Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9589, for John Newton, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Newton, John
No. 9589
Abigail
CONTENTS
See N.A. Acc No. 874 No. 050 12 5 Not Half Pay John Newton

set to Mr. Malone May 31. 1839
Order to pay D r July 1838. Letter to Pension Agent & D r Auditor 30 May 1839 Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th Sept 1837 to 4 Sept 1838 Leg l notification D r July 1839.
30,649 Indiana
John Newton of Spencer Co. in the State of Indiana who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Stebbins of the 1 st Regiment by Col. — in the Mass s to be time for six months
on the Bill of Indiana of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum since on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of May 1836 — and sent to H. H. A. Lane, H. H.
Arrears to the 14th of March 1836 $100. Semi-ant. allowance ending 12 Sept. 10 $110.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by H. H. Allison Clerk. Book 6, 2 nd Vol. 7 Page 131

Set 7. a. McFarland
Oct 29/51.
Set 16 May 19 Feb 1832
5.715 Indiana. Madison Abigail Newton widow of John Newton Maj who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 35 Dollars 20
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of July 1851 and sent to
S. S. S. Truluck Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 332 Vol. 3.

Henry A. Talbot, C.K. S.A.
Report to Hon. A. Lane H. A.

The State of Indiana Decatur County 358
On this 10th day of November in the year of our Lord 1835, personally appeared in open court, before the Probate Court of Decatur County in the State of Indiana now sitting John Newton a resident of Decatur County in the State of Indiana, aged Eighty years the 17th day of January last past, who being first duly sworn according to law on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as hereinafter stated vizt that he was drafted in Deerfield Hampshire County in the State of Massachusetts on the 14th day of August 1777 in the Company commanded by Thomas Dickerson and served in person two months & was attached to General Porter's Regiment. That he also was drafted and entered the service of the United States as a Militia man on the 27th May 1778 in the Town of Deerfield in the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts under the command of Thomas Dickerson Captain and served in person for the term of eight months - that he does not recollect any other officers except Colonel Joseph Stebbens.
That he entered the service of the United States as a volunteer some time in March in the year 1775 in the Company of Infantry commanded by Captain Joseph Stebbens & served as Sergeant in said Company. That he marched to the Battle of Lexington but

did not arrive there until after the Battle was over, returned home & was discharged for a short time was gone three weeks - that he entered in the in January in year 1776 as a volunteer in the Company Commanded by Captain Childs and marched to Ticonderoga - remained at Ticonderoga three weeks & was then discharged was gone two months does not recollect any of the officers except Colonel Leonard - That there is no living witness by whom he can prove his services
That he was born in the year 1735 in the month of January 17 th in the Town of Montague in the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts. That he has a record of his age in his Bible now in his possession. That he resided in the Town of Deerfield in the County & State aforesaid - That he resided in said Town until he was about forty years old and then moved to the State of New York in the Town of Bristol in the County of Ontario & remained there say fourteen or fifteen years - & then removed to the State of Indiana - & has remained there since & now lives in the Town of Ft. Owen in Decatur County Ind.
That he has no discharges from his services other than such as are on file in the Pension office with his former declaration - That he had a Commission of Sergeant which is also on file & that he served as Sergeant some time before he received his written Commission. That he is acquainted

with John Kershing & John Lingenfetter who reside in his neighbourhood that he never received but five dollars for his services that he verily believes that he served three years in the service but cannot recollect particularly the services - some towns that he has entirely forgotten - from either old age or a failure of his memory
That hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state
Sworn to & subscribed John Newton the day & year aforesaid
We John Lingenfetter and Lewis reading in the County of Decatur in the State of Indiana hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with John Newton who has subscribed & sworn to the above, that we believe him to be eighty years old last January, that he is reputed & believed to be in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion. John Lingenfetter Lewis Smith Sworn & subscribed the day & year aforesaid
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states, and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that

John Lenganfelber & David Dewitt who signed the preceding certificate are residents of Leicestershire County and are credible persons that this statement is entitled to credit John Lenganfelber Angus C. McCoy Sole Judge of probate
I Henry W. Salbott Clerk of the Leicestershire County Probate Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Newton for a pension
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and the seal of said Court at my office in Greenburgh, this 10 th day of November in the year 1885.
Henry A. Salbott, Ck. P.C. Co.
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Rebute Hn. Hane H

State of Indiana, S Pike County, S.S.
Declaration of Widow.
On this thirteenth day of December 1850, personally appeared before me, the undersigned justice of the Peace within and for said County, Abigail Newton, a resident of the County and State aforesaid, aged eighty-two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain a Pension in right of her said husband, John Newton, deceased. That she is the Widow of John Newton, who was a Private in the Company of Captain under _____ Colonel of the _____ Regiment Volunteer Service of the United States from the State of Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War; that the said John Newton was a Pensioner of the United States. And she further declares that she was married to the said John Newton on the 29th day of January A.D. 1789; that her husband who was a Pensioner as aforesaid died on the 29th day of January September A.D. 1839; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written. Abigail her Newton mark
Abraham P. Root Justice of the Peace.
Be it known that before me, the undersigned justice of the Peace within and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Abigail Newton, and made oath in due form of law; that she is the Widow of John Newton, the identical person, who was a Pensioner, and is now dead, and the identical person to whom a Certificate of Pension was issued, about the year 1833 or 1834; and that he drew a Pension as per

said Certificate until June 7th 1837. That the September draft of 10$ was was not received by him, or any other person on his behalf (20$ being the annual sum of the Pension). And that the said Certificate of Pension of the said John Newton has been lost or de- stroyed. And that due search and inquiry have been made for said Certificate and that it cannot be found. That the deceased Pensioner resided in Spencer County in the State of Indiana for the space of fifteen years, and that previous thereto he resided in the States of Massachusetts, Kentucky and Ohio. That by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory she cannot recollect, nor state positively the length of time her husband served in the war, nor can she remember the names of the Captain and Colonel under whom her husband served, but to the best of her recollection he served in the Rev- olutionary war as a Private Soldier and was the most of the time employed in said service as a Minute man, and was in the Army under General George Washington as a volunteer sol- dier from the State of Massachusetts, and further says not.
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the day and year first above written, Abagail her Newton mark Nathan P. Root Justice of the Peace
I do hereby Certify that by reason of old age and bodily infirmity the said Abagail Newton is unable to attend the Court. Witness my hand and seal the day and year above written
Nathan P. Root Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana, Rush County. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State. Edward Jackson

