Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37269, for Samuel Nichols, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Nass. Navy
Nichols, Samuel
NUMBER _____
NUMBER 1 S. 37269
CONTENTS

Maine 17425
Samuel Nichols,
(Maf) of Hancock Co: in the state of Maine, who was a musician in the regiment commanded by Colonel onboard of the ship Alfred, Capt. Heman line, for the term of 15 months.
Navy Mass
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 5. of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7. of June, 1820 and sent to Robert C. Vose, agent, Augusta, Maine.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1820. $176. Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. } 48 22 months. } 1820. } 224. "
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 14 March, 1818. }
Not entitled
of discontinue Said Notice sent to Mrs. S. Nichols Maine, for Samuel Nichols - No. 1021.

5685.
Samuel Nichols Musician
U. States Ship Alfred
Capt Henman
Jany 1781 to 1782. April 5 th May 1818.
Hancock county, Maine. Service proved by the testimony, on oath, of two persons, certified to be credible witnesses.
Admitted.
Hancock county, Maine.
R C Foss Augusta Maine

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. District of Maine.... Hancock, ss.
On this fifth day of May, 1810, before me the subscriber, the Judge of the Probate Court, in and for said County, personally appears Samuel Nichols , aged Sixty two years, resident in Brooksville, in the said County, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision, 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," That he the said Samuel Nichols, enlisted in Salem in the State of Massachusetts some time in April 1775 in the company commanded by Captain John Winship, Colonel Moxon's Regiment, of the Massachusetts line, that he continued to serve in said Corps until the expiration of eight Months, the period of enlistment. That immediately after the aforesaid service he enlisted again into the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Eyles, Colonel Smith's Regiment, of the Massachusetts line, that he continued to serve in said Corps untill the expiration of three months, the full period of said enlistment, when he was discharged from service, at Prospect Hill in Charles-Town, in the State of Massachusetts. And that he the said Samuel Nichols enlisted into the Naval service of the United States, in May 1777, on board the Schooner Lee,

commanded by Captain Daniel Waters, and on a cruise from Boston captured a Brig and Schooner from Nova Scotia bound to the West Indies, and sent them into Cape Ann. That he continued to serve on board said Schooner until the expiration of six Months, the period of his enlistment, when he was discharged in Boston. That about the Month of February 1708, he the Deponent entered as a Musician on board the United States Ship Alfred , commanded by Captain Nathan Hemenman at Boston. That he continued to serve in the said Ship until she was captured by the British Ships Ariadne and Ceres - carried to Antigua from whence he effected his escape, and returned home, and received pay at Boston from Mr Henderson Naval Agent, for upwards of fourteen months service. That during said cruise the Alfred captured two British Ships laden with Sugar and Rum and carried them into the port of L'Orient in France. And that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Samuel Nichols
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
Job Wilson

I, Job Nelson, Judge of the Probate Court as afore- -said, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Samuel Nichols, did serve, in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common ene- -my, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony ta- -ken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. — Castine May the 5th 1810.
Job Nelson
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hancock Ss. Probate Office May 12. A.D. 1819
I do further certify that it is my opinion that the above named Samuel Nichols is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support. In testimony of all which I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Court of Probate to be affixed the day last aforesaid.
Attest Wm Abbott Reg. Job Nelson Judge of Probate

Samuel Nichols
17425
Sept. 1720
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STATE OF MAINE.
Hancock ss.....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Third Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at Castine within and for the County of Hancock on the Third Tuesday being the twentieth day of March and by adjournment from day to day, on the twenty third day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twentyone, before the Honorable William Crosby and James Campbell Judges of said Court.
ON this twenty third day of March in the year 1820, personally appeared in open court aforesaid
the same proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Circuit, Samuel Nichols aged sixty four years, resident in Brooksville in said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a Mariner Musician in the company commanded by Capt. on board the ship afro- the Regiment commanded by Capt. Nathan Heman in the Navy of the United States on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the fifth day of May A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 17425 was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner 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 18th day of March, 1818: 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; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
Samuel Nichols
Sworn to and declared, on the 23 day of March A. D. 1820. }
BEFORE William Crosby & James Campbell { One of the Judges of the said Court.
Attest Mason Shaw Clerk

