Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31330, for Zacheus Rich, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Rich, Zachaus
S. 31330
CONTENTS

Lachens Rich.
Long
14 Apr
Correct JH

I Abner Graces of Athol in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawfull age do testify and declare, that on the 14th day of May 1777 I enlisted Luth= =er Rich for the term of three years into Capt. John Bl= =anchard Company as a Sergeant, 6th Worcester Regiment in the Continental Line and have no doubt but he served the full term of his enlistment was with him as his Lieut untill a few days before before Monmouth Battle and knew that he did not return untill his engagement was fulfilled. —
Abner Grace
Worcester ss. April 17th 1815.
Personally appeared the above named Abner Grace to me known to be the truth of the person described in and who made oath to the above declaration before him Subscribed ————— before me
Joseph Davis Justice of Peace

State of Massachusetts - County of Worcester. I, Zacheus Rich a Citizen of the United States, now resident at Philistion in the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on the fourteenth day of May in the year 1777.
_____ served in the land service of the United States on the
To whom it may concern - April 14 th 1818
This is to certify that Zacheus Rich enlisted under the subscription of Capt. Blanchard's Company as a Sergeant on the 14 th day of May 1777 for the term of Three years in the Continental Line of Massachusetts in Col. James Wesson's Regiment, and served the full time of his enlistment.
Abner Grosvenor } List in Capt. Blanchard's Company Col. James Wesson Regt. _____
United States, if any may be of
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this fourteenth day of April

State of Massachusetts - County of Worcester. I Zacheus Rich - a Citizen of the United States, now resident at Phillipston in the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on the fourteenth day of May in the year 1777.
entered and was engaged in the land - service of the United States on the Continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the end of three years
as a Sargeant against the common enemy, without any interrup- tion or absence that I belonged to Captain Blanchard's Company in Colonel Wesson's Regiment on the Massachusetts line
and that I left the service on the 14 th day of May 1780.
and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of
sixty two years
My discharge is not in existence - But my Sargeant's warrant is herewith.
And I hereby relinquish all claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
Zacheus Rich
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this fourteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me, Edward Bangs one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Western District in said State, comprising said County of Worcester the abovenamed Zacheus Rich
and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination du- e by me the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true.
in under my Hand and the Seal of said Court, the day of the date aforesaid.
Edw d Bangs

I Stephen Shepard of Phillipston in the County of Worcester testify that in the Revolutionary war, I served in Capt. William Hudson's company , Col. Det Ballard's Company, Col. Alden's Regiment, Massachusetts Line; that I knew Zacheus Rich served in another brigade (Gen. Learned's) in the same Line; and that I saw him repeatedly while in the service, and have no doubt he served as he has stated within
Worcester ss, April 14. 1818 -
Personally appeared Stephen Shepard and made solemn oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed
Before me, Edward D. Bangs Justice Peace.
Zacheus Rich Phillipston.
Correct Copy H. H. [initials]
Zacheus Rich

Massachusetts
Zachariah Rich, decd, of Worcester (in the State of Mass) who was a Sergeant in the company by Captain Blanchard of the company by Col. Nelson in the Revolution time for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Payton at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of May 1833 and sent to L. M. Loring
Arrears to the 4th of March Pension allowance ending A. J. Stated former payments under act May 20/30 at $96 Per annum, { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Heighman Clerk, Book C. Vol. 2. Page 71

Massachusetts.
Loachus Rich
of Worcester 6. in the State of Massachusetts who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Blanchard of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Wesson in the Massachusetts line, for the term of three years. from ————— 1777 to ————— 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 day of April 1813 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of May 1818 and sent to Hon. Edu. Bangs, Worcester, Mass.
Restored to the Roll on 22 day of June 1850 and notification sent to Mr. Tennison at Worcester Pension commencing on the 1st of January 1828.
Amount due on 4th of Sept. 1850 }
$ 257 06
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. }
May 20. 1850
Rec: Book B. Vol: 2. fol. 78

Yacanus Rich.
N o 735
May 1818
Not filled
Sep 1818

Schedule of the Estate of Zaccheus Rich , of Phillipston in the County of Worcester and State Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of May 1. 1820. viz.
  55 acres of land with the building thereon 215.30 $852. 50 1 Pewee Bason ..12   1 home 30. 00 Sundry articles of broomery & earthen ware & Henries Forks } 2. 00   4 looms 2/15 60. 00 1 Iron kettle, 1 small do. 1 tea kettle 2. 00   4 Year old Cattle .5 20. 00 1 pair andirons 2. 00   3 sucking calves .2 6. 00 Shovel Hongs 1. 00   5 Swine .4 20. 00 1 Warming pan ..50   6 swarms of bees 30 cts 2. 50 3 old tables 3. 00   1 old horn wagon 10. 00 1 case of drawers 3. 00   1 Cart, 1 plough, 1 harrow 15. 00 1 Loom, 1 Iron crane 5. 00   1 Hoe, 1 Iron Bar 2. 00 Old Barrels 1 wash tub 1 old saddle 1. 00   2 Chairs 2 Hay forks 3. 00 9 Chairs @ 50 cts 4. 50   2 pewter platters 1 pewter plate ..75 Total $1045.87 
Zaccheus Rich
As Balance to the above I owe $852. 50
I am a farmer by occupation, but am unable to labour more than half the time, on account of a broken shoulder in years past, the breaking of one of the cords in my knee. My wife aged 66, is feeble unable to labour but very little for 30 years last past confined to her bed at one time for nine years. My daughter Mercy , aged 36, a feeble girl much of the time unable to labour, and under the care of a Physician at times for some years past; a grand child John Turner aged 14, one withered limb, since he was 2 years old of course unable to labour much. This constitutes my family.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court or Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record 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 One Thousand Forty five dollars and eighty seven cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this Tenth day of July 1820.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this tenth day of July 1820, personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, Zaccheus Stick , aged sixty five years, resident in Phillipston 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: viz. In the Regiment commanded by Col. James Wilson, in Capt. John Blanchard's company in the Mass a Line. My original declaration was made at Worcester, on the 11 th day of April 1818 - and the number of my pension certificate is 738;
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.
Zaccheus Stick.
Sworn to and declared, on the tenth day of July, 1820 before the said Court.
Attest, Abijah Bigelow, cler.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record 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 One thousand Forty five dollars and eighty seven cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of July 1820.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Zachary Rich - Act 7. June 1882.
For common  arrears

