vt.
[Copy.]
Perham
[Large stylized signature: E.P.]
4650
March 1819
3. 65.

STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM ss.
At the County Court, begun and held at New-Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the second Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.....
PRESENT—Hon. PHINEHAS WHITE, Esq. Chief Judge. Hon. JOHN ROBERTS, } Assistant Judges. Hon. GILBERT DENISON, Esqrs. }
ON this Twentieth day of June, A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having, in certain cases, the power of fine and imprisonment, Ezekiel Pehams aged 56 years, resident in Athens , in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows— In 1780 I enlisted into the Continental Army for three years - in the 7th Company and Third Massachusetts Regiment - I served not the full period of my enlistment, and was discharged on the 18th day of Decr 1783. See Declaration in the War Office -
That he has received a pension under the act of the Congress of the United States of the 18th March, 1818, that the number of his pension certificate is 4650 and the date of his original declaration is the 14th day of April 1818 - Ezekiel Pehams.
AND I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, That I was a resident citizen of 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 any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
SCHEDULE of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
One Table - 6 chairs - one Iron Kettle - one Dish Kettle - 12 plates - one axe - one old Scythe - one hoe - one plow - Ezekiel Pehams.
AND I do also swear that my occupation is that of Farmer - I have a wife aged 48 years, is weakly, but able to labour some - one child two years old, Mary Pehams - My health is not good - cannot labour much -
SWORN to and DECLARED in open court on the 20th day of June, A. D. 1820, Before Phinehas White JUDGE.
James Elliot , Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the files and 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 ten dollars, and  cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, in open Court, on this Thirteenth day of June 1820.
James Elliot , CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WINDHAM.

Phoebe Perham. widow of Ezekiel - Revolutionary claim Act 3 rd Feb 1833.
W G Wade Atty Rose City.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by Act of Congress of the 3d of February 1853.
State of New York County of Cattaraugus
On this 7 th day of April 1853 personally appeared Phoebe Perham [3] a resident of Manoever in the County of Cattaraugus and State of New York aged Seventy four 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 Act of Congress passed 3d of February, 1853, entitled "An Act to continue half pay to certain widows," and orphans,—That she is the widow of [4] Ezekiel Perham who was a [5] United States
Pensioner at $18 per annum, from the County of Cattaraugus State of New York
She further declares that she was married to the said [6] Ezekiel Perham on the 15 th day of September one thousand eight hundred and seventeen , at the house of William Shafter in the town of Athens in the county of Windham in the State of Vermont , by Thadeus Alexander who was a justice of the peace and who resided in the town of Athens in said County of Windham at the time of such marriage; that deponent's name before her marriage was Phoebe Oakes , that her said husband Ezekiel Perham died in the town of Terrysburgh County of Cattaraugus and State of New York on the 19 th day of April 1843. The only evidence she knows of her marriage to said Ezekiel Perham is, [7] a record thereof written in the family bible
Se a
Phoebe Perham
Sworn and subscribed before me } the day and year above written
Chester Home County Judge Surrogate of said County
I certify that on account of the infirmities of age and ill health unable to appear at Court.
above named, is
Directions for executing the above declaration. If executed before a Court, at No. 1 write "in open court," at 2, District. Surrogate's, or Probate Court, as is the case—If executed before a Judge, as it may be if the claimant is unable to attend Court, at No. 1, leave blank; at 2, write "subscriber, Judge of" county or other court. At 3 the name of the claimant, at 4 and 6 name of claimant's late husband, at 5, the annual pension of claimant's late husband and his residence when pensioned—if never pensioned, describe the service for which the widow claims a pension. At 7 add such facts as the claimant is able to give respecting her marriage, if she has a certificate or record of marriage in the family Bible or elsewhere, it must be attached—the old, original document itself—to the above declaration; and the claimant must state in whose handwriting the record is, and the length of time it has been in use. The other blanks are to be filled as the facts may require. If the claimant is unable to write, the Judge must so certify.