and Andrew Knight, two respectable Citizens of said County and being by me duly sworn, depose and say, that they are personally acquainted with Abigail Newton, the above applicant, that they have known her for the space of nineteen years last past, that they were acquainted with her husband, John Newton in his lifetime, that he died at the time stated in the above Declaration in St. Omer, Herkauer County, Ind. land: September 20th 1839, that subsequent thereto the said John Newton and the said Abigail Newton lived together as man and wife, and were reputed as such, that since his death the said Abigail Newton has remained unmarried and still is, that she is the Widow and relict of said John Newton and has had Children by said John Newton, and she is now living with her son Calvin Newton, who is also the son of said John Newton deceased. That John Newton, now deceased, was the identical Person who was a Pensioner of the United States, and to whom a Certificate of Pension was issued. And the hereunto a Pension of 20$ per annum for five years. That said John Newton died on the 20th day of September A.D. 1839. And that as they are informed and verily believe, after the death of the said John Newton in Sept 20th 1839, the said Certificate of Pension was mislaid, and is now lost or destroyed that due search and inquiry have been made for said Certificate and that it cannot be found. And said Affiants further say, that they believe the said Abigail Newton was married to the said John Newton at the time and place specified in said Declaration, to wit: at Haverfield, Mass, Jan'y 29th 1789. And that the said John Newton served in the Army as in said Declaration specified, to wit: under Genl Washington as a Volunteer and private Soldier from the State of Massachusetts.

in the Revolutionary war, but the precise time of service they are unable to say, though they have often heard the said Newton speak of the fact of his serving in the war and relating incidents, &c, that he was pensioned as in said Declaration mentioned, to wit: about the year 1833 or 4, that he drew a pension of 20$ per annum, that from the facts and circumstances aforesaid, they know the said Abigail Newton to be the widow of John Newton deceased pensioner as aforesaid, And said affiants further say not.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of December A.D. 1850.
Edward Jackson (Seal) Andrew Seight, (Seal)
Jonathan P. Root, (Seal) Justice of the Peace.
State of Indiana, Rush County, ss. I, Pleasant A. Hackleman, Clerk of the Rush Circuit Court do hereby certify, that Jonathan P. Root, before whom the within and foregoing Declaration and Affidavits were executed and sworn to, is an acting Justice of the Peace duly elected, commissioned and qualified according to law, and that full faith and credit are due his said official act, and that his signature thereto is true and genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, at Rushville this 13th day of December A.D. 1850. H. A. Hackleman. Clerk.

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J. F. J. Trabue Esq.
Washington D. C.

Deerfield August 25 th 1789 These certify that the underwritten persons were at the time specified — according to Law.
John Newton and Abigail Parker January 29 th 1789.
To John Williams Esq. } John Taylor Pastor of the Town Clerk } Ch h of Christ in Deerfield A true Copy of the original Attest John Williams Town Clerk
Town Clerk's Office Deerfield Mass s 24 th June 1851. I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of Marriages in the Book of record of Marriages in the Town of Deerfield and State of Massachusetts. Attest:
Charles Williams Town Clerk
Franklin ss. July 11 th 1851 Personally appeared the above named Charles Williams and made Oath to the truth of the above certificate Before me Phineas Cooms Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin, SS.
I, HENRY CHAPMAN, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Franklin, do certify, that Henry Arms Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the Certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Henry Arms Esq and believe his signature to said Certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth, this eleventh day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one .
Henry Chapman Clerk.

Dearfield Ms 11 July 1851.
S. F. F. Trabue Esq.
Mr Sir
Yours of 8th Inst was duly received, with this you will receive the necessary papers, duly recorded - the fees you sent were sufficient to pay the Justice, Clerk of the Court Hall, and I hope will prove satisfactory
Yrs respectfully Charles Williams

April 16, 1938.
Mrs. Freeman C. Rogers 1112 East 9th Street Pueblo, Colorado.
BA-J/ILL John Newton W. 9589
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Newton, a pensioner of Indiana who died September 20, 1839, whose widow, Abigail, was living in 1851.
The data which follow are found in pension claim, W. 9589, based upon service of John Newton in the Revolutionary War; he was the pensioner cited by you.
John Newton was born January 17, 1755, in Montague, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; the names of his parents are not shown.
While a resident of Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, he volunteered sometime in March 1775, as a private in Captain Joseph Stebbins' Massachusetts company, was called out at the time of the battle of Lexington and served three weeks. He enlisted in January 1776, and served two months in Captain Giles' company, Colonel Leonard's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted August 14, 1777 and served three months in Captain Thomas Dickinson's company, Colonel David Field's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted May 27, 1778, served in Captain Thomas Dickinson's company, Colonel Joseph Stebbins's Massachusetts regiment, was appointed August 15, first sergeant in that company and continued to serve until expiration of eight months.
Note. This was David Leonard
Between the years 1787, and August 30, 1792, John Newton was sergeant in the Deerfield Militia, a part of the time in Captain Thomas W. Dickinson's Company. Elijah and Calvin Newton served from Deerfield during this period also, no relationship to John Newton shown.
John Newton resided in Deerfield, Massachusetts, until he was about forty years of age, then moved Bristol, Ontario County, New York,

where he resided between fourteen and fifteen years, after which he moved to Indiana.
John Newton was allowed pension on his application executed August 11, 1835, at which time he resided in St. Omer, Decatur County, Indiana. The soldier died September 20, or 29, 1839, in said St. Omer.
John Newton married January 29, 1789, in Deerfield, Massachusetts, Abigail Parker; John Tayler, Pastor of the Church of Christ in Deerfield performed the marriage ceremony.
Abigail Newton, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed December 13, 1850, at which time she resided in Rush County, Indiana. She was aged then eighty-two years; the date and place of her birth and the names of her parents are not shown. She lived then with her son, Calvin Newton.
John Newton and his wife had children other than Calvin, the son referred to above, but their names were not designated; children survived their mother, Abigail Newton, who died previous to February 1852. One Mary P. Newton was in Rush County, Indiana, in May 1851, with said Abigail Newton, but no relationship between them was stated.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of Abigail Newton, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following:
Abigail Newton, widow of John Newton, Certificate #5715 Issued July 16, 1851 Rate $35.20 per annum Commenced March 4, 1848 Act of February 2, 1848 Indiana Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