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
State of Massachusetts } ss. COUNTY OF Worcester
Know all Men by these Presents,
That I, Rebecca Turner of Phillipston in said County & State do hereby authorize, constitute and appoint L. M. Drury of Canandaigua in the State of New York my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute for me and in my behalf, all and singular, claim or claims, I may have against the General Government of the United States, in account of the service of my father Zacharius Rich deceased, in the war of the Revolution; the said power of Attorney to be irrevocable for the space of three years from the within date; and the said L. M. Drury is hereby authorized to take all necessary and proper steps in the prosecution of said claim or claims on my behalf.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 2 d day of November 1852
Oliver Powers S. P. Martha H. Turner
Rebecca Turner (L. S.)
State of Massachusetts } ss. COUNTY OF Worcester
Be it known, That on the Second
day of November A. D. 1852 — before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Rebecca Turner above named, and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, the day and year last above mentioned.
Oliver Powers Justice of the Peace
State of Massachusetts } ss. COUNTY OF Worcester
Joseph Mason Clerk Oliver Powers Esquire is
of the Judicial Courts of the County and State aforesaid do certify, that Oliver Powers Esquire is now, and was at the time of the date of the foregoing, a Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned and qualified to act as such in and for said County; and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal, this fourth day of November 1852.
Jo. Mason Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER, ss.
I, Charles G. Prentiss Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that Zachariah Rich was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $46 per annum,
was a resident of the County of Worcester in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and died in Phillipston, in said County, in the year one thousand eight hundred and
thirty  thirty nine on the eighth day of November that he left no Widow - that he left two  two children only, whose names are Rebekah Tannen and Mary Rich since deceased - and that the said Mary Rich died in said Phillipston on the 26 th day of April , A.D. 1848 , leaving no issue and that said Rebekah Tannen is the only surviving child of the said Zachariah Rich , deceased.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Worcester, this fourth day of November in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- two .
Chas. G. Prentiss , Register.

31 330 Ray INVALID.
File No. 31,330
Zachens Rich Serg Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 341
[Arrangement of 1870.]

James Wilson Esq: Colonel of the Massachusetts Bay Regt, in the service of the United States. To: James Richard Greeting
By Virtue of the Power & authority to me Given, in and the Delegates of the United States of North America, in General Congress Assembled 3d by their Delegates, (Reposing) Special trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Courage, and good Conduct, I constitute and appoint you to be their Regt, in a Col: of Foot, to be called the Massachusetts Bay Regt, in a Regiment, of which James Wilson Esq: Colo: shall be for the defence of the United States: you are therefore Carefully and Diligently to Discharge the Duty of a Col: in said Regt, you are to Obey & follow such Orders and Directions, as you shall from time to time receive from me or other your Superior Officers According to the Rules & Discipline of War in Pursuance of the Trust Reposed in you, for which this shall Be your Sufficient Warrant
Given under my Hand & Seal at Anns this 14 th of May 1777 John Polycarpus Esq:

Brief in the case of Tacher, Rich dee County and State of Meep act June 7 1832
Claim, ( "original" or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
He was pensioned under the Act of 1818, and continued on the Roll by Act of Congress May 20 1830. He was allowed $96. he served over 2 yrs as a Sergeant, $98 was all he was entitled to under the act of 1818. Under the Act of 1832, Sergeants are entitled to $120. The pension is, therefore, increased under '32 to $124, deducting the
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Former payments at $96. per an.
Name and residence of Agent
L. M. Dury Esq Arandauque
Thomas L. Fletcher Examining Clerk.

Washington 29 April 1826. Received from the Pension Office the papers in the case of Zachous Rich, for the purpose of laying before a committee of Congress - which I promise to return if in my power to do so
John L. Sullivan of the H. of R.

852 193.87 45
Impounded in letter to Abiyah Beigelow 17 July 1823

Penna Offic May 19 1883
Map Rolls ack Aug 25 May 20 1830. } Lackey Rich first pennine under 1818 } do what time paid? $90 per an }
Triflett
F. Burt Esq Gaudet
Died 8 th Nov 1839
Paid to his death
18213

Dec. 16. 1852
App. of Zachaus Rich dec. for an allowance under Act 7th June 1832.
Msf. 18/8
For arrears.
J. E. Head. Esq. Counsel of Pleas M c Dermott Canandaigua New York
Washington D.C.
[Large stylized letter O or 0]

Massachusetts.
Zacheus Rich, (Priv.)
Inscribed on the rev.
roll, 28 May 1818 &
dropt 14 Sept. 1820.
8 th Application to be restored, rejected 30 th
Jan. 1826. See letter to
Hon. Ju d Locke H. R.

Massachusetts Zacharias Rich, Serjt 3y: from 1777
1 st Sched. 10 July 1820. Real Estate — $852.00 Personal do — 193.87 Total $ 1.045.87
Indebted — $852.00
Sched: under the act. Mar. 23 & commenced 1 st Jun. 1820.
Personal Property — $155.99 Still in Debt — $200.00
Accounts for the deceased property by sale of Real Estate to John San- derson & Marcy Rich on the 10 th Mar: 1821 for $833. which am t was due to them (their affidavits & certified copies of deeds, within) 1 John of Oxon sold to J s Hale for $82.04, his note

Zacheus Rich, Mass. Rev.
Inscribed on the roll at $8 per month 28 th May 1818. Dropped & claim to restoration rejected. See letter to Hon. J. Lockett H. R. 30 Jan. 1826 — to Hon. J. Davis H. R. 14 th February 1828.
msf
Sept 1818

to that am t were rec d in pay (the note with his name crossed out within) - I had sold for $13 to pay taxes & purchased necessaries for family -
His age 68 y s neither his occupation ability to labor on family are given. -
Your letter to
Abijah L. Bigelow Esq. April 20. 1894 Worcester
Mass.
Oct 1818.

Massachusetts Roll.
Zacheus Rich. 4
Sergeant
Massachusetts Jan 17 - 3 yrs 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 28 th of May 1818 and sent to Hon. Edward Bangs Worcester, Mass.
Arrearages to 4 th Sept r 1818 4 months 2 1/30 $37.60
{Revolutionary claims,} {Act 18th March, 1818,}
not entitled Philipston Worcester Co
Worcester sent September 11. 1818 to Hon. Edward Bangs Worcester, Massachusetts for the to be paid

Mr. Burgess
"Military Pensions"
Z. Rich.
restoring the name of Lachlan Rich to the Pension roll.
no paper

20 th Congress 1 st Session
Congress of the United States In the House of Representatives
March 13, 1828.
On motion of Mr. Locke
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Pensions be directed to inquire into the expediency of restoring Zachary Rich a revolutionary soldier to the pension roll -
Attest. M c Clain Clarke Clerk

Sergt. L. Richs Warrants.

within and for our county of
on the Then and there, in our said Court, to answer unto
To the damage of the said (as he saith) the sum of dollars, which shall then and there be made to appear, with other due damages. And whereas the said saith that the said has not in own hands and possession, goods and estate to the value of dollars aforesaid, which can be come at to be attached ; but has entrusted to, and de- posited in the hands and possession of

Lucius Rich.
Worcester County, Massachusetts.