STATE OF New York } S. S. Cattaraugus COUNTY } of the said County
Personally appeared before the subscriber County Judge Hunsdgate duly authorised by law to administer oaths Robert A.
Robbins , a resident of the town of Perrysburgh in the county of Cattaraugus and State of New York aged thirty years, who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith, he is personally acquainted with Phoebe Perham , whose application for a pension as the widow of Ezekiel Perham late a United
States pensioner , is hereto annexed, that deponent was personally acquainted with the said Ezekiel Perham late her husband, and has been personally acquainted with said widow and her late husband from the year 1830 and knows they lived together as man and wife, and was so reputed and believed to be where they resi- ded; that he knows said Ezekiel Perham died about the 19th day of April  1843 and that he left Phoebe Perham the applicant for a pension his widow, who has not intermarried since his death but still remains his widow.
Robert A. Robbins
Sworn and subscribed before me
this 7th day of April  1853 Chester Howe County Judge Surrogate
I certify that Robert A. Robbins the above affidavit is a creditable witness.
who executed Chester Howe County Judge Surrogate
STATE OF New York } S. S. Cattaraugus COUNTY } of the said County
Personally appeared before the subscriber County Judge Hunsdgate duly authorised by law to administer oaths Ira C. Titus
Titus , a resident of the town of Perrysburgh in the County of Cattaraugus and State of New York aged forty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith, he is personally acquainted with Phoebe Perham , whose application for a pension as the widow of Ezekiel Perham late a United States
pensioner is hereto annexed, that deponent was personally acquainted with the said Ezekiel Perham late her husband, and has been personally acquainted with said widow and her late husband from the year 1840 and knows they lived together as man and wife, and were so reputed and believed to be where they resi- ded; that he knows said Ezekiel Perham died about the 19th day of April 1843 and that he left Phoebe Perham the applicant for a pension his widow, who has not intermarried since his death, but still remains his widow.
Ira C. Titus
Sworn and subscribed before me
this 7th day of April  1853 Chester Howe County Judge Surrogate
I certify that Ira C. Titus the above affidavit is a creditable witness.
who executed Chester Howe County Judge Surrogate

State of New York Cattaraugus County Clerk's Office
ss. I Enos H. Southwick, Clerk of said County and of the County thereof, do hereby certify, that Chester Howe Esquire before whom the foregoing Declaration and affidavits were sworn to and subscribed, was at the time thereof County Judge and Surrogate in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in the said County, duly commissioned sworn and authorized to administer oaths and affirmations and to perform all the duties belonging to the said office of County Judge and Surrogate - And further, that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Ellicottville the 10th day of March A.D. 1853.
Enos H. Southwick (Clerk.)
ser 13. ury 20.
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State of New York
Cattaraugus County } Cattaraugus County } SSS Personally appeared before the Subscriber County Judge and Surrogate of the said County, duly authorized by law to administer the oath, David Robbins, a resident of the town of Perrysburg in said County aged sixty eight years who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith he is personally acquainted with Phebe Perham whose application for a pension as the wid- ow of Ezekiel Perham late a United States pensioner is hereto annexed, that deponent was personally acquainted with the said Ezekiel Perham late her husband and has been personally acquainted with said widow and her late husband from the year 1810. This deponent further says that he was present at the wedding when the said Ezekiel and Phebe were married. and witnessed their marriage, that they were married by by Thaddeus Alexander Esq. a justice of the peace of Athens, in the County of Franklin. Vermont. This deponent further says that after such marriage the said Ezekiel and Phebe lived together as man and wife and were so reputed and believed where they resided, until the said Ezekiel died. That the said Ezekiel died about the 19 th day of April 1843. That he left the said Phebe the applicant for a pension his widow, who has not intermarried since his death, but still remains his widow -
Sworn and subscribed before me
April 7 th 1853. Chester Home
County Judge Surrogate
D. W. B. of L. M.
I certify that David Robbins who executed the above affidavit is a creditable witness.
Chester Home
County Judge Surrogate

led l Evidence Duke Perham Act 3 rd July 53 Susp @ N.Y.
W. G. Wade Rose N.Y.
W. G. Wade Rose N.Y.

