Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19910, for Charles Newcomb, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Newcomb, Charles Jerusha
N. 19910
CONTENTS

8810
Massachusetts.
Charles Newcomb,
of Quincy, in the state of Massach'tts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Crane of the Massach'tts Line, for the term of three years
described on the Roll of Massachusetts.
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13. of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st of April 19, and sent to John Davis, judge Boston, Massachusetts.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1819. - 85.83
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 2 48 "
  10 mo. 18  1819.  } $133.83.    8 4 30     31.   
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }

1239.
Massachusetts.
Jemima Newcomb, widow of Charles Newcomb,
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Sergeant.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
20 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the
18 day of August 1848. and sent to
G. G. Bulfinch Boston Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 118 Vol. 2
Reported

965 Sarah Newcomb
Mass.
out 7 July 38
married in 1786 Died in 1821.
adm
2 yrs hi
sq
No production
S. Leland
Roxbury
Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Norfolk ss. On this 22 nd day of August A.D. 1888, per- sonally appeared before Sherman Leland, Esquire, Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County, found in kind court a resident of Quincy, in said County, aged 71 years, who, be- ing first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1888 en- titled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" -
That she is the widow of Charles Newcomb late of Quincy, in said County, deceased, who was a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, and served, according to the best of her information and belief, five years as a Sergeant in the Continental Army of the Massachusetts Line. One year at New-York, in Canada and at Niagara, under Col. Greaton, commencing about the first of January, 1776, and ending about the first of January 1777. Two years nine months and ten days commencing March 28 th 1777 and ending December 31 st 1779, under Capt. Winslow and Col. Pease. Two months and twenty one days commencing January 1 st 1780 and ending March 21 st of the same year, under Capt. Lillie and Col. Pease. And one year, after March 1 st 1780 under Col. John Pease.
For this service a pension was gran- -ted him under the Act of Congress of the 10 th of March 1818, as a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution; and for a more particular description of the service, and the Official muster whom he served, she respectfully refers to the de- -claration made by him at the time it was granted.
She further declares that to her knowledge she was married to the said Charles

newcomb on the fifteenth day of January in the year Seven- -teen hundred & eighty six ; that her said husband, the aforesaid Charles Newcomb died on the fourteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred & twenty one ; and that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the house, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz; at the time above stated. Jerusha Newcomb
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written by the said Jerusha Newcomb , who by reason of bodily infirmity is unable to attend court to make her deposition before me S. Leland / Probate
I, Jeriah Sabin , of Quincy, County of Norfolk and Common- -wealth of Massachusetts, aged fifty two years, testify and say that the said Charles Newcomb was the father of my wife, and the said Jerusha is her mother, and now lives in Quincy - I further testify and say that the said Charles New- comb was a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 - that he died on the 14 th day of March eighteen hundred and twenty one and that the said Jerusha has remained a widow ever since.
Jeriah Sabin
For the 11 th of August 22 nd 1888. Sworn to and subscribed by the said Jeriah Sabin , who is a credible witness.
Before me S. Leland / Probate
I, Daniel Sabin , of Quincy, County of Norfolk and Common- -wealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy three years, testify and say that I was well acquainted with the said Charles New- comb, who lived in Quincy about sixteen years ago - I am also well acquainted with the said Jerusha Newcomb , who now lives in Quincy - I further testify and say that they commu- -ced house keeping soon after the American Revolution, and lived together as husband and wife in good report until the time of his death - that she has ever since re- -mained a widow - Quincy is a part of the old town of

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss Then the within named William P. Lunt well known to me as one of the Pastors of the first Con- gregational Society in Quincy in said county of Norfolk made oath to the truth of the within certificate by him subscribed before me
September 18 th 1838.
Samuel Brackett Justice of the Peace

This will certify that among the marriages recorded by Rev. Anthony Wibbitt on the Church Records of the First Congregational Church, in Quincy (formerly Braintree) in the County of Norfolk, & State of Massachusetts, - is the following:
"Charles Nement & Jerusha Adams, of Braintree. January the fifteenth, in the year One Thousand, Seven hundred & eighty six"
I, William P. Lunt, do hereby certify that the above 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:
1786.
15 Jan y .
I, William P. Lunt, above named, depose & say: that I hold the office of a Pastor of the First Congregational Church in the County, town, and State aforesaid, & that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Church with the exception above named, as certified by me
Quincy Aug. 18. 1838 - until the time of my resignation - Quincy is a part of the old town -
William P. Lunt (one of the Pastors of the First Congregational Church Quincy, Mass.)