I, Zacharius Rich of Phillipston, in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and say, that I am the same person mentioned in the Act of Congress, passed on the twentieth day of May, 1830, respecting Revolutionary Pensioners - that I enlisted for the term of three years, on the - day of May, in the year 1777, in the State of Massachusetts, in the Company commanded by Captain John Blanchard, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Nelson, in the line of the State of Massachusetts, on the Continental establishment - and continued to serve in the said corps until the year 1780, when I was discharged from the said service, in West Point, in the State of New York - That I have made several applications for a pension; my last declaration was made December 13th. A.D. 1825, and was sworn to on the same day; the papers accompanying my petition were at that time forwarded to the care of the Hon. John Locke, then a member of Congress - and the case has been since that time left in the care and management of the Hon. John Davis, at present a member of Congress from Worcester South District, Massachusetts. - June 17, 1830. Zacharius Rich
Worcester, ss, June 17, 1830. Then the above named Zacharius Rich personally appeared, and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit, by him subscribed -
Before me, William Farnison, Justice of the peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss.
I, Mijah Bigelow, clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for said County of Worcester, Do certify That William Garrison, Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Worcester, duly commissioned and qualified to take Depositions, and administer Oaths, &c. - that full faith and credit are to be given to all his doings, as such Justice - and that his name, subscribed to the certificate of the oath of Zacheus Rich, on the preceding page, is in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, is hereto affixed, this seventeenth day of June, in the year 1830.
Mijah Bigelow, Clk.

Zachary Rich. — H
See letter to W. Bancroft. — with a similar as to Rich —
See letter to W. Bancroft. — with a similar as to Rich —

Schedule of the Estate of Zacharius Rich, of Phillipston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress of May 1. 1826.
  1 cow $14.00   2 heifer calves @ $4.- pr 8.00   1 horse 29.00   4 pigs @ $3.- pr 12.00   2 stables @ $3.- pr at $1.- 4.00   5 chairs @ 80 cts 4.00   Sundry articles of old household stuff amounting to 7.00   Sundry farming utensils amounting to 8.50   also one cart @ $7.- pr 7.50   4 Barrels Cider @ $1.- 4.00   $98.00 
I Zacharius Rich aforesaid, declare that I have a wife, by name Lydia, aged sixty six, in a very feeble state of health, and has been so twenty years past: she is now confined to her bed; I have one daughter named Mercy, aged 35 years, a grandson aged 18 years, who has a withered limb from his hip to his foot. As to myself I have suffered much by a break and a lame knee. I have no occupation, which I am able to pursue to much effect.
Zacharius Rich.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record 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 ninety eight dollars and cents .
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fourteenth day of March 182 7 .
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this fourteenth day of March 1821, personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, Zacheus Rich , aged sixty six years, resident in Phillipston , 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 the Regiment commanded by Col. James Wilson, in the company commanded by Capt. John Blanchard; I entered the service in May 1777; during my service, I was in the Battle of taking Genl. Burgoyne, and Monmouth Battle; I was discharged in the year 1780. I have received one pension Certificate dated March 18. 1818. No 738.
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.
Zacheus Rich
Sworn to and declared, on the fourteenth day of March , 1821. before the said Court.
Attest,
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record 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 ninety eight dollars. and  cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this fourteenth day of March 1821.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Zacheus Rich.
Hillipiton, Worcester county, Massachusetts.

First Schedule of the property of Isaac Rich, applicant for a pension, as exhibited & sworn to, July 10. 1820, to wit:
   Property Appraised How disposed of     55 acres of land & buildings $852, 50 Sold in March 1821, to John Sanderson & Merce Rich, as by deeds exhibited with accompanying affidavits.   1 horse 30. now on hand; see new schedule -   4 bows 60. one now on hand see new schedule, two others disposed of in support of my family & the 4th sold to John Sanderson see his deposition accompanying this schedule -   4 year old cattle 20. 2 disposed of in support of my family, the others sold to Silas Davis for debt in Nov 1823, see his deposition.   3 sucking calves 6. disposed of in support of my family.   5 Swine 20 eaten up in family   5 Swarms of Bees 2 50 lost and destroyed by worms.   1 Old horse wagon 10 worn out and destroyed, by long usage.   1 cart, 1 plough, 1 harrow, 15 cart & plough & harrow teeth now on hand, harrow worn out. see new schedule.   1 hoe, 1 iron bar 2 worn out, and useless -   2 chains, 2 forks, 3 chains on hand, forks worn out -   2 pewter platters, 1 pewter plate 75 worn out and destroyed.   1 pewter basin 12 worn out and destroyed.   Sundry articles crockery (earthen ware & knives & forks) 2 2 worn out, lost, and destroyed -   1 iron kettle, 1 small doz 1 tea kettle 2 2 on hand, see new schedule the other worn out   1 pair and irons 2 on hand, see new schedule -   Shovel & tongs 1 on hand, see new schedule -   1 warming pan 50 worn out, and of no value.   3 old tables 3. all on hand - see new schedule -   1 case of drawers 3. now on hand. see new schedule.   1 looms, 1 iron crane. 5. worn out and destroyed -   old barrels, 1 wash tub, 1. worn out, lost, and destroyed -   1 old saddle   9 chairs 4 50 7 on hand, see new schedule the other 2 worn out -   Total $ 1045.87  
On reference to my first schedule , on file in the War Office, it will appear that I was then owing debts to the amount of $852.00 - a part of these debts have been since paid by me out of the above mentioned property - but I had not enough to discharge the whole, and am still owing to a considerable amount, which I have no means of satisfying my creditors for.
December 13. 1825.
(Sworn over.)

Schedule of the Personal Estate of Zacheus Rich of Phillipston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Applicant for Pension - to wit Nov: 29 th 1825
  One Horse $25.00   One cow 12.00   Old cart 5.00   1 Pig 3.00   2 Chains 2.33   1 Plough 1.50   2 Kitchen Tables 1.00   1 Lg t . Table 2.50   1 Pot 1 Kettle 1.00   7 Chains 3.50   Shovel & Tongs 0.33   1 pr Andirons 1.50   1 Chest drawers 2.00   1 Set Harrow teeth 1.50   $62.16 
Joseph Peirce Jason Knight
Worcester ss. November 29, 1825. Personally appeared the aforesaid Joseph Peirce and Jason Knight and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Schedule by them subscribed before me Sam l . Cutting Justice of the Peace
I, Zacheus Rich, depose and say, that my family consists of my self, wife and daughter, only. My occupation has been that of a farmer, but I am now too old and infirm to earn a living by my labour - my wife, named Lydia, is 70 years of age, and too old and infirm to earn her living - my daughter, named Mercy, 40 years of age, is rather feeble and infirm, but of tolerable health; my wife and myself live with my said daughter, who is obliged to take about all the care of my wife, by reason of her bodily infirmities and advanced period of life.
Zacheus Rich
(December 13. 1825.
A Copy, Attest Abijah Bigelow, (cl.)