Copy of Marriage
Ezekiel Perham and Phebe Oaks
Married September 15 th 1817 in the town of Athens Windham County. State of Vermont by Lucius Alexander Esq
State of New York } Chautauqua County } ss
Phebe Perham being duly sworn says that the foregoing is a true copy of a Record of Marriage kept by and in her possession.
Subscribed and sworn to this sixth day of September A.D. 1853 Phebe Perham before me N.B. Brown J.P.
State of New York } Chautauqua County } ss Clerks Office
I hereby certify that Norman B. Brown Esq. was on the 6 th day of Sept. 1853 a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn and author- ized by the laws of this State to administer oaths and affir- mations, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and truly believe that his signature to the above Swear is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County this 9 th day of Sept. A.D. 1853
R.O. Green Clerk

99.403
Bounty Land claim Act March 3 rd 1855
N. B. Brewer Atty for claimant Nashville P.O. Chautauqua N.Y.

State of New York Chautauqua County } 8
On this sixteenth day of April A D 1855 before me Peter R Allen a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and state aforesaid personally appeared Phebe Perham aged seventy six years a resident of Hanover, County of Chautauqua and state aforesaid who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the identical Phebe Perham Widow of Ezekiel Perham deceased who was a private in the Revolutionary War, and whose name is inscribed on the pension list and recorded in the pension office on roll of pensions under the Act of February 3 rd 1853 page Vol A. as the following Copy of an original Certificate now in her possession more fully shows:
I certify that in conformity with the second section of the Act of February 3 rd 1853 Phebe Perham Widow of Ezekiel Perham who was a private in the Revolutionary War is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Ninety six dollars per annum commencing on the 3 rd day of February 1853 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 30 th day of September One thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
R McClellan Secretary of the Interior. Examined and counter signed L D Waldo Commissioner of Pensions. Filing on said Certificate of Pension.
Payment to be made at Albany by Thoms W Alcott Esq agent for the  paying Pensions in the agency of Albany. Payable on the 4 th day of September and 4 th of March. Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensions under the Act of February 3 rd 1853 Page Vol A. - H. E. Robinson clerk.
That she has not intermarried but continues the Widow of the above mentioned Ezekiel Perham, and that she now resides in the Town of Hanover and County and

7 State of said and has resided there for the space of eight years last past and that previous thereto she resided in the town of Perysburgh, County of Cattaraugus and State of said. She further states that she was married to the said Ezekiel Perham in Athens, County of Windham State of Vermont on the 15 th day of September A.D. 1817 as is more fully shown by a copy certified copy of her family record which is herunto attached
She further says that she has not received or made application for a Bounty Land warrant. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she is entitled under the Act of March 3 rd 1855. And she hereby appoints and constitutes A.B. Brower of Nashville, County of Chautauqua and State of New York her Attorney to prosecute her Claim and procure her warrant hereby Authorizing and empowering her said Attorney to obtain from the proper authorities at Washington City D.C. or else- where certified copies of any Army records or doc- uments in which the services of the said Ezekiel Perham may be recorded and to procure any and all other evidence that may be necessary to establish her claim as fully as she might or could do if personally present and revoking and countermanding all other Authority that may have been given for the above specified purpose
Witness my
C.B. Brower
Phebe her X Perham mark
Sworn to and subscribed and acknowledged before me the day and year first above written. And on the same day personally appeared before me Jonathan Coates and Christopher B. Brown residents of Nashville in the County of Chautauqua and State of said to me known as credible witnesses who being duly sworn according to law declare that they are personally acquainted

with the aforesaid Phebe Perham who has made oath and made and subscribed the foregoing declaration by making her mark thereto. that they were present and saw her make her mark to her name to said declaration and that from their personal acquaintance with her they believe that she is the identical person named in the foregoing copy of an Original Certificate. And further declare that in consequence of debility, infirmity and old age that said Phebe Perham is unable to write her name. And they further swear that they are disinterested in her claim
Christopher B Brown Jonathan Carter
Sworn to and subscribed before me and I certify that the aforesaid Phebe Perham in consequence of debility, infirmity and old age is unable to write her name. And further that I am not interested in the claim or concerned in its prosecution. And I believe that the Claimant is the person she represents herself to be. Dated 16 th day of April 1855 Peter R Allen Justice of the Peace State of The erasure on the 29 line on the first page of the word (ing) also on the 7 line on the 2 nd page of the word (copy) and the interlineation of the words (the - ments) between the 28 and 29 lines on 1 st page and the word (mark her) between the 3 rd and 4 th lines on page 3 were made before signing
Dated 16 April 1855 Peter R Allen Justice of the Peace State of New York } Chautauqua County }
I R. A. Green clerk of the County Court for and for the County and State above named do hereby certify that Peter R Allen Esq before whom the foregoing affidavits were made and who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State above named duly commissioned and sworn, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and

credit and that his signatures thereto are genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal the day of 17. day of April A.D. 1855 R. D. Shaw Atty