Grandview, Wash.
Apr. 7-1925
Commissioner of Pensions-
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Concerning Revolutionary War Records. - I am desirous of knowing what can be found about:-
John Newton , born in Mass. across the Conn. River from Deerfield, Franklin Co. - in 1755.
I am not quite sure of the time of his death but I think the late 1830's or early 40's.
The family records say that he fought in the Battle of Ticonderoga and also Saratoga.

I am not just sure whether he enlisted from Mass. or New York but as we seem to have it, it was Mass.
If you can give me any in- formation or tell me how I might go about it to trace his service it will be very much appreciated.
I will put forth considerable effort to trace if possible.
Hoping I may receive some thing entitling me to go on with my papers
Yours respectfully,
Grace A. Ehnert
Grandview,
Washington.

MRS. FREEMAN C. ROGERS 1112 EAST NINTH STREET PUEBLO, COLORADO
Adjutant General, War. Dept., Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir. Will you please send me a copy of the service, of John Newton , in the American Revolution .
I find it listed as follows;
Newton John (A. G. 50, 126)
Private, Late of Indiana, d. Sept. 20, 1839. " widow Abigail living, July 16, 1851 Abstracts from Pension Applications and 1/2 pay claims Adj. Generals Office, U. S. War. Dept. Ev. State Troops, State Line. from
Rev. War Records of Virginia by Gains M. Brumbaugh, Vol I. p. 558
(over)

MRS. FREEMAN C. ROGERS 1112 EAST NINTH STREET PUEBLO, COLORADO
Please send record to yours cordially
Olive H. Rogers, (Mrs. Freeman C. Rogers) 1112 E. 9th St., Pueblo, Colorado.
4 Received A. G. O. MAR 21 1938
3 ecp

Rev. #1812 5.
Apr. 2, '38.
Veteran's Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir; Enclosed is a query sent to the Adj. General, who replied that he has very little data on said John Newton, and referred me to your dept., as having custody of pension records. Can you give me information concerning John Newton?
If there is a charge for same will forward check, when

you notify me of the amt. charged.
Very cordially
Olive H. Rogers
Mrs. Freeman C. Rogers, 1112 E. 9th St.,
Pueblo Colo.
encl.

MRS. FREEMAN C. ROGERS 1112 EAST NINTH STREET PUEBLO, COLORADO
Apr. 23, 1938.
A. D. Hiller, Ex. Ass. to the Administrator Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
My Dear Mr. Hiller; Your reply to BA - J. H. L. John Newton W. 9589
received and I have written to the General Accounting Office as you advise.
I wish to express my gratitude for the very complete information which you so graciously sent to me.

(2.)
MRS. FREEMAN C. ROGERS 1112 EAST NINTH STREET PUEBLO, COLORADO
If the following is of any use to you, I am enclosing what I have, from old family records;
John Newton's father was
Levi Newton - 1728-1814. His
Grandfather - Thomas Newton born 1701. Have nothing
further about either.
The children of John & Abigail Newton were;
Seth - b. May 22, 1791
Abigail - b. June 15, 1793 - m. Seth Wilder in Ontario Co. (Bristol) N.Y.
Lucy - b. Aug. 2, 1795
Calvin & Luther b. June 4, 1798
Ann Newton b. Sept. 20, 1801

(3, 1)
MRS. FREEMAN C. ROGERS 1112 EAST NINTH STREET PUEBLO, COLORADO
I find no mention of a Mary Newton.
Thanking you again,
Yours cordially
Olive H. Rogers.
(Mrs. Freeman C.)

✓mk 2 ct stamp enclosed
Pipestone Minn. Oct. 24, 1922.
W. B. Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
I am trying to establish eligibility to membership in the D.A.R. and will you be kind enough to inform me if the name of John Newton born 1755, and who served in a Massachusetts volunteer regiment (was at the capture of Bunker Hill) appears on the Pension Roll.
Respectfully,
Mrs. H. H. Gilmore 323 Ellive St.
(Over)

Levi Newton, father of John Newton, was also a Revolutionary soldier.

July 24/57
Re case of Newton
57/1648
y. M c Garland Rushville
Ind
57/15-
Evans. Com t of Pension Pension Department Washington
July 24 1857 J. S. H. Harkness

July 24. 1857
Mr. J. A. H. Farland No. 1000
Evans. Com't of Pension Pension Department Washington D.C.
5715-
Mr.
Respectfully J. A. H. Farland
5715-48
copy of letter
case of
July 24/57

No 14.293
Abigail Newton wid: of John Ind:
Act 7 th Febry 1838
Set to J.A. McFarland.
April 9 th 1851
Pay 9 th state of Mess
Apr 11/51 -
Run I. L. Robinson
June 13. 1851

Suspended see letter 10 th Sept 1835 to Mr. Garrison Grosvenor N. A. Lane 13 Jany 1836 do 20 May 1836

Copy the declarations of John Newton V Send to Hon. A. Lane H. R. P. S. Eule M. - May 28.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9589
Abigail Newton Wid. of John Newton Past Rev. War
Act: Feb. 27/18
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 80
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922 Nov. 24 History to Mrs. H. H. Gilmore C.W.O.
1925. June 17. Hist. of Grace A. Elmer M.D. 4
1928. April 16. Hist. to Mrs. Freeman C. Rogers
1938. Aug 15. Mrs. Freeman Rogers
Adv. in regard to her Gaming also submitted. M.D. 5