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the Act of the 1st March, 1823.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of WORCESTER, ss.
ON this thirteenth day of December 1825, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas being a Court of Record for the County of Worcester, Zachens Rich resident in Philliston in said County, aged seventy years, who, being first 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 Rich — — — — — enlisted for the term of three years — — — — — on the — — — — — day of May — — — — — in the year 1799 — — — — — in the State of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain John Blanchard , in the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Wesson in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the year 1780 . — — — — — when he was discharged from the said service, in West Point in the State of New York ; that his name has been placed on the Pension List, and dropt therefrom on account of his property. My pension certificate was granted April 16. 1818. and is numbered 733.
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 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, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property:—
(See Schedule annexed)
Zachens Rich
Sworn to, and declared, on the thirteenth day of Decr 1825. 1825 1825, before the Justice of the  above-named Court .
Attest Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
I, Abijah Bigelow , Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the said Court, that the said Zachens Rich 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 Schedule 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 sixty two dollars and sixteen cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this thirteenth day of December , 1825.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

Zaccheus Rich.
Sep 18
The said document of 25 acres of land mentioned in his last schedule.
Worcester county, Mass ts Additional evidence therein furnished, being required from the War- Department, as above.
Return to be made to Abijah Bigelow Worcester Mass.
Just. of Peace
Joseph name

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the Act of the 1st March, 1823.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of WORCESTER, ss.
ON this sixteenth day of June , 1823, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County of Worcester , Zaccheus Rich , — resident in Phillipston , in said County, aged sixty eight years, who, being first 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 Zaccheus Rich , — enlisted for the term of three years — on the — day of May , — in the year 1777 — in the State of Massachusetts , in the Company commanded by Captain John Blanchard , in the Regiment commanded by Colonel James Wilson — in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the year 1780 , being three years — when he was discharged from the said service, in West Point , — in the State of New York — ; that his name has been placed on the Pension List, and dropt therefrom on account of his property. My former pension certificate was granted April 14. 1818 — and is numbered 738.
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 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, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property: — (See Schedule annexed)
Zaccheus Rich.
Sworn to, and declared, on the eighteenth day of June , A. D. 1823, before the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Worcester . — Attest, Abijah Bigelow, Jr.
I, Abijah Bigelow , Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the said Court, that the said Zaccheus Rich 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 Schedule 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 one hundred fifty dollars and ninety nine cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eighteenth day of June , A.D. 1823.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk.

Received of one H. H. Adams
1804 361 198 11 1/2 1/2 29 1/2 120 3 400 3 16 3/4 3
Sept 8.4 1821 Received one Dollar or. fifty Cents October 3rd Received one Dollar Twenty two Cents
1804 1204 361 198 11 1/2 1/2 29 1/2 120 3 400 3 16 3/4 3

Phillipston October 3 rd 1842
Formal notice of Rescued Slave of promise to pay him on order of the Dollars on demand with interest for the sum of [redacted]
one Dollars and four with interest Zacchus Pugh

1566 Princeton November 19 - 1818
For value received I promise to pay Reuben Hale or order the sum of twelve Dollars and four cents on demand with interest Zalmon Phelps

I, Zacharius Rich, do testify and say that when I exhibited my schedule of property, and made my declaration, relative to procuring a pension, before the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Worcester, on the eighteenth day of June, A.D. 1823, I did not state any thing therein concerning the real estate in my possession, at the time of my first application (in July 1820) because I had conveyed away all my right and title to the same, in March, A.D. 1821, as appears by copies of the deeds of conveyance hereto annexed, and did not think that it was necessary for me to make any representation concerning that property, which had been so long since conveyed away by me, - and was wholly ignorant that the Hon. Secretary of War had required any evidence on the subject. Said Rich herewith presents certain depositions, which he hopes will be considered as containing satisfactory evidence, relative to the disposition of the money expressed in said deeds, as the consideration for which said conveyances were made by him. And all the personal property contained in his first schedule, has been disposed, either in payment of debts, previously contracted, - in purchase of articles for supporting his family, or worn out and destroyed by age and long usage, excepting the articles in the schedule herewith presented. - And all the debts which are mentioned in said depositions, as having been paid for me, were discharged with the consideration money expressed in said deeds, and were demands which I merely owed previously to the making of said conveyances. And since I made the application for a pension, in June last, I have disposed of the yoke of oxen, mentioned in my schedule, by a sale of them to Reuben Hall of Princeton, in said County, for a little over sixtytwo dollars, in payment of a debt I owed him, as appears by the two notes hereto annexed - and one of the swine, also named in said schedule, I sold to Charles Bruce of Phillipston, for about thirteen dollars, to pay my taxes, and purchase necessaries for my family.
December 10. 1823.
Zacharius Rich
Worcester ss. On this tenth day of December, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty three, personally appeared in open Court, Zacharius Rich, and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him signed.
Attest. Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

John Sanderson of Peterham in the County of Worcester do testify and say that on the seventeenth day of November in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen did let Zacharias Peak of Phillipston have four hundred dollars to pay for his the said Peak's Land (as he said) and agreed to wait four Yearly Annual payments with annual interest to wit one hundred dollars in one Year with annual interest on the whole and in like manner for the remaining payments. But after waiting until the twenty first of March one thousand eight hundred and twenty I then received one years interest on the whole after which there finding his debts larger than I expected and not being able to obtain any better security I did on the tenth day March one thousand eight hundred and twenty one purchase above forty Acres of his Land, (as he said) for which I gave him up all my demands, except at that time I received a Cow valued at fifteen dollars.  John Sanderson
Worcester p. Dec 5. 1823. John Sanderson, above named, made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed was true - before me,
Lewis Bigelow, Just. Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss.
I Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holding within and for the County of Worcester do certify, that Lewis Bigelow, and Oliver Powers are Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Worcester duly qualified to act in said office, that the certificate of Lewis Bigelow to the oath of the John Sanderson, and of Oliver Powers to the oath of Mary Peak are in their own proper hand writing and that full faith and credit are due to their acts as Justices aforesaid.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of the Court at Leominster this first day of January A.D. 1824.
Abijah Bigelow, cler.
Abijah Bigelow, cler.

I Mercy Rich of lawful age, do testify and say, that on the tenth day of March 1821. Mr Zaccheus Rich of Phillipston in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts was indebted to me in the sum of Four Hundred and thirty three dollars for services rendered to him, and for sums of money I had paid for debts due from him to others. and on the said tenth day of March 1821. I received from him a deed of a piece of land containing about ten acres, with the buildings thereon, which land I received in payment for the said debt of four hundred and thirty three dollars, Mercy Rich
Worcester ss. Phillipston December 8 th 1823. Personally appeared the above named Mercy Rich and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is just and true, — Before me Oliver Powers Justice of the peace

Schedule of the estate of Zacharus Rich, of Phillipston, in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, applicant for a Pension, under the Act of Congress of the first of March, 1823.
  One yoke of Oxen, valued at $50.00   1 Cow, . . . . . 17.00.   1 three year old heifer, . . . . . 14.00   1 yearling. . . . . 7.00   1 horse. . . . . 30.00.   1 old chest of drawers. . . . . 2.00   13 chairs, . . . . . 3.83.   Fire shovel and tongs, . . . . . 1.00.   1 plow, . . . . . 3.20.   1 old harrow, . . . . . 0.80.   1 cart, . . . . . 10.00.   2 chains, . . . . . 2.50.   2 hors. . . . . 0.66.   2 swine. . . . . 9.00.   1 - 3 1/2 feet cherry table, . . . . . 4.00.   2 kitchen tables, . . . . . 1.00.   $155.99. 
I am still owing debts to more than the amount of $200, which will require a greater amount of property to pay, than I am able to furnish, as the above schedule exhibits.
Zacharus Rich.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I, Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County of Worcester, certify that Artemas Ward Esquire, whose name is affixed to the deeds hereto annexed, is Register of Deeds for said County, duly authorized to make out & to certify all copies of deeds, &c. pertaining to his said office - that his name thereto placed is in his own proper hand writing, & his certificate in usual form. In testimony whereof, I hereto set my name, and affix the seal of the Court of Sessions for said County, 29th day of September, A.D. 1828.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