Waintree and they have always lived, in Waintree and Quincy, in my immediate neighborhood.
Saml Savil
Norfolk. August 22 nd 1838. Sworn to and subscribed by the said Samuel Savil, who is a credible witness.
Before me S. H. and J. D. wrote
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Norfolk.
Jonathan H. Cobb, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Norfolk, do hereby certify that the annexed is a true copy of said Court Roll of Probate and that Samuel Brannell is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Norfolk, and that the annexed is a true copy of the papers, are genuine and true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at Norfolk this twenty fifth day of August A.D. 1838.
Jonathan H. Cobb

MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
16 March 1819.
I AM satisfied that the above named, Charles Newcomb by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
M Davis
{ District Judge U. S. Massachusetts Dist.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
affixed.
United States for this District
M Davis
{ Judge of the District Court U. S. Massachusetts District.

MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
Boston June 12 A. D. 1818
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that Charles Newcomb subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying document marked A together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District to be hereunto affixed.
M Davis
} Judge of the District Court U. S. Massachusetts District.

No 388
Charles Newcomb (Private) Cranes Reg. t Mass t Line.
Immediately preceding the 21 st March 1700, served (un) 3 Years. (See discharge)
Aff d 13 th April 1810
Wanted, the Certificate of the Judge, that Applicant, in his belief, is in "reduced circumstances in life, &c."

United States.
Massachusetts District;
Charles Newcomb of Quincy in the county of Norfolk and
District of Massachusetts, a resident citizen of the United States, and applicant for a pension from the United States, under 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, "make oath, that he served as a private soldier and sergeant in the revolutionary war, for upwards of upwards of five years, in manner following. He enlisted in May 1775, in the company commanded by Captain Jacob Gould in the Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Colonel Greighton, and served in said corps eighteen months. Enlisted in the company commanded by Captain Winslow, in the Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Colonel Crane, and served in said corps three years, when he was honorably discharged. Enlisted then in Captain Lillie's company in the same regiment, and served in said corps six months. When his time having expired, he was discharged and is in such reduced circumstances as to require aid from his country. - Charles Newcomb
Massachusetts District ss.
Boston 13. April 1828
Sworn to before me
M c David Dist. Judge Mass. Dist.

Massachusetts - 590.
- Lucilla Newcomb - widow of Charles Newcomb
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar ch 18 th and who died on the 14 th March 1821 of Norfolk in the State of Massachusetts who was a Ser t in the Comp y commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by Colonel in the Mass ts line for 2 years
(Increase)
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 120 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1834
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Oct o 38 and sent to Wand S. Leland Roxbury, Mass ts
Arrears to the 4 th of Sep t $ 300.00 Semi-annual allowance ending  60.00
$ 360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Burdick Clerk Book A Vol. 14 Page 115

Massachusetts - 590.
Jerusha Newcomb, widow of Charles Newcomb, dw? who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th Mar. '18, and who died on the 14 th March 1821 - of Norfolk in the State of Mass ts - who was a P er . in the Com dy command d by Captain  of the Reg t command d by  in the Mass ts line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 80 Dollars - Cents per ann m , to commence on the 14th day of March, 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of Oct r '38, and sent to S. D. Leland Roxbury, Mass ts
Arrears to the 14th of Sept r of 200.00 Semi-annual allowances ending 40.00
$ 240.00
{ Act July 7 } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdine Crk Book A Vol. 1 Page 115

Retarded
11123.
Massachusetts
Jemima Newcomb widow of Charles Newcomb who was a Sergeant in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of Dec. 1843 and sent to Thos. Bulfinch Boston, Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 49.

David C Wick R.D.
19910 WIDOW, &c.
Jan 18 1844 H. W., to Mrs. Hoarley, 1077 Main St. Pa.
File No. 19910
Jemima Newcomb Widow of Charles Newcomb Sergt. Penna.
Act: Feb 2d 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 81
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Continental Mass.
Newcomb, Charles
W. 19910
Discharge certificate

Serg t Charles Newcomb
Discharge from
the 3 Years Service
March 21 st 1780
Charles Newcomb N. 19910
July 3 rd 1789 by James M c Intosh
X

A
July 2 d 1789 Payment received by himself
July 2 d 1789 Discharge from the 3 years service Charles Pencomb (intended) N. 19910