11. 166 Indiana Madison Abigail Newton widow of John who died on the 20 th Sept r 1839 of Allenton in the State of Ind a who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Stephens of the Reg t recommended by Col in the Mass line for 10 Mo 17 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Madison at the rate of 35 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 20 th Sept r 1839 when he died
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of July 1837 and sent to S. J. C. Trubel
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by J. B. Wrightman Clerk, Book 1 Vol. 1 Page 42

30.649 Indiana. Madison John Newton deceased of Decatur Co. in the State of Indiana who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Stebbins of the Regt commanded by Col _____ in the Mass line for 10 mo 17 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Madison at the rate of 35 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & Endy 20 Sept 1839 attested Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of July 1851 and sent to S. H. S. Trubel Arrears to the 4th of Present Semi-annual allowance ending
Paid from P.D. Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by J. B. Wightman Clerk, Book 6. 2 Vol. 7. Page 131
131

9038 Indiana Madison Abigail Norton widow of John who was a private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 35 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 th day of July 1857 and sent to
S. F. S. Traline Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2, Page 219

Mr. Calvin Newton
You will receive about 7 June a letter from Washington enclosing a draft on Madison Branch for $20. on this you will write your name across the back of it — You will also receive a blank receipt for the $20. which you will sign at the bottom
Yours — Calvin S.
Att'y for Jos
Put them both in the letter to Mr. Lanius and send them down — for payt.
hereafter make John Loring Your Attorney and send the papers by mail or any person coming down here & I will send you the Am d . every 6 months

Sir you are Detached agreeable to an act of the General Court of April 20 th . to serve as militia for the term of eight months or pay a fine of ten pounds within Twenty four hours —
Deerfield May 27. 1718. To Mr. John Newton
Thos Dickinson (Capt)

You are hereby required to warn all soldiers of the Mainland belonging to my company to appear on the Parade on Wednesday the seventh of Nov r next at nine of the clock in the Forenoon except according to Law Durfield Oct r 29 th 1707 John Newton Clk Thos s W. Dickinson Capt
Every soldier is to be warned by a written warning from you unless you warn him personally yourself

A.
Deerfield August 30 th 1792
I hereby certify that Serj. John Newton (the Bearer) is not able to bear the fatigues of a Campaign and is therefore excusable from exercising in the Train Band ————— W m Stod d . Williams { Serj. 2 nd Regt. 2 nd Brig. 4 th Div. Mass. Milit.
To whom it may concern —————

You are hereby required to warn the Alarm List & Train Band to appear on the Parade at Nine o' Clock tomorrow Morning Equip'd Ac- cording to Law with three Days Provision
John Newton. Ser t
Thos Wells. Dickinson. Capt.

Mr John Newton
Dearfield

You are required by Order of Capt David Hoit to notify & warn those Persons whose names are herein mentioned both of the Harmless & Train bands belonging to your district, as the Militia Law directs, to appear upon the usual Parade near the Meetinghouse in this town on Thursday the twenty first of May current at one of the Clocks if the afternoon passed & equipped each with a good fire arm, with a Pail or Sack ramrod, a Spring to retain the same, a Worm, Priming wire & Brush, a Bayonet fitted to his fire arm, a Scabbard & Belt, a Cartridge Box that will contain fifteen rounds at least, six flints, one pound of Powder, forty leaden Balls, a Haver Sack, Blanket & Blanket Vez James Logan, Danl. Elisha, Vez Capt. Luke Wendall Sam Chamberlain, Joseph Logan, John Chamberlain, Calvin Newton. Signed May 11 th 1789 Solomons Williams Clerk Vez Newton

Mr John Newton Deerfield

Deerfield Sept r 18 th 1788
Sir — You are required as the Law directs by order of Lt David Root to notify & warn those Persons of the Train-band belong ing to your district to appear upon the Parade in this Town on Thursday the 25 th of September Instant at 2 of the clock in the afternoon armed & equipped each with a good Gun, Bayonet, Cartridge Box, & Haversack.
Col Williams Clerk
Henry Newton

M c John Newton
Dearfield

Durfield Augt 9 th 1788
Sir You are required by Order of Lt David Root to notify & warn those Persons of the Train Band belonging to your district (by giving them verbal notice or leaving a written notification at their usual places of abode four days previous to the time appointed for acting) to appear upon the parade near the meeting House in this Town on Friday the 15 th of August current at two of the clock in the afternoon arm'd & equip'd with a Gun Bayonet & Cartridge Box
Sol d Williams Clerk
To Sgt John Newton

[Faint, illegible handwriting at the top of the label]
Solomon
John Nathan

His
In Consequence of a Resolve of y e General Court of this State of y e 8 th Ins. Requiring one Sixth part of y e Militia to Be drafted as citizen force ment to the American Army - you are drafted as one of y e said Sixth part, and (unless you Provide some able Bodied man in your stead or are excused, within forty twenty four hours after being notified drafted,) to continue in said Service untill the last Day of Nov r next, unless sooner Discharged - and that you are by said Resolve intitled to two pounds ten Shillings p month in addition to y e Continental Pay, untill Discharged - you are hereby Required to be Equipt Completely and hold yourself in Readiness to march forthwith
Thos. Dickinson (Colt)
Dearfield Aug t 14. 1777
To M c John Newton

Derfield July 14 th 1788
You are required by Order of Lieut David Root to notify & warn those Persons belonging to the train band of his Company. (by giving them verbal notice or leaving a written notification at their house) of above four days previous to the time appointed for meeting, whose names are asoread, to appear on the Parade near the meeting House in this Town on Friday the 18 th of July current at one of the clock in the afternoon. each armed & equipped with a good fire arm, with a steel or iron ramrod, a spring to retain the same, a bayonet, & cartridge box - Viz Joel Wheeler, David Kendal, Abner Smith, Rufus Smith, Davis Brattle, Elijah Root, Elijah Newton, Joseph Logan, Calvin Newton, Luke Root, John Chamberlain, Elisha Smead
Sol o Williams Clarke
To Sergt John Newton