Schedule of property on my application for a pension, March 14. 1821. Town.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT
I Lachens Rich of Phillipston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts yeoman
in Consideration of four hundred and thirty three dollars paid by Marcy Rich of Phillipston in said County and Commonwealth Spinster
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Marcy Rich her Heirs and Assigns, a certain tract of land lying in the northerly part of Phillipston bounded as follows beginning at the southeast corner of my dwelling house then by the town road north to land of Ebenezer Knight then westerly by land of said Knight to a corner of the Gole farm then southerly by said Gole's land to a corner then southeasterly by said Gole's land to the corner of John Sandersons land then by land of said Sanderson easterly to the first mentioned corner containing ten acres more or less together with the buildings standing on the same.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said Marcy Rich her Heirs, and Assigns, to her & their Use and Behoof forever.
AND I do, for myself my Heirs, Executors and Administrators, covenant with the said Marcy Rich her Heirs and Assigns,
That I am lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises ; That they are free of all Incumbrances ;
That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Marcy Rich
AND that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Marcy Rich her Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said Lachens Rich together with Lydia Rich my wife in token of her relinquishing the right of Dower in said premises,
have hereunto set our Hands and Seals this tenth Day of March in the year of our LORD One thousand eight hundred and twenty one
Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of us. Joseph Pierce Ephraim Turner
Lachens Rich (seal) Lydia X Rich (seal) mark
Worcester ss. March 10th 1821 Then the above named Lachens Rich acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and deed before me,
Joseph Pierce
Just. of Peace

Rec d March 13. 1821. Cont. & Exam d P r O. Fiske Reg d
The foregoing is a true copy of Record, Recorded in the Registry of Book 223 Page 251.
Attest A. B. Ward, Reg d

deed of property on my application for a pension, March 14. 1821. To wit: —
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT
I Zachaus Rich of Phillipston in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts yeoman
in Consideration of four hundred and seventeen dollars paid by John Sanderson of Petersham in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid Gentleman
the Receipt whereof do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said
John Sanderson his
Heirs and Assigns, a certain tract of land lying in the
northerly part of Phillipston bounded as follows. Beginning at the northwest corner at a stake and stones on the town road thence south by said road to stake and stones near the School house thence southeasterly by land of Thatcher Rich to a pine tree thence east by Ezra Turners land to a town road leading to Temple- ton then easterly on said road to Ezra Turners corner then north by land of Ezra Turner to Abraham Seavers line then westerly by said Seavers line to the first mentioned corner. — Also one other tract of land lying on the west side of the town road beginning at the southeast corner of my dwelling house then south on the line of said road to the School house then west to the line of the Cole farm thence on said line northwesterly until you strike a parallel line with the south end of my house and the first mentioned corner containing forty eight acres be the same more or less.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said
John Sanderson
his
Heirs, and Assigns, to his and their
Use and Behoof forever.
AND I do, for my self, my Heirs, Executors and Administrators, covenant with the said
John Sanderson his
Heirs and Assigns,
That I am lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises ; That they are free of all Incum- brances ;
That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said
John Sanderson
AND that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said
John Sanderson
his
Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said Zachaus Rich and Lydia Rich my beloved wife in token of her relinquishment of her right of dower in said premises
have hereunto set our Hands and Seals this tenth Day of March in the year of our LORD One thousand eight hundred and twenty one
Signed, Sealed and delivered in presence of us.
Joseph Pierce Ephraim Turner
}
Zachaus Rich (Seal) Lydia Rich (Seal)
Worcester ss. March 10 th 1821 Then the above named Zachaus Rich acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and deed before me,
Joseph Pierce
{ Just. of Peace

Rec d . March 13. 1891 Ent d & Exam d by W. Fiske Reg d .
The foregoing is a true Copy of Record, Recorded in the Registry of Deeds Book 223 Page 252
Attest C. H. Ward, Reg d .
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Schedule of property on my application for a pension, March 14. 1821. Towns.
One cow, $14. now on hand. 2 heifer calves, $8. one of them sold to Elijah Gould, Esq. in March or April, 1823. toward a debt I then owed him. One horse, $29. now on hand. 4 pigs, $12 - two of them killed, and eaten in my family, the other two now on hand. 2 tables $4 - now on hand - 6 chairs, $4 - now on hand - Sundry articles of household stuff, amount- ing to $7. now on hand, and much worn. Sundry farming utensils, amounting to $8.50 - mostly on hand, very much worn. Also one cart $7.50 - now on hand. 4 barrels cider, $13. - used up by my family - All amounting to $98.
The above is the whole amount of property as exhibited in my first Schedule, and has been disposed of as above accounted for.
My family consists of myself, wife, and child. My occupation has been that of a farmer, but I am now able to labour but little. My wife's name is Lydia, aged 68 years, a very weakly woman, and unable to work any of consequence. My daughter's name is Mary, aged 38 years, is not very healthy, but is well enough to labour in our family, and contribute, in some degree, towards our maintenance.

these notes, with the interest, were the considered = from formalities, the deed of the Rich to John Sam = derson was given as referred to in the annexed deposition, and the copy of the deed is annexed to this my deposition. Attest for the money debt of said L. Rich.
Pottersham November the 18 19, Formalities received of promise to pay John Saunders the sum of one hundred Dollars within one year from the date with interest till paid as witness my hand Mercy Rich
John Saunders  Ebenezer Turner
Pottersham November 17 19 19 Formalities received of promise to pay John Saunders the sum of one hundred Dollars within four years from the date with interest till paid as witness my hand Mercy Rich
John Saunders  Ebenezer Turner
Pottersham November 17 19 19 Formalities received of promise to pay John Saunders the sum of one hundred Dollars within four years from the date with interest till paid as witness my hand Mercy Rich
John Saunders  Ebenezer Turner
Pottersham November 17 19 19 Formalities received of promise to pay John Saunders the sum of one hundred Dollars within four years from the date with interest till paid as witness my hand Attest Mercy Rich
John Saunders  Ebenezer Turner
all by the Rich

1020 March 21 st Recd the first year Interest - $6.00 1921 March 10 th The Palau Value at System Dollars - - - - -
Yashica Fish Dr & Surmer Notes Phillipston
1020 March 21 Recd the first year Interest - $6.00
1020 March 21 st Recd the first year Interest - $6.00
1020 March 21 st Recd the first year Interest - $6.00

I John Sanderson of Wrentham in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawful age do hereby and say that Lachnus Nick of in said County said Phillipsburg was indebted to me for the sum of Four Hundred fifty five dollars & nine cents for which the said Lachnus Nick gave me a deed of Forty eight Acres of land to the same more or less. I also received of said Nick one loan valued at fifteen dollars, which is to be deducted from the above sum, and the remainder paid said Nick for the above mentioned loan, and I further say, after keeping the land in my hands from the 10th day of March 1921 until the first day of January 1925 I sold the same piece of land to John Furrier, for the same sum, and no more, which sum is Four Hundred Forty Dollars & Nine Cents. I further say that I have been acquainted with Mr. Nick, and his circumstances, for a number of years & I surely believe him to be within the provisions of the superior law of Massachusetts — and further the deponent saith not — John Sanderson
Worcester ss December 9th 1925 — Then John Sanderson above named personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me Joseph Purvis Justice of the Peace