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz : Real Estate none
  one yoke cattle (small size) $40.00   2 cows $15 - 3 heifers 10 - 14 - 9 - 2 pigs 85.00   1 chain - shovel - hoe - ax - auger - saw 3.00   Old desk value $3 - chest - 7 chairs 4.75   2 tables - light stand 1.75   Iron hollow ware of the value of four dollars 4.00   Crockery ware value one dollar 1.00   Subbs. barrels & wooden ware value two dollars 2.00   Knives & forks - spoons & sundry small articles not before enumerated of the value of seven dollars 7.00   Iron ware of the value of nine shillings 1.50   Annual income by my labor and the assistance received from my eldest son twenty five dollars $150.00 
Samuel Nichols
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Samuel Nichols who, by occupation am a Mason which I am unable to pursue by reason of debility and being blind with one eye and the other very imperfect by sympathy
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Wife Peggy Nichols 50 Weak constitution   John Nichols 21 Common ability   Jane Nichols 19 Sick & weakly   Lucy Nichols 14 Ditto   Samuel Nichols Junr 11 Common ability   Thomas Nichols 7 Nothing   Abigail Nichols 6 Do   Samuel Nichols  
State of Maine
Hennebec J. Circuit Court of Common Pleas at Eastern March term A.D. 1821.
J. Mason Sheriff clerk of the Circuit Court

Warrant of Common Pleas for the third eastern circuit in the County of Hancock and State of Maine Do hereby certify that it is the opinion of the said Warrant that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is one hundred and fifty dollars.
In testimony whereof. I have hereunto at my hand and affixed the seal of the said Warrant on this twenty ninth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one. Mason Shaw Clerk

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MCS/csl
February 25, 1929
Honorable Walter G. Nichols Ohio Senate Columbus, Ohio
Sir:
In response to your letter of February 21, 1929, I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.37269, it appears that Samuel Nichols was sixty-two years of age and a resident of Brookville, Hancock County, Maine, when he applied for pension, May 5, 1818. The exact date of his birth is not given.
In 1821, he referred to his wife, Peggy, as being fifty years of age. There are no further data on file relative to her.
Samuel Nichols died in 1826.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Maine
Sam l Nichols,
(mar d Miss Alfred)
Aged 67 y rs - a mason - unable to pursue his trade - blind of one eye - the other quite dim. Wife, 52 y rs old - living weekly - 1 daughter 17 y rs of age sick & weak - ly - 1 son 14 y rs old - 1 D. 10 y rs 1 daughter, 9 y rs old -
= Served 15 mos. in 1861. '62 1 st Sched: $150. no land.
Off. 30 Oct. 1821 - Application for restoration, as N. 2 nd Sched. 25 June 1823.
= 2 nd Sched: states change of property - viz: 1 yoke of oxen, 1 cow, 3 Heifers & 6 sheep, killed, or disposed of for use of the fami- ly - eldest daughter dead - now married, & removed away.
= Has 1 cow, $14 - 8 sheep $10 - 2 pigs $2 - etc. in all, $47-25.
M c S. Jenkins, Esq. Castine, Maine."

Restored under Act 1 st March 1823, com g 25 th June 1823. - notification sent July 18 th 1823,
$18, \frac{66}{100} ,

Ohio Senate Columbus
WALTER G. NICKELS 17TH, 18TH, 19TH AND 28TH DISTRICTS NEW PHILADELPHIA
February 21, 1929.
Pension Bureau, Department of Interior, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly furnish me the dates of the birth and death of Samuel Nickels, service Continental Regiment as a musician from Hancock County, Maine, who died in 1826, as under list '35c: also the dates of birth and death of his wife.
Thanking you in advance for this information, I am,
Yours very truly,
W G Nickels
WGN:CWS

1929 Feb. 28 Hon. Walter G. Nickels adv. as birth to death of Samuel Nickels etc. W.C.S.
Rev. Invalid XXXXXXXXXX
File No. 37269 Navy
Samuel Nichols Musician Ship "Alfred" Revolutionary
Act March 18. 1818
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Samuel Larabee of Boston do testify and de- -clare that I am well acquainted with Samuel Nichols of Brooksville in the County of Hancock who has applied for a Pension for his Revolutionary services - That to my cer- -tain knowledge said Nichols entered sometime about the commencement of the year 1781 on board the United States Ship Alfred commanded by Capt. Heman - that about eleven months afterward according to my best recolle- -tion and belief I met with and spoke to S. Nichols at sea I being at that time in a private armed Schooner on a Cruise and said Nichols was then on duty as a Mus- -sician on board the Alfred - after Peace took place I met with S. Nichols again and related over the events of the war among which I remember was that of capturing some rich prizes and bringing them into France - I further testify & say that I have no interest whatever in giving this Deposi- -tion
Samuel Larabee
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hancock ss. Coastwise Sept. 18 - 1819
Then the above named Samuel Larabee personally appeared and made solemn oath before me the undersigned to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed and I the said Justice do hereby certify that the said Samuel Larabee is a credible witness —
Which I attest
Moses L. Judkins Not: Pub & Jus: Pac;