M rs John Newton
Durfield

Sir
Worfield May 24 th 1788
You are directed by order of Capt. Thos. Wells Dickinson, to notify & warn the Alarm List & Train Band of his Company (by giving them verbal notice, or leaving a written notification at their usual places of abode four Days previous to the time appointed for making) to appear upon the usual Parade at the Meeting House in this Town, on Friday the 30 th Instant at two o'Clock in the afternoon armed & equiped in the following manner, viz with a good fire-arm, with a steel or iron ramrod, a spring to retain the same, a worm priming wire & brush, a bayonet fitted to his fire-arm, & a scabbard & belt for the same. a cartridge-box that will hold fifteen cartridges at least, six flints, one pound of powder, forty leaden balls suitable for his fire-arm a haversack, blanket, & canteen—
Yours Sol t Williams Clerk
John Newton Serg t
True

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. }
To Mr. John Newton of Deerfield
Greeting.
Y OU being appointed first Sergeant of a Company of Militia in the Deerfield commanded by Lt David Root
By Virtue of the Power vested in me, I do by these Presents grant you this Warrant:—You are therefore, carefully and diligently, to discharge the Duty of first Sergeant, in leading, ordering and exercising said Company in Arms, both inferior Officers and Soldiers, and to keep them in good Order and Discipline, and they are hereby commanded to obey you as their first Sergeant; and you are yourself to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions, as you shall from Time to Time, receive from your superior Officers.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal, at Deerfield this fifteenth Day of August One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty- eight
Joseph Stellins Col.

16 Serg t John Newton
Deerfield

Devilsfield May 9 th 1791
Sir
You are hereby directed to notify and warn every person belonging to  of y e Alarm list belonging to  of y e first company in this Town, living in your district, having regard to any persons or persons that have become residents within the limits of this Company since y e last year to meet on y e usual parade near the meetinghouse in this Town on Monday the 16 th of May current armed with and equip d with a good firearm with a steel or iron ramrod and a spring tong, the same with a bayonet fitted to his firearm, a blank canton, worm, priming wire and brush, a cartridge box that will contain fifteen rounds at least, six flints, one pound of powder, forty leaven balls, flaverfats and cartridges , at two O'clock in y e afternoon —
You are likewise directed to notify and warn every person of of y e Trainband belonging to the  the first company in this Town, living in your district, having regard to any that have, to your knowledge, come into the trainband either by removing into the limits of y e same, or by age — to appear on y e usual parade near y e meetinghouse in this Town, on Monday y e 16 th day of May current at eight O'clock in y e forenoon, for y e purpose of waiting on Maj r Gen l Shepherd into Town, armed and equip d as above mentioned, with the addition of caps —
Col o Williams Clerk —
J r Bader —
Serg t John Newton & Corp l Elijah Newton — Act d if you have

W. City Hon. G. A. Aiken of Pensylvania
Sir
Herewith I enclose You a power of attorney from Mrs. Abigail Newton applying for an increase of her husband's pension from the amount he received under act 7 th June 1832 to the amount to which he was intitled under that act - also for the amount due her as pensioner under the acts of Congress 7 th July 1838 - 3 rd March 1843 17 June 1844 & 2 nd February 1848.
Your early attention to the consideration of this case will oblige
Your Obedt Servt Y. H. F. Traill

July 18, 1938
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Mrs. Freeman C. Rogers 112 East Ninth Street Pueblo, Colorado
BA-J/MCHF:MLB JOHN NEWTON W. 9599 Am
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you express your appreciation for the record of John Newton, W. 9599, Revolutionary War soldier, whose record was furnished you, and in which letter you added further genealogical data in regard to that soldier's family as a matter of interest to this office.
It is gratifying to know that this office has been of service to you. Your letter has been placed on file in the pension case cited above and may prove helpful to some reader at some future time. It may be stated that only such family data as are recorded in the original pension papers are used in official reports furnished by this office. Your kindness and interest are very much appreciated, however.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

MDY
June 17, 1925.
Grace A. Elmer, Grandview, Washington.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension Claim, W-9589, it appears that John Newton was born January 17, 1755 in Montague, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
While residing in Deerfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, he enlisted in April 1775 and served three weeks as a private in Captain Joseph Stebbins' Massachusetts Company.
He enlisted in January, 1776 and served two months in Captain Chiles' Company, Colonel Leonard's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted August 14, 1777 and served three months in Captain Thomas Dickinson's Company, Colonel David Field's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted May 27, 1778 and served eight months as first sergeant in Captain Thomas Dickinson's Company, Colonel Joseph Stebbins' Massachusetts Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August 11, 1835 while residing in St.Omer, Decatur County, Indiana. He died September 20 or 29, 1839.
He married in Deerfield, Massachusetts, on January 29, 1789, Abigail Parker. She was allowed pension on her application executed December 13, 1850 while residing in Rush County, Indiana, aged 82 years.
They had children, son Calvin only name mentioned.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Q115 71.9587
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Newton a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr 1775 3 wks sgt Joseph Stetson — Mass.   Jan 1776 2 mos Chiles Lemard   ✓ Aug. 14, 1777 3 mos Thomas Dickinson David Field   ✓ May 27, 1778 8 mos 1st sgt Thomas Dickinson Joseph Stetson  
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Deerfield Hampshire Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 11, 1835. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, St. Anne, Decatur Co. Indiana.
Age at date of application, born Jan. 17, 1755 - Montague Hampshire Co. Mass.
Remarks: He died Sept. 20 or 29, 1839. Soldier married in Deerfield Mass. on Jan. 29, 1789 Abigail Parker, she was allowed pen. on her app. Rec. 13, 1850 with records in Rich Co. Ind. aged 82 yrs. There were children - none in his name mentioned. only
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Office note 6-2856 No record shown under papers relating to the militia after Rec. in times of peace

War Department
Pension Office
May 20, 1836
Sir
In answer to your enquiry respecting the case of John Newton I have to inform you that the papers were examined on the 13 th January 1836, and a letter of that date, a copy of which is herewith enclosed, showing the state of the case was written to you. The papers are on file.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
Your Obedt. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Hon. A. Lane
House of Representatives.