Know all men by these presents, that I Zacharus Rich of Phillipston in the county of Worcester and commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman in consideration of four hundred and thirty three dollars paid by Marcy Rich of Phillipston in said county and commonwealth Spinster the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Marcy Rich her Heirs and Assigns, a certain tract of land lying in the Northerly part of Phillipston, bounded as follows, beginning at the Southeast corner of my dwelling house, then by the town road North to land of Ebenezer Knight, then Westerly by land of said Knight to a corner of the Cole farm, then Southerly by said Cole's land to a corner, then Southeasterly by said Cole's land to the corner of John Sanderson's land, then by land of said Sanderson Easterly to the first mentioned corner, containing ten acres, more or less, together with the buildings standing on the same — To have and to hold the afore-granted Premises to the said Marcy Rich her Heirs and Assigns, to her and their use and behoof forever. And I do, for myself, my Heirs, Executors and Administrators covenant with the said Marcy Rich her Heirs and Assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore-granted Premises, that they are free of all Incumbrances, that I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Marcy Rich. And that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Marcy her Heirs and Assigns forever, against the the lawful claims and demands of all persons. — In witness whereof I the said Zacharus Rich, together with Lydia Rich my wife in token of her relinquishing the right of dower in said premises have hereunto set our hands and seals this tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one. —
Signed, Sealed, & delivered, in presence of us. — {
Zacharus Rich (seal) Lydia Rich (seal)
Joseph Pierce — } Worcester ss. March 10 th 1821. Then the above- Ephraim Turner } named Zacharus Rich acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and Deed, before me. —
Joseph Pierce Just. of Peace. —
Rec d March 13 th 1821. Entd. & Exam d Pr C. Fiske Reg t
The above is a true copy of Record as Recorded in the Registry of Deeds Book 223. Page 251. — Attest H. H. Ward, Reg t

Know all Men by these presents, that I Zacheus Rich of Phillipston in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman, in consideration of four hundred and seventeen dollars paid by John Sanderson of Petersham in the County, and Commonwealth aforesaid Gentleman, the Receipt whereof do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said John Sanderson his Heirs and Assigns, a certain tract of land lying in the Northerly part of Phillipston, bounded as follows, beginning at the Northwest corner at a stake and stones on the town road, thence South by said road to stake and stones near the School house, thence Southeasterly by land of Thatcher Rich to a pine tree, thence East by Ezra Turner's land to a town road leading to Templeton, then Easterly on said road to Ezra Turner's corner, then North by land of Ezra Turner to Abraham Seaver's line, then Westerly by said Seaver's line to the first mentioned corner, Also one other tract of land lying on the West side of the town road, beginning at the Southeast corner of my dwelling house, then South on the line of said road to the School house, then West to the line of the bore farm, thence on said line Northwesterly until you strike a parallel line with the South end of my house, and the first mentioned corner, containing forty eight acres be the same more or less. — I have and to hold the above-granted Premises to the said John Sanderson, his Heirs and Assigns to his and their use and behoof forever. And I do, for myself, my Heirs, Executors and Administrators, covenant with the said John Sanderson his Heirs and Assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the above-granted Premises, that they are free of all Incumbrances, that I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said John Sanderson and that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said John his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. — In witness whereof I the said Zacheus Rich and Lydia Rich my beloved wife in token of her relinquishment of her right of dower in said premises, have hereunto set our hands and seals this tenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one. — Zacheus Rich (seal) Lydia Rich (seal) mark
Signed, Sealed, & delivered in presence of us. — Worcester ss. March 10 1821. Then the above-named Zacheus Rich acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and Deed before me — Joseph Pierce Just. of Peace —

Rec d March 13 th 1821. Entd. & Exam d P. O. Fiske Reg d
The fore-going is a true copy of Record as Recorded in the Registry of Deeds Book 223 Page 252. — Attest J. B. Ward, Reg r .

Rich to Rich Sanderson
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I Mary Kirk of Phillipston in this county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, single woman, of lawful age testify and say that Larkins Kirk of said Phillipston, my father on the tenth day of March A.D. 1821 gave me a Deed of a certain piece of land situated in the northerly part of Phillipston containing Ten acres more or less and for said land I paid my father a valuable consideration by giving my note to Dea. James Stone, for the sum of Twenty nine Dollars and fifty seven cents; to Samuel Cutting for the sum of Seventy seven Dollars and fifty two cents and a Note to Ephraim Turner on which is now due the sum of fifty eight Dollars and forty nine cents and the residue my father was indebted to me, for services rendered in the family from the time I became of age until the date of the Deed, being the time of more than sixteen years - and further that my Mother is now and always has been a feeble woman and unable to endure much fatigue and that my father is now old and infirm and in reduced circumstances, that said land was the residue of his real estate which he owned, after the amount Deeded by him to Mr John Sanderson to satisfy a debt which my father owed him - and further your Deponent saith not -
Mary Kirk
Worster ss November 29th 1825. Then Mary Kirk above named personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the above deposition, and I certify said Mary is a credible Witness. Before me Sam. Cutting Justice of the Peace

Lachens Rich  307
Phillipston - Massachusetts.
Documents, accompanying his application for restora= =tion to the pension roll. -
Hon. J. Locke, H. R.
Hon. J. Locke, H. R. rec d Jan. 25: 1826.

I Joseph Pease of Houlton in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Esquire, of lawful age testify and say that I being called upon by Mr Lachens Rich of Phillipsburg to appraise what property he was in possession of for the purpose of making application for a Pension, did together with Mr Aaron Knight appraise the same; and also the price of land sold by him to his daughter Mercy Rich by Deed dated March 10 th 1821 said land we appraised at the sum of Three Hundred Dollars and no more and I hereby believe that said Mercy gave a full & complete consideration for the same; and further that said Lachens Rich is old and infirm and in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the bounty of the Government - and further your Deponent with not- Joseph Pease
Wovisita 18 November 29 th 1825. Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Pease, Esquire and made oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition and I certify said Joseph Pease is a credible witness Samuel Cutting, Justice of the Peace

I, Jason Knight of Phillipston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts the Groom of lawful age testify and say that being called upon by Mr. Jeremiah Rich to appraise what property he had for the purpose of making Application for a Pension and did appraise it and also did with Joseph Pease Esq. appraise the sum of land sold by said Rich to his daughter Mary Rich, at the sum of Three Hundred Dollars and having been acquainted with Mr. Rich from my youth believe said Mary gave her father a full consideration for the same and that said Jeremiah is now old and infirm and in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the Bounty of Government - and further with not -
Jason Knight
Worcester ss November 29th 1825. Then personally appeared the above named Jason Knight and oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition and I certify said Knight is a credible witness. Samuel Cushing, Justice of the Peace