December 5, 1934
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Mr. R. E. Dale Nebraska Historical Library Station A Lincoln, Nebraska
EZEKIEL PERHAM W. 2337 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from pension claim, W. 2337, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Ezekiel Perham.
The date and place of soldier's birth and names of his parents are not shown.
Ezekiel Perham enlisted in February, 1781, place not stated, served as private in Captains Carr's and Hobby's companies, Colonel Michael Jackson's Massachusetts regiment, and was discharged December 18, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 14, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Athens, Windham County, Vermont, and was still living there in 1820 aged fifty-six years.
In 1840, he was residing in Perrysburgh, Cattaraugus County, New York, to which place he had moved to be with his children, their names not designated.
He died April 19, 1843, in Perrysburgh, New York.
Ezekiel Perham married September 15, 1817, in Athens, Windham County, Vermont, Phebe Oaks.
Soldier's widow, Phebe Perham, was allowed pension on her application executed April 7, 1855, at which time she was aged seventy-four years and a resident of Hanover, Chautauqua County, New York. In 1855 she stated that she had lived there eight years and previous thereto lived in Perrysburgh, New York
The only child referred to in the claim was May Perham aged two years in 1820. There are no further family data given.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Official signature of the Magistrate.
Amasa L. Chaffee
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
County of Callaraugus } ss.
I, John W. Stanton Clerk of the County Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Amasa L. Chaffee is a Justice of the Peace in and for Callaraugus County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission is dated on the first day of January 1837 and will expire on the last day of December 1840 and that his signature above written is genuine. I verily believe.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County, the 31st day of March A.D. 1837 .
John W. Stanton Clerk.

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Cattaraugus N.Y. ss.
On this Second day of March 18 40 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Cattaraugus personally appeared Ezekiel Perham of Purslough State N.Y. who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Carr in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Vermont to New York that he came to New York to live with his children
Ezekiel Perham
Sworn and subscribed to before me, } the day and year aforesaid. } Amasa L Chaffee J.P.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
Jonathan Robbins of Purslough being duly sworn deposes that he has been acquainted with Ezekiel Perham for thirty years past & that he knows him to be the person described in the foregoing affidavit. Subscribed & sworn before me this 2 March 18 40  Jonathan Robbins A L Chaffee J.P.

I Certify that Jonathan Robbins who made the oath of identity with him is a man of veracity Purvis March 2. 1840 A. G. Chaplin
County of ... On this ... day of ... before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of ... personally appeared ... who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain ... in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of ... from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District or Territory) of ... where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The follow- ing are his reasons for removing from ... to ... that he came to ... to live with his children. Jonathan Robbins Sworn and subscribed to before me, the day and year aforesaid. A. G. Chaplin J.P.
The oath to be taken before any qualified person who shall administer the same and shall be subject to the same penalties as are provided for in the act "to provide for the payment of pensions to the officers and soldiers of the United States who have been honorably discharged from the service of the United States, and to other purposes." The said qualified person shall be subject to the same penalties as are provided for in the said act, for any wilful misstatement or concealment of the truth in the taking of the said oath, or in any other matter relating to the said application.
I am the undersigned of the County of ... State of ... that in his own handwriting with his right hand that he has been acquainted with Jonathan Robbins for many years and to the best of his knowledge he is a man of veracity in the sense of the act entitled "An act to provide for the payment of pensions to the officers and soldiers of the United States who have been honorably discharged from the service of the United States, and to other purposes." A. G. Chaplin

May 12. 1840
Pension N. 1840 May 6.
E. Perkins Escheat Bureau
Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
perfecting Transfer
for
ack

Persia P.O. N.Y. May 6, 1840
To the Hon J L Edwards
Sir Mr Ezekiel Perham has made application to you department to be transferred from the Vermont agency to the New York and about the first days of March made the necessary information for such transfer he is getting uneasy & wishes me to write you fearing that his application had not reached you if it has not you will please inform me & oblige & if it has reached you we shall expect it in its turn
Respectfully yours &c A L Chaffe

Mar. 26. 1840
J. J. D. (unintelligible)
J Edward Esq Com of Pensions Washington D.C.

Montpelier 20 March 1840
Sir
Ezekiel Perkins under the Act of 10 March 1810 att'd. as per month was last paid 24 Sept. 1839.
Respectfully Yours
A. Clarke
B. Atch Vermont
J. L. Edwards Esq
Care of Perkins
Washington
D.C.