I John Lock of Boston do testify and say that I am well acquainted with Samuel Nichols of Brooksville in the County of Hancock - That to my certain knowledge said Nichols received pay for more than a year service on board the U. States Ship Alfred from Mr Henderson the Naval Agent on the Long Wharf in Boston I was present when the money was paid - Mr Henderson objected to paying at first - we then went to one of the officers of the ship obtained a Certificate and on returning the money was immediately paid - Said Nichols was a musician and I had been previously acquainted with him whilst we were both in the Militia service - and that I have no interest whatever in giving this testimony
John his X Lock mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hancock ss - Contine Sept. 20. 1819
Then the above named John Lock personally appeared and made solemn oath before me the undersigned to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed And I the said Justice do further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said John Lock is a credible witness Which I attest.
Moses S. Jenkins Not: Pub: & Justice of the Peace

Samuel Nichols
2 d Schedule
No. 17.425
Sept r 1920

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the Act of the 1st of March, eighteen hundred and twenty-three.
STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK, ss....At the Supreme Judicial Court begun and and holden at Castine, within and for the County of Hancock, on the twenty fourth day of June and by adjournment thereof from day to day, on the twenty fifth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three before the Honorable Prentiss Mellen Judge of said Court.
ON this twenty fifth day of June in the year 1823, personally appeared in open court aforesaid the same proceeding according to the course of common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said County Samuel Nichols aged Sixty seven years, who, being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress, of the 18th March 1818; and the 1st May, 1820, that he, the said Samuel Nichols enlisted for the term of as a mariner in the capacity of Musician on Board the Ship Alfred commanded by Captain Nathan Heman in the Navy of the United States as is more particular mentioned and described in his original declaration made on the fifth day of May 1818 in the Regiment commanded by colonel  in the company commanded by  captain  on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until he was captured & imprisoned when he was discharged from the said service, in having served on Board in the state of  more than nine months that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property.
And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, 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 18th March, 1818; 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; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family are in fact and in truth as is herein particularly described, also subscribed by me.
That, since the exhibition of my first schedule, the following changes have been made in my property.
   Names of the persons to whom sold. Time of sale. Amount of money, or description of property, received in return.     14 Yoke Cattle 1 Cow - 3 Heifers & 6 Sheep contained in my first Schedule have been killed or expended for my support and that of my family my daughter Jane who died last Winter was under the Physicians care for upwards of two years My eldest son has since married and moved away from me -  
Samuel Nichols
Sworn to and declared, on the twenty fifth day of June A.D. 1823.
Before Prentiss Mellen Chief Justice of the Judges of said Court.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz :
Real Estate I have owned none for more than ten years past
Personal Estate 1 Cow $14 - 8 Sheep $10.40, 2 Hogs @ $2 ea. $28.40
1 Chain, Plow, Hoe, Axe, Auger & Saw 18/ - - - - - 3. -
Old desk $3 ea, Chest & seven Chairs 10/6 - - - - - 4.75
2 Tables & light stand 9/ - - - - - 1.50
Pots kettles and other Iron ware $1 ea - - - - - 4. -
Crockery ware of the value of one dollar - - - - - 1. -
Tables Bells and other wooden ware 12/ - - - - - 2. -
Sundry small Articles including Coffee pot knives & forks &c - - - - - 3. -
Annual Income which I receive from my Children & others may be fairly estimated at fifteen dollars
I have no debts due to me which are not either outlawed or cannot be collected and I am embarrassed by sundry small debts which I am unable to pay. I am totally blind with one eye and can only discern large objects with the other.
Samuel Nichols
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Samuel Nichols who, by occupation am a Mason which I am unable to pursue by reason of great debility and almost total blindness
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Wife Peggy Nichols 53 Weakly Constitution   Lucy Nichols 17 Sick & Weakly   Samuel Nichols Jr 14 Common Ability   Thomas Nichols 10   Abigail Nichols 9  
Samuel Nichols
STATE OF MAINE.
HANCOCK, ss.—I, Ebenezer Poor clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the court, that the said Samuel Nichols did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules 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 forty seven dollars and twenty five cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this twenty seventh day of June .
1823
Ebenezer Poor
Clerk of the Court of the County of Hancock aforesaid.