I, Ephraim Turner of Phillipston in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Gentlemen of lawful age testify and say that Larkins Pirk of said Phillipston is now indebted to me in the sum of fifty eight Dollars and forty nine cents, being the amount due me on a Note given by him to me dated March 19 th 1821 the said note being in consideration of Goods and Merchandise sold him for the use of himself and family from my store in Royalston - further that I have been from my youth acquainted with Larkins Pirk and his circumstances and that he is now reduced and old and infirm; and in my opinion his Daughter Mary Pirk gave him in consideration of the which said Larkins gave to her dated March 18 th 1821 a full and complete consideration for the same and more than it is worth by the amount settled by her of his Debts and the amount due her from him for services rendered by her to his family - and further with not -
Ephraim Turner
Worcester ss November 29 th 1825 Then personally appeared me known named Ephraim Turner and made oath to the truth of the aforesaid Deposition and I certify said Turner is a credible Witness Before me Saml Cutting Justice of the Peace

I Samuel Cutting of Templeton in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age testifyeth that at the decease of Mr Benjamin Read of said Templeton Mr Zacharias Rich was indebted to said Read in about the sum of Seventy seven Dollars, it being as I believe from the Books of said Read in my possession for leather furnished said Rich for the use of himself and family for a long course of years, for which debt interest his Daughter Mary Rich is accountable to me, being Administrator on the Estate of Mr Read deceased further that I have for many years been acquainted with said Rich, that he is now in reduced circumstances that his wife Mrs Rich is now and has been a very feeble woman, that he is old and infirm and being present at the appraisal of the land purchased of him by his Daughter Mary Rich made by Joseph Paine and Aaron Knight on the 29th of November last past do verily believe said Appraisal to be as much as said Land is worth and more than I would give for the same  Sam l Cutting
Worcester, p. December 13. 1825. Then Samuel Cutting Esquire, above named, personally appeared, and made oaths to the truth of the foregoing deposition, and I certify that the said Cutting is a Counselor at Law, and a credible witness.
William Garrison, Justice of the Peace.

I Silas Davis of Princeton in the County of Worcester Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby certify and say that sometime in the month of November in the year of our Lord 1823 I purchased a parcel of land of Mr. Isaac Hild of Phillipston in said County, for which I paid him by giving up a note then in my possession belonging to my father in Law Mr. Stephen Hale, and further with not Silas Davis
Worcester ss Dec 12 th 1825 Then the above named Silas Davis personally appeared before me and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed, before me and certify said Davis is a credible witness
Sam l Cutting Justice of Peace
to record

I Theodore Jones of et al in the County of Worcester, Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawfull age, testify & say that Mary Rich of Phillipston in the County aforesaid, stands indebted to me in & for the sum of thirty four dollars & fifty cents, for which I hold a Note by her subscribed - which was given for a debt due to me from her Father. Macchus Rich of Phillipston aforesaid, & further the Defendant saith not.
Theodore Jones
Worcester ss Dec r 2. 1825 Then the above named Theodore Jones personally appeared and acknowledged the above action by him subscribed to him upon me
Joseph Pierce Justice of the Peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss. I, Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the judicial courts, within and for said county of Worcester, do certify, that Joseph Pease, Samuel Cutting, and William Garrison, Esquires, are Justices of the peace, within and for said county, duly qualified & authorized to act as such Justices - that full faith and credit are, and ought, to be given to all their doings, as such Justices - and that their signatures to the affidavits hereto annexed are in their own proper hand writing.
And I further certify, that Artemas Ward, Esquire, is Register of Deeds for said county, duly qualified to record deeds, &c. and certify copies thereof, as such Register - that full faith and credit are, and ought, to be given to all his doings, as such Register, and that his name, as affixed to the copies of the deeds hereto annexed, is in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony of all which, I hereunto set my hand, and affix the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said county, this twentieth day of December, in the year of our Lord 1825.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

65 J. Riche & others
Da - 28 - 1825
Ref to Com ee Mil. Pensions
1st April 1826
Report ag t to lie - see report Alex. McNeil
Provided for by Gen Bill.
23rd Jany 1826
Davis 5. Pensions

To the Honourable Senators and House of Repre- sentatives of the United States, in Congress Assembled.
The Memorial and Petition of the subscribers, Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution, or the Continental establishment, humbly show — That at the time of our receiving our pay at the close of the Revolution in the paper of the Gov- ernment which then was, we trusted that the same would seasonably be made good, so as to meet our exigencies, but that in this we were greatly dis- appointed; for seven long years elapsed before any permanent Treasury or resources were in Opera- tion for the redemption of the same. In the mean time your Memorialists were obliged to dispose of the said paper at one eighth of its nominal value, for the subsistence of themselves and Families, and then to help make good the same to those who then held it. This we are sensible arose from the state of things at that time, but was nevertheless not less ruinous to your said Memorialists nor unavoidable on their part.
Your Memorialists had long hoped after the Country had emerged from a low state, to that of wealth and resources, the Government would consider the equita- ble claims of those who had fought the battles of their Country, and in expectation of realizing the same, we perceived the Congress March 18th 1818 made provision by law for the relief of Officers Soldiers and Seamen of the Revolutionary Army & Navy! This Act (however erroneous your Memori- alists might be) we verily thought embraced with- out distinction all who served for the time men- tioned in same, how sadly then were they disapp- ointed in finding by the Explanatory Act of May 1820 that many worthy Officers and Soldiers were to be stricken from the Pension list, while others not more deserving — Sumner

as Soldiers nor Prudent and frugal as citizens were to be continued, thereby living on the Public Treasury much better than many of the others on their poor private fortunes. —
Suffer your Memorialists respectfully to ask why must these things be? must those who have borne the struggle of the Revolution in Arms and suffered the loss of Property so many years and by the dearest economy saved a little, be degraded below the lowest of our fellow Citizens. Suffer us to ask what would be the effect should our Country give another call on her Citizens similar to that in the Revolution? would men be willing to expose their all on their own expenses, in Effect! — Would Washington, could he arise from the Grave Say, part of my Army shall be remunerated for their sacrifices, and part neglected? — But we forbear — We have only humbly to petition that your Honours would grant us such Equitable consi- derations on the Pension List as the nature of the case requires. — And as in duty bound they will ever Pray —
Zachariah Root Joseph Root Earl Cutting

14 Lachanas Rich.
Additional evidence.

April 3 rd A.D. 1826.
I know all men by these Presents, that I Ephraim Turner of Phillipston Ms, of lawful age, do testify and say, or give in deposition, that Mercy Rich, daughter of Zaccheus Rich , of Phillipston Ms, Applicant for enrolment, was one of the Soldiers of the Revolution, entitled to a pension, received of her Father a Deed of Land, valued at 4 or 5 hundred Dollars, in consideration for her services, rendered in the family, that said Mercy Rich, paid, on the contract, for the land, in money as per schedule, heretofore sent forward. and that I do know, and am willing to depose, and do, that there was no sequestering of property, to the end, that the aforesaid Zaccheus , might obtain a pension.
Ephraim Turner
Attest. Mass. April 3 rd 1826. Then the aforesaid Ephraim Turner, in person, made oath to the above deposition before me.
Joseph Loring Jr.
doings as such justices; and that the signatures of the said justices to the certificates hereto annexed are in their own proper hand writing. In witness whereof, the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, is hereto affixed this seventh day of April, anno Domini 1826.
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.