(Copy)
War Department Pension Office
May 20. 1836
Sir,
In answer to your enquiry respecting the case of John Newton I have to inform you that the papers were examined on the 13 th January 1836, and a letter of that date, a copy of which is herewith enclosed, showing the state of the case, was written to you. The papers are on file.
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully
your Obdt. Servt.
Signed, I. L. Edwards
Hon. A. Lane House of Representatives

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
June 29 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," John Newton, _____ a Pensioner on the Roll of the Indiana Agency, at the rate of Twenty Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept., 1837, to the 4 th Sept., 1838.
Respectfully, yours,
Albion B. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

Rushville, Ind. Dec 14th/50. J. S. Edwards, Comr Pensions, Mr Sir,
Inclosed are the Papers in the case of Abigail Newton, an applicant for a Pension in right of her husband, John Newton, dec'd. John Newton's Pension was granted sometime in the years of 1833 or 4, the Pension was received the last time in July 1839, he died in September 1839. The Appt. Abigail was not rec'd. And the widow claims from Sept 39 to this date, arrearages, and thence on, Ducks Lane, Ex Congress man, since dec'd, pro- cured the Pension in the first instance for John Newton. The present case is mentioned, the widow being very aged, frail infirm unable to take care of herself and very poor. I send you a note from Lane to Newton informing him that he would receive about 7th June a letter from Washington City, with a draft on the Madison Branch for $20, also other directions from which you will see that the widow, since the death of Newton, is entitled to the Pension In regard to the marriage and death of Newton, we send you the best proof the na- ture of the case will admit of. We also send you proof, or traditional evidence of

The Service of Hester in the Revolutionary war, this, though in her case, not strictly necessary, may facilitate the investigation of her claims.
Please direct your answer to me at this place with the Certificate, &c. &c. I am Ally for the widow, who lives in the Country and is unable to attend to it herself.
yours truly J. H. McFarland, Rushville, Ind.
J. S. Edwards Comr of Rev. Washington City D. C.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston :
April 29 1851.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of John Newton is found on a muster roll of Capt. John Lock's Co. 1st William's Regt. Mass. had been dismissed on alarm Apr 19 th 1775. as private, 14 days. Joseph Wilkins was Ensign of this Co. Capt. after Apr 29 1775. There appear to be no rolls of Capt. Thomas Dickinson in this office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Francis Jackson Secretary of the Commonwealth.

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S. F. S. Tralen Esqr
Washington City
D. C.

Town Clerk's Office Danfield Ms 24 June 51
S. F. Pease Esq.
Dr Sir
Yours of 22 d making enquiry of the record of the marriage of "Abigail Newton" to "John Newton" is before me - upon an examination of our records of Marriages I find it recorded. On the other side of this sheet please find a certified Copy of the record, which I hope may answer the purpose for the Old Lady - & that she may be able to obtain her pension - you will see that the Clergyman who performed the Ceremony - and made the return to the Town Clerk - left out the word ( Married ) in his return - the return embraced seven couples - four of whom I was personally well acquainted with - and have no doubt they were all legally married - hoping that this may answer your purpose I remain
Yrs res d respectfully Charles Williams Town Clerk

Abacusin, Indiana, February 12, 1852
Sir,
During the quarter ending December 31, 1851 vouchers were presented by a Mr. Foster, who was acting for A. H. Fralau, of Louisville Ky. for the purpose of drawing the pension of Mrs. Abigail Newton, widow of John Newton, under the several Acts of 7. June 1832. 7 July 1835. - 3 March 1843 & 17 June 1844. And 2 February 1848, all of which were imperfect except the latter which was paid.
These papers were afterwards procured with power of Attorney to a Mr. Hillen, also acting for Mr. Fralau, but before their presentation Mrs. Newton had notified me not to pay the money on them as she did not wish it to go into the hands of Mr. Fralau.
When Mr. Hillen presented these papers I was at Indianapolis, but my assistant informed him of Mrs. Newton's instructions and declined paying the money until I could be consulted. Mr. H. left the papers, including the Original Certificate, in the office for my decision. In the mean time I received notice of the death of Mrs. Newton. Whether the money ought to have been paid, under the circumstances, upon the presentation of the papers by Mr. Hillen, or not, I have given it as my opinion that it could not be after the death of the pensioner without a new set of papers and power of Attorney from the Children.

Mr. Halie, however, insists upon its payment, and as he professes to have a claim against the widow for procuring her pension, to the amount of one half what is due, refuses to give up (or authorize me to do so, for they are still in the office) the Original Certificates.
On the other hand the children allege that he procured the agreement from their mother by misrepresentation, and refuse to give him any authority to draw the balance of the money.
Then as I only wish to discharge my duty I have concluded to submit these facts to you, and ask instructions as to what I shall do.
Very Respectfully
Your A. S. Servant
V. W. Chapman
Gen. J. E. Heath
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

No 14 293 369 A. Gail Newton mid. of Schv Ira.
See 7 July 1851 - da 10 mid 17 d Pri. p 35.20 per ann per 20 Oct 1857, when her husband died -
See also to S. F. I. Frank Purvis

Increase John Newton and Indiana.
See 7 June, 1852 add 10 m th p er a. Pr. $35.20 per ann from 4 th Feb 1851 to 20 th Feb 1859, when he died.
Same payments at $20 per ann to be deducted
Payable to Ab- igail Newton, his widow.
Cash now to J. F. I. John Pratt

I will accept a pension of $20 per ann. with the understanding that this agreement shall be no bar to any increase at a future period, provided that better proof should be produced
A. Lane

State of Indiana
Rush County ss
On this the 26 th day of May 1851 Personally appeared before me J. P. Root an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State of Ind. Abigail Newton, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declarative in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 th of June 1832. I mind that she is the widow of John Newton decd who was a Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $21. per An under the act of the 7 th of June 1832, when as she believes that she was entitled to receive a greater rate of Pension, under the above act, hence she most respectfully asks the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions to cause it to be allowed to her and that the heretofore evidencing the same may be in- closed to her Attorney Isaac H. Nathan, of Frankfort Kentucky, and with him duly and such others as he may authorize does she wish correspondence to be held in refer- ence to her aforesaid claim. Sworn to and subscribed before me } Abigail Newton on this day and year aforesaid } J. P. Root } J. P. } 211/