Husband died 19 th April 1893
David Robbins, swears he was present at the wedding
Robert A Robbins. Is a C. P. Titus.
} Know the parties had lived a long time as man and wife.
and identify her as the widow of the person
Act of Credibility — S.C. 7045

Brief in the case of Phebe Perham, widow of Ezekiel Perham Cattaraugus County and State of New York act 3 rd February 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th March 1818 at $8 per month
Marriage proved by David Roberts, who was present and Robert A Norris and Ira C. Titus, who knew the parties to live together for a long time as husband and wife (If for increase.) Witnesses duly certified to be credible. Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
W. G. Wade Esq. Rose, New York Name and residence of Agent
K. G. Giddens Examining Clerk.

May 30. 1853
App d of Phebe Perham widow of Ezekiel Cattaraugus Co
N.Y. m 19
Act 3 d Feby 1853
Rev:
Am d $96 per annum Commencing 3 d Feby. 1853. eeg. evade
Rose
N.Y.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Register

Pension Office Sept. 28/53
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within named pensioner was paid; and, if in your power, the date of his death. Very respectfully Your Off. Servt.
S. Cole For Commr. J. Burt Esqr. { 3 d Auditor, { Present }
(See other side.)

Ezekiel Perham, act 1818, #8. p. m. Died 19 th April 1843. Paid to his death.
J. Burt Auditor.

No 1832
Phebe Perham widow of Ezekiel
Lit. W. G. Wade Aug 11/53 Rh
Rev.
Act 30 Feb. 1853

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Lincoln, Nebr., Nov. 17, 1934
Veterans Bureau, Pension Dept., Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: —
I am writing you for information regarding Bille Mann (Man, Munn ), a Revolutionary. My understanding is that he served from Massachusetts and was pensioned in Vermont. I would like place & date of birth, marriage, death, name of wife or wives and data on descendants mentioned. Is there any mention in any of his pension papers of a daughter Mary (Polly, May, etc.) who married a man named Dewey, perhaps Sylvester Dewey? Also his service.
Also Ezekiel Perham , pensioned in Vermont and probably served in Massachusetts. Same data as above. Is there any mention of a daughter Sarah, who married, first, Josiah Pierce; secondly, — Dunklee?
Thank you. Yours very truly,
Nebraska Historical Library, Station C.
R. E. Dale

JRW
W. 2337:Rev.
July 11, 1904.
Madam:
In reply to your inquiry, you are advised that Ezekiel Perham, aged fifty-four years, residing at Athens, Vermont, applied for pension April 14, 1813. He served as a private in the Massachusetts Line, from February, 1781, to December, 1783, under Captain Carr and Colonel Michael Jackson. Date and place of birth, and residence at date of enlistment are not stated, and no battles are mentioned. His claim was allowed.
He married Phebe Oaks September 15, 1817, at Athens, Vermont, and died April 19, 1843, at Perrysburg, New York. She was pensioned as his widow.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Miss Ethel C. Smith, 344 Washington Street, Boston, Mass.

December 5, 1934
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Mr. R. E. Dale Nebraska Historical Library Station A Lincoln, Nebraska
Bille Mann, S. 18495 Ezekiel Perham, W. 2537 BA-J/MLB
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Bille Mann (Man, Munn) and Ezekiel Perham, both of whom served from Massachusetts and received pensions in Vermont.
Their records are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

July 11, 1904 - Visty to Miss Ethel C. Smith Boston Mass.
1934 Dec. 5 - Dkt. to RE Date - mss
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WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2337
Phoebe Perham
Widow
Ezekiel Perham
Paris. Pres. Wash.
Act Feb. 3. 1853.
Index :—Vol. M. , Page 119
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Mr. [unclear]

Pension Dept, Washington, D. C.
Will you please give me what dates you can of Mr. Ezekiel Pruham's war record.
Mr. Pruham was my great grandfather, and I want to get the date of his birth and of his service in the Rev- olutionary war. I think he was born in Pepperell, Mass. Probably enlisted from there and has had a pension since the war.

Later in life Mr Perham lived in Athens, Vt. I do not know at what time he began having a pension Find it very hard to get any accurate dates on the subject here.
Will you kindly supply such dates as you have any record of, and oblige,
(Miss) Ethel C. Smith.
# 344 Washington St
Boston, Mass.
June 3. 1904.