The term of three Years for which Charles Newcomb, (sergeant in the 3 rd Reg t Artillery commanded by Col. John Crane) engaged to serve the United States, being expired He is hereby honorably discharged.
Given under my hand at the Park of Artillery near Morris-town this twenty-first day of March 1780—
By order Genl: Knox
E. Finley Ad Camp

James L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

Boston, Oct. 14. 1843.
J. L. Edward, Esq. Comm: of Pensions.
Sir,
I enclose sundry affidavits of claimants for pensions under the late law of 3 rd March last. You will please send the certifi- cates to me & oblige
Yr obed Serv t
Thos Bulfinch

Payment to be made at — Boston — by T. H. Warren Esq., Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Massachusetts
Issue new certificate Sergt. artillery 2 years 120 00 Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year thereafter. First pay- ment to be made 31st De- cember, 1838
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1 Page 115 by
J. Leland Roxbury Mass.
R. Burdine Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Lucinda Newcomb widow of Charles Newcomb, deceased, who was a Private during the Revolutionary War, and died on the fourteenth day of March 1821 is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of Eighty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Seventh day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

Pawtucket R.I.
Oct. 13 1894
To the Pension Office:-
Will you please be kind enough to look up in your books the name of Lemuel New- comb wife of Charles Newcomb of Bennington, (now Quincy) Massachus

setts, who fought and was also sergeant in the Revolutionary war, under Capt. Nicholas, Col. Quincy Art. Regt.
His first service was in 1775-1776 and was mostly in New York, Pennsylvania and Canada. His wife was a pensioner and died Nov. 17 th 1848.
I am always to find the daughters of the Revolution and want to know if the name of

I enclose herewith as an addendum to my book as a part of the statement I have made for Affili- cation.
Trusting you will let me know at your earliest convenience.
I remain
Yours very truly
Wm. David
#1077 Main Street
W. David
Encl.

4163
J. Newcomb
$120 per acre
Thos Bulfinch Boston Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } ss Norfolk County }
Be it known that on this Sixth day of October 1843 personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County and Commonwealth, Mrs. Jerusha Newcomb a resident of Quincy in the County of Norfolk aged seventy six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of March 1843 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Charles Newcomb who was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, and served as she verily believes as stated by her in her original declaration for a pension under the law of the 7 th July 1838, to which declaration and the papers accompanying the same now on file in the War Department she would refer for a more particular statement of his services for the proof of her marriage identity and the time of her husband's death.
She further declares that she was pensioned under said Act at the rate of One Hundred & Twenty Dollars per annum which amount she received from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 4 th , March, 1841 at the agency in Boston Massachusetts and at the time of her receiving her last payment surrendered the Pension Certificate granted to her under said Act to the Pension Agent at the said City of Boston agreeably to the Rules of the Department.
And this declarant further alleges that she has not intermarried since the decease of her said Husband but is now and ever since has been the Widow of said Charles Newcomb deceased as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed.
And further she saith not.
Jerusha Newcomb

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston October 7. 1813.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Samuel Brackett was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk.
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; 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 whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno H. Dole
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first within written and I certify that the applicant is personally known to me to be the person within described
Before me Lemuel Brackett
Justice of the Peace
Josiah Savil of Quincy in the County of Norfolk of lawful age on oath testify and say that I have been well acquainted with Jennifer Newcomb the applicant named in the within declaration for many years last past. I know that she was the Wife and is now the Widow of Charles Newcomb deceased who was reputed to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War and that she was a pensioner under the law of 7th July 1838 as stated by her
Josiah Savil
Commonwealth of Massachusetts } Norfolk County } 3 d Oct. 6 th 1843.
Then came Josiah Savil who is known to me to be a credible witness and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is strictly true
Before me Lemuel Brackett
Justice of the Peace

Josephus Newcomb
aa
4123
admitted
G. S. Bulfinch Boston Mass

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Norfolk COUNTY, }
On this twenty sixth day of July 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Jemima Newcomb a resident of Quincy in the county of Norfolk aged eighty one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Charles Newcomb who was a resident of Quincy then called Braintree  when he entered the Army and who was a Sergeant in the War of the Revolution , on the Continental Establishment and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid, at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars and cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow. Jemima Newcomb
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me, and year above written, }
In presence of Joshua Lunt Geo. W. Newcomb  Samuel Brackett Justice of the Peace.
I Certify , That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
Samuel Brackett Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Norfolk COUNTY, }
I, Erroll Sampson Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court , of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Brackett is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of said Court, this twenty sixth day of July 1848
Erroll Sampson
CLERK.