I the undersigned Subscribed James Root do hereby state that the above declaration is personally known to me and known to be the individual she represented herself to be and a lady of truth and respectability in whose statements the fullest faith and credit should be placed, Given under my hand on this the 26 th day of May 1851. J P Root
State of Indiana Rush County 3d I Pleasant A. Wackler man. Clerk of the Rush Circuit Court hereby certify that J. P. Root, Esq. before whom the fore- going declaration was sworn to was at the time of an acting Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly Commissioned and qualified and that his Commission was dated the 27 th day of October 1849 and expires October 27 th 1854 and that his sig- nature above written is genuine. Given under my hand and seal of office this 26 th day of May 1851 P. A. Wacklerman, Clerk

Pawn of atty Abigail Newton

State of Indiana
Rush County ss
Know All Men By These Presents That I Abigail Newton the widow of John Newton, late who was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of long range pension 7th of June, 1832, at the rate of $20. per month. By virtue of these Presents note constitute and Appoint Isaac H. Fraley of Frankfort Kentucky my True and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name and right to sue create any claim or claims that the U.S. may owe against the Government of the United States to a Pension or arrears of Pen- sion due to me under the acts of long range pension 7th of June 1832, or the act of 7th of July 1835, 3rd of March 1843, 17th of June 1844 22nd of February 1848, for the services of my said husband in the army of the Revolution, I hereby authorizing my said Attorney to my said Attorney may do.
Given under my hand and seal on this the 26th day of May 1851,
In presence of I P Newton } Abigail Newton Mary P Newton } Mark

State of Indiana
Rush County/SS
I am acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that the above Abigail Newton is personally known to me and known to be the individual she represented herself and a lady of truth and respectability in whose statements the greatest faith and credit should be placed. I also certify that she on this day acknowledged the signing sealing and delivering the above Power of At- torney to her own free voluntery act and deed for the uses and purposes therein mentioned I also certify that the above instrument in the foregoing Power of Attorney was shown before signed.
Given under my hand on this the 26th of May 1858.
J. P. Root J.P.

State of Indiana
Putnam County ss
I, Pleasant A. Hackleman, Clerk of the Superior Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that J. P. Root is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County duly commissioned and sworn that his commission was dated on the 27 th day of October and expires on the 27 th day of October 1854 and that his signature above written is genuine
Given under my hand and seal of office on this the 26 th day of May 1851, P. A. Hackleman Clerk

Abigail Newton, Applicant for Pension.
The Applicant in this case, is of the age stated in the declaration, viz: 82 years. She is entirely incapacitated from gaining a living by manual labor. Her memory is greatly impaired; yet she still carries the work of house-keeping and lives an example of the times "that tried men's souls" - an example of female patriotism and valor. By reason of her age and consequent loss of memory, she cannot remember the particular services of her husband in the war, nor the names of the Captain, or Colonel of the Regt under whom he served, and in consequence of the loss of the Certificate of Pension, she cannot tell the precise time of the commencement of the Pension of her husband. The Pension was granted in 1832-3-4-5 and was promised for Abigail Newton by Hon. August Sane Ex Congressman, now dead. Said Newton served in the Massachusetts line of U.S. Troops during the Revolutionary war. The old lady says she remembers, hearing her husband talking of being in the war, and with Gen. George Washington the hardships they underwent their toils and sufferings &c. The marriage and widowhood is clearly proven - and I think sufficient reference is made to the time of service, the place of service, to enable the Department to refer to the name on the Rolls -

The Papers have now been on file in the Pension Department for three months if the certificate could be speedily for- warded, justice would substantially be meted out to the widow. — D
L. A. McFarland Atty.
MB direct to the above signed

This paper describes one of the cases about which I spoke to you last winter. I would thank to take up the case, if at your desk as soon as you get this. If it should belong to some other desk please make the proper reference.
Richville Ind.
Eng. L. Robinson
Mar 17/57

Greencastle Ind. August 24 th 1835
Sir Sir
Enclosed you will observe the declaration of John Newton containing an application for a Pension together with some papers containing evidence of his appointment & orders which will amount to presumptive evidence of his services. The applicant is very frail & cannot in consequence of disease & a failure of his memory give an entire statement of his services. Though he swears to three years service & that he only received five dollars.
I have no doubt he is deserving a pension he is entirely unable to procure a living by labor & is at this time himself & wife living on the charity of their neighbors.
I am Respectfully &c.
To the Secretary at War &c.
Martin Janiron Jr.

Greensburgh Ind Dec 31 st 1838
Sir Sir
Enclosed you will observe the declaration of John Newton made according to the form enclosed some time since. The objections made to the former declaration. He swears to three years - amounting to 12 Months service, & that he believes that he served (three years) but cannot recollect the services -
I presume the present declaration contains sufficient Evidence to entitle him to a pension for twelve Months service at all events -
I am very Respectfully Your obed t Servant
Pension Office
Martin Samson Jr

Rushville Ind., July 18th 1881.
Sir,
After receipt of your letter in the latter part of April last, containing the information, that the evidence in the case of the Application of Abigail Newton for a Pension, was insufficient, "at least so far as the time of that occurrence" was concerned, and that the Summ certificate of the Clerk of the Sum of Greenfield to the fact of the marriage must be produced, I immediately addressed said Clerk to that effect, and on the 6th of May following received and forwarded to the Pension Department, to your address the Sum Certificate of the marriage. This by your own statement, in your letter was all that was wanting, and I have expected the "Pension Certificate" for two months past, but have heard nothing of it. If each application is attended to in time, its time has certainly come before this. I presume however that pressure of business has prevented the issuing of the Pension Certificate, and that now the "old Lady of the Wars", will be gladdened by the sight and sense of feeling and seeing the rewards for the toils and sufferings of her husband, and her own pen- during the  of the "troubled times". I do hope the matter will receive new prompt attention, that quibbles and useless technicalities will not turn into solemn mockery the solemn provisions of a grateful Country.
Yours truly,
J. D. McFarland
H. S. Evans, Washington N.C.