April 3 rd A.D. 1826.
I know all men by these presents, that I Joseph Peirce of Athol, Co. Worcester, & State of Mass. of lawful age, do testify & say, or give, in deposition, that Mercy Peirce, daughter of Jacobus Peirce of Phillipston Ms. - applicant for enrolment, as one of the soldiers of the Revolution, entitled to a pension, the said Jacobus Peirce, her father, gave her a deed of land valued at 4 or 5 hundred Dollars, in consideration for her services, rendered in the family faithfully, until the date of said Deed, when she was 42 years old. that the whole care, of woman's help & labor, devolved upon her, her mother, being unable to perform the same - and that I am knowing, there is no fraud, in the case. Joseph Peirce J G
That Mass April 4 th 1826 Then the aforesaid Joseph Peirce Esq r , in person made oath to the above deposition before me — Theodore Jones. Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss. I, Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, within and for said County of Worcester, do hereby certify that Joseph Peirce and Theodore Jones, Esquires, are Justices of the Peace within and for said County of Worcester, duly qualified to act as such Justices, under the authority of this State - that full faith and credit are to be given to all their acts and doings as such Justices; and that the signatures of the said Justices to the certificates hereto annexed are in their own proper hand writing. In witness whereof, the seal of the Court of Sessions on pleas for said County, is hereto affixed this seventh day of April, anno Domini 1826. Abijah Bigelow, Clerk

To J. L. Edwards, Esq. or other officers in the Department of War, at Washington, as connected with the pension office.
Sir,
I herewith present you the case of Zachaus Rich, in a new draft, on his application for restoration to the pension roll. I have endeavored to put the case into such a shape, as shall not leave it liable to the objections heretofore brought up, against the allowance of his claim - If any new difficulties arise, on their inspection, it will be the desire of the applicant to have an opportunity to furnish evidence which shall obviate them - He now offers a new declaration, and schedule of the little personal property in his possession - also a copy of his first schedule, with the manner in which that portion has been disposed of, which does not appear in his new schedule. By this last document it will appear, as well as from the clerk's certificate, that all the property he now has, amounts to but the sum of $62.16. And he can shew that he is now justly owing more than enough to swallow up this little remnant. The deposition of John Sanderson exhibits the principal demand against the applicant, with the evidence in support of it - and the deed of Rich to him accompanies the papers now exhibited - The debt due to Mary Rich is also shewn, by her affidavit; and those which relate to said demand, fully corroborate her testimony, and shew the sale of the remainder of said Zach. Rich's real estate to her, to have been for a valid consideration. And the other depositions in the case, are thought to be such as will fully substantiate his claim - A careful inspection of the whole evidence, now exhibited, we think, must satisfy Government that Mr Rich is fairly

entitled to have his name restored to the pension roll. In all applications of this kind, we agree it is both just and reasonable, that sufficient evidence should be furnished, to satisfy any disinterested person of the equity of the case - and we have no just cause for complaint, when legal evidence is required - In many cases it is a matter of great trouble and expense to procure such evidence, especially in relation to creditors , who live in various and distant sections of the country: and however hard it is for the applicant, in any such case, to be obliged to furnish such evidence, yet it is not considered as the requisition of the servants of the people, but of the law - and therefore we must patiently submit to it. In the case now in question, it is presumed all the requisitions have been complied with: but should we have been so unfortunate as to fail in the production of the necessary evidence, we trust you will give us notice thereof, that we may have the opportunity to procure more testimony, if to be had.
With great respect, I am,
Your obed t servant,
William Garrison.
Worcester, Mass ts }
Dec. 20. 1825. }
Note - It appears from the papers filed, on the first application of Mr. Rich, in the Clerk's office at Worcester, where he made his declaration, under oath , that at that time, viz. in July 1820, he was justly owing debts to various individuals, amounting to $852, which being deducted from his schedule of all the property then in his possession, would leave only $193.87; therefore this fact is, of itself, sufficient to show that he has not disposed of his property with any fraudulent intention, it having since gone to pay his old debts, and enable

him to keep his family together - He and his wife being now too old and infirm to earn their own living, are in a considerable degree dependent on their daughter, with whom they live, for the means of subsistence, and without some aid from government, must soon rely upon the town for support.
W. Garrison

Zacharias Rich was placed on the Insured list but stricken off under the requirements of the act of 1820 because he was pos- sessed of property of greater value than allowed by law. That he made subsequent application but was refused on the ground that he had not accounted satisfactorily for 15 acres of land which he conveyed to his daughter. No persisting written con- tract being produced — To obviate this difficulty the new pro- duces the Affidavit of his said daughter who swears that she gave him a full consideration for the land in her notes of hand executed to different persons that the amount presented by affidavit is about $155.55 — From the facts presented, there is no ground to presume that the conveyance to the daughter was made with any fraudulent design to bring himself within the provision of the act of 1820. But in good faith

Restore -
pen: to com: 1 Jan. 1828 at $8 per month. act May 20. 1830.
rec? June 22. 1830

The Hon: John H. Eaton -
Secretary of War -
Sir,
Pursuant to directions from your Department in relation to the case of Zachariah Rich, he has made affidavits to all the facts required in by Mr. Edwards' letter of instructions of the 3 d of June cur. and at his, said Rich's, request, forward the same to you desiring that his certificate may be sent to me, when the same shall have been prepared.
Respectfully, Sir Yours &c.
William Pennison
Worcester, Mass Mafetts
June 17. 1830.

recd 7 July 1828
Hon J. D. [?]
HR
respecting Ladies Rich
Pension
Mr. Edwards

House of Reps Feby 6-
Sir
You have enclosed the letter of Mr Oliver Powers of Phillips to Mass. who is a worthy respectable magistrate of that place desiring information touching the application of Z. Rich for a pension. The letter will fully explain what is wanted. By an early answer you will much oblige me
I have the honor to be your obedt Servt J Davis

✓ m 38,513 P. Lachens Rich dec?
Map Increases 2 yrs Sargeant $120 from 4 March 1831 to 8 Nov r 1839
When he died, Deduct former payments under the contract at $90 p annum paper May 20 1830.
Pay to Rebecca Furn er, surviving child
sent to L td D r ury Esq Anacostia Md

Canandaigua. NY -
Dec 13. 1852.
Sir;
Herewith is presented the application of Zacharius Rich for an allowance under the act of 7 th June 1832.
Rich was a Pensioner under the act of 18 th March 1818. at the rate of $96. per ann.
But it will be seen that he served as a Sergeant in the war. and consequently. he was entitled under the act of 7 th June 1832. to $120. per ann - deducting former payments at $96. per ann
The difference between $96. per ann. and $120. from 4 th March 1831. to the day of his death is the amount now claimed to be due -
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
L. M. Drury
J. C. Head 552 Comm t of Pensions Washington - D.C.