33, 235.
33.255 States - and the court further enters that it is the opinion that of his blessings & John's impetuous shall soon find that the great and unsearchable ways of the Lord are wonderful and unsearchable and that his judgments are unsearchable & his ways are past finding out. May the Lord bless and keep you and all yours. Amen. Yours sincerely John D. Sleeper 11 Walnut Street Philadelphia Pa 11 August 6. 1840

State of Indiana Decatur County } set
On this 11 th day of August in the year 1835 personally appeared in open Court before the Honorable Augustus L. McGehee Judge of the Decatur Probate Court for Decatur County in the State of Indiana 17 being a Court of Record. John Norton a resident of Decatur County - Indiana aged eighty years old in January last - who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States as a volunteer in some time in March 1775 under the following named Officer and served as herein stated to wit Capt. Joseph Stebbins in the town of Fairfield Massachusetts and marched from thence to assist at the battle of Lexington but did not arrive until the enemy had been driven back - That he served as a volunteer under said Stebbins as an Infantry volunteer on the alarm list as occasion required for the term of two years that he also marched during said service to the Battle of Bunker Hill but did not arrive until after the Battle that he does not recollect the names of his Officers except the Capt

in consequence of a failure of his memory occasioned by age & disease
That he was drafted on the 14 th day of August 1877 in the Town of Deerfield in the County of Hampshire and State aforesaid to serve in the Militia of said State that he entered the service accordingly under the command of Captain Thomas Dickinson and was attached to each  Seventh Field Regiment served three months does not recollect the Ensigns nor the Col. names. Entered also 27 th May 1878 as a Militia in the Town County & State aforesaid under the command of Thomas Dickinson Captain. and Col. Stephens served Eight Months as first Sgt. - his Lieut was David Root - That he entered as Militia in the Company commanded by Lt David Root in the County & State aforesaid his Col. was Joseph Stebbins that he does not recollect how long he served during the time he was commanded by said Root. entered some time in August 1888 and served as first Sergeant as will appear from his Com., signed by Col. Joseph Stebbens that from the best of his recollection he thinks believes that he served during his last service about twelve months and was liable to be called into the service at any time that he was discharged on the 30 th day of August 1892 as will appear from his discharge. Marked A. on account of not being able to include the fatigues etc that he has documentary Evidence of his appointments which are herewith sent or

That there is no person that he knows that he can prove who can testify to his services other than the Evidences herewith enclosed that he believes that he served in the whole the full term of three years or more and was always liable to be called into service That he cannot recollect the names of the officers further than stated or the Reg- t That he never received any compensation for his services except five dollars in paper money
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the army of any state
John Newton
Sworn to in open court, Aug. 11 th 1835.
Henry A. Tuckett. Clk.

Mr John Nesling, who is a minister of the Gospel & John Lingspetter residing in the County of Leecatur. Recd and the Gospel Certify that we are well acquainted with John Newton who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be 80 years old in January last that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion.
John Nesling John Lingspetter.
33.2.35
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinions after the investigation of the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named John Newton was a revolutionary soldier & served as for States - and the court further Certify that it appears that John Nesling & John Lingspetter who signed the foregoing certificate are the John Nesling the minister of the Gospel and residents of Leecatur County Ind. and are credible persons & that their statements are worthy of credit.
I the undersigned Clerk of the Probate Court of Leecatur County Ind. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Newton for a pension that the foregoing are the genuine signatures of the judges of said Court & that the said Court is a court of Record.
Henry A. Walcott Clk P.C.

State of Indiana,
Decatur County 3 Set
On this 14 th day of August in the year 1835 personally appeared in open court before the Honorable Augustus C. McColy Judge of the Decatur Probate Court for Decatur County in the State of Indiana. A being a court of Record, John Newton as resident of Decatur County. Indiana aged Eighty Years old in January last - who being first duly sworn accor- -ding to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provi- -sion made by the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 That he entered the service of the United States as a Volunteer some time in March 1775 under the following named Officers and served as herein stated to wit. Capt Joseph Stebbins in the Town of Deerfield Hamp- -shire County in the State of Massachusetts and Marched from there to assist at the battle of Lexington but did not arrive until the enemy had been driven back That he served as a volunteer under said Stebbins as an Infantry volunteer of the alarm list as occa- -sion required for the term of two years. That he also marched during said service to the Battle of Bennington but did not arrive until after the Battle &c That he does not recollect the names of his officers except the Capt. in consequence of a failure of his memory occasioned by age & disease
That he was drafted on the 14 th day of August 1777 in the Town of Deerfield in the County of Hampshire and State aforesaid to serve in the Militia of said State That he entered the service accordingly, under the Command of Captain Thomas Dickinson, and was attached to Col David Field Regiment served three months does not recollect the Ensigns nor the Col, names, Entered also 27 th May 1778 as a Militia in the Town County & State aforesaid under the Command of Thomas Dickerson Captain. and Col Stebbins

2 Served Eight months as first Ser gt . his Lieut was David Scott. That he entered as Militia in the Com- pany commanded by Lt David Scott in the County & State aforesaid his Col was Joseph Stebbins that he does not recollect how long he served during the time he was commanded by said Scott entered sometime in August 1888 and served as first Ser gt as will appear from his Com d signed by Col Joseph Stebbins that from the best of his recollection he thinks & believes that he served during his last service about twelve months and was liable to be called into the service at any time that he was discharged on the 30 th day of August 1792 as will appear from his discharge marked A. on account of not being able to endure the fatigues &c That he has documentary Evidence of his appointment &c which are herewith sent &c
That there is no person that he knows that he can procure who can testify to his services Other than the Evidence herewith enclosed that he believes that he served in the whole the full term of three Years or more and was always liable to be called into service That he cannot recollect the names of the officers further than States or the Reg &c That he never received any compensation for his services except five dollars in paper money.
He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State
John Newton
Sworn to in open Court Aug. 11 th 1835
Henry F. Talbot C lerk